Constance Le Chaland

Things to do near Constance Le Chaland

1. Beaches near Blue Bay
   • Blue Bay Marine Park beach (20 min drive): the public beach of Blue Bay Marine Park, a protected lagoon with coral close to shore and glass bottom boat trips.
2. Landmarks and nature near Blue Bay
   • Vallée de Ferney (20 min drive): a nature reserve of native forest in the Grand Port hills, with guided hikes and 4x4 tours.
3. Restaurants near Le Chaland
   • Kwizine Mama Manzé Lakaz (18 min drive): a home dining table in a family garden in Mahébourg, serving a set Creole dinner cooked by the owners, by reservation.
   • Snack Coin Casse Croûte (19 min drive): a busy local snack bar in Mahébourg, known for octopus salad and fried noodles.
   • Le Bazilic (20 min drive): a two floor Creole restaurant near the Mahébourg market, with a terrace and dishes like tuna tartare and fish curry.
   • Chez Marilyne (20 min drive): a seven table local restaurant on Rue des Hollandais, serving octopus curry, fried noodles and bol renversé.
   • Ti Kaz Kreol (20 min drive): a family Creole restaurant in Mahébourg open for dinner, with a terrace and dishes like seafood noodles and grilled prawns.
   • Esco_Burger (20 min drive): a burger kiosk on the coast road about 100 m from Blue Bay beach, known for its homemade sauce.
4. Nightlife near Le Chaland
   • Blue Bamboo (20 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 Le Chaland
   • Ile aux Aigrettes Guided Tour with Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (18 min drive to the boat)
   • Ile aux Aigrettes & Blue Bay Marine Park Day Tour with Lunch (18 min drive to the boat)
   • Ile des Deux Cocos (18 min drive to the boat)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at Ile des Deux Cocos (18 min drive to the boat)
   • Ile des Deux Cocos Saturday Day Pass with Lunch Buffet (18 min drive to the boat)
   • Ile aux Aigrettes, Manioc Biscuit Factory & Lunch in Mahébourg (20 min drive to the boat)
   • Catamaran Cruise to Ile aux Cerfs from Mahébourg with Croisières Australes (21 min drive to the boat)
   • Private Catamaran Cruise to Ile aux Cerfs from Mahébourg (21 min drive to the boat)

Scuba diving near Constance Le Chaland

• Dive centres within 30 minutes of Constance Le Chaland, nearest first:
  • Blue Bay Divers (20 min drive): a PADI 5 Star dive centre on Blue Bay beach.
  • Coral Diving (21 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.

Constance Le Chaland in Blue Bay

Constance Le Chaland is a 5 star beach resort on Le Chaland beach near Blue Bay, on the south east coast of Mauritius, run by Constance Hotels since February 2026 after seven years as Anantara Iko Mauritius. Rooms start at 55 m² and the Pool Villas have two or four bedrooms with a private pool and a butler. Children aged 4 to 11 have the Coconut Tribe kids club, snorkelling with the resort's marine biologist is free, and the Blue Bay Marine Park lagoon is just along the coast.

Where is Constance Le Chaland?

• Location: on Le Chaland beach, between Blue Bay and Pointe d'Esny, on the south east coast of Mauritius near Mahébourg in the Grand Port district.
• Nearby: Blue Bay Marine Park beach (20 min drive) and the Mahébourg waterfront (21 min drive).

Who is Constance Le Chaland best for?

• Families with children aged 4 to 11: the Coconut Tribe kids club runs ocean discovery sessions with a marine biologist, STEAM experiments and local crafts, and there is a separate children's pool and babysitting.
• Snorkellers and divers: free snorkelling trips with the resident marine biologist, a glass bottom boat, and the protected lagoon of Blue Bay Marine Park along the coast.
• Groups and multi generation families: the Four Bedroom Pool Villa sleeps up to 12 across 395 m², with its own pool, garden, dining sala and butler.
• Couples: the 1884 wine cellar for paired dinners, a swim up bar at the Aqua Pool, and two couples' treatment rooms plus open air Thai massage pavilions at the Constance Spa.

