Elysee Vacances

Spa offers on MariDeal near Elysee Vacances

• Nearby:
  • Couple Relaxing Massage at Glomorr Spa, Trou aux Biches (4 min drive)
  • Casuarina Spa Break with Anti-Stress Massage, Hammam & Lunch (4 min drive)
  • Spa Break with Anandamaya Massage & Lunch at Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort (4 min drive)
  • Signature Massage at Secret Spa, La Maison 20 Degrés Sud (13 min drive)

Golf near Elysee Vacances

• The nearest golf course to Elysee Vacances, within 25 minutes by car:
  • Mont Choisy Le Golf (9 min drive): 18 holes, par 72, designed by Peter Matkovich, with a double ended driving range.

Scuba diving near Elysee Vacances

• Dive centres within 25 minutes of Elysee Vacances, nearest first:
  • Blue Water Diving Centre (5 min drive): a PADI and CMAS dive centre at Trou aux Biches that also offers Nitrox and underwater photography courses.
  • Sunset Diving (15 min drive): a dive centre on the Grand Baie waterfront at Sunset Boulevard, with its own boarding pontoon.
• Dive sites in the area:
  • Holt's Rock: a boulder site down to 25 metres with moray eels, lionfish and titan triggerfish.
  • Merville Patches: a shallow reef down to 12 metres known for its many moray eels, good for beginners.
  • Djabeda Wreck: a wreck off Coin de Mire island lying at up to 34 metres.
  • Stenopus Reef: a reef off Trou aux Biches down to 35 metres with black and green hard corals and eagle rays.

Mountains, trails and hiking near Elysee Vacances

• Easy outings in nature:
  • SSR Botanical Garden, Pamplemousses (21 min drive, entry ticket or booking): The SSR Botanic Garden at Pamplemousses is the oldest botanical garden in the Southern Hemisphere, known for its pond of giant water lilies, its 85 palm varieties and trees planted by world leaders. Tip: Giant water lily flowers open white and turn pink the next day.

Things to do near Elysee Vacances

1. Beaches near Trou aux Biches
   • Trou aux Biches public beach (2 min drive): a long public beach shaded by casuarina trees, with a calm lagoon for swimming and snorkelling.
   • Pointe aux Piments beach (5 min drive): a quieter stretch of coast just south of Trou aux Biches, facing west for the sunset.
   • Mont Choisy beach (10 min drive): one of the longest public beaches in the north, lined with casuarina trees.
   • Pointe aux Canonniers beach (14 min drive): a small beach on the point between Mont Choisy and Grand Baie.
   • Balaclava (Baie aux Tortues) (14 min drive): a sheltered bay south of Trou aux Biches, next to the Balaclava marine park.
   • Grand Baie public beach (18 min drive): the beach of the bay at Grand Baie, with boats moored in the lagoon.
   • Pereybère public beach (19 min drive): a small cove north of Grand Baie, popular for swimming and snorkelling.
2. Landmarks and nature near Trou aux Biches
   • Maheswarnath Mandir, Triolet (5 min drive): the largest Hindu temple complex in Mauritius.
   • Grand Baie Bazaar (17 min drive): a covered market for textiles, crafts and souvenirs in Grand Baie.
   • Château de Labourdonnais (17 min drive): a restored 19th century colonial house with orchards and a rum distillery.
3. Restaurants near Trou aux Biches
   • Beach Hut (1 min drive): a feet in the sand restaurant on Trou aux Biches bay, built from reclaimed colonial wood, known for its fish curry in coconut milk and chicken tandoori.
   • La Cabane du Pêcheur (1 min drive): a family run seafood shack with tables beside the fishing harbour and lagoon, known for grilled fish in garlic butter and seafood platters.
   • 1974, da Antonio e Giulia (1 min drive): an Italian seafood restaurant by the sea in the former Aquarium building, run by an Italian chef and known for prawns with black risotto and crab cannelloni.
   • La Voglia Matta (1 min drive): a family friendly Italian pizzeria on the Royal Road next to the Chez Popo supermarket, known for its wood fired pizzas and homemade tagliatelle.
   • L'Ananas (2 min drive): a small independent restaurant on the coastal road near Trou aux Biches beach, serving Creole and grilled dishes such as octopus curry and tuna tartare, with a pineapple foam dessert.
   • Souvenir Restaurant (2 min drive): a long running Chinese and seafood restaurant at a junction of the coastal road, popular for seafood platters, wood fired pizza and flambéed pineapple.
4. Nightlife near Trou aux Biches
   • La Plage by Evaco (2 min drive): a beach club on Trou aux Biches beach with a bar, tables in the sand and sunbeds, for cocktails by the lagoon.
   • Top Deck Bar & Grill (14 min drive): a rooftop bar and grill on the Grand Baie coastal road with views over the bay and classic cocktails.
   • The Beach House (15 min drive): a bar and restaurant right on the shoreline, for cocktails and live acoustic music.
   • Banana Beach Club (16 min drive): a long standing Grand Baie bar and club with tropical decor, a busy dance floor and regular live bands.
5. Island trips on MariDeal near Trou aux Biches
   • Private Speedboat Trip to Gabriel Island & Flat Island with Blue Safari (4 min drive to the boat)
   • Private Sunset Speedboat Trip to Coin de Mire with Blue Safari (4 min drive to the boat)
   • Full-Day Private Monohull Cruise to Coin de Mire with Blue Safari (4 min drive to the boat)
   • Shared Speedboat Trip to Coin de Mire & Flat Island with Blue Safari (4 min drive to the boat)
   • Full-Day Shared Catamaran Cruise to Gabriel Island with Vavavoom Cruise (9 min drive to the boat)
   • Coin de Mire Attitude All-Inclusive Day Pass (22 min drive to the boat)
   • All-Inclusive Evening Pass at Coin de Mire Attitude (22 min drive to the boat)
6. Activities on MariDeal near Trou aux Biches
   • Shared Catamaran Cruise to Ilot Bernache with Croisières Australes (4 min drive)
   • Corail Hélicoptères Shared Helicopter Tour (10 min drive)
   • Château de Labourdonnais Tour with Rum & Fruit Tasting (20 min drive)

