Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge

Things to do near Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge

1. Chamarel
   • Rhumerie de Chamarel (6 min drive): a rum distillery among its own sugar cane fields, with tours and tastings.
   • Chamarel Waterfall (13 min drive): the highest single drop waterfall in Mauritius, falling about 100 metres into a forest gorge, seen from viewing platforms.
   • Seven Coloured Earth Geopark (16 min drive): dunes of volcanic earth in bands of red, brown, violet and yellow, the best known sight in Chamarel.
2. Beaches near Chamarel
   • Le Morne public beach (20 min drive): a long white sand beach on the Le Morne peninsula and a well known kitesurfing spot.
3. Landmarks and nature near Chamarel
   • Île aux Bénitiers (12 min drive): a small island in the west coast lagoon, a stop on catamaran and kayak trips.
   • Black River Gorges National Park (15 min drive): the largest national park in Mauritius, with forest trails and viewpoints over the gorges.
   • International Slave Route Monument (20 min drive): a memorial at the foot of Le Morne Brabant to the enslaved people who took refuge on the mountain.
4. Restaurants near Chamarel
   • Le Chamarel Panoramic Restaurant (2 min drive): a Creole restaurant with a terrace 260 metres above sea level overlooking the valleys and the west coast.
   • Le Palais de Barbizon (4 min drive): a family run Creole restaurant serving a single set lunch menu of rice, vegetable dishes, fish and wild boar stew.
   • L'Alchimiste (5 min drive): the restaurant of the Rhumerie de Chamarel distillery, known for its rum baba, with the distillery tour included with a meal.
   • Mich Resto (5 min drive): a seafood restaurant near the Seven Coloured Earths with a shaded rear terrace, known for lobster in garlic butter.
   • Chez Pierre Paul (5 min drive): a lunch only Creole restaurant on the Chamarel Royal Road, known for octopus salad and seafood vindaloo.
   • Les Palmiers Chez Dev (5 min drive): a family run restaurant that serves food on banana leaves with produce from its own garden, known for heart of palm salad and grilled lobster.
5. Island trips on MariDeal near Chamarel
   • Kayaking to Crystal Rock & Benitiers Island from Le Morne (21 min drive to the boat)

Golf near Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge

• Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge is within 30 minutes by car of 2 golf courses, nearest first:
  • Paradis Golf Club (20 min drive): 18 holes, par 72, along the shoreline of the Le Morne peninsula below Le Morne Brabant.
  • Heritage Golf Club, Bel Ombre (29 min drive): two 18 hole courses: Le Château, par 72, designed by Peter Matkovich, and La Réserve Golf Links, a links style course co-designed by Louis Oosthuizen.

Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge in Chamarel

Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge is a 4 star boutique eco lodge on the slopes of Piton Canot in Chamarel, in the hills of the south west of Mauritius, with just 24 lodges, suites and villas set at about 400 metres above the sea. Seventeen of them have their own private pool. The lodge is built in the style of an African bush lodge, with open air showers in every room, no TVs and Mauritian cooking at Makak Restaurant. It takes guests from 12 years old, and runs a free shuttle down to Le Morne public beach six days a week. Chamarel Waterfall, the Seven Coloured Earth and the Rhumerie de Chamarel are all a short drive away, and Black River Gorges National Park is 15 min away by car.

Where is Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge?

• Location: at Piton Canot in Chamarel, in the hills of the south west of Mauritius, about 400 metres above the lagoon of Le Morne and the west coast.
• Nearby: the Rhumerie de Chamarel (6 min drive) and Le Morne public beach (20 min drive).

Who is Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge best for?

• Couples: only 24 units for guests aged 12 and over, 17 with a private pool, sunset cocktails at The View Bar and a fire at the Boma every night.
• Hikers and nature lovers: guided or self guided hikes to Piton Canot and Black River Peak from the lodge, free bicycles and the Ebony Forest reserve in Chamarel.
• Golfers: Paradis Golf Club on the Le Morne peninsula (20 min drive) and Heritage Golf Club in Bel Ombre (29 min drive) are the two nearest 18 hole courses.
• Food lovers: Mauritian cooking at Makak Restaurant, with a Mauritian buffet and live sega every Thursday night.

