La Balise Marina by Horizon Holidays

Things to do near La Balise Marina

1. Beaches near Black River
   • La Preneuse beach (7 min drive): the nearest sandy beach, facing the Black River bay and its mountains, with a Martello tower at one end.
   • Tamarin Bay (12 min drive): a wide bay known for surfing, with dolphins often seen offshore in the morning.
2. Landmarks and nature near Black River
   • Tamarin salt pans (11 min drive): working salt pans where sea water evaporates in shallow basins.
   • Île aux Bénitiers (13 min drive): a small island in the Le Morne lagoon, reached by boat, next to Crystal Rock.
   • Casela Nature Parks (19 min drive): a wildlife park with animal encounters and outdoor activities.
3. Chamarel
   • Rhumerie de Chamarel (21 min drive): a rum distillery in the Chamarel hills with guided visits and tastings.
   • Chamarel Waterfall (28 min drive): the highest single drop waterfall in Mauritius, seen from a viewpoint above the gorge.
   • Seven Coloured Earth Geopark, Chamarel (31 min drive): dunes of coloured volcanic earth in the Chamarel hills.
4. Restaurants near Black River
   • Le Bistrot de la Poste (4 min drive): a French bistro in the Nautica centre at Rivière Noire, known for homemade foie gras, flammekueche and cheese fondue.
   • La Bonne Chute Restaurant & Bar (6 min drive): a Tamarin restaurant open since 1969 that specialises in game and seafood, such as venison and the catch of the day.
   • Flavours Resto-Bar (6 min drive): a garden sushi and seafood restaurant at La Mivoie with raised platform tables around a small pool, known for grilled prawns.
   • Moustache Tapas and Wine Bar (7 min drive): a tapas and wine bar at La Mivoie with its own wine shop, where diners pick a bottle from the shelves to go with their meal.
   • Ousaporn Thai Restaurant (7 min drive): a Thai restaurant in a garden at La Preneuse cooking dishes from eastern Thailand, such as tom yum and duck red curry.
   • La Cosa Nostra (10 min drive): an Italian restaurant on the Tamarin Royal Road known for thin crust pizzas from a wood fired oven.
5. Nightlife near Black River
   • Roots Spirits (5 min drive): a garden bar and restaurant at La Preneuse known for mojitos and regular live music, open until midnight.
   • Black River Lounge & Kitchen (6 min drive): a lounge bar in the Palm Square building in Tamarin serving gin cocktails and tapas, with live music in the evening.
   • Big Willy's (12 min drive): a pub and sports bar at Le Barachois with big screens for rugby and football, DJ nights and karaoke on Wednesdays.
6. Island trips on MariDeal near Black River
   • Kayaking to Crystal Rock & Benitiers Island from Le Morne (4 min drive to the boat)

Golf near La Balise Marina

• La Balise Marina is within 30 minutes by car of 2 golf courses, nearest first:
  • Tamarina Golf Club (19 min drive): 18 holes, par 72, designed by Rodney Wright, on the west coast near Tamarin.
  • Paradis Golf Club (21 min drive): 18 holes, par 72, along the shoreline of the Le Morne peninsula below Le Morne Brabant.

Scuba diving near La Balise Marina by Horizon Holidays

• Dive centres within 30 minutes of La Balise Marina by Horizon Holidays, nearest first:
  • Tamarin OceanPro Diving (12 min drive): a PADI dive centre in Tamarin Bay whose dive sites are 10 to 20 minutes away by boat.
  • Sundivers Mauritius (30 min drive): a PADI and SSI dive centre at Wolmar, Flic en Flac, that also takes divers staying outside the resort.
• Dive sites in the area:
  • Aquarium: a reef off Rivière Noire between 6 and 20 metres, suited to beginners.
  • Trou Ramsamy: a calm reef off Black River between 5 and 20 metres.
  • Black Rock: a shallow reef down to 16 metres, known for macro life.
  • Rempart Serpent: a west coast site down to about 26 metres with boulders, a sandy bottom and many moray eels.

La Balise Marina by Horizon Holidays in Black River

La Balise Marina by Horizon Holidays is a pair of self catering holiday apartments in La Balise Marina, Black River, on the west coast of Mauritius, set on the Grande Rivière Noire estuary inside the only residential marina on the island. Horizon Holidays rents two large units here: a 3 bedroom Premium Apartment of 190 m² with a private plunge pool, and a 4 bedroom Duplex of 206 m² with a private pool and a balcony over the marina. Both have a full kitchen, a barbecue, Wi-Fi, a baby cot and high chair, and housekeeping every two days.