Elysee Vacances in Trou aux Biches

Elysee Vacances, also known as Residence Elysee, is a 22 unit apart hotel on Pere Laval Road in Trou aux Biches, on the north west coast of Mauritius, a short walk from Trou aux Biches public beach and its lagoon. The residence mixes air-conditioned studios for two or three guests with apartments for four or five that have a kitchenette, around an outdoor pool, with a restaurant and bar on site. Trou aux Biches is one of the main dive bases of the north west coast, and dive centres, the Blue Safari submarine and the resort restaurants of the village are all within 5 min by car.

Where is Elysee Vacances?

• Location: Pere Laval Road (Father Laval Road), Trou aux Biches, in the Pamplemousses district on the north west coast of Mauritius, between Pointe aux Piments and Mont Choisy.
• Nearby: 2 min by car or a short walk to Trou aux Biches public beach, and 5 min to the Maheswarnath Mandir in Triolet.

Who is Elysee Vacances best for?

• Families of four or five: apartments that sleep up to five with a kitchenette, an outdoor pool on site and a shallow lagoon beach a short walk away.
• Divers and snorkellers: Trou aux Biches is one of the main dive bases of Mauritius, and the Blue Safari submarine and speedboat trips leave 4 min from the residence.
• Golfers: Mont Choisy Le Golf, the 18 hole course on the north west coast, is 9 min away by car.
• Longer stays on a budget: a kitchenette in the apartments, free parking and free Wi-Fi keep day to day costs down, with the Trou aux Biches shops and resort restaurants close by.

Rooms and apartments at Elysee Vacances

• Studios: 12 air-conditioned studios for two or three guests, with a double bed and a single bed, some with a partial sea view.
• Apartments: 10 apartments for four or five guests, each with a kitchenette; the two bedroom pool view apartment is about 67 m² and sleeps five.
• In every unit: air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a desk, a safe and a private bathroom with a shower.

Restaurants at Elysee Vacances

1. The Elysee Vacances restaurant, open all day
   • Breakfast is served every morning and the restaurant also opens for lunch and dinner, which matters for guests in the studios, as they have no kitchenette.

Bars at Elysee Vacances

• Bar and lounge: Elysee Vacances has a bar and lounge serving drinks through the day, and room service is available from the restaurant.

Families and kids club at Elysee Vacances

• Elysee Vacances has no kids club or supervised children's programme.
• Cots are available on request, and the lagoon at Trou aux Biches public beach is shallow and protected by the reef, which suits young swimmers.

Activities and water sports at Elysee Vacances

• Bicycle rental: bikes can be hired at Elysee Vacances to ride along the coast road to Mont Choisy and Pointe aux Piments.
• Diving and snorkelling: the reefs off Trou aux Biches, including the Stenopus reef, are among the best known dive sites in Mauritius, and dive centres operate from the beach.
• Excursions: the front desk helps with tours, tickets and car rental.

Beach, pools and facilities at Elysee Vacances

• Beach: Elysee Vacances is not on the sand; Trou aux Biches public beach, a long casuarina lined beach with a calm lagoon for swimming and snorkelling, is a short walk away.
• Pools: one outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers, overlooked by the apartments.
• Facilities: free Wi-Fi, free parking, daily housekeeping, a garden and an airport shuttle on request.

Elysee Vacances or Residence Potosi?

