Cotton Bay Hotel Rodrigues

Half Board at Cotton Bay Resort in Pointe Cotton:

• Meal plan: breakfast and dinner (lunch and drinks not included)

Things to do near Cotton Bay Resort

1. Beaches near Pointe Coton
   • Saint François beach: reached on foot along the coastal path from the resort, with guided walks on request.
   • Trou d'Argent: a small cove further along the same coastal path, also covered by the resort's guided walks.
2. Landmarks and nature in Rodrigues
   • François Leguat Reserve: a giant tortoise sanctuary where tortoises of all ages are cared for.
   • Caverne Patate: a cave with stalactites and stalagmites, visited on a half day trip.
   • Île aux Cocos: a bird reserve with thousands of sea birds, including terns, visited on a full day trip with a picnic lunch.
   • Île aux Chats and Île Hermitage: islets in the southern lagoon, for a swim and a picnic under the filao trees.
   • Port Mathurin Saturday market: woven baskets, dried fish, local honey, nougat and handicrafts.
   • Mourouk valley zip line: a zip line and suspended bridge across the Mourouk valley in the south east of the island.
3. Island trips on MariDeal near Pointe Cotton
   • Shared Ile aux Cocos, Ile aux Chats or Island Tour with 2000 Tours (25 min drive to the boat)

Scuba diving near Cotton Bay Resort

• Dive centres within 30 minutes of Cotton Bay Resort, nearest first:
  • Bouba Diving Center (28 min drive): a dive centre on the beach at Mourouk, next to C Rodrigues Mourouk, diving the drop offs, caves and coral gardens of the protected marine zone.
• Dive sites in the area:
  • Couzoupa: one of the main sites dived by Bouba Diving in the south east lagoon.
  • Ti Colorado: one of the main sites dived by Bouba Diving in the south east lagoon.
  • Trou des Pirates: one of the main sites dived by Bouba Diving in the south east lagoon.
  • Passe de Neptune: one of the main sites dived by Bouba Diving in the south east lagoon.

Cotton Bay Resort in Pointe Coton, Rodrigues

Cotton Bay Resort & Spa is a 4 star beach resort at Pointe Coton, on the north east coast of Rodrigues, and the island's first resort hotel, opened in 1992. The resort has 62 rooms facing a protected lagoon, a 260 m² infinity pool, the Ovannee Spa with sauna and hammam, and Le Dauphin kids club for children aged 3 to 11. Rodriguan cooking is the focus at the Kono-Kono restaurant, with a Rodrigues buffet twice a week, and traditional Rodriguan music and dance on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Where is Cotton Bay Resort?

• Location: on the beach at Pointe Coton, on the north east coast of Rodrigues, facing a protected lagoon. Port Mathurin, the island's main town, is on the north coast.
• Nearby: Constance Tekoma Rodrigues at Anse Ally (3 min), and the coastal path south to Saint François beach and Trou d'Argent.

Who is Cotton Bay Resort best for?

• Families: Le Dauphin kids club for ages 3 to 11, a shallow children's area in the pool and babysitting on request.
• Couples: Honeymoon Rooms with beach access, a duo massage at the Ovannee Spa and seafood dinners at Le Village du Pêcheur on the beach.
• Walkers and explorers: a coastal path to Saint François and Trou d'Argent, and a full day island tour that leaves from the resort.

Rooms and suites at Cotton Bay Resort

• Superior Rooms: 50 rooms of 32 m² for up to 3 guests, each with a private terrace or balcony facing the ocean.
• Deluxe Rooms: 8 rooms of 45 to 50 m² for up to 3 guests, with a furnished terrace or balcony over the ocean.
• Junior Suites: 2 suites of 60 m² for 2 adults and 1 child, with a balcony.
• Honeymoon Rooms: set up for two, with a balcony and direct access to the beach.
• In every room: air conditioning, TV and a bathtub.

Restaurants at Cotton Bay Resort

1. The Kono-Kono, the main buffet restaurant
   • 250 seats around an open kitchen, serving buffets built on Rodriguan recipes, with a full Rodrigues buffet twice a week.
   • Opening hours: Breakfast 07:30 to 10:00, Snacks 10:00 to 18:00, Dinner 19:30 to 21:30
2. Le Village du Pêcheur, the beach grill
   • A 40 seat à la carte restaurant on the beach, cooking seafood and the catch of the day.
   • Opening hours: Lunch 12:30 to 14:30, Dinner 19:30 to 21:30 on reservation

Bars at Cotton Bay Resort

• Mont Plaisir Bar: 80 seats in Creole style wooden furniture, with signature cocktails, burgers and Creole snacks from 10:00 to 17:00, and tea with pancakes from 15:00 to 16:00. Open 10:00 to 23:00.

Le Dauphin kids club at Cotton Bay Resort

• Le Dauphin Mini Club: for children aged 3 to 11, open 08:30 to 16:00, run by a supervisor with ten years of experience.
• What children do: outdoor games, treasure hunts, play and learn sessions and creative workshops.
• Kids pool: the infinity pool has a separate children's area 0.45 m deep.
• Babysitting: available on request, at extra cost.

