Chantauvent Guest House

Bed & Breakfast at Chantauvent Guest House in Pointe d'Esny:

• Breakfast only (lunch, dinner & drinks not included)

Half Board at Chantauvent Guest House in Pointe d'Esny:

• Breakfast and dinner (lunch & drinks not included)

Things to do near Chantauvent Guest House

1. Beaches near Pointe d'Esny
   • Blue Bay Marine Park beach (1 min drive): a fine sand beach in a semicircle of filao trees, at the edge of a protected marine park with a coral garden.
   • Pointe d'Esny beach (5 min drive): a long public beach of white sand on the same lagoon.
2. Landmarks and nature near Mahébourg
   • Île aux Aigrettes nature reserve (5 min drive): an islet in the lagoon that keeps a remnant of the coastal forest the dodo once lived in, visited on guided tours with the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation.
   • Mahébourg waterfront (11 min drive): the seafront of the old market town of Mahébourg, close to the Monday market and the manioc biscuit factory.
   • Vallée de Ferney (20 min drive): a nature reserve of endemic forest with walking trails, 4x4 tours and the Ferney Nature Lodge.
3. Restaurants near Mahébourg
   • Esco_Burger (1 min drive): a burger kiosk on the coast road about 100 m from Blue Bay beach, known for its homemade sauce.
   • Chez Marilyne (8 min drive): a seven table local restaurant on Rue des Hollandais, serving octopus curry, fried noodles and bol renversé.
   • Les Copains d'Abord (9 min drive): a seafood restaurant on the Mahébourg waterfront, looking over the lagoon to Île Mouchoir Rouge, known for its crab gratin and fisherman's platter.
   • La Vieille Rouge (9 min drive): a small seafood restaurant on a Mahébourg back street with a shaded terrace, known for spiced fish cooked in banana leaf.
   • Kwizine Mama Manzé Lakaz (9 min drive): a home dining table in a family garden in Mahébourg, serving a set Creole dinner cooked by the owners, by reservation.
   • Ti Kaz Kreol (9 min drive): a family Creole restaurant in Mahébourg open for dinner, with a terrace and dishes like seafood noodles and grilled prawns.
4. Nightlife near Mahébourg
   • Blue Bamboo (1 min drive): a restaurant and bar on the coast road at Pointe d'Esny, with wood fired pizzas, cocktails and live music.
5. Island trips on MariDeal near Mahébourg
   • Ile des Deux Cocos (4 min drive to the boat)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at Ile des Deux Cocos (4 min drive to the boat)
   • Ile des Deux Cocos Saturday Day Pass with Lunch Buffet (4 min drive to the boat)
   • Ile aux Aigrettes, Manioc Biscuit Factory & Lunch in Mahébourg (10 min drive to the boat)
   • Catamaran Cruise to Ile aux Cerfs from Mahébourg with Croisières Australes (11 min drive to the boat)
   • Private Catamaran Cruise to Ile aux Cerfs from Mahébourg (11 min drive to the boat)
   • Ile aux Aigrettes Guided Tour with Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (12 min drive to the boat)
   • Ile aux Aigrettes & Blue Bay Marine Park Day Tour with Lunch (12 min drive to the boat)

Scuba diving near Chantauvent Guest House

• Dive centres within 30 minutes of Chantauvent Guest House, nearest first:
  • Blue Bay Divers (1 min drive): a PADI 5 Star dive centre on Blue Bay beach.
  • Coral Diving (5 min drive): a PADI dive centre at Pointe Jérôme near Mahébourg, which runs canyon, cave and wreck dives on the south east coast.
• Dive sites in the area:
  • Colorado: a canyon about 400 m long outside the reef, ending in a tunnel and a sea fan forest, down to 40 m and for experienced divers.
  • Roche Zozo: rocky peaks, canyons and tunnels, with a plateau at about 20 m that leads into a parallel canyon.
  • Sirius wreck: the British frigate burnt and sunk in 1810 during the Battle of Grand Port, lying at 20 to 25 m with cannon still visible.

