Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts Hotels

Meal plans at Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts Hotels

• Room only: meal & drinks not included
• Bed & Breakfast: Breakfast buffet only (lunch, dinner and drinks not included)
• Half-Board: Breakfast buffet and 3-Course dinner (lunch and drinks not included)

Spa offers on MariDeal near Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts

• Nearby:
  • Day Spa with Massage, Halotherapy & Lunch at SALT of Palmar (2 min drive)
  • Couple's Unwind & Recharge Massage at The Spa, Crystals Beach Resort Belle Mare (2 min drive)
  • Relaxing Massage & Body Scrub at The Ylang Spa, Solana Beach (6 min drive)
  • Spa Break with 50-Min Massage & Lunch at Spa Poz, Tropical Attitude (6 min drive)

Golf near Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts

• Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts is within 25 minutes by car of 4 golf courses, nearest first:
  • The Legend, Constance Belle Mare Plage (8 min drive): 18 holes, par 72, designed by Hugh Baiocchi and set in indigenous forest at Belle Mare.
  • The Links, Constance Belle Mare Plage (8 min drive): 18 holes, par 72, designed by Rodney Wright and Peter Alliss.
  • Anahita Golf Club (24 min drive): 18 holes, par 72, designed by Ernie Els, with holes along the sea at Beau Champ.
  • Île aux Cerfs Golf Club (25 min drive to the boat): 18 holes, par 72, designed by Bernhard Langer on the island itself, reached by boat.

Scuba diving near Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts

• Dive centres within 25 minutes of Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts, nearest first:
  • Dive Passion Mauritius (2 min drive): a PADI 5 Star dive resort in Belle Mare diving about 15 sites around the Belle Mare pass, 10 minutes by boat.
• Dive sites in the area:
  • Belle Mare pass: the gap in the east coast reef where most Belle Mare dives start, about 10 minutes by boat from shore.
  • Trou Padi: a sheltered east coast site with a shallow coral plateau sloping down a reef wall, where turtles, rays and octopus are seen.
  • Colorado: a 400 m canyon behind the reef off the south east coast, around 33 m deep, with a tunnel, an arch, sea fans and sometimes blacktip reef sharks.

Mountains, trails and hiking near Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts

• Easy outings in nature:
  • Grande Rivière Sud Est Waterfall (13 min drive, guided visit only): A waterfall in a basalt gorge near the mouth of the Grande Rivière Sud Est, the longest river in Mauritius, reached by boat as part of east coast lagoon trips. Tip: Most trips combine the falls with a day at Île aux Cerfs from Trou d'Eau Douce.
  • Bras d'Eau National Park (19 min drive, self guided): A flat coastal national park of about 497 hectares on the east coast, with shaded trails through forest on black basalt, small ponds such as Mare Sarcelle, and ruins of a 19th century sugar mill. Tip: Two main walks leave the visitor centre: the Mare Sarcelle trail and the Coq de Bois loop.

Kitesurfing, surfing and water sports near Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts

• Kitesurfing:
  • Belle Mare (2 min drive): kiters launch beyond the public swimming beach and its buoys. Quiet on weekdays, busy at weekends.
  • Palmar (2 min drive): A shallow, flat lagoon on the east coast next to Belle Mare, suited to beginners. Launch from the white sand beach reached by the public path near Hotel Ambre. Stay inside the reef, and watch for coral at the public beach at low tide.
  • Trou d'Eau Douce and Ile aux Cerfs (6 min drive): A large lagoon on the east coast. The public beach is rocky, so most riders take a boat to the sandy coves of Ile aux Cerfs. Currents in the passes and boat traffic are the main hazards.
  • Poste Lafayette (22 min drive): a shallow lagoon about 2.5 km wide, with a wide launch beach at the northern end of the bay and small waves on a sandbar at high tide. Kite schools work here. Keep clear of the reef and the channel through it.
  • 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.
• Water sports on MariDeal:
  • Undersea Walk in Belle Mare with Aquacity (3 min drive)
  • Tube Ride in Belle Mare with Aquacity (3 min drive)
  • Single or Double Parasailing in Belle Mare with Aquacity (3 min drive)
  • Aquacity Belle Mare Watersports Combo with Parasailing, Undersea Walk & Tube Ride (3 min drive)

