Marguery Villas & Resort

Things to do near Marguery Villas & Resort

1. Beaches near Black River
   • La Preneuse beach (3 min drive): a small public beach in Black River beside the old Martello tower.
   • Tamarin Bay (9 min drive): a wide bay at the mouth of the Tamarin river, known for surfing and for dolphins offshore in the morning.
2. Landmarks and nature near Black River
   • Tamarin salt pans (8 min drive): salt pans where sea salt is still harvested by hand.
   • Île aux Bénitiers (15 min drive): an islet in the lagoon off Le Morne, reached by boat, next to Crystal Rock.
   • Casela Nature Parks (16 min drive): a wildlife and adventure park at Cascavelle.
3. Chamarel
   • Rhumerie de Chamarel (23 min drive): a rum distillery in the Chamarel hills, with tastings and a restaurant.
   • Chamarel Waterfall (30 min drive): a waterfall dropping from the plateau into the forest below.
   • Seven Coloured Earth Geopark, Chamarel (33 min drive): dunes of volcanic earth in several colours.
4. Restaurants near Black River
   • Le Bistrot de la Poste (2 min drive): a French bistro in the Nautica centre at Rivière Noire, known for homemade foie gras, flammekueche and cheese fondue.
   • Flavours Resto-Bar (2 min drive): a garden sushi and seafood restaurant at La Mivoie with raised platform tables around a small pool, known for grilled prawns.
   • La Bonne Chute Restaurant & Bar (3 min drive): a Tamarin restaurant open since 1969 that specialises in game and seafood, such as venison and the catch of the day.
   • Moustache Tapas and Wine Bar (4 min drive): a tapas and wine bar at La Mivoie with its own wine shop, where diners pick a bottle from the shelves to go with their meal.
   • Ousaporn Thai Restaurant (4 min drive): a Thai restaurant in a garden at La Preneuse cooking dishes from eastern Thailand, such as tom yum and duck red curry.
   • La Cosa Nostra (7 min drive): an Italian restaurant on the Tamarin Royal Road known for thin crust pizzas from a wood fired oven.
5. Nightlife near Black River
   • Roots Spirits (1 min drive): a garden bar and restaurant at La Preneuse known for mojitos and regular live music, open until midnight.
   • Black River Lounge & Kitchen (3 min drive): a lounge bar in the Palm Square building in Tamarin serving gin cocktails and tapas, with live music in the evening.
   • Big Willy's (9 min drive): a pub and sports bar at Le Barachois with big screens for rugby and football, DJ nights and karaoke on Wednesdays.
6. Island trips on MariDeal near Black River
   • Kayaking to Crystal Rock & Benitiers Island from Le Morne (2 min drive to the boat)

Golf near Marguery Villas & Resort

• Marguery Villas & Resort is within 30 minutes by car of 2 golf courses, nearest first:
  • Tamarina Golf Club (16 min drive): 18 holes, par 72, designed by Rodney Wright, on the west coast near Tamarin.
  • Paradis Golf Club (25 min drive): 18 holes, par 72, along the shoreline of the Le Morne peninsula below Le Morne Brabant.

Scuba diving near Marguery Villas & Resort

• Dive centres within 30 minutes of Marguery Villas & Resort, nearest first:
  • Tamarin OceanPro Diving (9 min drive): a PADI dive centre in Tamarin Bay whose dive sites are 10 to 20 minutes away by boat.
  • Sundivers Mauritius (27 min drive): a PADI and SSI dive centre at Wolmar, Flic en Flac, that also takes divers staying outside the resort.
• Dive sites in the area:
  • Aquarium: a reef off Rivière Noire between 6 and 20 metres, suited to beginners.
  • Trou Ramsamy: a calm reef off Black River between 5 and 20 metres.
  • Black Rock: a shallow reef down to 16 metres, known for macro life.
  • Rempart Serpent: a west coast site down to about 26 metres with boulders, a sandy bottom and many moray eels.

Marguery Villas & Resort in Black River

Marguery Villas & Resort is a resort of private pool villas at La Plantation Marguery in Black River, on the west coast of Mauritius, run by MJ Holidays with hotel services such as daily housekeeping and a concierge team seven days a week. The villas sleep from 2 to 10 guests, each with its own pool, private garden, mountain view and fully equipped kitchen. A shared club house adds a second pool, a cocktail bar, the Le 64 food corner, a fitness room and a kids corner.

Where is Marguery Villas & Resort?

• Location: on the coastal road at La Plantation Marguery, in the village of Black River (Rivière Noire), between the lagoon and the mountains on the west coast of Mauritius, with shops, restaurants and banks in the village.
• Nearby: La Preneuse beach is 3 min by car and Tamarin Bay 9 min.

Who is Marguery Villas & Resort best for?

