Preskil Island Resort

Half Board at Preskil Island Resort in Mahébourg:

• Breakfast and dinner included (lunch and drinks not included)

All Inclusive at Preskil Island Resort in Mahébourg:

• Breakfast, lunch, dinner and unlimited drinks
  • The minibar is not included in the All Inclusive package

Sofa bed configuration in rooms at Preskil Island Resort:

• Superior Room: double bed (2m x 2m) + 1 sofa bed (1m90 x 90cm)
• Prestige Room: double bed (2m x 2m) + 1 sofa bed (1m80 x 80cm)
• Family Garden Room: double bed (2m x 2m) + 1 sofa bed (1m90 x 90cm)

Things to do near Preskil Island Resort

1. Beaches near Mahébourg
   • Pointe d'Esny beach (3 min drive): a long public beach of white sand on the lagoon, facing Île aux Aigrettes.
   • Blue Bay Marine Park beach (6 min drive): a sheltered public beach on a protected marine park, known for snorkelling over coral close to shore.
2. Landmarks and nature near Mahébourg
   • Île aux Aigrettes nature reserve (4 min drive): a coral islet in the lagoon where the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation protects native forest, giant tortoises and rare birds, visited by boat on a guided tour.
   • Mahébourg waterfront (8 min drive): the seafront promenade of the old town, next to its market and street food stalls.
   • Vallée de Ferney (19 min drive): a protected valley of native forest with hiking trails and guided 4x4 tours.
   • Frederik Hendrik Museum, Vieux Grand Port (20 min drive): ruins and a small museum on the site of the first Dutch settlement in Mauritius.
3. Restaurants near Mahébourg
   • Chez Marilyne (5 min drive): a family run local restaurant with only seven tables, known for octopus curry and bol renversé.
   • 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.
   • Le Bazilic (6 min drive): a two floor Creole restaurant near the Mahébourg market, known for grilled calamari and octopus salad.
   • La Vielle Rouge (6 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 (6 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.
   • Chez Patrick Resto (6 min drive): a family owned Mauritian seafood restaurant open since 1992, known for crab soup and grilled fish.
4. Nightlife near Mahébourg
   • The Spot Café (6 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 Mahébourg
   • Ile aux Aigrettes, Manioc Biscuit Factory & Lunch in Mahébourg (6 min drive to the boat)
   • Ile des Deux Cocos (6 min drive to the boat)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at Ile des Deux Cocos (6 min drive to the boat)
   • Ile des Deux Cocos Saturday Day Pass with Lunch Buffet (6 min drive to the boat)
   • Catamaran Cruise to Ile aux Cerfs from Mahébourg with Croisières Australes (8 min drive to the boat)
   • Private Catamaran Cruise to Ile aux Cerfs from Mahébourg (8 min drive to the boat)
   • Ile aux Aigrettes Guided Tour with Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (10 min drive to the boat)
   • Ile aux Aigrettes & Blue Bay Marine Park Day Tour with Lunch (10 min drive to the boat)

Scuba diving near Preskil Island Resort

• Dive centres within 30 minutes of Preskil Island Resort, nearest first:
  • Blue Bay Divers (6 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.

Preskil Island Resort in Mahébourg

Preskil Island Resort is a 4 star superior resort on its own peninsula at Pointe Jérôme in Mahébourg, on the south east coast of Mauritius, facing Île aux Aigrettes across one of the largest lagoons on the island. Lion Mountain rises behind the bay of Grand Port, and the airport is close enough for a short transfer without aircraft noise over the resort. The 214 rooms include family rooms split into two separate rooms for two adults and three children, and the resort runs the Tikoulou Kids Club for ages 3 to 12 and a Baby Club from 3 months. Around them sit the 720 m² Banyan Spa, a 650 m² infinity pool, four restaurants and a PADI 5 Star dive centre run by Scuba World Mauritius. Preskil Island Resort belongs to Beau Vallon Hospitality, a group with more than 250 years of history in the south east. A banyan tree marks the entrance and an old lime kiln still stands in the grounds.

Where is Preskil Island Resort?

• Location: on the Pointe Jérôme peninsula in Mahébourg, on the south east coast of Mauritius, facing Île aux Aigrettes and close to Blue Bay Marine Park.
• Nearby: Pointe d'Esny beach is 3 min by car and the Mahébourg waterfront 8 min.

Who is Preskil Island Resort best for?

