Latitude by Horizon Holidays

Things to do near Latitude by Horizon Holidays

1. Beaches near Black River
   • Flic en Flac public beach (12 min drive): one of the longest public beaches in Mauritius, with a lagoon for swimming and snorkelling.
   • Tamarin Bay (16 min drive): a wide bay at the mouth of the Tamarin river, known for surfing, with dolphins often seen offshore in the morning.
   • Wolmar beach (17 min drive): the hotel lined southern end of the Flic en Flac shore.
   • Albion beach (17 min drive): a quiet public beach below the Albion lighthouse.
2. Landmarks and nature near Black River
   • Casela Nature Parks (7 min drive): a wildlife park with safaris, big cats, zip lines and animal encounters.
   • Tamarin salt pans (14 min drive): working salt pans where sea water evaporates in shallow basins and salt is raked by hand.
3. Restaurants near Black River
   • Sitar Indian Restaurant (13 min drive): a North Indian restaurant at Coeur Cap Tamarin with an open kitchen, known for its butter chicken, naans and thalis.
   • La Cosa Nostra (14 min drive): a Tamarin pizzeria on the Royal Road known for its thin crust pizzas baked in a wood fired oven.
   • Ousaporn Thai Restaurant (18 min drive): a Thai restaurant in Black River run by a Thai team, with a wide choice of vegetarian dishes.
   • La Bonne Chute (19 min drive): a seafood and game restaurant on the Royal Road in Tamarin, with a tree shaded courtyard and dishes such as venison, wild boar and octopus stew.
   • S'Arrastu (19 min drive): an Italian restaurant and gelateria in La Mivoie where Chef Rocco cooks Sardinian and Sicilian home recipes, served on a garden terrace.
   • Flavours Resto Bar (19 min drive): a Japanese and seafood restaurant in Black River with garden seating on raised platforms, known for its sushi and poke bowls.
4. Nightlife near Black River
   • Lakaz Cascavelle (5 min drive): a restaurant, bar and club at Cascavelle Shopping Village with a music stage, weekly concerts and DJ nights.
   • Big Willy's (12 min drive): a sports bar, restaurant and nightclub in Tamarin with indoor and outdoor dance floors, karaoke on Wednesdays and local bands on weekend evenings.
   • Black River Lounge & Kitchen (18 min drive): an evening lounge bar at Palm Square in Tamarin, known for gin based cocktails, tapas and live music at weekends.
5. Island trips on MariDeal near Black River
   • Kayaking to Crystal Rock & Benitiers Island from Le Morne (21 min drive to the boat)

Golf near Latitude by Horizon Holidays

• Latitude by Horizon Holidays is within 30 minutes by car of 2 golf courses, nearest first:
  • Tamarina Golf Club (11 min drive): 18 holes, par 72, designed by Rodney Wright, on the west coast near Tamarin.
  • Gymkhana Club, Vacoas (21 min drive): 18 holes, par 68, the oldest golf club in Mauritius.

Scuba diving near Latitude by Horizon Holidays

• Dive centres within 30 minutes of Latitude by Horizon Holidays, nearest first:
  • Tamarin OceanPro Diving (15 min drive): a PADI dive centre in Tamarin offering courses in English and French, with free transfers around Tamarin, Black River and Flic en Flac.
  • Sundivers Mauritius (15 min drive): a PADI and SSI dive centre at La Pirogue in Flic en Flac, open to divers staying outside the hotel.
• Dive sites in the area:
  • The Cathedral: a cave and arch system off Flic en Flac, 18 to 28 m deep, where light beams fall through the rock and lionfish and moray eels shelter.
  • Aquarium: a reef between 5 and 20 m off Flic en Flac, suited to beginners, with plenty of colourful reef fish.
  • Snake Reef (Rempart Serpent): a winding reef at about 25 m known for lionfish, moray eels and many smaller species.
  • Tug II wreck: a tugboat wreck at 18 m off the west coast, an easy first wreck dive.

Latitude by Horizon Holidays in Black River

Latitude by Horizon Holidays is a self catering apartment residence on the Black River lagoon at La Preneuse, Black River, on the west coast of Mauritius, with direct beach access through the residence and a view across the bay to Le Morne. Horizon Holidays rents a 201 m² three bedroom penthouse here for up to 6 guests, with its own plunge pool on the terrace and access to the large communal pool of the residence. The centre of La Preneuse, with its bus stop, shops and cafés, is about 200 m away, so daily errands can be done on foot.