Rooms and suites at Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge

• Kaz Standard (3 rooms): about 50 m² for 2 people, in the traditional Mauritian kaz style with local artwork, an open air shower and access to the shared pool.
• Suites (4): about 80 m² for up to 3 people, with an open air shower, a bathtub and access to the shared pool.
• Mountain and Garden Pool Suites (8): about 90 m² for up to 3 people, with a private pool and an open air shower, facing the mountains or the gardens.
• Sea View Pool Suites (4): about 105 m² for up to 3 people, with a private pool and views over the lagoon of Le Morne and the west coast.
• Exclusive Sea View Pool Suite Piton Canot (1): about 110 m² for up to 3 people, with a private pool and fruit or homemade pastries on arrival.
• Private Villas (4): about 135 m² for up to 3 people, each with its own design and named after an endemic species, with a private pool, daily espresso and aperitif snacks in the evening.
• In every room: king size bed, pillow menu, mosquito net, tea and coffee facilities and free Wi-Fi.

Restaurants at Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge

1. Makak Restaurant, Mauritian cooking in the gardens
   • Breakfast is a buffet to the sound of birdsong, lunch is à la carte and dinner has a set menu with vegetarian options. Live piano or guitar during the week.
   • Thursday: a traditional Mauritian buffet with live sega music.
   • Opening hours: Breakfast 07:45 to 10:15, Lunch 12:30 to 15:00, Dinner 19:30 to 21:30. Open to non residents on reservation.

Bars at Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge

• Makak Bar: local rums and cocktails, with the Ti Punch of rum, lime and sugar as the house drink. 11:30 to 23:00
• The View Bar: sunset views over the valley, cocktails, mocktails and gadjacks from the kitchen, with a live DJ every Saturday. 16:30 to 19:30
• Boma: an outdoor fire pit where guests gather every night for a digestif under the stars.

Families and kids club at Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge

• Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge accepts children from 12 years old only and has no kids club, so it suits couples and families with teenagers rather than young children.

Activities at Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge

• Hiking: guided or self guided hikes from the lodge to the summits of Piton Canot and Black River Peak, plus unguided nature walks.
• Cycling: free bicycles to ride around Chamarel or down to Le Morne beach.
• Yoga and meditation: free weekly yoga and aerial yoga classes for all levels, a meditation labyrinth and quiet spots in the garden such as the Silent Point.
• Excursions: paid guided trips to Black River Gorges National Park, dolphin swimming, water sports and golf can be arranged at the lodge.

Beach, pools and facilities at Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge

• Beach: the lodge is in the hills, not on the sea. A free shuttle runs to Le Morne public beach on the south west coast, Monday to Saturday at 10:30, 13:30 and 16:30.
• Pools: two shared pools in the gardens, plus a private pool in each of the 17 pool suites and villas.
• Facilities: free Wi-Fi in the rooms and public areas, room service from 08:00 to 21:00, a fitness kiosk, hammocks in the gardens and no TVs in the rooms.

Spa and wellness at Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge

• Wellness Hut: a massage hut in the middle of the gardens, with massages from gentle to deep tissue, reflexology, body scrubs and wraps.
• Local ingredients: treatments use Chamarel coffee and coconut, with moringa, baobab oil and prickly pear seed oil.
• Sauna: sauna sessions can be arranged at reception.
• Fitness and yoga: a gym with cardio and strength equipment, and weekly yoga and aerial yoga classes.
• Bookings: open every day, with treatments on reservation.

Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge or Chalets Chamarel?

• Both are small hotels in the hills of Chamarel with views over the west coast, 13 min apart by car.
• Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge: 24 lodges, suites and villas at Piton Canot, 17 with a private pool, guests from 12 years old, with a restaurant, two bars and a wellness hut.
• Chalets Chamarel: 9 chalets and 2 suites on the ridge of Piton La Porte next to the Seven Coloured Earth, adults only from 15 years old.