Rooms and suites at Constance Le Chaland

• Premier Garden Room: 55 m² with a private balcony over the gardens, rain shower, separate bathtub and Lavazza espresso machine; sleeps up to 3 adults.
• Deluxe Garden Room: 55 m² on the ground floor with a semi private terrace, living and dining area; sleeps up to 3 adults.
• Deluxe Sea Breeze Room: 55 m² on the ground floor with partial beach views and direct access across the lawn to the beach; sleeps up to 3 adults.
• Deluxe Ocean View Room: 55 m² with a private balcony facing the ocean, living and dining area and rain shower; sleeps up to 3 adults.
• Senior Garden Suite and Senior Ocean Suite: 115 m² with a separate living room, a master en suite bedroom and a private balcony, facing the garden or the ocean; up to 3 adults.
• Two Bedroom Pool Villa: 270 m² with two en suite bedrooms, a private pool, sundeck, kitchenette and butler; up to 4 adults and 2 children.
• Four Bedroom Pool Villa: 395 m² with four en suite bedrooms, a private pool, garden, dining sala and butler; up to 8 adults and 4 children.

Restaurants at Constance Le Chaland

1. Horizon, the main restaurant
   • International buffets and à la carte dishes, with live cooking stations at breakfast, Mauritian homemade specialities and themed evenings of world cuisine.
   • Opening hours: Breakfast 07:00 to 10:30, Dinner 18:30 to 22:00
2. Flame & Tide, grill and seafood on the beach
   • Alfresco tables by the sea, with the catch of the day, locally grown produce and aged meats grilled in front of guests and seasoned with salts from around the world.
   • Opening hours: Lunch 12:00 to 15:00, Dinner 19:00 to 22:00
3. 1884, the wine cellar
   • A private dinner inside the resort's wine cellar, with a personalised menu where each course is matched with an international wine. Booking ahead is required.
4. Ti Baz, Mauritian street food on the beach
   • Food carts under the veloutier trees on the shoreline, serving local bites, tropical fruit and cocktails, with garden daybeds on the sand.

Bars at Constance Le Chaland

• Karokan: beside the infinity pool with views of the Indian Ocean, serving Mauritian rum cocktails, beers and wines, with light bites from 13:00 to 17:00. 10:00 to 23:30
• Aqua Pool Bar: a swim up bar at the garden pool, with bamboo shaded seating and poolside snacks during the day. 10:00 to 18:00
• Flame & Tide Beach Bar: an open air bar on the beach for cocktails with canapés before dinner and late drinks. 12:00 to 23:30

Coconut Tribe kids club at Constance Le Chaland

• Children aged 4 to 11 join the Coconut Tribe at Constance Le Chaland, guided by the club team and Siops the dolphin, the Mauritian mascot.
• Themed days: Be Well, Be Local, Be Kind, Be Green, Explore and Be Together, built around wellbeing, Mauritian culture, kindness, nature and group games.
• What children do: ocean discovery sessions with the resort's marine biologist, STEAM experiments, sustainable arts and crafts inspired by local culture, and healthy cooking creations during the week.
• Play areas: an outdoor jungle gym and playground, plus an imagination space for 4 to 6 year olds with playhouses, a kitchenette and workshops.
• For parents: a children's pool and a babysitting service.

Activities and water sports at Constance Le Chaland

• Free water sports: stand up paddle, kayaks, pedalos and a glass bottom boat over the lagoon.
• Snorkelling with the marine biologist: free guided snorkelling, with equipment provided.
• Tennis: two floodlit courts with free rackets; lessons are paid.
• Hikes and trails: walks on the trails around the resort, part of the free land activities.
• Group fitness: free circuit training, yoga and Pilates sessions on the weekly programme.

Beach, pools and facilities at Constance Le Chaland

• Beach: directly on Le Chaland beach, a quiet stretch of the south east coast near Blue Bay, with the Sea Breeze rooms opening onto the lawn above the sand.
• Pools: a main infinity pool looking over the gardens to the sea, a second garden pool with the Aqua swim up bar, a children's pool, and private pools in every Pool Villa.
• Facilities: a fitness centre with Technogym equipment open 24 hours, two floodlit tennis courts and a kids club.

Spa and wellness at Constance Le Chaland

• Constance Spa: three single treatment rooms, two couples' rooms and two open air Thai massage pavilions, using True by Nature products.
• Hammam ritual: the signature journey starts with a green tea, peppermint, rose and orange blossom infusion, then a Moroccan black soap scrub, a rhassoul clay wrap and an oil massage with vanilla, musk and brown sugar.
• Wellness facilities: a traditional Turkish hammam, steam rooms in the men's and women's changing areas, two relaxation lounges, a whirlpool and a beauty salon.
• Fitness and yoga: a Technogym fitness centre open 24 hours, with free yoga, Pilates and circuit sessions.
• Opening hours: 08:30 to 20:00

Constance Le Chaland or Preskil Island Resort?