Where is Latitude by Horizon Holidays?

• Location: at La Preneuse in Black River (Rivière Noire), on the west coast of Mauritius, facing the lagoon of Rivière Noire and Le Morne Brabant.
• Nearby: Casela Nature Parks is 7 min by car and Tamarina Golf Club 11 min.

Who is Latitude by Horizon Holidays best for?

• Families and groups of six: three bedrooms and three bathrooms under one roof, with a baby cot and a high chair included.
• Self caterers: an open plan kitchen with oven, dishwasher and fridge, a washer and dryer, and a barbecue on the terrace.
• Beach and sunset lovers: direct beach access through the residence and an oceanfront terrace looking west over the lagoon to Le Morne.

Rooms and apartments at Latitude by Horizon Holidays

• Penthouse: 3 bedrooms over 201 m², sleeping up to 6, with a private plunge pool, a terrace and a balcony facing the ocean and the pool.
• Bathrooms: three, one with a bathtub and two with a shower.
• Kitchen and living: an open plan electric kitchen with fridge, oven, dishwasher and kettle, opening onto the living area and the terrace with garden furniture.
• Comfort: air conditioning in every bedroom, Wi-Fi, satellite TV in English and French, a washer and dryer, an iron, a hairdryer and a safe.
• Service: housekeeping every two days is included. Check in is from 14:00 to 17:00 and check out before 11:00.

Restaurants at Latitude by Horizon Holidays

• Latitude by Horizon Holidays has no restaurant: the penthouse is self catering, with a full kitchen and a barbecue for meals at home.
• The village centre of La Preneuse, around 200 m from the residence, has shops and cafés, and Frenchie Café is about 1 km away.
• For a dinner out on MariDeal, the nearest is the Evening Pass with Themed Dinner Buffet at Aanari Hotel & Spa (12 min).

Bars at Latitude by Horizon Holidays

• Latitude by Horizon Holidays has no bar. For an evening out with drinks, the nearest MariDeal offer is the All-Inclusive Evening Pass at Club Med La Plantation d'Albion (19 min).

Families and kids club at Latitude by Horizon Holidays

• Latitude by Horizon Holidays 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 the penthouse at no extra cost.
• For a day out with children, Casela Nature Parks is 7 minutes by car.

Activities and water sports at Latitude by Horizon Holidays

• Latitude by Horizon Holidays has no activity centre of its own; diving, snorkelling and boat excursions leave from the Black River and Tamarin coast nearby.
• Kayaking: the Kayaking with Dolphins in Tamarin Bay (18 min) and the Guided Kayaking on the Tamarin River (18 min).
• Hiking: the Guided Tamarind Falls Hike with Yanature (15 min).

Beach, pools and facilities at Latitude by Horizon Holidays

• Beach: direct beach access through the residence onto the lagoon of Rivière Noire, facing Le Morne.
• Pools: a private plunge pool on the penthouse terrace, plus a large communal pool in the residence.
• Facilities: Wi-Fi, air conditioned bedrooms, a washer and dryer, a barbecue, open air parking in the building and housekeeping every two days.

Latitude by Horizon Holidays or Cap Ouest by Horizon Holidays?

• Both are Horizon Holidays self catering rentals on the west coast, with housekeeping every two days.
• Latitude by Horizon Holidays: a 201 m² three bedroom penthouse for 6 at La Preneuse, Black River, with a private plunge pool and direct beach access.
• Cap Ouest by Horizon Holidays: two and three bedroom apartments and a penthouse facing the lagoon at Wolmar, Flic en Flac, with a communal pool.

