EvaZion

Half Board at EvaZion in Grand River South East:

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

Things to do near EvaZion

1. Landmarks and nature near Grand River South East
   • Grande Rivière Sud Est waterfall (3 min drive): the falls where the river drops towards the estuary, also reached from EvaZion by kayak or boat.
   • Trou d'Eau Douce (14 min drive): the fishing village where most boats leave for Île aux Cerfs.
   • Île aux Cerfs (14 min drive): an island in the east coast lagoon with white sand beaches, reached by boat; the Ile aux Cerfs Family Day Pass with Lunch & Boat Transfer covers the crossing.
2. Beaches near Grand River South East
   • Palmar public beach (20 min drive): a long public beach on the east coast, north of the estuary.
3. Restaurants near Grand River South East
   • Resto 7 by Kazi (12 min drive): a Chinese and Indian restaurant near the Trou d'Eau Douce jetty, praised for its tandoori platter and mutton rogan josh.
   • La Pizza de l'Est (13 min drive): a family run halal pizzeria on the Royal Road in Trou d'Eau Douce, baking thin wood fired pizzas such as smoked marlin.
   • Les Alizés (13 min drive): a small Chinese Mauritian eatery at Camp Nadal run by an elderly couple, known for boulettes in soup and mine frite.
   • Chez Tino (14 min drive): a seafood restaurant on a first floor terrace in Trou d'Eau Douce looking out to Île aux Cerfs, known for octopus curry and crab soup.
   • La Case Poisson (15 min drive): a beachside grill in Trou d'Eau Douce where you pick your seafood from the ice display and watch it cooked over the fire.
   • Green Island Beach Restaurant (15 min drive): a beachfront seafood restaurant at La Pelouse serving lobster, octopus curry and a house vanilla rum.
4. Island trips on MariDeal near Grand River South East
   • Ile aux Cerfs Family Day Pass with Lunch & Boat Transfer (12 min drive to the boat)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass & Ile aux Cerfs Trip at Tropical Attitude (16 min drive to the boat)
   • Shared 5 Islands Speedboat Trip with Ile aux Cerfs BBQ Lunch (25 min drive to the boat)
   • Full-Day Ile aux Cerfs Speedboat Trip & Water Sports with Aquacity (25 min drive to the boat)
   • Ile aux Cerfs Catamaran Cruise & Water Sports with Aquacity (25 min drive to the boat)

Golf near EvaZion

• EvaZion is within 30 minutes by car of 4 golf courses, nearest first:
  • Anahita Golf Club (7 min drive): 18 holes, par 72, designed by Ernie Els, with holes along the sea at Beau Champ.
  • Île aux Cerfs Golf Club (8 min drive to the boat): 18 holes, par 72, designed by Bernhard Langer on the island itself, reached by boat.
  • The Legend, Constance Belle Mare Plage (30 min drive): 18 holes, par 72, designed by Hugh Baiocchi and set in indigenous forest at Belle Mare.
  • The Links, Constance Belle Mare Plage (30 min drive): 18 holes, par 72, designed by Rodney Wright and Peter Alliss.

Scuba diving near EvaZion

• Dive centres within 30 minutes of EvaZion, nearest first:
  • Dive Passion Mauritius (24 min drive): a PADI 5 Star dive resort in Belle Mare diving about 15 sites around the Belle Mare pass, 10 minutes by boat.
• Dive sites in the area:
  • Belle Mare pass: the gap in the east coast reef where most Belle Mare dives start, about 10 minutes by boat from shore.
  • Trou Padi: a sheltered east coast site with a shallow coral plateau sloping down a reef wall, where turtles, rays and octopus are seen.
  • Colorado: a 400 m canyon behind the reef off the south east coast, around 33 m deep, with a tunnel, an arch, sea fans and sometimes blacktip reef sharks.
  • HMS Sirius wreck: the wreck of a British frigate sunk in 1810 during the Battle of Grand Port, lying at 18 to 25 m with its cannons still visible.
  • Blue Bay Marine Park: a shallow coral reef no deeper than 10 m inside the marine park, suited to first dives.