• Families and groups of friends: villas from one to four bedrooms, with a shower room for every bedroom and up to 10 guests in the Prestige Pool Villa, plus a kids corner and babysitting on request.
• Self catering travellers: every villa has a fully equipped kitchen, groceries can be delivered before arrival, and a private chef can cook in the villa.
• Couples: the one bedroom Superior Pool Villa has its own 18 m² pool and private garden, with in villa massages and floating breakfast on request.
• Active travellers: the concierge books kitesurfing, diving, golf, dolphin trips in Tamarin Bay and the Le Morne hike, all on the west coast.

Rooms and villas at Marguery Villas & Resort

• Superior Pool Villa, 1 bedroom: 210 m² on the ground floor for 2 guests, with one shower room, an 18 m² private pool and a 98 m² private garden.
• Superior Pool Villa, 2 bedrooms: 231 m² for up to 4 guests, with two shower rooms, an 18 m² private pool and a 98 m² private garden.
• Superior Pool Villa, 3 bedrooms: 251 m² for up to 6 guests, with three shower rooms, an 18 m² private pool and a 98 m² private garden.
• Deluxe Pool Villa: 301 m² for up to 8 guests, with three bedrooms and three shower rooms, a 29 m² pool and a 314 m² private garden.
• Prestige Pool Villa: 333 m² for up to 10 guests, with four bedrooms and four shower rooms, a 33 m² pool and a 387 m² private garden.
• In every villa: mountain views, an open plan living area, a gazebo and terrace for eating outside, air conditioning in the bedrooms, Wi-Fi and a kitchen with oven, microwave, induction hobs, refrigerator, Nespresso machine and kettle.

Restaurants at Marguery Villas & Resort

1. Le 64, the food corner at the club house
   • Typical Mauritian dishes alongside international cooking, with halal and vegetarian options.
2. In villa dining at Marguery Villas & Resort
   • Breakfast delivered to the villa or served as a floating breakfast in the pool, a private chef for lunch or dinner, and private barbecues, all arranged through the concierge.

Bars at Marguery Villas & Resort

• Club house bar: the cocktail bar of the resort, inside the club house next to the shared pool.
• Floating aperitif: an aperitif platter served in your own villa pool, booked through the concierge.

Families and kids club at Marguery Villas & Resort

• Marguery Villas & Resort has no supervised kids club.
• Kids corner: a play area in the club house with a PS4, baby foot and table tennis.
• Babysitting: available on request through the concierge.

Activities and water sports at Marguery Villas & Resort

• On site: a fitness room and table tennis at the club house, with yoga and meditation sessions on request.
• Booked by the concierge: kitesurfing, snorkelling and diving, kayaking with dolphins in Tamarin Bay, boat trips to Île aux Bénitiers, golf, the Le Morne hike and hiking in the Black River mountains.
• Getting around: transfers, car rental and excursions are arranged at reception, with parking for two cars per villa.

Beach, pools and facilities at Marguery Villas & Resort

• Beach: there is no beach on site; the nearest is La Preneuse beach in Black River, 3 min by car, a public beach on the lagoon.
• Pools: every villa has its own private pool (18 m², 29 m² or 33 m² depending on the villa), and the club house has a shared pool.
• Facilities: fitness room, lounge and library at the club house, Wi-Fi, reception and concierge seven days a week, and daily housekeeping with bed linen, towels and pool towels provided.

Marguery Villas & Resort or Legend Hill Residences & Spa?

• Both are in Black River on the west coast, 5 minutes apart by car.
• Marguery Villas & Resort: self catering villas with private pools, mountain views and kitchens, with a chef, massages and babysitting arranged by the concierge.
• Legend Hill Residences & Spa: a 5 star resort on the heights of La Tourelle with views over the lagoon and Le Morne, the Legend Spa with Cinq Mondes, and restaurants by chef Glenn Viel including Le 1812.

