La Hacienda Mauritius

Bed and Breakfast at La Hacienda Mauritius in Vieux Grand Port:

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

Things to do near La Hacienda Mauritius

1. Landmarks and nature near Vieux Grand Port
   • Lion Mountain trail (1 min drive): a steep hike to the summit above Vieux Grand Port, with views over the whole bay.
   • Frederik Hendrik Museum, Vieux Grand Port (6 min drive): ruins and a museum on the site of the first Dutch settlement in Mauritius.
   • Vallée de Ferney (8 min drive): a native forest reserve with guided hikes, 4x4 tours and conservation work on endemic plants.
   • Mahébourg waterfront (17 min drive): the seafront promenade of Mahébourg, the main town of the south east, with its Monday market nearby.
2. Restaurants near Vieux Grand Port
   • Le Bazilic (16 min drive): a two floor Creole restaurant near the Mahébourg market, known for grilled calamari and octopus salad.
   • Les Copains d'Abord (17 min drive): a Creole restaurant on the Mahébourg waterfront facing the bay of the 1810 naval battle, with venison curry and roast wild boar on the menu.
   • La Vielle Rouge (18 min drive): a small seafood restaurant on a Mahébourg back street, known for its spiced fish steamed in a banana leaf.
   • Chez Patrick Resto (18 min drive): a family owned Mauritian seafood restaurant open since 1992, known for crab soup and grilled fish.
   • Saveurs de Shin (18 min drive): a Chinese restaurant in Mahébourg known for sizzling dishes, fried noodles and bol renversé.
   • Chez Marilyne (19 min drive): a family run local restaurant with only seven tables, known for octopus curry and bol renversé.
3. Island trips on MariDeal near Vieux Grand Port
   • Ile aux Aigrettes Guided Tour with Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (14 min drive to the boat)
   • Ile aux Aigrettes & Blue Bay Marine Park Day Tour with Lunch (14 min drive to the boat)
   • Catamaran Cruise to Ile aux Cerfs from Mahébourg with Croisières Australes (17 min drive to the boat)
   • Private Catamaran Cruise to Ile aux Cerfs from Mahébourg (17 min drive to the boat)
   • Ile des Deux Cocos (20 min drive to the boat)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at Ile des Deux Cocos (20 min drive to the boat)
   • Ile des Deux Cocos Saturday Day Pass with Lunch Buffet (20 min drive to the boat)
   • Ile aux Aigrettes, Manioc Biscuit Factory & Lunch in Mahébourg (22 min drive to the boat)

Scuba diving near La Hacienda Mauritius

• Dive centres within 30 minutes of La Hacienda Mauritius, nearest first:
  • Blue Bay Divers (22 min drive): a PADI 5 Star dive centre on Blue Bay beach, teaching PADI, SSI and CMAS courses and offering Nitrox.
• Dive sites in the area:
  • Colorado: a 400 metre long canyon off the south east coast that leads into a tunnel and a sea fan forest, down to 40 metres, for experienced divers.
  • Roches Zozo: a site just outside Blue Bay with rocky peaks, parallel canyons and tunnels, down to 40 metres.
  • Sirius wreck: the wreck of HMS Sirius, sunk in the 1810 battle of Grand Port, lying at 18 to 25 metres with its cannons still visible.

La Hacienda Mauritius in Vieux Grand Port

La Hacienda Mauritius is a group of four self-catering guest houses on Lion Mountain above Vieux Grand Port, on the south east coast of Mauritius, set on the slopes of a former fruit plantation next to the Ferney Valley nature reserve. The villas are built from stone, wood and thatch, and their terraces look down over the bay of Grand Port towards Île aux Aigrettes. There is no restaurant: each villa has its own kitchen, a vegetarian breakfast basket can be delivered daily, and Mahébourg market and the restaurants of Mahébourg and Blue Bay are a short drive away. The Lion Mountain trail starts 1 minute from the villas and the native forest of La Vallée de Ferney is 8 minutes by car, which makes La Hacienda Mauritius a stay for hikers and birdwatchers.

Where is La Hacienda Mauritius?

• Location: on the foothills of Lion Mountain at Vieux Grand Port, in the Grand Port district on the south east coast of Mauritius, north of Mahébourg.
• Nearby: the Lion Mountain trail is 1 minute away by car and the Mahébourg waterfront 17 minutes.

Who is La Hacienda Mauritius best for?

• Hikers and birdwatchers: the Lion Mountain trail starts next door, the Ferney Valley native forest borders the estate and Île aux Aigrettes lies across the bay.
• Couples: three one bedroom villas with a queen bed, a kitchen and a private terrace facing the sea.
• Small families: the two storey Pink Pigeon Villa sleeps up to 5 in two bedrooms, and children of all ages are welcome.
• Independent travellers: self-catering kitchens, a barbecue and mountain bikes suit guests who prefer to cook and explore on their own.

Rooms and suites at La Hacienda Mauritius

• One bedroom villas (Hare, Day Gecko and Butterfly): a queen bed, sitting area, bathroom, fully equipped kitchen and a private wooden terrace; up to 3 guests with the sofa bed.
• Pink Pigeon Villa: a two storey cottage with 2 bedrooms, an open plan living area and a full kitchen, for up to 5 guests.
• In every villa: air conditioning, mosquito screens on the windows, a flat screen TV, a safe and maid service six days a week.
• Views and build: local stone, wood and thatch roofs, with panoramic views over the bay of Grand Port.

Restaurants at La Hacienda Mauritius

• La Hacienda Mauritius does not serve lunch or dinner. Each villa has a kitchen with fridge and oven, and there is a barbecue for guests.
• Breakfast: a basket of vegetarian breakfast produce can be delivered to the villa each morning.
• Shopping and eating out: Mahébourg market is the nearest place to shop for fresh produce, and the closest restaurants are in Mahébourg and Blue Bay.