EvaZion in Grand River South East

EvaZion is a 10 room guesthouse on the Deux Frères estuary in Grand River South East, on the east coast of Mauritius, a short kayak ride from the Grande Rivière Sud Est waterfall. Rooms have rough walls and sober decoration in the style of old Mauritian houses, and most look over the river or the hills. Kayaks are free for guests, and the guesthouse arranges boat trips to the waterfall and to Île aux Cerfs, fishing with local fishermen and guided hikes. Meals are Mauritian buffets at La Côte Sauvage, and guests can also dine chez l'habitant with a family in the village.

Where is EvaZion?

• Location: on the Coastal Road at Deux Frères, where the Grande Rivière Sud Est meets the sea, in Grand River South East on the east coast of Mauritius.
• Nearby: the Grande Rivière Sud Est waterfall is 3 min away by car, and Trou d'Eau Douce, where boats leave for Île aux Cerfs, is 14 min away.

Who is EvaZion best for?

• Nature lovers: free kayaks on the estuary, boat trips to the Grande Rivière Sud Est waterfall and guided hikes in the south east hills.
• Couples: a small guesthouse of 10 rooms, with the quietest rooms set aside for couples and dinners chez l'habitant in the village.
• Families: family rooms for four, two outdoor pools, and children's games, toys and books at the guesthouse.
• Travellers after local life: fishing trips with village fishermen and the Balade Dans Village walk through Deux Frères and its surroundings.

Rooms at EvaZion

• EvaZion has 10 rooms on two floors, with rough walls and sober decoration inspired by old Mauritian houses.
• Superior Double and Deluxe Double Rooms: river view, for up to 4 and 3 guests respectively.
• Standard Double and Twin Rooms: mountain view, for up to 4 and 3 guests respectively.
• Family Room: mountain view, for up to 4 guests, set up for parents travelling with children.
• In every room: air conditioning and a ceiling fan, a flat screen TV, a rainfall shower, a fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, a safe and free Wi-Fi.

Restaurants at EvaZion

1. La Côte Sauvage, the guesthouse restaurant
   • Mauritian buffet cooking that mixes the flavours of the island's many cultures.
   • Opening hours: Breakfast 07:30 to 10:00, Dinner 19:30 to 21:30
2. Dinner chez l'habitant, in the village
   • Guests can arrange to eat at home with a family in the village, for Mauritian home cooking and a view of everyday island life.

Bars at EvaZion

• Poolside bar: drinks served beside the two outdoor pools.

Families at EvaZion

• EvaZion has no kids club; children have games, toys and books at the guesthouse, two outdoor pools and kayaking on the calm estuary with their parents.

Activities and water sports at EvaZion

• Free for guests: kayaks on the Grande Rivière Sud Est estuary, with the waterfall a short paddle upstream. The other outings are paid at the guesthouse.
• Boat trips: a boat trip up the river to the Grande Rivière Sud Est waterfall and a boat trip to Île aux Cerfs.
• Fishing and snorkelling: small fishing trips with local fishermen and snorkelling outings.
• On land: mountain hiking, the Balade Dans Village walk through the village and its surroundings, and nature and adventure outings with professional guides.
• Indoor games: available at the guesthouse.

Beach, pools and facilities at EvaZion

• Beach: EvaZion is on the river estuary, not on a beach; the nearest public beaches are Palmar (20 min drive) and Belle Mare (24 min drive) on the east coast.
• Pools: two outdoor swimming pools.
• Facilities: free Wi-Fi, a garden and terrace, a 24 hour front desk and tour assistance for boat trips and excursions.

EvaZion or Laguna Beach Hotel & Spa?