Activities and water sports at Cotton Bay Resort

• Free on site: beach volleyball, pétanque and darts.
• Fitness classes: restorative yoga, Zumba on the beach and aqua gym in the pool, booked through the daily programme.
• In the lagoon: swimming and snorkelling from the resort's beach.
• Evenings: traditional Rodriguan music and dance on Tuesdays and Fridays.
• Guided walks: on request, along the coastal paths to Saint François beach, Trou d'Argent and the bays in between.
• Excursions from the resort: a full day island tour from 08:30 with lunch in a Rodriguan home, boat trips to Île aux Cocos, Île aux Chats and Île Hermitage, and visits to Caverne Patate and the François Leguat Reserve, all booked with the guest experience team.

Beach, pools and facilities at Cotton Bay Resort

• Beach: directly on a white sand beach at Pointe Coton, facing a protected lagoon that suits swimming and snorkelling.
• Pools: one 260 m² infinity pool overlooking the beach, 1.2 m at its deepest, with a 0.45 m children's area. It is for resort guests only and has no lifeguard.
• Fitness centre: treadmill, bike, rowing machine and benches indoors, plus outdoor machines in the garden and an in-house coach. Open 08:00 to 20:00.
• Health Path: a mindfulness trail through the resort's gardens.
• Services: Wi-Fi, free parking, car and scooter rental at the front desk, and a local crafts boutique near reception.

Spa and wellness at Cotton Bay Resort

• Ovannee Spa: in the resort's gardens, with two treatment rooms, a sauna and a hammam.
• Massages: Swedish, aromatherapy, foot reflexology, back and neck, Thai and Shiatsu, and a duo massage for couples.
• Signature treatment: the 90 minute Cotton Bay Spa Ritual combines a body scrub, a facial scrub and a full body massage, with Rituals products.
• Wellness: yoga, beach Zumba and aqua gym sessions, and the fitness centre next door.
• Opening hours: 08:00 to 20:00, every day. Booking 24 hours ahead is recommended.

Cotton Bay Resort or Constance Tekoma Rodrigues?

• Both are beach hotels on the east coast of Rodrigues, a short drive apart.
• Cotton Bay Resort: a 62 room resort at Pointe Coton with an infinity pool, the Ovannee Spa and Le Dauphin kids club.
• Constance Tekoma Rodrigues: a villa lodge at Anse Ally (3 min) with ocean view and beachfront villas, and no dedicated kids club.

MariDeal offers near Cotton Bay Resort

1. Island tours and excursions:
   • Half-Day or Full-Day Rodrigues Island Tour with 360 Degrees Tours (22 min)
   • Shared Ile aux Cocos, Ile aux Chats or Island Tour with 2000 Tours (25 min)
2. Car rental and airport transfers:
   • Rodrigues Car Rental with Lanialocation (8 min)
   • Two-Way Rodrigues Airport Transfer with 2000 Tours (25 min)
   • Rodrigues Car Rental with 2000 Tours, Suzuki Swift or Dzire (25 min)
   • SUV & 7-Seater Car Rental in Rodrigues with 2000 Tours (25 min)
3. Other hotels near Pointe Coton:
   • Le Marin Villa Rodrigues (2 min)
   • Constance Tekoma Rodrigues (3 min)
   • Auberge Saint François Rodrigues (6 min)
   • C Rodrigues Mourouk Hotel (14 min)
   • Coastal Lodge Rodrigues (23 min)
   • Small sea view hotel in Baladirou, Rodrigues (24 min)
   • Cocotiers Hotel Rodrigues (25 min)

Cotton Bay Resort FAQ

1. Where is Cotton Bay Resort?
   • At Pointe Coton on the north east coast of Rodrigues, on a beach facing a protected lagoon. Port Mathurin, the main town, is on the north coast.
2. How far is Cotton Bay Resort from the airport?
   • Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport is at Plaine Corail, at the other end of the island. The resort arranges transfers, and the Two-Way Rodrigues Airport Transfer with 2000 Tours is on MariDeal.
3. Is Cotton Bay Resort good for families?
   • Yes. Le Dauphin kids club takes children aged 3 to 11 from 08:30 to 16:00, the pool has a shallow children's area and babysitting is available on request.
4. Does Cotton Bay Resort have a spa?
   • Yes. The Ovannee Spa has two treatment rooms, a sauna and a hammam, and offers massages and the 90 minute Cotton Bay Spa Ritual. It is open from 08:00 to 20:00.
5. Does Cotton Bay Resort have a beach and a pool?
   • Both. The resort is directly on a white sand beach facing a protected lagoon, and has a 260 m² infinity pool with a children's area.
6. What restaurants are at Cotton Bay Resort?
   • The Kono-Kono serves buffets with Rodriguan dishes, Le Village du Pêcheur grills seafood on the beach, and the Mont Plaisir Bar serves cocktails and snacks until 23:00.
7. What is there to do near Cotton Bay Resort?
   • Walk the coastal path to Saint François and Trou d'Argent, see the tortoises at the François Leguat Reserve, explore Caverne Patate or take the Half-Day or Full-Day Rodrigues Island Tour with 360 Degrees Tours.
8. How do you visit Île aux Cocos from Cotton Bay Resort?
   • The resort books the day trip, or you can take the Full-Day Ile aux Cocos Excursion in Rodrigues with 360 Degrees Tours with a picnic lunch on the island.
9. How do you get around Rodrigues from Cotton Bay Resort?
   • Rent a car or scooter at the front desk, or book the Rodrigues Car Rental with Lanialocation (8 min).