Where is La Balise Marina?

• Location: in La Balise Marina at Black River (Rivière Noire), on the Grande Rivière Noire estuary on the west coast of Mauritius, between Tamarin and Le Morne.
• Nearby: La Preneuse beach is 7 minutes by car and the Tamarin salt pans 11 minutes.

Who is La Balise Marina best for?

• Families and groups: the 4 bedroom Duplex sleeps 8 with its own pool, with a baby cot and high chair included.
• Self catering stays: each apartment has a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and oven, a washing machine, a dryer and a barbecue.
• Sea and boat lovers: the marina opens onto the Black River bay, where dolphin and whale watching boats and catamaran cruises to Crystal Rock depart.

Rooms and apartments at La Balise Marina

• Premium Apartment: 3 bedrooms and 2 shower rooms over 190 m², sleeping 6, with a private plunge pool, access to the large communal pool, and a terrace or balcony over the canal or the marina.
• Duplex: 4 bedrooms, each with a queen size bed, and 3 shower rooms over 206 m², sleeping 8, with a private pool, a terrace and a balcony facing the marina.
• In every apartment: air conditioning in all bedrooms, Wi-Fi, satellite TV in English and French, washing machine, dryer, barbecue and open air parking.
• Service: housekeeping every two days, with bed linen and towels changed every four days. Check in 14:00 to 17:00, check out before 11:00.

Restaurants at La Balise Marina

• La Balise Marina has no restaurant: both apartments are self catering, with a full kitchen and a barbecue for meals at home.
• For a dinner out close by, book the Gastronomic Dinner at Le 1812, Legend Hill Residences & Spa (9 min).

Bars at La Balise Marina

• La Balise Marina has no bar. The nearest place for a drink by the sea on MariDeal is the Day Pass with Lunch & Drinks Credit at Rock & Reef Grill and Bar (10 min).

Families and kids club at La Balise Marina

• La Balise Marina has no kids club or children's programme, as it is a self catering apartment rental rather than a resort.
• A baby cot and a high chair are included in both apartments.
• For a day out with children, Casela Nature Parks is 19 minutes by car.

Activities and water sports at La Balise Marina

• La Balise Marina has no activity centre of its own, and the boat trips leave from the Black River bay right outside the marina.
• Dolphin and whale watching: speedboat trips with Dolswim, such as the Dolphin & Whale Watching Speedboat Trip with Dolswim (3 min).
• Catamaran cruises: full day trips to Crystal Rock and sunset cruises with Black River Charters, such as the Full-Day Shared Catamaran Cruise to Crystal Rock with Black River Charters (4 min).
• Kayaking: the Kayaking to Crystal Rock & Benitiers Island from Le Morne (4 min) and Kayaking with Dolphins in Tamarin Bay (10 min).
• Hiking: the Guided Black River Gorges Hike to Bats Valley with Yanature (30 min) and the climb of Le Morne Brabant, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (24 min drive).

Beach, pools and facilities at La Balise Marina

• Beach: La Balise Marina is on the river estuary, not on the sand. The nearest swimming beach is La Preneuse public beach, 7 minutes by car, with Tamarin Bay 12 minutes away.
• Pools: the Premium Apartment has a private plunge pool plus access to a communal outdoor pool; the Duplex has its own private pool.
• Facilities: fully equipped kitchens, Wi-Fi, air conditioned bedrooms, washing machine and dryer, barbecue, step free access in the Premium Apartment and open air parking.

La Balise Marina or West Island?

• Both are Horizon Holidays apartment rentals on the same marina site in Black River.
• La Balise Marina: larger 3 and 4 bedroom apartments of 190 m² and 206 m², each with a private pool.
• West Island by Horizon Holidays: 2 and 3 bedroom deluxe apartments with balconies facing the canal and marina, for smaller groups.

