RIU Turquoise

All Inclusive at RIU Turquoise in Le Morne:

• Starts at 15:00 on the arrival date and ends at 15:00 on the departure date
• Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner are included (at La Gaulette Restaurant)
• Lunch is served on the departure date
• Unlimited drinks: drinks are served 24 hours a day, with international top brand drinks throughout the hotel
• Snacks: included and also served outside mealtimes at the Sports Bar
• Minibar: replenished once every two days

Things to do near RIU Turquoise

1. Beaches near Le Morne
   • Le Morne public beach (3 min drive): the long public beach below Le Morne Brabant, known for kitesurfing on the lagoon.
   • La Prairie beach (14 min drive): a public beach on the south west coast road with views back to Le Morne Brabant.
2. Landmarks and nature near Le Morne
   • International Slave Route Monument (3 min drive): the memorial at the foot of Le Morne Brabant, part of the UNESCO World Heritage site.
   • Île aux Bénitiers (11 min drive to the coast, then a boat): a small island in the lagoon off La Gaulette, a regular stop on catamaran trips.
   • Le Morne Brabant (UNESCO) (16 min drive): the basalt mountain on the peninsula, with a hiking trail to views over the lagoon.
   • Maconde viewpoint (18 min drive): a lookout on a rocky point of the south coast road at Baie du Cap.
3. Chamarel near Le Morne
   • Rhumerie de Chamarel (24 min drive): a rum distillery in the hills with tours and tastings.
   • Chamarel Waterfall (31 min drive): the tallest single drop waterfall in Mauritius, seen from a viewing platform.
   • Seven Coloured Earth Geopark, Chamarel (34 min drive): the dunes of coloured volcanic soil in the Chamarel hills.
4. Restaurants near Le Morne
   • Wapalapam Island Eatery (5 min drive): an island seafood restaurant at the foot of Le Morne Brabant, known for fish in banana leaf and chilli prawns.
   • Frizzy (11 min drive): a small Indian and Creole restaurant on the La Gaulette coast road run by a couple, known for chicken curry and fish creole.
   • Eldorade Resto & Bar (12 min drive): a family restaurant in La Gaulette known for grilled octopus and its octopus burger.
   • Kot Zanane (13 min drive): a lunch table d'hôte by the road in Le Morne village, with a set Mauritian menu of local fish, octopus and homemade desserts.
   • Gregory's Secret Restaurant (15 min drive): a garden dinner restaurant tucked in a residential street of La Gaulette, where the owner cooks seafood and tuna curry.
5. Nightlife near Le Morne
   • Ocean Vagabond (11 min drive): a surfers' bar and pizzeria on the La Gaulette main road, open in the evening, with Phoenix on draught and live music at weekends.
   • Enso Restaurant & Lounge Bar (13 min drive): a lounge bar and restaurant on the first floor above the La Gaulette supermarket, with cocktails and live music at weekends.
6. Island trips on MariDeal near Le Morne
   • Kayaking to Crystal Rock & Benitiers Island from Le Morne (25 min drive to the boat)

Golf near RIU Turquoise

• RIU Turquoise is within 30 minutes by car of 2 golf courses, nearest first:
  • Paradis Golf Club (7 min drive): 18 holes, par 72, along the shoreline of the Le Morne peninsula below Le Morne Brabant.
  • Heritage Golf Club, Bel Ombre (25 min drive): two 18 hole courses: Le Château, par 72, designed by Peter Matkovich, and La Réserve Golf Links, a links style course co-designed by Louis Oosthuizen.

Scuba diving near RIU Turquoise

• Dive centres within 30 minutes of RIU Turquoise, nearest first:
  • ScubaCaribe Le Morne (2 min drive): the PADI dive centre at the RIU hotels on the Le Morne peninsula.
  • Blue Lungs (7 min drive): a dive centre based at Paradis Beachcomber on the Le Morne peninsula.
• Dive sites in the area:
  • Passe Saint Jacques: a channel off Le Morne Brabant at 16 to 32 m, one of the best places in Mauritius to see giant lobsters, with eagle rays and tuna.
  • White Tip: a reef off the south west tip of Mauritius at 18 to 32 m, with whitetip reef sharks, barracuda and groupers.
  • Aquarium La Colline: a beginner site off Le Morne point at 5 to 18 m, with scorpionfish and moray eels among the coral.
  • Needle Hole: a shallow site off Île aux Bénitiers at 10 to 16 m with clear water, parrotfish and fusiliers.

