SO Sofitel Mauritius

Half Board at SO Sofitel Mauritius in Bel Ombre:

• Meal plan: breakfast and dinner (lunch and drinks not included)

Things to do near SO Sofitel Mauritius

1. Beaches near Bel Ombre
   • Bel Ombre public beach (8 min drive): the public beach of Bel Ombre village, on the same south coast lagoon.
   • Saint Félix beach (10 min drive): a quiet public beach on the south coast, east of Bel Ombre.
   • La Prairie beach (17 min drive): a public beach on the south west coast facing Le Morne Brabant.
2. Landmarks and nature near Bel Ombre
   • Maconde viewpoint (13 min drive): a lookout on a rocky point above the coast road at Baie du Cap.
   • La Vallée des Couleurs Nature Park (19 min drive): a nature park with coloured earth, waterfalls, quad trails and ziplines.
3. Chamarel near Bel Ombre
   • Rhumerie de Chamarel (34 min drive): a rum distillery surrounded by sugar cane, with guided tours and tastings.
   • Chamarel Waterfall (35 min drive): the highest single drop waterfall in Mauritius, seen from a viewpoint inside the Seven Coloured Earth park.
   • Seven Coloured Earth Geopark, Chamarel (38 min drive): dunes of volcanic earth in bands of colour, in the same park as the waterfall.
4. Restaurants near Bel Ombre
   • Le Château de Bel Ombre (7 min drive): a French restaurant in an 1899 colonial mansion with formal gardens on the Domaine de Bel Ombre, known for its local game such as wild boar and venison.
   • Restaurant Bistro Anvers (7 min drive): a local bistro on the coast road of Bel Ombre village, with a terrace facing the sea and a much praised octopus curry.
   • Pearl Fisher Restaurant (7 min drive): a seafood restaurant by the river on the coast road, where the day's fish and shellfish are displayed for you to choose.
   • Sunset Restaurant (8 min drive): a small family run Creole restaurant by the sea in Bel Ombre village, known for its grilled parrot fish and octopus salad with palm heart.
   • Le Tropical (9 min drive): a tiny family run table in a side street of Bel Ombre village, serving home cooked Mauritian food such as giant prawns, farata and bol renversé.
   • Station A (11 min drive): a beachfront terrace in Baie du Cap with a daily changing menu of Mauritian and European dishes such as octopus curry and marlin spaghetti.
5. Nightlife near Bel Ombre
   • C Beach Club (7 min drive): a beach club on the Domaine de Bel Ombre with a bar, a pool and live music, open into the evening.

Golf near SO Sofitel Mauritius

• SO Sofitel Mauritius is within 30 minutes by car of 2 golf courses, nearest first:
  • Heritage Golf Club, Bel Ombre (7 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.
  • Paradis Golf Club (28 min drive): 18 holes, par 72, along the shoreline of the Le Morne peninsula below Le Morne Brabant.

SO Sofitel Mauritius in Bel Ombre

SO Sofitel Mauritius is a 5 star beachfront resort on the lagoon at Bel Ombre, on the south coast of Mauritius, designed by the architect Lek Bunnag with interiors by the Japanese designer Kenzo Takada. It has only suites and villas, from 70 m² SO Suites with an outdoor bathtub to 100 m² SO Beach Villas with a heated plunge pool on the sand. The pool is shaped like the panga knife used to cut sugar cane, and Le Takamaka bar has leather seats set in the water. Children aged 3 to 12 have the free Kids Villa, and adults have SO SPA with two hammams, a hot and a cold plunge pool and a yoga pavilion. Heritage Golf Club is 7 min away by car.

Where is SO Sofitel Mauritius?

• Location: Bel Ombre, directly on the beach and lagoon of the south coast of Mauritius, in the Savanne district.
• Nearby: Bel Ombre public beach (8 min drive) and the Maconde viewpoint at Baie du Cap (13 min drive).

Who is SO Sofitel Mauritius best for?

• Families: the Kids Villa takes children aged 3 to 12 for free, with indoor and outdoor playgrounds, its own pool and a cooking class with the chef, and the SO Family Beach Villa sleeps 2 adults and 3 children with a heated plunge pool on the beach.
• Couples: suites and villas have private outdoor showers, SO SPA has double treatment rooms for couples' massages, and the SO Beach Villas open straight onto the sand.
• Golfers: the 18 hole Heritage Golf Club is 7 min by car, and Avalon Golf Estate, set among the tea plantations, is 36 min away.
• Wellness guests: SO SPA has two hammams, a hot and a cold plunge pool, an Ayurvedic doctor, acupuncture with golden needles and a pavilion for yoga, tai chi and qigong.

