Paradise Beach by Horizon Holidays

Things to do near Paradise Beach by Horizon Holidays

1. Beaches near Pointe d'Esny
   • Pointe d'Esny beach (1 min drive): the white sand beach in front of the apartments, on a shallow lagoon.
   • Blue Bay Marine Park beach (5 min drive): the public beach of a protected marine park known for snorkelling over coral.
2. Landmarks and nature near Mahébourg
   • Île aux Aigrettes nature reserve (1 min drive): a coral islet in the lagoon, visited only on guided tours by the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation, home to giant tortoises and pink pigeons.
   • Mahébourg waterfront (10 min drive): the seafront promenade of the old town of Mahébourg, next to its Monday market.
3. Restaurants near Pointe d'Esny
   • Restaurant Le Bougainville (5 min drive): a seafood restaurant on the coastal road opposite the Blue Bay Marine Park beach, serving grilled fish and calamari.
   • Esco_Burger (6 min drive): a beachside burger kiosk about 100 metres from Blue Bay beach, known for homemade burgers and crispy fries.
   • Chez Marilyne (7 min drive): a family run local restaurant with only seven tables, known for octopus curry and bol renversé.
   • Le Bazilic (8 min drive): a two floor Creole restaurant near the Mahébourg market, known for grilled calamari and octopus salad.
   • La Vielle Rouge (8 min drive): a small seafood restaurant on a Mahébourg back street, known for its spiced fish steamed in a banana leaf.
   • Les Copains d'Abord (8 min drive): a Creole restaurant on the Mahébourg waterfront facing the bay of the 1810 naval battle, with venison curry and roast wild boar on the menu.
4. Nightlife near Pointe d'Esny
   • The Spot Café (5 min drive): a laid back beach café near Blue Bay beach that serves cocktails and tapas in the evening, with live music.
5. Island trips on MariDeal near Pointe d'Esny
   • Ile des Deux Cocos (5 min drive to the boat)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at Ile des Deux Cocos (5 min drive to the boat)
   • Ile des Deux Cocos Saturday Day Pass with Lunch Buffet (5 min drive to the boat)
   • Ile aux Aigrettes, Manioc Biscuit Factory & Lunch in Mahébourg (8 min drive to the boat)
   • Catamaran Cruise to Ile aux Cerfs from Mahébourg with Croisières Australes (10 min drive to the boat)
   • Private Catamaran Cruise to Ile aux Cerfs from Mahébourg (10 min drive to the boat)
   • Ile aux Aigrettes Guided Tour with Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (12 min drive to the boat)
   • Ile aux Aigrettes & Blue Bay Marine Park Day Tour with Lunch (12 min drive to the boat)

Scuba diving near Paradise Beach by Horizon Holidays

• Dive centres within 30 minutes of Paradise Beach by Horizon Holidays, nearest first:
  • Blue Bay Divers (5 min drive): a PADI 5 Star dive centre on Blue Bay beach, teaching PADI, SSI and CMAS courses and offering Nitrox.
• Dive sites in the area:
  • Colorado: a 400 metre long canyon off the south east coast that leads into a tunnel and a sea fan forest, down to 40 metres, for experienced divers.
  • Roches Zozo: a site just outside Blue Bay with rocky peaks, parallel canyons and tunnels, down to 40 metres.
  • Sirius wreck: the wreck of HMS Sirius, sunk in the 1810 battle of Grand Port, lying at 18 to 25 metres with its cannons still visible.

Paradise Beach by Horizon Holidays in Pointe d'Esny

Paradise Beach by Horizon Holidays is a self-catering apartment residence 50 m from the sandy beach of Pointe d'Esny, near Mahébourg on the south east coast of Mauritius, with a 3 bedroom apartment for up to 6 guests and a 286 m² 4 bedroom penthouse for up to 8. Each apartment has its own fully equipped kitchen, a terrace or balcony facing the lagoon, air conditioning and Wi-Fi, and guests share a pool, a garden and barbecues. Horizon Holidays manages the residence and cleans the apartments every two days, so the stay works like a private holiday home with hotel style housekeeping.