MariDeal offers near Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge

1. Everything in Chamarel on MariDeal:
   • Spa Break with Signature Massage & 4-Course Lunch at Lakaz Chamarel (1 min)
   • Apéro with Signature Cocktail at View Bar, Lakaz Chamarel (1 min)
   • Breakfast Buffet at Makak Restaurant, Lakaz Chamarel (1 min)
   • 3-Course Dinner & Boma Bonfire at Lakaz Chamarel (1 min)
   • Mauritian Dinner Buffet & Sega Show at Lakaz Chamarel (1 min)
   • Creole Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant & Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Entry (2 min)
   • 4-Course Creole Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant (2 min)
   • Les Terres de Chamarel Tasting Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant (2 min)
   • Chalets Chamarel (13 min)
   • Guided Trek to Piton Canot at Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel (16 min)
   • Guided 4x4 Jeep Tour at Ebony Forest Chamarel (16 min)
   • Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel Walkway & Hiking Tour (16 min)
   • Plant a Love Tree for Couples at Ebony Forest (16 min)
   • Sundowner Sunset Experience at Ebony Forest Chamarel (16 min)
   • Bird Watching at Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel (16 min)
   • Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Geopark Entrance Ticket (16 min)
   • Coffee Plantation Tour at Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth (16 min)
   • Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Entrance & Coffee Tour Combo (16 min)
2. Day passes:
   • Day Pass with Lunch & Drinks Credit at Rock & Reef Grill and Bar (20 min)
   • Day Pass with Lunch Credit at La Mariposa (25 min)
   • Day Package with Room Use & Lunch Credit at La Mariposa (25 min)
3. Restaurants and evenings out:
   • 3-Course Mauritian or Seafood Menu at Station A, Domaine d'Anbalaba (24 min)
4. Nature, hiking and sightseeing:
   • Guided Black River Gorges Hike to Bats Valley with Yanature (15 min)
   • Beach Horse Riding in Le Morne with Haras du Morne (23 min)
   • Horse Riding Initiation Lesson with Haras du Morne (23 min)
   • Swimming with Horses in Le Morne with Haras du Morne (23 min)
   • Guided Le Morne Brabant Hike with Yanature (24 min)
5. Sea trips and water sports:
   • Whale Watching Speedboat Trip in Black River with Dolswim (21 min)
   • Half-Day Dolphin Watching Speedboat Trip with Dolswim (21 min)
   • Dolphin & Whale Watching Speedboat Trip with Dolswim (21 min)
   • Full-Day Private Dolphin Speedboat Trip to Crystal Rock with Dolswim (21 min)
   • Full-Day Shared Catamaran Cruise to Crystal Rock with Black River Charters (21 min)
   • Private Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Black River Charters (21 min)
   • Full-Day Private Catamaran Cruise to Crystal Rock with Black River Charters (21 min)
   • Half-Day Private Dolphin Speedboat Trip with Black River Charters (21 min)
   • Kayaking to Crystal Rock & Benitiers Island from Le Morne (21 min)
6. Other hotels near Chamarel:
   • La Balise Marina by Horizon Holidays (19 min)
   • West Island by Horizon Holidays (19 min)
   • Olana Beach by Horizon Holidays (21 min)
   • Marguery Villas & Resort (22 min)
   • RIU Palace Mauritius (23 min)
   • RIU Turquoise (23 min)
   • La Mariposa Mauritius (25 min)
   • Legend Hill Residences & Spa (26 min)

Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge FAQ

1. Where is Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge?
   • At Piton Canot in Chamarel, in the hills of the south west of Mauritius, about 400 metres above the lagoon of Le Morne and 6 minutes by car from the Rhumerie de Chamarel.
2. How far is Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge from the airport?
   • About 57 minutes by car from SSR International Airport.
3. Is Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge good for families?
   • Only for families with children aged 12 and over: the lodge does not accept younger children and has no kids club.
4. Does Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge have a spa?
   • Yes, a Wellness Hut in the gardens for massages, reflexology, scrubs and wraps made with Chamarel coffee and coconut, plus a sauna, a gym and weekly yoga and aerial yoga classes.
5. Does Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge have a beach and pool?
   • There is no beach at the lodge, but a free shuttle runs to Le Morne public beach Monday to Saturday. There are two shared pools, and 17 of the 24 units have a private pool.
6. Which rooms at Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge have a private pool?
   • The Mountain and Garden Pool Suites, the Sea View Pool Suites, the Exclusive Sea View Pool Suite Piton Canot and the four Private Villas.
7. Can you visit Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge for the day?
   • Yes. Makak Restaurant, Makak Bar and The View Bar take non residents on reservation, and MariDeal has a Spa Break with Signature Massage & 4-Course Lunch at Lakaz Chamarel and a Breakfast Buffet at Makak Restaurant, Lakaz Chamarel.
8. What is there to do near Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge?
   • Chamarel Waterfall, the Seven Coloured Earth and the Rhumerie de Chamarel are close by, with hiking in Black River Gorges National Park, Le Morne Brabant and the beaches of Le Morne within a short drive.
9. Is there golf near Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge?
   • Yes. Paradis Golf Club on the Le Morne peninsula is 20 minutes by car, and Heritage Golf Club in Bel Ombre is 29 minutes away.
10. What is the Thursday night at Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge?
    • Makak Restaurant serves a traditional Mauritian buffet with live sega music, also sold as the Mauritian Dinner Buffet & Sega Show at Lakaz Chamarel.