MariDeal offers near La Balise Marina

1. Day passes:
   • Day Package with Room Use & Lunch Credit at La Mariposa (8 min)
   • Day Pass with Lunch Credit at La Mariposa (8 min)
   • Day Pass with Breakfast at Legend Hill Residences & Spa (9 min)
   • Day Pass with Lunch & Drinks Credit at Rock & Reef Grill and Bar (10 min)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at Gold Beach Resort & Spa (29 min)
2. Spas and massage:
   • Wellness Day with Cinq Mondes Massage & Lunch at Legend Hill Residences & Spa (9 min)
   • Oriental Massage & Lunch at Cinq Mondes Spa, Tamarina Hotel (21 min)
3. Restaurants and evenings out:
   • Gastronomic Dinner at Le 1812, Legend Hill Residences & Spa (9 min)
   • Evening Pass with Dinner at Gold Beach Resort & Spa (29 min)
4. Boat trips, kayaking and hiking:
   • Whale Watching Speedboat Trip in Black River with Dolswim (3 min)
   • Half-Day Dolphin Watching Speedboat Trip with Dolswim (3 min)
   • Dolphin & Whale Watching Speedboat Trip with Dolswim (3 min)
   • Full-Day Private Dolphin Speedboat Trip to Crystal Rock with Dolswim (3 min)
   • Full-Day Shared Catamaran Cruise to Crystal Rock with Black River Charters (4 min)
   • Private Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Black River Charters (4 min)
   • Full-Day Private Catamaran Cruise to Crystal Rock with Black River Charters (4 min)
   • Half-Day Private Dolphin Speedboat Trip with Black River Charters (4 min)
   • Kayaking to Crystal Rock & Benitiers Island from Le Morne (4 min)
   • Kayaking with Dolphins in Tamarin Bay (10 min)
5. Other hotels near Black River:
   • West Island by Horizon Holidays (1 min)
   • Olana Beach by Horizon Holidays (4 min)
   • Marguery Villas & Resort (5 min)
   • Manta Cove by Horizon Holidays (6 min)
   • Esplanade by Horizon Holidays (6 min)
   • La Mariposa Mauritius (8 min)
   • Legend Hill Residences & Spa (9 min)
   • Eko Savannah by MJ Holiday (12 min)
   • Veranda Tamarin Hotel & Spa (12 min)
6. Everything in Chamarel on MariDeal:
   • Chalets Chamarel (14 min)
   • Creole Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant & Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Entry (17 min)
   • 4-Course Creole Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant (17 min)
   • Les Terres de Chamarel Tasting Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant (17 min)
   • Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge (19 min)
   • Spa Break with Signature Massage & 4-Course Lunch at Lakaz Chamarel (19 min)
   • Apéro with Signature Cocktail at View Bar, Lakaz Chamarel (19 min)
   • Breakfast Buffet at Makak Restaurant, Lakaz Chamarel (19 min)
   • 3-Course Dinner & Boma Bonfire at Lakaz Chamarel (19 min)
   • Mauritian Dinner Buffet & Sega Show at Lakaz Chamarel (19 min)
   • Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Geopark Entrance Ticket (31 min)
   • Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel Walkway & Hiking Tour (31 min)
   • Guided Trek to Piton Canot at Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel (31 min)
   • Coffee Plantation Tour at Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth (31 min)
   • Guided 4x4 Jeep Tour at Ebony Forest Chamarel (31 min)
   • Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Entrance & Coffee Tour Combo (31 min)
   • Plant a Love Tree for Couples at Ebony Forest (31 min)
   • Sundowner Sunset Experience at Ebony Forest Chamarel (31 min)
   • Bird Watching at Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel (31 min)

La Balise Marina FAQ

1. Where is La Balise Marina by Horizon Holidays?
   • In La Balise Marina at Black River, on the Grande Rivière Noire estuary on the west coast of Mauritius, 7 minutes by car from La Preneuse beach.
2. How far is La Balise Marina from the airport?
   • About 59 minutes by car from SSR International Airport.
3. What apartments are there at La Balise Marina?
   • A 3 bedroom Premium Apartment of 190 m² for up to 6 guests with a private plunge pool, and a 4 bedroom Duplex of 206 m² for up to 8 guests with a private pool.
4. Is La Balise Marina good for families?
   • Yes for self catering families: the Duplex sleeps 8 with its own pool, and both apartments include a baby cot and a high chair. There is no kids club.
5. Does La Balise Marina have a beach and pool?
   • There is no beach in the marina; La Preneuse beach is 7 minutes by car. Both apartments have a private pool, and the Premium Apartment also has access to a communal pool.
6. Does La Balise Marina have a spa?
   • No. The nearest spa days on MariDeal are at Legend Hill Residences & Spa (9 min) and the Cinq Mondes Spa at Tamarina (21 min).
7. Is there a restaurant at La Balise Marina?
   • No. The apartments are self catering, with a fully equipped kitchen and a barbecue, and housekeeping every two days.
8. Where can I see dolphins near La Balise Marina?
   • Dolphin and whale watching speedboats leave from Black River with Dolswim (3 min) and Black River Charters (4 min).
9. What is there to do near La Balise Marina?
   • Boat trips to Crystal Rock and Île aux Bénitiers leave from Black River, and the Tamarin salt pans, Casela Nature Parks, Chamarel and the hike up Le Morne Brabant are all within a 30 minute drive.