Legend Hill Residences & Spa

Things to do near Legend Hill Residences & Spa

1. Beaches near Black River
   • La Preneuse beach (7 min drive): a beach at the mouth of the Black River bay, with the Martello tower behind it.
   • Tamarin Bay (12 min drive): a surf bay where spinner dolphins are often seen early in the morning.
2. Landmarks and nature near Black River
   • Tamarin salt pans (11 min drive): sea salt is still harvested by hand in these shallow basins.
   • Casela Nature Parks (19 min drive): a wildlife and adventure park with safaris and zip lines.
   • Île aux Bénitiers (19 min drive): an islet in the Le Morne lagoon, a stop on most catamaran trips, near Crystal Rock.
3. Chamarel from Black River
   • Rhumerie de Chamarel (27 min drive): a rum distillery with tours, tastings and a restaurant.
   • Chamarel Waterfall (34 min drive): a waterfall of about 100 metres, seen from a viewpoint inside the geopark.
   • Seven Coloured Earth Geopark, Chamarel (37 min drive): dunes of sand in several colours, with a giant tortoise enclosure.
4. Restaurants near Black River
   • Flavours Resto Bar (4 min drive): a Japanese and seafood restaurant in Black River with garden seating on raised platforms, known for its sushi and poke bowls.
   • Roots Spirits (5 min drive): a garden restaurant and bar in La Preneuse serving grilled dorade, fish carpaccio and venison, with live music on some evenings.
   • Le Bistrot de la Poste (6 min drive): a French bistro at the Nautica centre in Black River with a quiet terrace, serving dishes such as homemade foie gras, flammekueche and duck breast.
   • La Bonne Chute (7 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 (7 min drive): an Italian restaurant and gelateria in La Mivoie where Chef Rocco cooks Sardinian and Sicilian home recipes, served on a garden terrace.
   • Ousaporn Thai Restaurant (8 min drive): a Thai restaurant in Black River run by a Thai team, with a wide choice of vegetarian dishes.
5. Nightlife near Black River
   • Black River Lounge & Kitchen (7 min drive): an evening lounge bar at Palm Square in Tamarin, known for gin based cocktails, tapas and live music at weekends.
   • 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.
6. Island trips on MariDeal near Black River
   • Kayaking to Crystal Rock & Benitiers Island from Le Morne (6 min drive to the boat)

Golf near Legend Hill Residences & Spa

• Legend Hill Residences & Spa is within 30 minutes by car of 2 golf courses, nearest first:
  • Tamarina Golf Club (18 min drive): 18 holes, par 72, designed by Rodney Wright, on the west coast near Tamarin.
  • Paradis Golf Club (28 min drive): 18 holes, par 72, along the shoreline of the Le Morne peninsula below Le Morne Brabant.

Scuba diving near Legend Hill Residences & Spa

• Dive centres within 30 minutes of Legend Hill Residences & Spa, nearest first:
  • Tamarin OceanPro Diving (12 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 (30 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.

Legend Hill Residences & Spa in Black River

Legend Hill Residences & Spa is a 5 star residence resort on the slopes of La Tourelle above Black River, on the west coast of Mauritius, with two restaurants signed by three Michelin starred chef Glenn Viel. Every room, suite, penthouse and villa looks over the lagoon towards Le Morne. Most units have a fully equipped kitchen, and the villas, four of the Premium Suites and the penthouses have their own pool. Guests share an infinity pool facing Le Morne Brabant, the Santosha Bar and the Legend Spa by Cinq Mondes.

Where is Legend Hill Residences & Spa?

• Location: on the slopes of La Tourelle mountain above Black River (Rivière Noire), on the west coast of Mauritius, with views over the lagoon, the beaches of the west coast and Le Morne Brabant.
• Nearby: La Preneuse beach is 7 min by car and the Tamarin salt pans 11 min.

Who is Legend Hill Residences & Spa best for?

• Food lovers: Le 1812 serves a 6 or 8 course tasting menu by Glenn Viel from Thursday to Saturday, and B-View does his bistronomy every day.
• Families and groups of friends: Premium Suites with three en-suite bedrooms for up to 6, and villas for 8 to 10 with a private pool and a full kitchen.
• Couples: ocean view Luxury Rooms, the Legend Spa by Cinq Mondes and a sunset DJ set at the Santosha Bar every Thursday.