• Both are beach resorts on the south east coast between Blue Bay and Mahébourg, close to the airport.
• Constance Le Chaland: a 5 star Constance resort on Le Chaland beach, with suites and private Pool Villas, the 1884 wine cellar and the Constance Spa.
• Preskil Island Resort: a 4 star resort on its own peninsula in the Mahébourg lagoon, facing Île aux Aigrettes.

MariDeal offers near Constance Le Chaland

1. Day passes:
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at Ile des Deux Cocos (18 min)
   • Ile des Deux Cocos Saturday Day Pass with Lunch Buffet (18 min)
   • Day Pass with 2-Course Lunch at Astroea Beach (21 min)
   • All-Inclusive Preskil Day Package with Lunch Buffet (21 min)
   • Day Pass with Hike or 4x4 Tour & Lunch at Ferney Nature Lodge (21 min)
2. Spas and massage:
   • Spa Break with 60-Min Massage & Lunch at Preskil Island Resort (21 min)
3. Restaurants and evenings out:
   • All-Inclusive Evening Pass at Preskil Island Resort (21 min)
   • Lunch at Ferney Nature Lodge & Open Track Hike at La Vallée de Ferney (21 min)
   • Evening Pass with 4x4 Dusk Safari & Dinner at Ferney Nature Lodge (21 min)
4. Nature, diving and activities:
   • Wild South E-Bike Adventure with Yanature (1 min)
   • Ile aux Aigrettes Guided Tour with Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (18 min)
   • Ile aux Aigrettes & Blue Bay Marine Park Day Tour with Lunch (18 min)
   • La Vallée de Ferney Discovery Package with Lunch (19 min)
   • 4x4 Guided Tour & Lunch at La Vallée de Ferney (19 min)
   • Hike & Picnic at La Vallée de Ferney (19 min)
   • Ile aux Aigrettes, Manioc Biscuit Factory & Lunch in Mahébourg (20 min)
   • Exploration Dive with Scuba World Diving Mauritius (21 min)
   • PADI Discover Scuba Diving with Scuba World Diving Mauritius (21 min)
5. Other hotels in Blue Bay and Mahébourg:
   • Holiday Inn Mauritius Mon Trésor (7 min)
   • Ile des Deux Cocos (18 min)
   • Chantauvent Guest House (21 min)
   • Astroea Beach (21 min)
   • Preskil Island Resort (21 min)
   • Horizon Holidays beach stay, Pointe d'Esny (23 min)

Constance Le Chaland FAQ

1. Where is Constance Le Chaland?
   • On Le Chaland beach near Blue Bay, on the south east coast of Mauritius in the Grand Port district, close to Mahébourg.
2. How far is Constance Le Chaland from the airport?
   • About 15 minutes by car from SSR International Airport.
3. Is Constance Le Chaland good for families?
   • Yes. The Coconut Tribe kids club takes children aged 4 to 11, there is a children's pool and babysitting, and the Pool Villas sleep up to 6 or 12 guests.
4. Does Constance Le Chaland have a spa?
   • Yes. The Constance Spa has a Turkish hammam, a whirlpool, couples' rooms and open air Thai massage pavilions, using True by Nature products, and is open from 08:30 to 20:00.
5. Does Constance Le Chaland have a beach and pool?
   • Yes. It sits directly on Le Chaland beach and has a main infinity pool, a garden pool with a swim up bar, a children's pool and private pools in the villas.
6. What restaurants are at Constance Le Chaland?
   • Horizon for buffet breakfast and dinner, Flame & Tide for grills and seafood on the beach, the 1884 wine cellar for paired dinners, and Ti Baz food carts on the beach.
7. What water sports are free at Constance Le Chaland?
   • Stand up paddle, kayaks, pedalos, the glass bottom boat and guided snorkelling with the marine biologist.
8. What is there to do near Constance Le Chaland?
   • Snorkelling in Blue Bay Marine Park, a guided tour of Île aux Aigrettes, the Mahébourg waterfront, the Dutch ruins at Vieux Grand Port and hikes in the Vallée de Ferney.
9. Can you dive near Constance Le Chaland?
   • Yes. PADI Discover Scuba Diving with Scuba World Diving Mauritius is 21 minutes away by car.