Rooms and suites at SO Sofitel Mauritius

• SO Suite: 70 m², sea facing over the garden, with a terrace, an outdoor bathtub and a private outdoor shower. King or twin beds, for up to 2 adults and 1 child under 12.
• SO Family Suite: a sea facing suite over the garden with a king bed and a terrace, set up for parents travelling with children.
• SO Beach Villa: 100 m² on the beachfront with direct beach access, a private garden with a heated plunge pool and an outdoor shower. For up to 2 adults and 1 child under 12.
• SO Family Beach Villa: 110 m² on the beachfront, with a king bed, two twin beds in an alcove and a heated plunge pool in the garden. For up to 2 adults and 3 children under 12.
• SO VIP Beach Villa: 315 m² with two king bedrooms, a living and dining room, a kitchenette, a private heated pool, a private spa cabin and a hammam. Sleeps up to 6.
• In every room: Sofitel MyBed, an espresso machine, a minibar, soundproofing and turndown service. Connecting rooms are available on request.

Restaurants at SO Sofitel Mauritius

1. Le Flamboyant, the themed buffet restaurant by the infinity pool
   • Themed buffets of Mauritian and international cooking, with French and Chinese dishes seasoned with local herbs and spices.
   • A towering thatched roof, a water channel running past the tables and Kenzo Takada tableware.

Bars at SO Sofitel Mauritius

• Le Takamaka: under a high thatched roof, with cushioned leather seats set in the infinity pool, signature cocktails such as the Hibiscus Mojito and canapés.

Kids Villa at SO Sofitel Mauritius

• Kids Villa: a free kids club for children aged 3 to 12, supervised by staff, with an indoor and an outdoor playground.
• Kids pool: the Kids Villa has its own outdoor pool for children.
• What children do: creative workshops and games, a local cooking class with the chef, and glass bottom boat trips, paddleboarding and snorkelling from the boathouse.
• Babysitting: a trained staff member comes to the suite or villa from 08:00 to 22:00, booked 48 hours ahead.
• Meals and cots: a kids' menu, baby food on request, and a free baby cot or extra bed.

Activities and water sports at SO Sofitel Mauritius

• Water sports from the boathouse: free kayaking and glass bottom boat trips on the Bel Ombre lagoon, plus paddleboarding and snorkelling.
• Tennis: free open air tennis for guests.
• Yoga and mind body: yoga, tai chi and qigong in the SO SPA pavilion.
• Fitness: the SO FIT gym with Technogym cardio machines and weights, open 24 hours, with personal trainers.
• Golf nearby: Heritage Golf Club, an 18 hole championship course on the Bel Ombre estate, 7 min by car.

Beach, pools and facilities at SO Sofitel Mauritius

• Beach: directly on the white sand beach of Bel Ombre, on a lagoon sheltered by the reef on the south coast, with free sun loungers and umbrellas.
• Pools: a beachfront infinity pool shaped like a panga knife and heated in winter, an outdoor kids pool at the Kids Villa, and heated plunge pools in every Beach Villa.
• Facilities: free Wi-Fi across the resort, a 24 hour gym, open air tennis and free on site parking.

Spa and wellness at SO Sofitel Mauritius

• SO SPA: six treatment rooms, including double rooms for couples, set among tropical plants, with Thémaé organic products and French cosmetology.
• Treatments: Mauritian massage, traditional Chinese therapies, acupuncture with golden needles and signature rituals such as SO Exhilarating, Arôme de Bel Ombre and SO Hibiscus.
• Facilities: two hammams, a heated plunge pool and a cold plunge pool, with lemongrass tea in the relaxation area.
• Yoga and Ayurveda: a yoga pavilion for yoga, tai chi and qigong, an Ayurvedic doctor and personal fitness instructors.
• In your villa: most treatments can also be given in the guest's suite, villa or private garden.

SO Sofitel Mauritius or Heritage Le Telfair?

• Both are 5 star resorts on the Bel Ombre coast, a few minutes apart by car.
• SO Sofitel Mauritius: a design resort of suites and villas only, by Lek Bunnag and Kenzo Takada, with heated plunge pools in the Beach Villas and a free kids club for 3 to 12 year olds.
• Heritage Le Telfair: a Heritage resort on the Bel Ombre estate, beside the 18 hole Heritage Golf Club.