Rooms and suites at Legend Hill Residences & Spa

• Luxury Room with Ocean View: 44 m² plus a 10 m² terrace for 2 guests, facing the lagoon and Le Morne Brabant, with use of the shared pool.
• Legend Suite with Ocean View: 136 m² with a 42 m² terrace, one bedroom with king or twin beds, a living room, a dressing room, a sofa bed and a full kitchen, for up to 3 guests.
• Legend Premium Suite: 209 m² with three en-suite bedrooms and a full kitchen for up to 6 guests. Five share an infinity pool and four have a 19 m² private pool.
• Legend Oceanview Penthouse: 443 m² on one level with four en-suite bedrooms for up to 8 guests, a private pool and a 215 m² terrace above the ocean.
• Signature Penthouse: 443 m² for up to 6 guests aged 12 and over, with three suites, a private infinity pool, an outdoor teppanyaki kitchen, butler service and interiors by Olivier Gossart.
• Legend Villa: 455 to 677 m² with 4 or 5 en-suite bedrooms for 8 to 10 guests, a 32 m² private pool, a 194 m² terrace and a full kitchen.

Restaurants at Legend Hill Residences & Spa

1. Le 1812, gastronomic restaurant by Glenn Viel
   • French technique with Mauritian produce in a 6 or 8 course tasting menu, with vegetarian versions. The menu changes every week and is only revealed at the end of the meal. Booking required.
   • Opening hours: Thursday to Saturday, dinner 19:30 to 21:30
2. B-View, bistronomic restaurant
   • Glenn Viel's bistronomy on a large terrace over the lagoon: prawns, tuna, duck magret, lamb cutlets, beef tartare, a palm heart curry, and pavlova or mango panna cotta for dessert.
   • Opening hours: daily, breakfast 07:30 to 10:30, lunch 12:00 to 14:30, dinner 19:15 to 22:30

Bars at Legend Hill Residences & Spa

• Santosha Bar: beside the shared infinity pool, facing the ocean, with classic and house cocktails, mocktails such as the Legend of La Tourelle, and tapas by Glenn Viel served from 11:00 to 19:30. Opening hours: 10:00 to 23:00
• Sunset DJ: a DJ plays at the Santosha Bar every Thursday from 17:00 to 20:00.

Families and kids club at Legend Hill Residences & Spa

• Legend Hill Residences & Spa has no kids club, but babysitting is available on request.
• Children get their own bathrobes, board games and books, mocktail workshops, family picnics and spa treatments made for them.
• The restaurants serve children the Little Legend Menu, with vegetable purées, chicken tenders, fish and chips, homemade pasta, ice creams and mocktails.
• Cots, baby baths, bottle warmers, blenders and high chairs can be arranged before arrival.

Activities and water sports at Legend Hill Residences & Spa

• Sunset yoga: on the Santosha rooftop on the first and third Wednesday of each month, 17:00 to 18:00.
• Personal training: tailored programmes by appointment in the fitness studio.
• Golf: partner rates at Tamarina Golf Estate, Golf Île aux Cerfs, Avalon Golf Estate and Mont Choisy, booked by the concierge.
• At sea: catamaran cruises from Black River marina, dolphin trips, deep sea fishing, diving and kitesurfing, arranged by the concierge.
• On land and in the air: electric mountain biking in Tamarin, the Le Morne Brabant hike and seaplane flights.

Beach, pools and facilities at Legend Hill Residences & Spa

• Beach: the resort sits on the hillside, not on the sand. The nearest beach is La Preneuse, on the Black River coast, 7 min by car.
• Pools: a shared infinity pool facing the lagoon and Le Morne, beside the Santosha Bar, plus private pools in the villas, the penthouses and four Premium Suites.
• Facilities: a 125 m² fitness studio with Matrix equipment, a clubhouse, free Wi-Fi and a private concierge seven days a week.

Spa and wellness at Legend Hill Residences & Spa

• The Legend Spa: a 225 m² spa with Cinq Mondes, five treatment rooms and a hammam.
• Treatments: Cinq Mondes face and body treatments, relaxing and therapeutic massages, world wellness rituals and an exclusive Legend Hill product line.
• Fitness and yoga: a 125 m² studio with cardio, strength and stretching areas, and sunset yoga on the Santosha rooftop twice a month.
• Opening hours: daily, 09:00 to 19:30

Legend Hill Residences & Spa or Marguery Villas & Resort?

• Both are in Black River on the west coast, a short drive apart, and both have villas with private pools.
• Legend Hill Residences & Spa: a hillside estate with suites, penthouses and villas, two Glenn Viel restaurants, a bar and the Legend Spa by Cinq Mondes.
• Marguery Villas & Resort: pool villas of one to four bedrooms, each with its own pool, with in villa massages, a children's corner and a concierge team.