• Families with young children: Family Garden and Deluxe Family rooms sleep two adults and three children in two separate rooms, with the Tikoulou Kids Club for ages 3 to 12, a Baby Club from 3 months and a separate family pool.
• Divers and water sports fans: Scuba World Mauritius runs a PADI 5 Star dive centre inside the resort, and kitesurfing, foiling and catamaran trips leave from the lagoon.
• Couples: sea view Junior Suites of 83 m², dinner on the beach at 1810, double treatment rooms at the Banyan Spa and rum tasting at Medley Bar.
• Hikers and nature lovers: Île aux Aigrettes nature reserve sits across the lagoon, and the resort organises guided hikes up Lion Mountain, a climb of about 500 metres.

Rooms and suites at Preskil Island Resort

• Superior Rooms: 45 m², garden view or sea view, for two adults and one child, on the ground or first floor.
• Prestige Rooms: for two adults and one child, on the ground or first floor.
• Premium Family Rooms: 51 m², for two adults plus one teenager or two children and one baby.
• Family Garden Rooms: 53 m², garden view, two separate rooms for two adults and three children, in the family area of the resort.
• Deluxe Family Rooms: 58 m², sea view, two separate rooms for two adults and three children.
• Junior Suites: 83 m², sea view, first floor only, for two adults and one child.
• In every room: air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a safe, a balcony or terrace, bathrobes and slippers. The Superior Garden View, Family Garden and Premium Family categories each have a room adapted for reduced mobility.

Restaurants at Preskil Island Resort

1. Rendez-vous, the main buffet restaurant
   • Buffets cooked with seasonal produce from growers in the region, with a different theme every night and live music from the bar next door.
   • Opening hours: breakfast 07:00 to 10:00, lunch 12:00 to 15:00, dinner 18:30 to 22:00.
2. 1810, the beachfront restaurant
   • French and British influences cooked with a Mauritian touch, served on the beach facing the historic bay of Grand Port.
   • Opening hours: lunch 12:00 to 15:00, dinner 19:00 to 22:00.
3. Konviv, Creole sharing plates
   • Mauritian Creole dishes served in large plates for the table to share.
   • Opening hours: dinner 19:00 to 22:00.
4. Masala Bay, Indian cooking
   • Spiced dishes from the Indian kitchen that shaped Mauritian food.
   • Opening hours: dinner 19:00 to 22:00.

Bars at Preskil Island Resort

• Medley Bar: the main bar, with a live band and sega on the dance floor, 50 wines, twelve beers, cocktails sweetened with Beau Vallon sugars and a rum tasting. 10:00 to 23:00
• Wish You Were Here Bar: by the pool, serving cold drinks and popsicles between swims. 10:00 to 18:00

Tikoulou Kids Club at Preskil Island Resort

• Tikoulou Kids Club: for children aged 3 to 12, named after Tikoulou, a 10 year old Mauritian character well known on the island.
• What children do: music, dance, art, gym, fishing, glass bottom boat outings, sega shows, kite flying and traditional games such as hopscotch, plus lessons on Mauritian history and the environment.
• Opening hours: 09:00 to 17:00 and 18:00 to 21:00.
• Tikoulou Baby Club: for babies from 3 months to under 3 years, 09:00 to 17:00.
• Family pool: a separate pool for families next to the main infinity pool.

Activities and water sports at Preskil Island Resort

• Free water sports: sailing, windsurfing, pedal boats, kayaks, snorkelling, aquagym and water polo.
• Glass bottom boat: trips over the coral of the lagoon leave from the resort's beach.
• Free land activities: tennis, beach volley, bocce, table tennis, a 24 hour fitness centre and one sunrise yoga session a week.
• Diving: Scuba World Mauritius, a PADI 5 Star dive resort, runs dives and courses from the resort, from the PADI Discover Scuba Diving with Scuba World Diving Mauritius to the Open Water course.
• Paid lagoon trips: kitesurfing and foiling, fishing, stand up paddle, full day and sunset catamaran cruises, and breakfast on a traditional pirogue.
• Excursions from the resort: guided Lion Mountain hike, Mahébourg street food tour, Île aux Aigrettes conservation tour with the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation, and flights over the lagoon with WeGlide.

Beach, pools and facilities at Preskil Island Resort

• Beach: the resort's own beach on the Pointe Jérôme peninsula near Mahébourg, on the south east coast, with lagoon swimming and views of Île aux Aigrettes.
• Pools: two, a 650 m² infinity pool with a shallow section and a separate 76 m² family pool.
• Facilities: fitness centre open 24 hours, Wi-Fi, a boutique and a conference room for up to 120 people theatre style.

Spa and wellness at Preskil Island Resort

• Banyan Spa: 720 m² in the shade of the resort's banyan tree, with eight treatment rooms (four single, four double, one with a jacuzzi), a sauna, a hammam and a Vichy shower room.
• Treatments: island ingredients, from curry leaf, pineapple and coconut scrubs to moringa body treatments and a four hands massage with frangipani oil.
• Beauty: a hair salon and nail care inside the spa.
• Fitness and yoga: a gym open 24 hours and a free sunrise yoga session once a week, for all levels.