• Both stays are in Grand River South East, a few minutes apart by car.
• EvaZion: a 10 room guesthouse on the river estuary, with Mauritian buffets, free kayaks and village outings.
• Laguna Beach Hotel & Spa: a hotel in Grand River South East, 8 minutes away by car, with its own spa on site.

MariDeal offers near EvaZion

1. Day passes:
   • Day Package with Room Use & 3-Course Lunch at La Case du Pecheur (14 min)
   • Ile aux Cerfs Family Day Pass with Lunch & Boat Transfer (15 min)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at Tropical Attitude (16 min)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass & Ile aux Cerfs Trip at Tropical Attitude (16 min)
   • Friday Attitude Day Package with Lunch & Spa Time (17 min)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at C Mauritius (21 min)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at Crystals Beach Resort Belle Mare (22 min)
   • Aqualand Day Pass with Snack Lunch at Crystals Beach Resort Belle Mare (22 min)
   • All-Inclusive Ambre Hotel Day Package (22 min)
   • Day Pass with 3-Course Lunch at SALT of Palmar (23 min)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at Sunrise Attitude (26 min)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at Solana Beach Mauritius (27 min)
2. Spas and massage:
   • Spa Break with 50-Min Massage & Lunch at Spa Poz, Tropical Attitude (16 min)
   • Couple's Unwind & Recharge Massage at The Spa, Crystals Beach Resort Belle Mare (23 min)
   • 60-Min Aromatherapy Massage at The Spa, Crystals Beach Resort Belle Mare (23 min)
   • 90-Min Marma Abhyanga Massage at The Spa, Crystals Beach Resort Belle Mare (23 min)
   • Day Spa with Massage, Halotherapy & Lunch at SALT of Palmar (23 min)
3. Restaurants and evenings out:
   • All-Inclusive Evening Pass at Tropical Attitude (16 min)
4. Other hotels in Grand River South East and nearby:
   • The Green Shack Eco Lodge (7 min)
   • Laguna Beach Hotel & Spa (8 min)
   • Lorlagon by LOV Mauritius (14 min)
   • La Case du Pecheur (14 min)
   • Tropical Attitude Mauritius (16 min)
   • Friday Attitude (17 min)
   • C Mauritius (21 min)

EvaZion FAQ

1. Where is EvaZion?
   • On the Coastal Road at Deux Frères, on the Grande Rivière Sud Est estuary in Grand River South East, on the east coast of Mauritius.
2. How far is EvaZion from the airport?
   • EvaZion is 39 minutes by car from SSR International Airport.
3. Is EvaZion good for families?
   • Yes, for families who like the outdoors: there are family rooms for four, two outdoor pools, games and books for children, and free kayaks, but no kids club.
4. Does EvaZion have a spa?
   • No. The nearest spa offer on MariDeal is Spa Poz at Tropical Attitude in Trou d'Eau Douce, 16 minutes away by car.
5. Does EvaZion have a beach and pool?
   • EvaZion has two outdoor pools but no beach, as it sits on the river estuary. Palmar public beach is 20 minutes away by car.
6. What restaurant is at EvaZion?
   • La Côte Sauvage serves Mauritian buffets for breakfast from 07:30 to 10:00 and dinner from 19:30 to 21:30, and guests can also dine chez l'habitant in the village.
7. Are kayaks free at EvaZion?
   • Yes, kayaks are free for guests, while boat trips, fishing, snorkelling and guided hikes are paid directly at the guesthouse.
8. How do you get to Île aux Cerfs from EvaZion?
   • The guesthouse arranges a boat trip to Île aux Cerfs, or you can drive 14 minutes to Trou d'Eau Douce and take a boat across.
9. What is there to do near EvaZion?
   • Kayak to the Grande Rivière Sud Est waterfall, hike Lion Mountain, walk the trails of Vallée de Ferney, visit the Frederik Hendrik Museum at Vieux Grand Port or shop at Central Flacq market.