MariDeal offers near Legend Hill Residences & Spa

1. At Legend Hill Residences & Spa:
   • Day Pass with Breakfast at Legend Hill Residences & Spa (at Legend Hill Residences & Spa)
   • Wellness Day with Cinq Mondes Massage & Lunch at Legend Hill Residences & Spa (at Legend Hill Residences & Spa)
   • Gastronomic Dinner at Le 1812, Legend Hill Residences & Spa (at Legend Hill Residences & Spa)
2. 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 Lunch & Drinks Credit at Rock & Reef Grill and Bar (17 min)
   • Day Pass with 3-Course Lunch at Aanari Hotel & Spa (26 min)
   • Day Package with Room Use & 3-Course Lunch at Aanari Hotel & Spa (26 min)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at Gold Beach Resort & Spa (29 min)
   • All-Inclusive Pearle Beach Day Package with Lunch (29 min)
3. Spas and massage:
   • Oriental Massage & Lunch at Cinq Mondes Spa, Tamarina Hotel (21 min)
4. Restaurants and evenings out:
   • Evening Pass with Dinner at Gold Beach Resort & Spa (29 min)
   • Evening Pass with Themed Dinner Buffet at Pearle Beach Resort & Spa (29 min)
5. Boat trips and water sports:
   • Kayaking to Crystal Rock & Benitiers Island from Le Morne (6 min)
   • Whale Watching Speedboat Trip in Black River with Dolswim (8 min)
   • Half-Day Dolphin Watching Speedboat Trip with Dolswim (8 min)
   • Dolphin & Whale Watching Speedboat Trip with Dolswim (8 min)
   • Full-Day Private Dolphin Speedboat Trip to Crystal Rock with Dolswim (8 min)
6. Other hotels in Black River:
   • Marguery Villas & Resort (5 min)
   • Manta Cove by Horizon Holidays (6 min)
   • Olana Beach by Horizon Holidays (6 min)
   • Esplanade by Horizon Holidays (7 min)
   • La Mariposa Mauritius (8 min)
   • La Balise Marina by Horizon Holidays (9 min)
   • West Island by Horizon Holidays (9 min)
   • Eko Savannah by MJ Holiday (11 min)
   • Veranda Tamarin Hotel & Spa (12 min)
   • Cap Ouest by Horizon Holidays (30 min)
7. Everything in Chamarel on MariDeal:
   • Chalets Chamarel (20 min)
   • Creole Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant & Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Entry (24 min)
   • 4-Course Creole Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant (24 min)
   • Les Terres de Chamarel Tasting Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant (24 min)
   • Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge (25 min)
   • Spa Break with Signature Massage & 4-Course Lunch at Lakaz Chamarel (25 min)
   • Apéro with Signature Cocktail at View Bar, Lakaz Chamarel (25 min)
   • Breakfast Buffet at Makak Restaurant, Lakaz Chamarel (25 min)
   • 3-Course Dinner & Boma Bonfire at Lakaz Chamarel (25 min)
   • Mauritian Dinner Buffet & Sega Show at Lakaz Chamarel (25 min)
   • Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Geopark Entrance Ticket (37 min)
   • Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel Walkway & Hiking Tour (37 min)
   • Guided Trek to Piton Canot at Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel (37 min)
   • Coffee Plantation Tour at Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth (37 min)
   • Guided 4x4 Jeep Tour at Ebony Forest Chamarel (37 min)
   • Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Entrance & Coffee Tour Combo (37 min)
   • Plant a Love Tree for Couples at Ebony Forest (37 min)
   • Sundowner Sunset Experience at Ebony Forest Chamarel (37 min)
   • Bird Watching at Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel (37 min)

Legend Hill Residences & Spa FAQ

1. Where is Legend Hill Residences & Spa?
   • On the slopes of La Tourelle above Black River, on the west coast of Mauritius, facing the Le Morne lagoon. La Preneuse beach is 7 minutes away by car.
2. Is Legend Hill Residences & Spa good for families?
   • Yes for families who want space: Premium Suites sleep 6 and villas 8 to 10, with full kitchens and babysitting on request. There is no kids club, and the Signature Penthouse is for guests aged 12 and over.
3. Does Legend Hill Residences & Spa have a spa?
   • Yes. The Legend Spa works with Cinq Mondes, covers 225 m² with five treatment rooms and a hammam, and is open daily from 09:00 to 19:30.
4. Does Legend Hill Residences & Spa have a beach and pool?
   • Legend Hill Residences & Spa has no beach of its own, as it sits on the hillside; La Preneuse beach is 7 minutes by car. There is a shared infinity pool facing Le Morne and private pools in the villas, penthouses and four Premium Suites.
5. How far is Legend Hill Residences & Spa from the airport?
   • About 59 minutes by car from SSR International Airport.
6. Who is the chef at Legend Hill Residences & Spa?
   • Three Michelin starred chef Glenn Viel signs both restaurants: Le 1812 for tasting menus from Thursday to Saturday, and B-View for bistronomy every day.
7. What is there to do near Legend Hill Residences & Spa?
   • Catamaran and dolphin trips leave from Black River, Casela Nature Parks is 19 minutes away, and Chamarel with its Seven Coloured Earth is 37 minutes by car.
8. Can you visit Legend Hill Residences & Spa for the day?
   • Yes, with the Day Pass with Breakfast at Legend Hill Residences & Spa or the Wellness Day with Cinq Mondes Massage & Lunch at Legend Hill Residences & Spa.