Olana Beach by Horizon Holidays

Things to do near Olana Beach

1. Beaches near Black River
   • La Preneuse beach (4 min drive): a small public beach by the Martello tower, looking across Black River bay.
   • Tamarin Bay (9 min drive): the bay at the mouth of the Tamarin river, known for surfing and early morning dolphin trips.
2. Landmarks and nature near Black River
   • Tamarin salt pans (8 min drive): sea salt pans still worked by hand beside the coast road.
   • Île aux Bénitiers (14 min drive): an island in the lagoon off Le Morne, reached by boat and close to Crystal Rock.
   • Casela Nature Parks (16 min drive): a wildlife and adventure park with safari drives, zip lines and animal encounters.
3. Chamarel near Black River
   • Rhumerie de Chamarel (22 min drive): a rum distillery in the Chamarel hills with guided tours and tastings.
   • Chamarel Waterfall (30 min drive): a waterfall of about 100 m in the forest above Chamarel, seen from a lookout.
   • Seven Coloured Earth Geopark, Chamarel (33 min drive): dunes of red, brown and violet earth, with giant tortoises in the park.
4. Restaurants near Black River
   • Le Bistrot de la Poste (1 min drive): a French bistro in the Nautica centre at Rivière Noire, known for homemade foie gras, flammekueche and cheese fondue.
   • 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.
   • Flavours Resto-Bar (3 min drive): a garden sushi and seafood restaurant at La Mivoie with raised platform tables around a small pool, known for grilled prawns.
   • 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 (5 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 (2 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 (10 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 (1 min drive to the boat)

Golf near Olana Beach

• Olana Beach 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 (23 min drive): 18 holes, par 72, along the shoreline of the Le Morne peninsula below Le Morne Brabant.

Scuba diving near Olana Beach

• Dive centres within 30 minutes of Olana Beach, 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.

Olana Beach in Black River

Olana Beach by Horizon Holidays is a 170 m² three bedroom beachfront apartment in Black River (Rivière Noire), on the west coast of Mauritius, with a terrace over the lagoon, a shared pool a few steps away and the sand 3 m from the residence. It sleeps six in two double rooms and a twin, each with its own bathroom, and runs as a self-catering rental: a full kitchen, air conditioning throughout and housekeeping every two days. There is no restaurant, bar or spa on site, but the Black River dolphin boats, Tamarina Golf Club and the Chamarel hills are all a short drive away.

Where is Olana Beach?

• Location: on the beachfront in Black River (Rivière Noire), in the Black River district on the west coast of Mauritius, between La Preneuse and Tamarin.
• Nearby: La Preneuse beach is 4 min by car and Tamarin Bay 9 min; the Dr Yves Cantin hospital is about 650 m away.

Who is Olana Beach best for?

• Families and groups of friends: three bedrooms and three bathrooms for up to six guests, a shared pool and the beach 3 m from the residence.
• Self-caterers: a kitchen with oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge and freezer, plus a washing machine and an iron.
• Dolphin and whale watchers: Dolswim and Black River Charters run dolphin and whale trips from Black River, 3 and 4 min away.
• Golfers: the 18 hole Tamarina Golf Club is 16 min by car.

Rooms and suites at Olana Beach

• Premium Apartment: 170 m² for six guests, with a terrace and garden furniture looking over the lagoon, and beach and garden views.
• Bedrooms: two bedrooms with a double bed and one with two single beds.
• Bathrooms: three, one with a bathtub and two with showers.
• Kitchen and living: an open kitchen with oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer and kettle, a TV, a washing machine and an iron.
• Comfort: air conditioning throughout and Wi-Fi included.

Restaurants at Olana Beach

• Olana Beach has no restaurant: the apartment is self-catering, with a full kitchen. The nearest places to eat are La Kaz A Pain café, about 1.3 km away, and Moustache Bistro in Tamarin, about 1.8 km away.

Bars at Olana Beach

• Olana Beach has no bar on site.

Families and kids club at Olana Beach

• Olana Beach has no kids club or children's activities.
• Swimming: the shared pool is steps from the apartment and the sandy beach is 3 m from the residence.
• Medical care: the Dr Yves Cantin hospital in Black River is about 650 m away.

Activities and water sports at Olana Beach

• Olana Beach has no water sports or activity centre; guests book trips that leave from Black River and Tamarin.
• Dolphin and whale watching: speedboat trips with Dolswim (3 min) and catamaran cruises to Crystal Rock with Black River Charters (4 min).
• Kayaking: guided kayak trips to Crystal Rock and Île aux Bénitiers (1 min), or with dolphins in Tamarin Bay and up the Tamarin River (7 min).
• Surfing: Tamarin Bay (9 min) is the best known surf spot on the west coast.