Chantauvent Guest House in Pointe d'Esny

Chantauvent Guest House is an 18 room family run guesthouse on the lagoon at Pointe d'Esny, near Mahébourg, on the south east coast of Mauritius, a short walk from Blue Bay beach and its protected marine park. Breakfast is served facing the sea, and guests borrow kayaks, stand up paddles and snorkelling gear for free. Chantauvent has a sea side, with the restaurant and beach chairs on the lagoon, and a garden side with the pool. Rooms run from simple Cocon doubles to a four bedroom villa with its own kitchen beside the pool.

Where is Chantauvent Guest House?

• Location: on the Pointe d'Esny lagoon, between Blue Bay and Mahébourg, in the Grand Port district on the south east coast of Mauritius.
• Nearby: Blue Bay Marine Park beach (1 min drive) and the Mahébourg waterfront (11 min drive).

Who is Chantauvent Guest House best for?

• Snorkellers and paddlers: free masks, fins, snorkels, kayaks and stand up paddles, with the coral garden of Blue Bay Marine Park a few hundred metres away.
• Kitesurfers and windsurfers: kitesurfing, windsurfing and surfing are run from the Filalo boat house next to the guesthouse, on the Pointe d'Esny lagoon.
• Families and groups of friends: the four bedroom villa rents one to four bedrooms, each with a terrace facing the sea, and has a fully equipped kitchen beside the pool.
• Travellers exploring the south east: Île aux Aigrettes, Mahébourg market town and the Vallée de Ferney are all close, and the airport is 8 min away for first or last nights.

Rooms and suites at Chantauvent Guest House

• Cocon Rooms: the entry category, a double bed, air conditioning, a small fridge, a kettle, a shower room, a safe and a terrace with two deckchairs, on the sea side or the garden side.
• Confort Rooms: a double bed, air conditioning, a small fridge, a kettle, a safe and a terrace with two deckchairs, on the sea side or the garden side.
• Premium Rooms: the top room category, with a microwave added to the fridge and kettle, and a terrace with two deckchairs.
• Four bedroom villa: let with one, two, three or four bedrooms, each with a sea facing terrace, and a fully equipped kitchen, in the garden next to the pool.
• In every room: a desk and free Wi-Fi.

Restaurants at Chantauvent Guest House

1. Sea View Restaurant, on the lagoon
   • Depending on wind and tide, tables are set facing the sea, in the bird kiosk or in the dining room. Mauritian home cooking, with a daily table d'hôte menu, à la carte dishes and a continental breakfast buffet.
   • Opening hours: Breakfast 08:00 to 09:30, Lunch 12:00 to 14:00, Dinner from 19:00 on reservation
2. The Spot Café, quick lunches in a surf setting
   • A casual café with a surfing feel for a fast lunch or an early dinner, with fusion dishes and live music on Saturday evenings.
   • Opening hours: Lunch 12:00 to 16:00, Dinner 18:00 to 21:30, closed on Tuesdays

Bars at Chantauvent Guest House

• Lounge bar and veranda: drinks all day under the veranda or in the lounge bar, with a cocktail happy hour every day from 17:30 to 18:30. 08:00 to 21:00

Families and kids club at Chantauvent Guest House

• Chantauvent Guest House has no kids club or children's programme, so children stay with their parents.
• Families share the garden pool and the free kayaks, stand up paddles and snorkelling gear on the lagoon in front of the guesthouse.

Activities and water sports at Chantauvent Guest House

• Free water sports: kayaks, stand up paddles, masks, fins and snorkels from the Filalo boat house, closed on Sundays.
• Paid water sports at the boat house: scuba diving, kitesurfing, surfing, windsurfing and canoeing.
• Boat trips: catamaran, pirogue, glass bottom boat and speedboat outings, including a catamaran day from the Pointe d'Esny lagoon to Île aux Cerfs.
• Island trips: boat outings with picnics to Île de la Passe, Île aux Vacoas and Lighthouse Island, the historic islands off Mahébourg.

Beach, pools and facilities at Chantauvent Guest House

• Beach: the seaside of the guesthouse opens straight onto the Pointe d'Esny lagoon, with a few beach chairs by the water, and Blue Bay beach, ringed by filao trees, is a short walk away.
• Pools: one outdoor pool in the garden.
• Facilities: free Wi-Fi, parking, lockers and a secured area.

Chantauvent Guest House or Preskil Island Resort?