MariDeal offers near Marguery Villas & Resort

1. Day passes:
   • Day Package with Room Use & Lunch Credit at La Mariposa (5 min)
   • Day Pass with Lunch Credit at La Mariposa (5 min)
   • Day Pass with Breakfast at Legend Hill Residences & Spa (5 min)
   • Day Pass with Lunch & Drinks Credit at Rock & Reef Grill and Bar (13 min)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at Gold Beach Resort & Spa (26 min)
   • All-Inclusive Pearle Beach Day Package with Lunch (26 min)
2. Spas and massage:
   • Wellness Day with Cinq Mondes Massage & Lunch at Legend Hill Residences & Spa (5 min)
   • Oriental Massage & Lunch at Cinq Mondes Spa, Tamarina Hotel (18 min)
3. Restaurants and evenings out:
   • Gastronomic Dinner at Le 1812, Legend Hill Residences & Spa (5 min)
   • Evening Pass with Dinner at Gold Beach Resort & Spa (26 min)
   • Evening Pass with Themed Dinner Buffet at Pearle Beach Resort & Spa (26 min)
4. Boat trips, kayaking and dolphins:
   • Kayaking to Crystal Rock & Benitiers Island from Le Morne (2 min)
   • Whale Watching Speedboat Trip in Black River with Dolswim (4 min)
   • Half-Day Dolphin Watching Speedboat Trip with Dolswim (4 min)
   • Dolphin & Whale Watching Speedboat Trip with Dolswim (4 min)
   • Full-Day Private Dolphin Speedboat Trip to Crystal Rock with Dolswim (4 min)
   • Full-Day Shared Catamaran Cruise to Crystal Rock with Black River Charters (5 min)
   • Private Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Black River Charters (5 min)
5. Other hotels in Black River:
   • Olana Beach by Horizon Holidays (2 min)
   • Manta Cove by Horizon Holidays (3 min)
   • Esplanade by Horizon Holidays (3 min)
   • La Mariposa Mauritius (5 min)
   • Legend Hill Residences & Spa (5 min)
   • La Balise Marina by Horizon Holidays (5 min)
   • West Island by Horizon Holidays (5 min)
   • Eko Savannah by MJ Holiday (8 min)
   • Veranda Tamarin Hotel & Spa (9 min)
   • Cap Ouest by Horizon Holidays (27 min)
6. Everything in Chamarel on MariDeal:
   • Chalets Chamarel (16 min)
   • Creole Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant & Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Entry (20 min)
   • 4-Course Creole Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant (20 min)
   • Les Terres de Chamarel Tasting Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant (20 min)
   • Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge (21 min)
   • Spa Break with Signature Massage & 4-Course Lunch at Lakaz Chamarel (21 min)
   • Apéro with Signature Cocktail at View Bar, Lakaz Chamarel (21 min)
   • Breakfast Buffet at Makak Restaurant, Lakaz Chamarel (21 min)
   • 3-Course Dinner & Boma Bonfire at Lakaz Chamarel (21 min)
   • Mauritian Dinner Buffet & Sega Show at Lakaz Chamarel (21 min)
   • Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Geopark Entrance Ticket (33 min)
   • Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel Walkway & Hiking Tour (33 min)
   • Guided Trek to Piton Canot at Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel (33 min)
   • Coffee Plantation Tour at Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth (33 min)
   • Guided 4x4 Jeep Tour at Ebony Forest Chamarel (33 min)
   • Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Entrance & Coffee Tour Combo (33 min)
   • Plant a Love Tree for Couples at Ebony Forest (33 min)
   • Sundowner Sunset Experience at Ebony Forest Chamarel (33 min)
   • Bird Watching at Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel (33 min)

Marguery Villas & Resort FAQ

1. Where is Marguery Villas & Resort?
   • At La Plantation Marguery in Black River, on the west coast of Mauritius, 3 minutes by car from La Preneuse beach.
2. What villas does Marguery Villas & Resort have?
   • Marguery Villas & Resort has five types of pool villa, from the one bedroom Superior Pool Villa for 2 guests to the four bedroom Prestige Pool Villa for 10, all with a private pool, garden and kitchen.
3. Is Marguery Villas & Resort good for families?
   • Yes, for families who like space: villas sleep up to 10, the club house has a kids corner with a PS4, baby foot and table tennis, and babysitting can be booked. There is no supervised kids club.
4. Does Marguery Villas & Resort have a spa?
   • Marguery Villas & Resort has no spa, but massages can be booked in your villa and yoga sessions on request. The nearest full spa day on MariDeal is the Wellness Day with Cinq Mondes Massage & Lunch at Legend Hill Residences & Spa.
5. Does Marguery Villas & Resort have a beach and pool?
   • There is no beach on site, and La Preneuse public beach is 3 minutes by car. Every villa has a private pool and the club house has a shared pool.
6. How far is Marguery Villas & Resort from the airport?
   • About 56 minutes by car from SSR International Airport, and the concierge can arrange transfers.
7. Can you eat at Marguery Villas & Resort?
   • Yes. Le 64 at the club house serves Mauritian and international dishes, and breakfast delivery, a private chef and barbecues can be booked for your villa.
8. What is there to do near Marguery Villas & Resort?
   • Dolphin trips leave from Black River 4 minutes away, Casela Nature Parks is 16 minutes by car and the Chamarel rum distillery 23 minutes, and the concierge can book boat trips to Île aux Bénitiers and the Le Morne hike.
9. Can you see dolphins near Marguery Villas & Resort?
   • Yes. Dolphins are often seen off Tamarin Bay and Black River, and you can book the Half-Day Dolphin Watching Speedboat Trip with Dolswim or Kayaking with Dolphins in Tamarin Bay.