Things to do near Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts

1. Beaches near Belle Mare
   • Belle Mare public beach (2 min drive): the public stretch of the long white sand beach at Belle Mare, facing the east coast lagoon.
   • Palmar public beach (3 min drive): the public beach at Palmar, just south of Belle Mare on the east coast.
2. Landmarks and nature near Belle Mare
   • Île aux Cerfs (12 min drive): an island in the east coast lagoon with white sand beaches and water sports, reached by boat from Trou d'Eau Douce.
   • Trou d'Eau Douce (13 min drive): the fishing village where the boats for Île aux Cerfs leave.
   • Sagar Shiv Mandir (15 min drive): a Hindu temple on a small islet at Poste de Flacq, joined to the shore by a causeway.
   • Central Flacq market (15 min drive): the open air market in Flacq, for fruit, vegetables and street food.
   • Bras d'Eau National Park (19 min drive): a national park on the east coast with walking trails through the forest.
   • Grande Rivière Sud Est waterfall (20 min drive): the waterfall at the mouth of the Grande Rivière Sud Est, a common stop on east coast boat trips.
3. Restaurants near Belle Mare
   • Seasons Restaurant & Bar (1 min drive): a restaurant and bar in Belle Mare serving international dishes.
   • Sun And Sand Chez Charlene (3 min drive): a beach café on Belle Mare beach serving seafood, snacks and drinks.
   • Chinese Gourmet Restaurant (3 min drive): a Chinese restaurant in Belle Mare village, known for its duck and squid dishes.
   • Beny The Restaurant (3 min drive): a Chinese restaurant in the centre of Belle Mare village serving local food.
   • Eden Villa Ristorante (3 min drive): an Italian and Chinese restaurant with barbecue buffet evenings and séga dancers.
   • Symon's Restaurant (6 min drive): a restaurant in Belle Mare serving Indian and Mauritian dishes.
4. Island trips on MariDeal near Belle Mare
   • Shared 5 Islands Speedboat Trip with Ile aux Cerfs BBQ Lunch (3 min drive to the boat)
   • Full-Day Ile aux Cerfs Speedboat Trip & Water Sports with Aquacity (3 min drive to the boat)
   • Ile aux Cerfs Catamaran Cruise & Water Sports with Aquacity (3 min drive to the boat)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass & Ile aux Cerfs Trip at Tropical Attitude (6 min drive to the boat)
   • Ile aux Cerfs Family Day Pass with Lunch & Boat Transfer (10 min drive to the boat)
5. Activities on MariDeal near Belle Mare
   • East Coast Seaplane Flight with Sealoy Flights (2 min drive)

Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts in Belle Mare

Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts is a small complex of six private pool villas on the Coastal Road in Belle Mare, on the east coast of Mauritius, where every villa has three bedrooms, its own kitchen and its own swimming pool. Belle Mare beach is about 250 m away across the Coastal Road, and the Seasons Restaurant & Bar on site cooks Mauritian, Chinese, Thai and European dishes to order. Each villa sleeps up to six, so Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts works for families and groups of friends who want the space of a private house, with daily housekeeping and 24 hour video surveillance.

Where is Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts?

• Location: on the Coastal Road in Belle Mare, opposite Ambre Hotel, in the Flacq district on the east coast of Mauritius.
• Nearby: Belle Mare public beach (2 min drive) and Trou d'Eau Douce, where the boats for Île aux Cerfs leave (13 min drive).

Who is Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts best for?

• Families: three bedrooms per villa sleeping up to six, a fully equipped kitchen and a private pool outside the veranda.
• Groups of friends: six identical villas side by side, so two or three families can book neighbouring villas.
• Self caterers: each villa has its own kitchen and dining room, with the Seasons restaurant on site for nights off from cooking.

Rooms and villas at Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts

• Three bedroom villa: the only villa type, a master bedroom with en suite bathroom and two double bedrooms sharing a second bathroom.
• Living space: a living room, a dining room and a fully equipped kitchen in every villa.
• Outdoor space: a large veranda with lounge chairs, a private swimming pool and a private garden screened by tall tropical plants.
• In the villas: air conditioning in every bedroom, and satellite TV and a DVD player in the living area.

Restaurants at Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts

1. Seasons Restaurant & Bar, Mauritian and Asian cooking on site
   • A refurbished dining room with soft lighting, on the Coastal Road opposite Ambre Hotel.
   • Mauritian, Chinese, Thai and European dishes cooked fresh to order: Thai curries, grilled fish with lemongrass, rack of lamb, lobster, crab soup and tiger prawn curry, with plenty of vegetarian choices.

Bars at Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts

• Seasons Bar: the bar inside the Seasons restaurant, the only bar at the complex.

Families and kids club at Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts

• Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts has no kids club or children's activity programme; families stay in their own three bedroom unit with a private pool and kitchen.
• For babies: a cot is available free of charge on request.

Activities and water sports at Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts

• Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts has no activity centre of its own; the nearest water sports are at Aquacity in Belle Mare (3 min drive), which runs undersea walks, tube rides and boat trips to Île aux Cerfs.
• Swimming: each villa has its own pool, and the Belle Mare lagoon is a short walk away.