RIU Turquoise in Le Morne

RIU Turquoise is a 4 star all inclusive family resort of 390 rooms on the beach of the Le Morne peninsula, on the south west coast of Mauritius, at the foot of Le Morne Brabant, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Food and drink are included around the clock, children aged 4 to 12 have the RIULand Kids' Club and a pool with slides, and the resort has four restaurants, four bars including a swim up bar in the main pool, and the Renova Spa. RIU Turquoise shares its site with the adults only RIU Palace Mauritius, and guests of both hotels use the Bangalore and Steakhouse restaurants and the Sega lounge bar.

Where is RIU Turquoise?

• Location: on the Le Morne peninsula, on the south west coast of Mauritius, at the foot of Le Morne Brabant.
• Nearby: Le Morne public beach is 3 min by car and the International Slave Route Monument 3 min.

Who is RIU Turquoise best for?

• Families: the RIULand Kids' Club for ages 4 to 12 from 08:00 to 20:00, a children's pool with slides, a playground and activities for teenagers.
• Kitesurfers and windsurfers: kitesurfing, windsurfing and surfing through partner centres on the Le Morne lagoon, one of the best known kite spots on the island.
• All inclusive fans: food and drink are included 24 hours a day, and the Sports Bar never closes.

Rooms at RIU Turquoise

• Double rooms: three categories, Double Standard, Double with lateral sea view and Double with sea view, each with a balcony or terrace.
• Family Rooms: a separate category for families with children.
• Accessible rooms: adapted for guests with reduced mobility.
• In every room: air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a minibar and satellite TV.

Restaurants at RIU Turquoise

1. La Gaulette, the main buffet restaurant
   • Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner with live cooking stations, themed nights and vegetarian options, with views over the gardens and pools.
   • Opening hours: Lunch 12:30 to 15:00, Dinner 18:30 to 22:00
2. Bangalore, Indian cuisine (reservation required)
   • Indian à la carte dinner built on traditional dishes and spices.
   • Opening hours: Dinner 18:30 to 22:00
3. Steakhouse, grills and seafood (reservation required)
   • Cuts of beef, fresh seafood and grilled dishes in a casual setting.
   • Opening hours: Dinner 18:30 to 22:00
4. Pepe's Food & Grill, poolside snacks
   • Burgers, sandwiches, light bites and local dishes on the terrace by the pool.
   • Opening hours: Lunch and snacks 12:00 to 17:30

Bars at RIU Turquoise

• Lobby Bar Savanne: cocktails, wines, beers and soft drinks in the lobby. 10:00 to 00:00
• Sports Bar: live sports on screen, open 24 hours.
• Swim Up Lagoon Pool Bar: cocktails and mocktails served in the main pool, for guests aged 18 and over. 10:00 to 18:00
• Lounge Bar Sega: a quieter bar with soft music in the evening, shared with RIU Palace Mauritius. 18:30 to 00:00

RIULand Kids' Club at RIU Turquoise

• RIULand Kids' Club: supervised activities for children aged 4 to 12, with creative workshops, games and shows.
• Opening hours: 08:00 to 20:00
• Kids pool and playground: a children's pool with slides and a playground.
• Teenagers: their own activities and social spaces.
• Babysitting: available on request.

Activities and water sports at RIU Turquoise

• Water sports: kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing and scuba diving through partner centres on the Le Morne lagoon.
• Fitness: a gym and RiuFit group classes.
• Evenings: live shows on the RIU Turquoise entertainment programme.

Beach, pools and facilities at RIU Turquoise

• Beach: directly on the beach of the Le Morne peninsula, on the south west coast, below Le Morne Brabant, with sun loungers on the sand.
• Pools: two main pools, a third pool with the swim up bar for guests 18 and over, and a children's pool with slides.
• Facilities: free Wi-Fi throughout the resort and on-site parking.

Spa and wellness at RIU Turquoise

• Renova Spa: massages, body treatments and beauty treatments, booked in advance and charged as extras.
• Wellness area: steam baths and relaxation areas.
• Opening hours: 08:00 to 20:00

RIU Turquoise or RIU Palace Mauritius?

• Both RIU hotels sit side by side on the Le Morne peninsula and share the Bangalore and Steakhouse restaurants and the Sega lounge bar.
• RIU Turquoise: a 4 star family resort with 390 rooms, the RIULand Kids' Club and a children's pool with slides.
• RIU Palace Mauritius: the adults only RIU hotel next door, for couples and adults travelling without children.

