Evening Package with Room Use & Dinner at Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort

Stay the night near Trou aux Biches

• At Le Cardinal:
  • Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort
  • Casuarina Resort & Spa
• Other hotels on MariDeal near Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort:
  • Le Grand Bleu Hotel (1 min)
  • Coral Azur Beach Resort (1 min)
  • Mystik Lifestyle Boutique Hotel (1 min)
  • Be Cosy Apart Hotel (2 min)
  • O'Biches by Horizon Holidays (2 min)
  • Le Palmiste Resort & Spa (2 min)
  • Elysee Vacances (3 min)

Spa and massage at Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort

• Beachfront spa: treatment rooms looking over the bay of Trou aux Biches and the pool, with massages and facials tailored to each guest using specialised oils.
• For couples: duo massages side by side, and the signature Anandamaya massage.
• Fitness: guests use the fitness gym at Casuarina Resort & Spa next door.
• Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 09:30 to 17:00
  • Casuarina Spa Break with Anti-Stress Massage, Hammam & Lunch
  • Spa Break with Anandamaya Massage & Lunch at Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort
• Spa offers on MariDeal nearby:
  • Couple Relaxing Massage at Glomorr Spa, Trou aux Biches (1 min drive)

Golf near Trou aux Biches

• The nearest golf course to Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort, within 25 minutes by car:
  • Mont Choisy Le Golf (5 min drive): 18 holes, par 72, designed by Peter Matkovich, with a double ended driving range.

Scuba diving near Trou aux Biches

• Dive centres within 25 minutes of Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort, nearest first:
  • Blue Water Diving Centre (1 min drive): a PADI and CMAS dive centre at Trou aux Biches that also offers Nitrox and underwater photography courses.
  • Sunset Diving (12 min drive): a dive centre on the Grand Baie waterfront at Sunset Boulevard, with its own boarding pontoon.
  • Dive sites in the area:
  • Holt's Rock: a boulder site down to 25 metres with moray eels, lionfish and titan triggerfish.
  • Merville Patches: a shallow reef down to 12 metres known for its many moray eels, good for beginners.
  • Djabeda Wreck: a wreck off Coin de Mire island lying at up to 34 metres.
  • Stenopus Reef: a reef off Trou aux Biches down to 35 metres with black and green hard corals and eagle rays.

Kitesurfing, surfing and water sports near Trou aux Biches

• Kitesurfing:
  • Anse la Raie (19 min drive): A large lagoon in the north, flat to choppy, with a reef about 2.5 km out. It suits all levels and kite schools teach beginners here. Launch from the small sandy beach beside the public beach, and watch for rocks in the water and the trees behind the beach.
  • Cap Malheureux (21 min drive): A lagoon in front of the red roof church, flat inside with waves breaking on the reef. Not for beginners: the launch area is small and boats are anchored in the lagoon. Strong currents run through the passes.
  • Wind season: the trade winds are strongest from June to September, 18 to 35 knots. April, May, October and November bring 10 to 25 knots.
• Windsurfing:
  • Anse la Raie (19 min drive): A wide lagoon sheltered by an outer reef about 2.5 km out, not too shallow, with side shore wind. Good for freeride and freestyle; the small waves on the outer reef are for advanced windsurfers. The local centre lists kite and paddle gear only, so bring your own board.

Things to do near Trou aux Biches

1. Beaches near Trou aux Biches
   • Trou aux Biches public beach (3 min drive): the public end of the same beach, with shallow water that is popular for snorkelling.
   • Mont Choisy beach (7 min drive): one of the longest beaches in the north, lined with casuarina trees.
   • Pointe aux Piments beach (7 min drive): a quieter west facing stretch, good for sunsets.
   • Pointe aux Canonniers beach (10 min drive): small coves on the point between Mont Choisy and Grand Baie.
   • Grand Baie public beach (16 min drive): the beach in the bay of Grand Baie, where many catamaran trips leave from.
   • Balaclava (Baie aux Tortues) (17 min drive): a bay beside the Balaclava Marine Park.
   • Pereybère public beach (18 min drive): a sheltered cove north of Grand Baie with clear water for swimming.
   • Anse La Raie (19 min drive): a lagoon in the far north that is a favourite kitesurfing spot.
   • Cap Malheureux (20 min drive): the northern tip of Mauritius, with its red roofed chapel and views of Coin de Mire.
2. Landmarks and nature near Trou aux Biches
   • Maheswarnath Mandir, Triolet (5 min drive): one of the largest Hindu temples in Mauritius.
   • Grand Baie Bazaar (15 min drive): a covered market for crafts, textiles and souvenirs in Grand Baie.
   • Château de Labourdonnais (15 min drive): a 19th century colonial house with orchards, gardens and a rum distillery.
   • Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden (Pamplemousses) (19 min drive): the botanical garden famous for its giant water lilies and palm collection.
   • L'Aventure du Sucre (20 min drive): a museum in the former Beau Plan sugar factory that tells the story of sugar on the island.
3. Island trips on MariDeal near Trou aux Biches
   • Private Speedboat Trip to Gabriel Island & Flat Island with Blue Safari (1 min drive to the boat)
   • Private Sunset Speedboat Trip to Coin de Mire with Blue Safari (1 min drive to the boat)
   • Full-Day Private Monohull Cruise to Coin de Mire with Blue Safari (1 min drive to the boat)
   • Shared Speedboat Trip to Coin de Mire & Flat Island with Blue Safari (1 min drive to the boat)
   • Full-Day Shared Catamaran Cruise to Gabriel Island with Vavavoom Cruise (11 min drive to the boat)
   • Coin de Mire Attitude All-Inclusive Day Pass (21 min drive to the boat)
   • All-Inclusive Evening Pass at Coin de Mire Attitude (21 min drive to the boat)