Where is Paradise Beach by Horizon Holidays?

• Location: on the Pointe d'Esny seafront, in the Grand Port district on the south east coast of Mauritius, facing the lagoon and the Île aux Aigrettes nature reserve.
• Nearby: Blue Bay Marine Park beach (5 min) and the Mahébourg waterfront (10 min).

Who is Paradise Beach by Horizon Holidays best for?

• Families and groups of friends: three or four bedrooms under one roof, each with its own bathroom, plus a cot and a high chair included.
• Self-caterers: a full kitchen with oven, dishwasher and freezer, a washing machine and a barbecue, with Mahébourg market and shops close by.
• Snorkellers and divers: Blue Bay Marine Park is 5 min away and Scuba World Diving Mauritius 4 min away.

Rooms and suites at Paradise Beach by Horizon Holidays

• 3 Bedroom Premium Apartment: 156 m² for up to 6 guests, on the ground or first floor, with a king bed, a queen bed and two singles, three shower rooms and a sea view terrace.
• 4 Bedroom Penthouse: 286 m² for up to 8 guests, with a king bed, two queen beds and two singles, four shower rooms, a large panoramic terrace over the lagoon and a sheltered back terrace.
• In every apartment: open plan electric kitchen, air conditioning, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, washing machine, safe, iron and hair dryer.
• Housekeeping: every two days, with bed linen and towels changed every four days.

Restaurants at Paradise Beach by Horizon Holidays

• Paradise Beach by Horizon Holidays has no restaurant: guests cook in their own kitchen or use the barbecues in the garden.
• Nearest restaurant: the Etoile de Mer restaurant at Astroea Beach (2 min), serving seafood, Mauritian and international dishes for breakfast and dinner.
• Evening out: the All-Inclusive Evening Pass at Preskil Island Resort (4 min).

Bars at Paradise Beach by Horizon Holidays

• Paradise Beach by Horizon Holidays has no bar on site; the nearest restaurant, Etoile de Mer at Astroea Beach, is 2 min away.

Families and kids club at Paradise Beach by Horizon Holidays

• Paradise Beach by Horizon Holidays has no kids club or children's programme.
• Baby equipment: a cot and a high chair are included in every apartment.
• Pool: the shared pool is 1.5 m at its deepest point.
• Beach: the lagoon at Pointe d'Esny is shallow and sheltered by the reef, and the white sand beach is 50 m from the apartments.

Activities and water sports near Paradise Beach by Horizon Holidays

• Paradise Beach by Horizon Holidays has no water sports centre or activity programme; snorkelling, diving and nature tours start a few minutes away.
• Snorkelling: the coral gardens of Blue Bay Marine Park, 5 min by car.
• Scuba diving: first dives and PADI courses with Scuba World Diving Mauritius, 4 min away.
• Nature walks: guided tours of Île aux Aigrettes with the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation, and hiking at Vallée de Ferney (22 min).

Beach, pools and facilities at Paradise Beach by Horizon Holidays

• Beach: Pointe d'Esny beach, a white sand lagoon beach, is 50 m from the apartments and good for swimming in calm water.
• Pool: one shared outdoor pool in the garden, 1.5 m at its deepest, with sun loungers.
• Facilities: free Wi-Fi, one parking space per apartment, garden with barbecues, washing machine and dryer, and 24 hour security.

Paradise Beach by Horizon Holidays or Astroea Beach?

• Both are on the Pointe d'Esny seafront near Mahébourg, a few minutes apart.
• Paradise Beach by Horizon Holidays: self-catering apartments of 3 and 4 bedrooms with a kitchen, a shared pool and housekeeping every two days.
• Astroea Beach: a 3 star boutique hotel directly on the beach, with the Etoile de Mer restaurant, canoes and pedal boats.