MariDeal offers near RIU Turquoise

1. Horse riding, hiking and nature:
   • Beach Horse Riding in Le Morne with Haras du Morne (5 min)
   • Horse Riding Initiation Lesson with Haras du Morne (5 min)
   • Swimming with Horses in Le Morne with Haras du Morne (5 min)
   • Guided Le Morne Brabant Hike with Yanature (17 min)
2. Day passes:
   • C Beach Club Mauritius Day Pass with Pool & Beach Access (24 min)
   • Premium C Beach Club Day Package with Lunch Credit (24 min)
3. Restaurants and evenings out:
   • 3-Course Mauritian or Seafood Menu at Station A, Domaine d'Anbalaba (20 min)
   • 3-Course Mauritian Lunch at Le Château de Bel Ombre (25 min)
   • Afternoon Tea at Le Château de Bel Ombre (25 min)
4. Everything in Chamarel on MariDeal:
   • Stay at Chalets Chamarel (13 min)
   • 4-Course Creole Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant (21 min)
   • Creole Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant & 7 Coloured Earth Entry (21 min)
   • Les Terres de Chamarel Tasting Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant (21 min)
   • Spa Break with Signature Massage & 4-Course Lunch at Lakaz Chamarel (23 min)
   • Breakfast Buffet at Makak Restaurant, Lakaz Chamarel (23 min)
   • Apéro with Signature Cocktail at View Bar, Lakaz Chamarel (23 min)
   • 3-Course Dinner & Boma Bonfire at Lakaz Chamarel (23 min)
   • Mauritian Dinner Buffet & Sega Show at Lakaz Chamarel (23 min)
   • Stay at Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge (23 min)
   • Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Geopark Entrance Ticket (34 min)
   • Coffee Plantation Tour at Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth (34 min)
   • Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Entrance & Coffee Tour Combo (34 min)
   • Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel Walkway & Hiking Tour (34 min)
   • Guided Trek to Piton Canot at Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel (34 min)
   • Guided 4x4 Jeep Tour at Ebony Forest Chamarel (34 min)
   • Bird Watching at Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel (34 min)
   • Plant a Love Tree for Couples at Ebony Forest (34 min)
   • Sundowner Sunset Experience at Ebony Forest Chamarel (34 min)
5. Other hotels near Le Morne:
   • La Balise Marina by Horizon Holidays (24 min)
   • West Island by Horizon Holidays (24 min)
   • Olana Beach by Horizon Holidays (25 min)
   • Marguery Villas & Resort (26 min)
   • Manta Cove by Horizon Holidays (28 min)
   • La Mariposa Mauritius (29 min)
   • Legend Hill Residences & Spa (30 min)

RIU Turquoise FAQ

1. Where is RIU Turquoise?
   • On the Le Morne peninsula, on the south west coast of Mauritius, at the foot of Le Morne Brabant and 3 minutes by car from Le Morne public beach.
2. How far is RIU Turquoise from the airport?
   • About 76 minutes by car from SSR International Airport.
3. Is RIU Turquoise good for families?
   • Yes. The RIULand Kids' Club takes children aged 4 to 12 from 08:00 to 20:00, and there is a children's pool with slides, a playground and babysitting on request.
4. Is RIU Turquoise adults only?
   • No, RIU Turquoise welcomes families. The adults only hotel next door is RIU Palace Mauritius.
5. What restaurants are at RIU Turquoise?
   • Four: La Gaulette for buffets, Bangalore for Indian cuisine and the Steakhouse for grills (both on reservation), and Pepe's Food & Grill for poolside snacks.
6. Does RIU Turquoise have a beach and pool?
   • Yes. RIU Turquoise is directly on the beach of the Le Morne peninsula and has two main pools, a third pool with a swim up bar for guests 18 and over and a children's pool with slides.
7. Does RIU Turquoise have a spa?
   • Yes. The Renova Spa offers massages, body and beauty treatments with steam baths and relaxation areas, from 08:00 to 20:00, on reservation and at extra cost.
8. What is there to do near RIU Turquoise in Le Morne?
   • Hike Le Morne Brabant with the Guided Le Morne Brabant Hike with Yanature, ride on the beach with Beach Horse Riding in Le Morne with Haras du Morne, visit the International Slave Route Monument or play golf at Paradis Golf Club, 7 minutes away.
9. What is Le Morne Brabant?
   • The basalt mountain of the Le Morne peninsula, a UNESCO World Heritage site linked to the history of slavery in Mauritius, with a hiking trail to views over the lagoon.
10. What is there to see in Chamarel, near RIU Turquoise?
    • Chamarel, in the hills above the south west coast, is home to the Seven Coloured Earth, the Chamarel Waterfall and the Rhumerie de Chamarel, and MariDeal sells the Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Geopark Entrance Ticket.