MariDeal offers near SO Sofitel Mauritius

1. Spas and massage:
   • 60-Min Foot Reflexology at SO Spa, SO Sofitel Mauritius (at SO Sofitel Mauritius)
   • 90-Min Oriental Rebalancing Massage at SO Spa, SO Sofitel Mauritius (at SO Sofitel Mauritius)
   • 90-Min Full Body Massage & Scrub at SO Spa, SO Sofitel Mauritius (at SO Sofitel Mauritius)
   • Chocolate Scrub, Back Massage & Express Facial at SO Spa, SO Sofitel Mauritius (at SO Sofitel Mauritius)
   • Spa Break with Massage & Lunch Buffet at Santosha Spa, Tamassa Bel Ombre (6 min)
   • 60-Min Relaxing Massage at Navasana Spa, Outrigger Mauritius (6 min)
   • Back & Indian Head Massage at Navasana Spa, Outrigger Mauritius (6 min)
   • 60-Min Reflexology at Navasana Spa, Outrigger Mauritius (6 min)
   • Spa Package with Massage or Reflexology at Navasana Spa, Outrigger Mauritius (6 min)
   • Spa Day with 60-Min Massage & Food Credit at Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa (11 min)
   • Couple Spa Retreat with Scrub & Shanti Fusion Massage at Shanti Maurice (11 min)
2. Day passes:
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort (6 min)
   • All-Inclusive Day Package at Hotel Tamassa (6 min)
   • C Beach Club Mauritius Day Pass with Pool & Beach Access (7 min)
   • Premium C Beach Club Day Package with Lunch Credit (7 min)
   • Day Pass with Lunch Credit at Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa (10 min)
3. Restaurants and evenings out:
   • All-Inclusive Evening Pass at Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort (6 min)
   • All-Inclusive Evening Pass at Tamassa Bel Ombre (6 min)
4. Everything in Chamarel on MariDeal:
   • Chalets Chamarel (29 min)
   • 4-Course Creole Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant (33 min)
   • Creole Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant & Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Entry (33 min)
   • Les Terres de Chamarel Tasting Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant (33 min)
   • Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge (34 min)
   • Spa Break with Signature Massage & 4-Course Lunch at Lakaz Chamarel (34 min)
   • Apéro with Signature Cocktail at View Bar, Lakaz Chamarel (34 min)
   • Breakfast Buffet at Makak Restaurant, Lakaz Chamarel (34 min)
   • 3-Course Dinner & Boma Bonfire at Lakaz Chamarel (34 min)
   • Mauritian Dinner Buffet & Sega Show at Lakaz Chamarel (34 min)
   • Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Geopark Entrance Ticket (38 min)
   • Coffee Plantation Tour at Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth (38 min)
   • Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Entrance & Coffee Tour Combo (38 min)
   • Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel Walkway & Hiking Tour (38 min)
   • Guided Trek to Piton Canot at Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel (38 min)
   • Guided 4x4 Jeep Tour at Ebony Forest Chamarel (38 min)
   • Plant a Love Tree for Couples at Ebony Forest (38 min)
   • Sundowner Sunset Experience at Ebony Forest Chamarel (38 min)
   • Bird Watching at Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel (38 min)
5. Other hotels in Bel Ombre:
   • Heritage The Villas Mauritius (5 min)
   • Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort (6 min)
   • Hotel Tamassa Bel Ombre (6 min)
   • Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort (7 min)
   • Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort (8 min)
   • Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa (10 min)

SO Sofitel Mauritius FAQ

1. Where is SO Sofitel Mauritius?
   • Directly on the beach and lagoon at Bel Ombre, on the south coast of Mauritius, in the Savanne district, 7 min by car from Heritage Golf Club.
2. How far is SO Sofitel Mauritius from the airport?
   • About 56 min by car from SSR International Airport.
3. Is SO Sofitel Mauritius good for families?
   • Yes. The Kids Villa is free for children aged 3 to 12, with playgrounds, a kids pool and a cooking class, and babysitting runs from 08:00 to 22:00 with 48 hours' notice.
4. Does SO Sofitel Mauritius have a spa?
   • Yes. SO SPA has six treatment rooms with couples' rooms, two hammams, a hot and a cold plunge pool, Thémaé products and a yoga pavilion.
5. Does SO Sofitel Mauritius have a beach and pool?
   • Yes. The resort sits directly on Bel Ombre beach and lagoon, and its infinity pool on the beach is heated in winter, with a separate kids pool.
6. Which rooms at SO Sofitel Mauritius have a private pool?
   • The SO Beach Villa, the SO Family Beach Villa and the SO VIP Beach Villa all have a heated private pool in their garden on the beachfront.
7. Where do you eat at SO Sofitel Mauritius?
   • At Le Flamboyant, the main restaurant by the infinity pool, which serves themed buffets of Mauritian and international cooking under a thatched roof, with a kids' menu for children.
8. Is there golf near SO Sofitel Mauritius?
   • Yes. Heritage Golf Club, an 18 hole championship course, is 7 min by car, and Avalon Golf Estate is 36 min away.
9. What is there to do near SO Sofitel Mauritius?
   • The Maconde viewpoint is 13 min by car and La Vallée des Couleurs Nature Park 19 min, and the Rhumerie de Chamarel, the Chamarel Waterfall and the Seven Coloured Earth are 34 to 38 min away.
10. Can you visit SO Sofitel Mauritius for the day?
    • Yes, with the Day Pass with 3-Course Lunch at SO Sofitel Mauritius.
11. What is the dress code at SO Sofitel Mauritius?
    • Smart casual in the evening, with trousers and a collared shirt for men, and no swimwear in the restaurants at breakfast and dinner.