• Both are self-catering residences in Trou aux Biches, 2 min apart by car.
• Elysee Vacances: studios for two or three and apartments for up to five with a kitchenette, around an outdoor pool, with a restaurant and bar on site.
• Residence Potosi: apartments of 39 to 147 m² with a kitchenette, across the coastal road from Trou aux Biches beach, with free use of the pools, jacuzzi and gym at Le Palmiste Resort & Spa.

MariDeal offers near Elysee Vacances

1. Day passes:
   • Day Package with Room Use & Lunch at Residence Potosi (2 min)
   • Day Pass with Lunch at Le Palmiste Resort & Spa (2 min)
   • All-Inclusive Casuarina Resort & Spa Day Package with Room Use (4 min)
   • All-Inclusive Casuarina Resort & Spa Day Package (4 min)
   • Day Pass with 3-Course Lunch & Drinks at Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort (4 min)
   • Day Package with Room Use & Pool Access at Le Grand Bleu Hotel (4 min)
   • Coral Azur Beach Resort Day Package with 3-Course Lunch (4 min)
   • Day Pass with Lunch Credit at Mystik Life Style (5 min)
   • Day Pass with Lunch Buffet at Tarisa Resort & Spa (5 min)
   • Residence Villas Mont Choisy Day Package with Room Use & Pool (11 min)
2. Other hotels in Trou aux Biches:
   • Residence Potosi (2 min)
   • Le Palmiste Resort & Spa (2 min)
   • O'Biches by Horizon Holidays (2 min)
   • Be Cosy Apart Hotel (2 min)
   • Les Estivales Beachfront Suites & Penthouses by LOV (3 min)
   • Bon Azur Beachfront Suites & Penthouses by LOV (3 min)
   • Bel Azur Beach Residence by LOV (3 min)
   • Casuarina Resort & Spa (4 min)
   • Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort (4 min)
   • Le Grand Bleu Hotel (4 min)

Elysee Vacances FAQ

1. Where is Elysee Vacances?
   • On Pere Laval Road in Trou aux Biches, on the north west coast of Mauritius in the Pamplemousses district, a short walk from Trou aux Biches public beach.
2. Is Elysee Vacances good for families?
   • Yes for independent families: the apartments sleep up to five and have a kitchenette, and there is an outdoor pool. There is no kids club.
3. Do the apartments at Elysee Vacances have a kitchen?
   • Yes, the 10 apartments have a kitchenette; the 12 studios do not, but the on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
4. Does Elysee Vacances have a spa?
   • No. The nearest spa offers are at Casuarina Resort & Spa (4 min) and Glomorr Spa in Trou aux Biches (4 min).
5. Does Elysee Vacances have a beach and pool?
   • Elysee Vacances has an outdoor pool with sun loungers, and Trou aux Biches public beach is a short walk away, though the residence is not directly on the sand.
6. How far is Elysee Vacances from the airport?
   • About 64 minutes by car from SSR International Airport, and an airport shuttle can be arranged on request.
7. Is there a golf course near Elysee Vacances?
   • Yes: Mont Choisy Le Golf (9 min) by car.
8. What is there to do near Elysee Vacances?
   • Swim at Trou aux Biches public beach (2 min), explore SSR Botanical Garden, Pamplemousses (21 min), visit Château de Labourdonnais (17 min) or dive with Blue Water Diving Centre (5 min), times by car.
9. What is there to do near Elysee Vacances?
   • Dive or snorkel off Trou aux Biches, go down in the Blue Safari submarine (4 min), sail by catamaran to Gabriel Island, or visit the Maheswarnath Mandir in Triolet and the botanical garden at Pamplemousses.
10. Is parking free at Elysee Vacances?
    • Yes, parking is free, and Wi-Fi is free as well.
11. Where can I go hiking near Elysee Vacances?
    • SSR Botanical Garden, Pamplemousses (21 min, entry ticket or booking), times by car.
12. Where can I go scuba diving near Elysee Vacances?
    • The nearest dive centre is Blue Water Diving Centre (5 min by car), then Sunset Diving (15 min). Dive sites in the area include Holt's Rock, Merville Patches and Djabeda Wreck.
13. What landmarks and sights are near Elysee Vacances?
    • Château de Labourdonnais (17 min) by car.
14. Where can I experience local life near Elysee Vacances?
    • Places to see: Maheswarnath Mandir, Triolet (5 min) and Grand Baie Bazaar (17 min). For local food: Beach Hut (1 min), La Cabane du Pêcheur (1 min) and 1974, da Antonio e Giulia (1 min).
15. What are the best beaches near Elysee Vacances?
    • Trou aux Biches public beach (2 min), Pointe aux Piments beach (5 min) and Mont Choisy beach (10 min) by car.