Beach, pools and facilities at Olana Beach

• Beach: direct access to a sandy beach on the Black River lagoon, 3 m from the residence, on the west coast.
• Pools: one shared outdoor pool for the residence, a few steps from the apartment.
• Facilities: Wi-Fi, open air parking in the building, housekeeping every two days, and bed linen and towels changed every four days.
• Arrival: check-in from 14:00 to 17:00 and check-out before 11:00.

Olana Beach or Manta Cove?

• Both are self-catering beachfront residences run by Horizon Holidays on the Black River coast.
• Olana Beach: one 170 m² three bedroom apartment for six, with a shared pool and a terrace over the lagoon.
• Manta Cove: three and four bedroom villas, apartments and penthouses from 186 m² to 486 m², each with a private pool.

MariDeal offers near Olana Beach

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 (6 min)
   • Day Pass with Lunch & Drinks Credit at Rock & Reef Grill and Bar (12 min)
   • All-Inclusive Pearle Beach Day Package with Lunch (26 min)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at Gold Beach Resort & Spa (27 min)
2. Spas and massage:
   • Wellness Day with Cinq Mondes Massage & Lunch at Legend Hill Residences & Spa (6 min)
   • Oriental Massage & Lunch at Cinq Mondes Spa, Tamarina Hotel (19 min)
3. Restaurants and evenings out:
   • Gastronomic Dinner at Le 1812, Legend Hill Residences & Spa (6 min)
   • Evening Pass with Themed Dinner Buffet at Pearle Beach Resort & Spa (26 min)
   • Evening Pass with Dinner at Gold Beach Resort & Spa (27 min)
4. Water sports and activities:
   • Kayaking to Crystal Rock & Benitiers Island from Le Morne (1 min)
   • Whale Watching Speedboat Trip in Black River with Dolswim (3 min)
   • Half-Day Dolphin Watching Speedboat Trip with Dolswim (3 min)
   • Dolphin & Whale Watching Speedboat Trip with Dolswim (3 min)
   • Full-Day Private Dolphin Speedboat Trip to Crystal Rock with Dolswim (3 min)
   • Full-Day Shared Catamaran Cruise to Crystal Rock with Black River Charters (4 min)
   • Private Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Black River Charters (4 min)
5. Other hotels in Black River and Tamarin:
   • Marguery Villas & Resort (2 min)
   • Esplanade by Horizon Holidays (3 min)
   • La Balise Marina by Horizon Holidays (4 min)
   • West Island by Horizon Holidays (4 min)
   • Manta Cove by Horizon Holidays (4 min)
   • La Mariposa Mauritius (5 min)
   • Legend Hill Residences & Spa (6 min)
   • Eko Savannah by MJ Holiday (9 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 (19 min)
   • 4-Course Creole Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant (19 min)
   • Les Terres de Chamarel Tasting Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant (19 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)

Olana Beach FAQ

1. Where is Olana Beach?
   • On the beachfront in Black River (Rivière Noire), between La Preneuse and Tamarin, on the west coast of Mauritius.
2. How far is Olana Beach from the airport?
   • About 56 min by car from SSR International Airport.
3. Is Olana Beach good for families?
   • Yes for families who want their own space: the apartment sleeps six in three bedrooms with three bathrooms, with a shared pool and the beach 3 m away. There is no kids club.
4. Does Olana Beach have a beach and pool?
   • Yes. The residence has direct access to a sandy beach on the lagoon, 3 m away, and a shared outdoor pool a few steps from the apartment.
5. Does Olana Beach have a restaurant?
   • No. Olana Beach is self-catering with a full kitchen, and La Kaz A Pain café is about 1.3 km away, Moustache Bistro in Tamarin about 1.8 km.
6. How many people can stay at Olana Beach?
   • Up to six guests: two bedrooms have a double bed and the third has two single beds.
7. What are the check-in and check-out times at Olana Beach?
   • Check-in is from 14:00 to 17:00 and check-out is before 11:00.
8. What is there to do near Olana Beach?
   • Dolphin and whale trips leave from Black River, Tamarin Bay (9 min) is a surf spot, and Casela Nature Parks (16 min) and the Seven Coloured Earth at Chamarel (33 min) are within a short drive.
9. Is there golf near Olana Beach?
   • Yes, the 18 hole Tamarina Golf Club is 16 min by car.