Preskil Island Resort or Astroea Beach?

• Preskil Island Resort: a 4 star superior resort with 214 rooms, two pools, the Banyan Spa, a kids club and baby club, and four restaurants.
• Astroea Beach: a 3 star boutique hotel with 11 rooms and 5 bungalows on the beach at Pointe d'Esny, with one restaurant and one bar.
• Both sit on the Mahébourg lagoon facing Île aux Aigrettes: Preskil Island Resort has the kids club, spa and dive centre, while Astroea Beach is a hotel of 16 units.

MariDeal offers near Preskil Island Resort

1. Day passes:
   • All-Inclusive Preskil Day Package with Lunch Buffet (at Preskil Island Resort)
   • Day Pass with 2-Course Lunch at Astroea Beach (3 min)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at Ile des Deux Cocos (6 min)
   • Day Pass with Hike or 4x4 Tour & Lunch at Ferney Nature Lodge (19 min)
2. Spas and massage:
   • Spa Break with 60-Min Massage & Lunch at Preskil Island Resort (at Preskil Island Resort)
3. Restaurants and evenings out:
   • All-Inclusive Evening Pass at Preskil Island Resort (at Preskil Island Resort)
   • Evening Pass with 4x4 Dusk Safari & Dinner at Ferney Nature Lodge (19 min)
4. Diving:
   • PADI Discover Scuba Diving with Scuba World Diving Mauritius (at Preskil Island Resort)
   • Exploration Dive with Scuba World Diving Mauritius (at Preskil Island Resort)
   • PADI Open Water Course with Scuba World Diving Mauritius (at Preskil Island Resort)
5. Nature, tours and hikes:
   • Ile aux Aigrettes, Manioc Biscuit Factory & Lunch in Mahébourg (6 min)
   • Ile aux Aigrettes Guided Tour with Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (9 min)
   • Ile aux Aigrettes & Blue Bay Marine Park Day Tour with Lunch (9 min)
   • Lunch at Ferney Nature Lodge & Open Track Hike at La Vallée de Ferney (12 min)
   • La Vallée de Ferney Discovery Package with Lunch (17 min)
   • 4x4 Guided Tour & Lunch at La Vallée de Ferney (17 min)
   • Wild South E-Bike Adventure with Yanature (20 min)
6. Other hotels near Mahébourg:
   • Horizon Holidays, Pointe d'Esny (3 min)
   • Astroea Beach (3 min)
   • Chantauvent Guest House (5 min)
   • Ile des Deux Cocos (6 min)
   • Holiday Inn Mauritius Mon Trésor (15 min)
   • Ferney Nature Lodge (19 min)
   • Constance Le Chaland (21 min)
   • La Hacienda Mauritius (23 min)

Preskil Island Resort FAQ

1. Where is Preskil Island Resort?
   • On the Pointe Jérôme peninsula in Mahébourg, on the south east coast of Mauritius, facing Île aux Aigrettes and close to Blue Bay Marine Park.
2. How far is Preskil Island Resort from the airport?
   • About 9 min by car from SSR International Airport, without aircraft noise over the resort.
3. Is Preskil Island Resort good for families?
   • Yes. Family rooms sleep two adults and three children in two separate rooms, the Tikoulou Kids Club takes children aged 3 to 12 and the Baby Club looks after babies from 3 months.
4. Does Preskil Island Resort have a spa?
   • Yes. The Banyan Spa covers 720 m² with eight treatment rooms, a sauna, a hammam, a Vichy shower room and a hair and nail salon.
5. Does Preskil Island Resort have a beach and pool?
   • Yes. The resort has its own lagoon beach on the peninsula, a 650 m² infinity pool with a shallow section and a separate family pool.
6. What restaurants are at Preskil Island Resort?
   • Four: Rendez-vous for buffets, 1810 on the beach, Konviv for Creole sharing plates and Masala Bay for Indian cooking.
7. Can you dive at Preskil Island Resort?
   • Yes. Scuba World Mauritius, a PADI 5 Star dive resort, is based at the resort and runs discovery dives, exploration dives and the PADI Open Water course.
8. Can you visit Preskil Island Resort for the day?
   • Yes. Book the All-Inclusive Preskil Day Package with Lunch Buffet, or come for dinner and drinks with the All-Inclusive Evening Pass at Preskil Island Resort.
9. What is there to do near Preskil Island Resort?
   • Take a boat to Île aux Aigrettes, snorkel in Blue Bay Marine Park, walk the Mahébourg waterfront and market, visit the Frederik Hendrik Museum at Vieux Grand Port, hike Lion Mountain or explore the Vallée de Ferney.