MariDeal offers near Latitude by Horizon Holidays

1. Day passes:
   • Day Pass with 3-Course Lunch at Aanari Hotel & Spa (12 min)
   • Day Package with Room Use & 3-Course Lunch at Aanari Hotel & Spa (12 min)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at Gold Beach Resort & Spa (15 min)
   • All-Inclusive Pearle Beach Day Package with Lunch (15 min)
   • All-Inclusive Club Med Albion Day Package (19 min)
   • All-Inclusive Day & Evening Pass at Club Med Albion, Mauritius (19 min)
   • Day Package with Room Use at Palms Hotel Mauritius (22 min)
   • Day Pass with 3-Course Lunch at Hennessy Park Hotel (22 min)
2. Spas and massage:
   • 45-Min Balinese Massage in Flic en Flac at Amrita Spa, Aanari Hotel (12 min)
   • Kobido Face Massage & Foot Reflexology in Flic en Flac at Amrita Spa, Aanari Hotel (12 min)
   • Back Cupping Massage & Kansu Bowl Foot Massage in Flic en Flac at Amrita Spa (12 min)
   • Oriental Massage & Lunch at Cinq Mondes Spa, Tamarina Hotel (14 min)
   • Massage, Reflexology & Head Massage in Flic en Flac at Serenity Spa, Pearle Beach (15 min)
   • 75-Min Signature Full Body & Face Massage at Hilton Spa, Flic en Flac (17 min)
   • 60-Min Couple De-Stressing Massage at Hilton Spa, Flic en Flac (17 min)
   • Mauritian or Balinese Massage Ritual at Sofitel Imperial Spa, Flic en Flac (18 min)
   • 60-Min Deep Cleanse Facial at Espace Beauté, Quatre Bornes (19 min)
   • 60-Min Relaxation Massage at Espace Beauté, Quatre Bornes (19 min)
3. Other hotels near Black River:
   • Anelia Resort & Spa (12 min)
   • Aanari Hotel & Spa (12 min)
   • Gold Beach Resort & Spa (15 min)
   • Cap Ouest by Horizon Holidays (15 min)
   • Pearle Beach Resort & Spa (15 min)
   • Veranda Tamarin Hotel & Spa (15 min)
   • Eko Savannah by MJ Holiday (19 min)
   • Palms Hotel (22 min)
   • Hennessy Park Hotel (22 min)
4. Everything in Chamarel on MariDeal:
   • Chalets Chamarel (36 min)
   • Creole Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant & Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Entry (39 min)
   • 4-Course Creole Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant (39 min)
   • Les Terres de Chamarel Tasting Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant (39 min)
   • Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge (41 min)
   • Spa Break with Signature Massage & 4-Course Lunch at Lakaz Chamarel (41 min)
   • Apéro with Signature Cocktail at View Bar, Lakaz Chamarel (41 min)
   • Breakfast Buffet at Makak Restaurant, Lakaz Chamarel (41 min)
   • 3-Course Dinner & Boma Bonfire at Lakaz Chamarel (41 min)
   • Mauritian Dinner Buffet & Sega Show at Lakaz Chamarel (41 min)

Latitude by Horizon Holidays FAQ

1. Where is Latitude by Horizon Holidays?
   • At La Preneuse in Black River, on the west coast of Mauritius, on the Black River lagoon with direct beach access and a view across the bay to Le Morne Brabant.
2. How far is Latitude by Horizon Holidays from the airport?
   • SSR International Airport is 42 min away by car, across the island in the south east.
3. What is the penthouse at Latitude by Horizon Holidays like?
   • It is a 201 m² penthouse with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms for up to 6 guests, with an open plan kitchen, a terrace and a private plunge pool.
4. Is Latitude by Horizon Holidays good for families?
   • Yes for families who like self catering: the penthouse sleeps 6 and a cot and high chair are included. There is no kids club.
5. Does Latitude by Horizon Holidays have a beach and pool?
   • Yes. The residence has direct access to the beach on the Black River lagoon, a large communal pool, and the penthouse has its own plunge pool.
6. Does Latitude by Horizon Holidays have a spa?
   • No. The nearest spa treatments on MariDeal are at Amrita Spa, Aanari Hotel (12 min) and Serenity Spa, Pearle Beach (15 min).
7. Is there a restaurant at Latitude by Horizon Holidays?
   • No. The penthouse is self catering with a full kitchen and a barbecue, and the cafés of La Preneuse are close by.
8. Is there parking and Wi-Fi at Latitude by Horizon Holidays?
   • Yes. Wi-Fi is included and there is open air parking in the building.
9. What is there to do near Latitude by Horizon Holidays?
   • Casela Nature Parks is 7 min by car, and you can kayak with dolphins in Tamarin Bay, see the Tamarin salt pans, swim at Flic en Flac and Wolmar or spend a day in Chamarel.