• Chantauvent Guest House: an 18 room family run guesthouse on the Pointe d'Esny lagoon, with a garden pool, a sea view restaurant and free kayaks and paddles.
• Preskil Island Resort: a 4 star superior resort with 214 rooms on a private peninsula at Pointe Jérôme, with five restaurant and bar concepts.
• Both sit on the lagoon south of Mahébourg, 5 min apart by car.

MariDeal offers near Chantauvent Guest House

1. Day passes:
   • Day Pass with 2-Course Lunch at Astroea Beach (2 min)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at Ile des Deux Cocos (3 min)
   • Ile des Deux Cocos Saturday Day Pass with Lunch Buffet (3 min)
   • All-Inclusive Preskil Day Package with Lunch Buffet (5 min)
   • Day Pass with Hike or 4x4 Tour & Lunch at Ferney Nature Lodge (20 min)
2. Spas and massage:
   • Spa Break with 60-Min Massage & Lunch at Preskil Island Resort (5 min)
3. Restaurants and evenings out:
   • All-Inclusive Evening Pass at Preskil Island Resort (5 min)
   • Lunch at Ferney Nature Lodge & Open Track Hike at La Vallée de Ferney (12 min)
   • Evening Pass with 4x4 Dusk Safari & Dinner at Ferney Nature Lodge (20 min)
4. Activities and excursions:
   • Exploration Dive with Scuba World Diving Mauritius (5 min)
   • PADI Discover Scuba Diving with Scuba World Diving Mauritius (5 min)
   • PADI Open Water Course with Scuba World Diving Mauritius (5 min)
   • Ile aux Aigrettes, Manioc Biscuit Factory & Lunch in Mahébourg (10 min)
   • Ile aux Aigrettes Guided Tour with Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (12 min)
   • Ile aux Aigrettes & Blue Bay Marine Park Day Tour with Lunch (12 min)
   • La Vallée de Ferney Discovery Package with Lunch (18 min)
   • 4x4 Guided Tour & Lunch at La Vallée de Ferney (18 min)
   • Wild South E-Bike Adventure with Yanature (20 min)
5. Other hotels in Pointe d'Esny and Mahébourg:
   • Astroea Beach (2 min)
   • Ile des Deux Cocos (3 min)
   • Horizon Holidays, Pointe d'Esny (4 min)
   • Preskil Island Resort (5 min)
   • Holiday Inn Mauritius Mon Trésor (15 min)
   • Constance Le Chaland (21 min)
   • La Hacienda Mauritius (23 min)

Chantauvent Guest House FAQ

1. Where is Chantauvent Guest House?
   • On the Pointe d'Esny lagoon near Mahébourg, in the Grand Port district on the south east coast of Mauritius, a short walk from Blue Bay beach.
2. How far is Chantauvent Guest House from the airport?
   • About 8 min by car from SSR International Airport at Plaisance, which makes it a practical stop for a first or last night.
3. Is Chantauvent Guest House good for families?
   • Yes, families are welcome: the four bedroom villa rents up to four bedrooms with a kitchen, but there is no kids club, so children stay with their parents at the pool and on the lagoon.
4. What rooms does Chantauvent Guest House have?
   • Eighteen rooms in three categories, Cocon, Confort and Premium, on the sea side or the garden side, plus a villa with up to four bedrooms.
5. What restaurants are at Chantauvent Guest House?
   • The Sea View Restaurant on the lagoon serves Mauritian cooking at breakfast, lunch and dinner, and The Spot Café, closed on Tuesdays, serves quick lunches and early dinners.
6. Does Chantauvent Guest House have a spa?
   • No. The nearest spa offer on MariDeal is the Spa Break with 60-Min Massage & Lunch at Preskil Island Resort, 5 min away.
7. Does Chantauvent Guest House have a beach and pool?
   • Yes. The seaside opens onto the Pointe d'Esny lagoon with beach chairs by the water, Blue Bay beach is a short walk away, and there is one pool in the garden.
8. Which water sports are free at Chantauvent Guest House?
   • Kayaks, stand up paddles, masks, fins and snorkels from the Filalo boat house, closed on Sundays. Scuba diving, kitesurfing and windsurfing are paid.
9. What is there to do near Chantauvent Guest House?
   • Snorkelling in Blue Bay Marine Park, a guided tour of Île aux Aigrettes, the Mahébourg waterfront and the Frederik Hendrik Museum, and hikes on Lion Mountain or in the Vallée de Ferney.