Beach, pools and facilities at Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts

• Beach: Belle Mare beach is about 250 m away on foot, across the Coastal Road, for swimming in the east coast lagoon; Palmar public beach is 3 min away by car.
• Pools: six private pools, one outside each villa's veranda.
• Facilities: free Wi-Fi, free secured parking, daily housekeeping and 24 hour video surveillance across the complex.

Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts or Ambre Hotel?

• They face each other across the Coastal Road in Belle Mare, on the same stretch of east coast lagoon.
• Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts: six self contained three bedroom villas with private pools and kitchens, and one restaurant on site.
• Ambre Hotel: an adults only resort directly on the beach, with hotel rooms rather than self contained villas.

MariDeal offers near Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts

1. Day passes:
   • All-Inclusive Ambre Hotel Day Package (1 min)
   • Day Pass with 3-Course Lunch at SALT of Palmar (2 min)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at Crystals Beach Resort Belle Mare (2 min)
   • Aqualand Day Pass with Snack Lunch at Crystals Beach Resort Belle Mare (2 min)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at Sunrise Attitude (4 min)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at C Mauritius (5 min)
   • Friday Attitude Day Package with Lunch & Spa Time (5 min)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at Solana Beach Mauritius (6 min)
2. Restaurants and evenings out:
   • All-Inclusive Evening Pass at Crystals Beach Resort Belle Mare (2 min)
   • Evening Pass with Dinner Buffet at C Mauritius (5 min)
   • Set Menu or Buffet Dinner at Tropical Attitude (8 min)
3. Other hotels in Belle Mare:
   • Ambre Hotel (1 min)
   • Veranda Belle Mare Hotel (2 min)
   • Constance Belle Mare Plage Mauritius (2 min)
   • Sunrise Attitude Mauritius (4 min)
   • C Mauritius (5 min)
   • Friday Attitude (5 min)
   • Solana Beach Hotel (6 min)
   • Tropical Attitude Mauritius (6 min)
   • Lorlagon by LOV Mauritius (9 min)

Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts FAQ

1. Where is Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts?
   • On the Coastal Road in Belle Mare, opposite Ambre Hotel, in the Flacq district on the east coast of Mauritius.
2. How far is Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts from the airport?
   • About 61 minutes by car from SSR International Airport.
3. How many bedrooms do the villas at Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts have?
   • Each of the six villas has three bedrooms: a master bedroom with en suite bathroom and two double bedrooms sharing a second bathroom, for up to six guests.
4. Is Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts good for families?
   • Yes for families who want space: each villa has three bedrooms, a kitchen and a private pool, and a free cot is available. There is no kids club.
5. Does Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts have a beach and pool?
   • Yes. Each villa has its own private pool, and Belle Mare beach is about 250 m away on foot across the Coastal Road.
6. Can you cook at Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts?
   • Yes. Every villa has a fully equipped kitchen and a dining room.
7. Is there a restaurant at Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts?
   • Yes, the Seasons Restaurant & Bar on site cooks Mauritian, Chinese, Thai and European dishes to order, from lobster to tiger prawn curry.
8. Does Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts have a spa?
   • No. The nearest spa on MariDeal is at SALT of Palmar, 2 min away by car, with a day spa including massage, halotherapy and lunch.
9. What is there to do near Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts?
   • Swim at Belle Mare public beach (2 min), explore Grande Rivière Sud Est Waterfall (13 min), visit Île aux Cerfs (12 min) or dive with Dive Passion Mauritius (2 min), times by car.
10. What is there to do near Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts?
    • Belle Mare and Palmar beaches, boat trips to Île aux Cerfs from Trou d'Eau Douce, Aquacity water sports and the Sagar Shiv Mandir temple at Poste de Flacq are all close by.
11. Where can I go hiking near Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts?
    • Grande Rivière Sud Est Waterfall (13 min, guided visit only) and Bras d'Eau National Park (19 min, self guided), times by car.
12. Where can I go scuba diving near Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts?
    • The nearest dive centre is Dive Passion Mauritius (2 min by car). Dive sites in the area include Belle Mare pass, Trou Padi and Colorado.
13. What landmarks and sights are near Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts?
    • Île aux Cerfs (12 min), Trou d'Eau Douce (13 min) and Bras d'Eau National Park (19 min) by car.
14. Where can I experience local life near Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts?
    • Places to see: Sagar Shiv Mandir (15 min) and Central Flacq market (15 min). For local food: Seasons Restaurant & Bar (1 min), Sun And Sand Chez Charlene (3 min) and Chinese Gourmet Restaurant (3 min).
15. What are the best beaches near Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts?
    • Belle Mare public beach (2 min) and Palmar public beach (3 min) by car.
16. Is there golf near Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts?
    • Yes: The Legend, Constance Belle Mare Plage (8 min), The Links, Constance Belle Mare Plage (8 min) and Anahita Golf Club (24 min) by car.