MariDeal offers near Paradise Beach by Horizon Holidays

1. Day passes:
   • Day Pass with 2-Course Lunch at Astroea Beach (2 min)
   • All-Inclusive Preskil Day Package with Lunch Buffet (4 min)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at Ile des Deux Cocos (5 min)
   • Ile des Deux Cocos Saturday Day Pass with Lunch Buffet (5 min)
   • Day Pass with Hike or 4x4 Tour & Lunch at Ferney Nature Lodge (22 min)
2. Spas and massage:
   • Spa Break with 60-Min Massage & Lunch at Preskil Island Resort (4 min)
3. Restaurants and evenings out:
   • All-Inclusive Evening Pass at Preskil Island Resort (4 min)
   • Lunch at Ferney Nature Lodge & Open Track Hike at La Vallée de Ferney (14 min)
   • Evening Pass with 4x4 Dusk Safari & Dinner at Ferney Nature Lodge (22 min)
4. Diving:
   • Exploration Dive with Scuba World Diving Mauritius (4 min)
   • PADI Discover Scuba Diving with Scuba World Diving Mauritius (4 min)
   • PADI Open Water Course with Scuba World Diving Mauritius (4 min)
5. Nature tours and hikes:
   • Ile aux Aigrettes, Manioc Biscuit Factory & Lunch in Mahébourg (8 min)
   • Ile aux Aigrettes Guided Tour with Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (12 min)
   • Ile aux Aigrettes & Blue Bay Marine Park Day Tour with Lunch (12 min)
   • La Vallée de Ferney Discovery Package with Lunch (20 min)
   • 4x4 Guided Tour & Lunch at La Vallée de Ferney (20 min)
   • Hike & Picnic at La Vallée de Ferney (20 min)
6. Other hotels in Pointe d'Esny and Mahébourg:
   • Astroea Beach (2 min)
   • Preskil Island Resort (4 min)
   • Chantauvent Guest House (4 min)
   • Ile des Deux Cocos (5 min)
   • Holiday Inn Mauritius Mon Trésor (17 min)
   • Constance Le Chaland (23 min)
   • La Hacienda Mauritius (25 min)

Paradise Beach by Horizon Holidays FAQ

1. Where is Paradise Beach by Horizon Holidays?
   • On the Pointe d'Esny seafront, near Mahébourg in the Grand Port district on the south east coast of Mauritius, 50 m from the beach and facing Île aux Aigrettes.
2. What type of accommodation is Paradise Beach by Horizon Holidays?
   • It is a self-catering apartment residence with a 3 bedroom Premium Apartment for 6 and a 4 bedroom Penthouse for 8, each with a full kitchen.
3. Is Paradise Beach by Horizon Holidays good for families?
   • Yes for families who want space: the apartments have three or four bedrooms, a cot and a high chair, and the lagoon is shallow. There is no kids club.
4. Does Paradise Beach by Horizon Holidays have a spa?
   • No. The nearest spa is at Preskil Island Resort, 4 min away, bookable with the Spa Break with 60-Min Massage & Lunch.
5. Does Paradise Beach by Horizon Holidays have a beach and a pool?
   • Yes, both. Pointe d'Esny beach is 50 m from the apartments, and guests share an outdoor pool in the garden, 1.5 m at its deepest.
6. How far is Paradise Beach by Horizon Holidays from the airport?
   • SSR International Airport is 11 min away by car, one of the shortest transfers on the island.
7. Is there a restaurant at Paradise Beach by Horizon Holidays?
   • No, the apartments are self-catering with full kitchens and barbecues. The nearest restaurant is Etoile de Mer at Astroea Beach, 2 min away.
8. What is there to do near Paradise Beach by Horizon Holidays?
   • You can snorkel in Blue Bay Marine Park, 5 min away, take a guided tour of Île aux Aigrettes, dive with Scuba World Diving Mauritius, walk the Mahébourg waterfront or hike at Vallée de Ferney.
9. How do you visit Île aux Aigrettes from Paradise Beach by Horizon Holidays?
   • The islet is visited only on guided tours; book the Ile aux Aigrettes Guided Tour with Mauritian Wildlife Foundation, which leaves 12 min away.