Bars at La Hacienda Mauritius

• La Hacienda Mauritius has no bar; the nearest evening out on MariDeal is the Evening Pass with 4x4 Dusk Safari & Dinner at Ferney Nature Lodge (8 min).

Families and kids club at La Hacienda Mauritius

• Children of all ages are welcome at La Hacienda Mauritius, but there is no kids club and no babysitting service is listed.
• For families: the Pink Pigeon Villa is the only two bedroom unit, and the pool is shared by the four villas.

Activities and water sports at La Hacienda Mauritius

• Mountain biking: bikes are available to rent at the estate for the roads and tracks around Grand Port.
• Hiking: the Lion Mountain trail and the guided hikes of the Ferney Valley start within a few minutes of the villas.
• Birdwatching: the native forest of Ferney and Île aux Aigrettes are home to rare endemic birds such as the pink pigeon.
• Water sports nearby: snorkelling in Blue Bay Marine Park, kayaking, catamaran trips, scuba diving and fishing are organised from Mahébourg and Blue Bay.

Beach, pools and facilities at La Hacienda Mauritius

• Beach: La Hacienda Mauritius is on the mountainside and has no beach of its own; the nearest are the Blue Bay Marine Park beach (23 min drive) and Pointe d'Esny beach (25 min drive).
• Pool: one outdoor swimming pool in the grounds, shared by the four villas.
• Facilities: free Wi-Fi, free parking, 24 hour security, bicycle rental, a barbecue area and airport transfers on request.

La Hacienda Mauritius or Ferney Nature Lodge?

• Both are nature stays in the hills of Grand Port on the south east coast, next to the Ferney Valley.
• La Hacienda Mauritius: four self-catering villas with kitchens, a shared pool and sea views from Lion Mountain.
• Ferney Nature Lodge: a lodge in La Vallée de Ferney with its own restaurant, guided hikes and 4x4 tours of the forest.

MariDeal offers near La Hacienda Mauritius

1. Nature tours and hikes:
   • La Vallée de Ferney Discovery Package with Lunch (6 min)
   • 4x4 Guided Tour & Lunch at La Vallée de Ferney (6 min)
   • Hike & Picnic at La Vallée de Ferney (6 min)
   • Ile aux Aigrettes Guided Tour with Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (14 min)
   • Ile aux Aigrettes & Blue Bay Marine Park Day Tour with Lunch (14 min)
   • Lunch at Ferney Nature Lodge & Open Track Hike at La Vallée de Ferney (23 min)
   • Wild South E-Bike Adventure with Yanature (23 min)
   • Ile aux Aigrettes, Manioc Biscuit Factory & Lunch in Mahébourg (24 min)
2. Day passes:
   • Day Pass with Hike or 4x4 Tour & Lunch at Ferney Nature Lodge (8 min)
   • Day Package with Room Use & 3-Course Lunch at La Case du Pecheur (17 min)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at Ile des Deux Cocos (20 min)
   • All-Inclusive Preskil Day Package with Lunch Buffet (23 min)
   • Day Pass with 2-Course Lunch at Astroea Beach (25 min)
3. Spas and massage:
   • Spa Break with 60-Min Massage & Lunch at Preskil Island Resort (23 min)
4. Restaurants and evenings out:
   • Evening Pass with 4x4 Dusk Safari & Dinner at Ferney Nature Lodge (8 min)
   • All-Inclusive Evening Pass at Preskil Island Resort (23 min)
5. Diving:
   • Exploration Dive with Scuba World Diving Mauritius (23 min)
   • PADI Discover Scuba Diving with Scuba World Diving Mauritius (23 min)
6. Other hotels in Grand Port:
   • Ferney Nature Lodge (8 min)
   • La Case du Pecheur (17 min)
   • Ile des Deux Cocos (20 min)
   • Preskil Island Resort (23 min)
   • Chantauvent Guest House (23 min)
   • Horizon Holidays, Pointe d'Esny (25 min)
   • Astroea Beach (25 min)

La Hacienda Mauritius FAQ

1. Where is La Hacienda Mauritius?
   • On the foothills of Lion Mountain at Vieux Grand Port, in the Grand Port district on the south east coast of Mauritius, 17 minutes by car from the Mahébourg waterfront.
2. How far is La Hacienda Mauritius from the airport?
   • La Hacienda Mauritius is 17 minutes by car from SSR International Airport, and transfers can be arranged.
3. How many villas does La Hacienda Mauritius have?
   • Four: the Hare, Day Gecko and Butterfly one bedroom villas for up to 3 guests, and the two bedroom Pink Pigeon Villa for up to 5.
4. Is La Hacienda Mauritius good for families?
   • Yes for independent families: children of all ages are welcome and the Pink Pigeon Villa sleeps five, but there is no kids club or babysitting service.
5. Does La Hacienda Mauritius serve meals?
   • La Hacienda Mauritius does not serve lunch or dinner. Villas have full kitchens, there is a barbecue and a vegetarian breakfast basket can be delivered daily.
6. Does La Hacienda Mauritius have a beach and pool?
   • La Hacienda Mauritius has one outdoor pool shared by the four villas but no beach, as it sits on the mountainside; Blue Bay Marine Park beach is 23 min by car and Pointe d'Esny beach 25 min.
7. Is La Hacienda Mauritius good for hiking?
   • Yes. The Lion Mountain trail is 1 minute away and the Vallée de Ferney 8 minutes, where you can book a hike and picnic.
8. What is there to do near La Hacienda Mauritius?
   • Hike Lion Mountain, visit the Frederik Hendrik Museum, take a guided tour of Île aux Aigrettes, snorkel at Blue Bay and walk the Mahébourg waterfront.