Le Cardinal evening package: what to expect

An 8 hour evening at Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort, on Trou aux Biches beach on the north west coast of Mauritius, from 15:00 to 23:00. You get a Junior Suite Sea Facing for the evening, a welcome cocktail, the pool and lagoon activities until 19:30, tea time with fritters, then a 3 course dinner at La Table du Cardinal from 19:30 to 22:00 and live entertainment until 23:00. With a sea facing suite and a sit down dinner, this evening package suits couples, a date night or an anniversary, and families can use the kids club of Casuarina Resort & Spa from 15:00 to 19:30. Soft drinks are included during dinner only and the minibar is payable.

Activities and water sports at Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort

• Free water sports: kayaks, pedalos, glass bottom boat trips and snorkelling in the Trou aux Biches lagoon.
• In the pool: aqua gym and water polo sessions.
• On land: a tennis court, pétanque and bike hire for rides along the coast road.

Beach, pools and facilities at Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort

• Beach: directly on Trou aux Biches beach, a white sand beach with a calm lagoon for swimming, on the north west coast near Mont Choisy.
• Pools: a swimming pool facing the bay, plus a private plunge pool on the terrace of each Deluxe Penthouse.
• Facilities: free Wi-Fi, a 24 hour reception, room service and laundry, with the fitness gym at Casuarina Resort & Spa next door open to guests.

Where is Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort?

• Location: on Trou aux Biches beach, in the village of Trou aux Biches in the Pamplemousses district, on the north west coast of Mauritius, between Pointe aux Piments and Mont Choisy.
• Nearby: Grand Baie public beach is 16 min by car and the Maheswarnath Mandir at Triolet 5 min.

Who is Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort best for?

• Snorkellers and lagoon lovers: kayaks, pedalos, glass bottom boat trips and snorkelling in the calm Trou aux Biches lagoon are free for guests.
• Golfers: Mont Choisy Le Golf, an 18 hole course, is 5 min by car.

MariDeal offers near Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort

1. Day passes:
   • All-Inclusive Casuarina Resort & Spa Day Package (1 min)
   • Day Package with Room Use & Pool Access at Le Grand Bleu Hotel (1 min)
   • Coral Azur Beach Resort Day Package with 3-Course Lunch (1 min)
   • Day Pass with Lunch Buffet at Tarisa Resort & Spa (2 min)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at Club Med Pointe aux Canonniers, Mauritius (6 min)
2. Spas and massage:
   • Relaxing Massage at Spa by Sothys, Domaine de Grand Baie (9 min)
3. Restaurants and evenings out:
   • Set Menu Lunch at La Table du Cardinal, Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort (1 min)
   • Set Menu Dinner at La Table du Cardinal, Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort (1 min)

Le Cardinal evening package FAQ

1. What time does the Le Cardinal evening package start and finish?
   • Arrival and room check in are at 15:00, and room check out and departure are at 23:00.
2. Which room is included?
   • A Junior Suite Sea Facing, yours from 15:00 to 23:00.
3. Is dinner included?
   • Yes. A 3 course dinner at La Table du Cardinal restaurant from 19:30 to 22:00.
4. Are drinks included?
   • A welcome cocktail on arrival and soft drinks during dinner only. The minibar is payable.
5. Which activities are free?
   • The swimming pool, kayak, pedalo, glass bottom boat, snorkelling, water polo, aqua gym and pétanque. The boat house closes at 16:00.
6. Is there a kids club?
   • Yes. Children can use the kids club of Casuarina Resort & Spa from 15:00 to 19:30, as per its opening hours.
7. What is the dress code in the restaurants?
   • Smart casual. No tank tops, flip flops, swimwear, beachwear, boxers, or shorts or bermudas worn alone, and no bare feet.
8. Where can I stay the night near Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort?
   • The nearest hotels on MariDeal are listed above, starting with Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort.