Veranda Tamarin Hotel & Spa

Bed & Breakfast at Veranda Tamarin Hotel in Tamarin:

• Breakfast only (lunch, dinner & drinks not included)

Half Board at Veranda Tamarin Hotel in Tamarin:

• Breakfast and dinner (lunch & drinks not included)

All Inclusive at Veranda Tamarin Hotel in Tamarin:

• Starts at 14:00 on check-in day and ends at 12:00 on check-out day
• All inclusive applies according to the operating schedule of the restaurants and bars
• Breakfast: at Ye! Man, the main restaurant, 07:00 to 10:00
• Lunch: at Crazy Fish Restaurant or Tribu Restaurant, 12:00 to 15:30
• Tea Time: tea and coffee, 16:00 to 17:00
• Dinner: daily buffet and/or table d'hôte dinner at the main restaurant (Ye! Man), 19:00 to 22:00, OR a credit of Rs 800 per person per night at Crazy Fish Restaurant, 18:00 to 22:00 (non consumed credit cannot be redeemed)
• Unlimited Drinks: a selection of local drinks (mineral water, tea, coffee, soft drinks, local wines, rums and beers) served from 11:00 to 23:00 at Crazy Fish Bar and at Tribu Bar, or at the View Rooftop Bar from 11:00 to 20:00

Things to do near Veranda Tamarin

1. Beaches near Tamarin
   • Tamarin Bay (2 min drive): the public beach of the bay the hotel faces, known for its surf break and for early morning dolphin trips.
   • La Preneuse beach (9 min drive): a small beach in Black River next to the old Martello tower, facing the sunset.
   • Flic en Flac public beach (19 min drive): one of the longest public beaches on the west coast, busy with local families at weekends.
2. Landmarks and nature near Tamarin
   • Tamarin salt pans (3 min drive): salt pans at the edge of the village where sea salt is still harvested from seawater.
   • Casela Nature Parks (11 min drive): a wildlife and adventure park on the west coast, with animal encounters and zip lines.
3. Chamarel
   • Rhumerie de Chamarel (30 min drive): a rum distillery in the Chamarel hills, with tours, tastings and a restaurant.
   • Chamarel Waterfall (37 min drive): the waterfall drops about 100 m from the plateau and is seen from a viewpoint in the geopark.
   • Seven Coloured Earth Geopark, Chamarel (40 min drive): dunes of volcanic earth in several colours, inside a geopark with a coffee plantation.
4. Restaurants near Tamarin
   • La Cosa Nostra (2 min drive): a Tamarin pizzeria on the Royal Road known for its thin crust pizzas baked in a wood fired oven.
   • Sitar Indian Restaurant (5 min drive): a North Indian restaurant at Coeur Cap Tamarin with an open kitchen, known for its butter chicken, naans and thalis.
   • S'Arrastu (6 min drive): an Italian restaurant and gelateria in La Mivoie where Chef Rocco cooks Sardinian and Sicilian home recipes, served on a garden terrace.
   • Ousaporn Thai Restaurant (6 min drive): a Thai restaurant in Black River run by a Thai team, with a wide choice of vegetarian dishes.
   • La Bonne Chute (7 min drive): a seafood and game restaurant on the Royal Road in Tamarin, with a tree shaded courtyard and dishes such as venison, wild boar and octopus stew.
   • Flavours Resto Bar (7 min drive): a Japanese and seafood restaurant in Black River with garden seating on raised platforms, known for its sushi and poke bowls.
5. Nightlife near Tamarin
   • Big Willy's (4 min drive): a sports bar, restaurant and nightclub in Tamarin with indoor and outdoor dance floors, karaoke on Wednesdays and local bands on weekend evenings.
   • Black River Lounge & Kitchen (6 min drive): an evening lounge bar at Palm Square in Tamarin, known for gin based cocktails, tapas and live music at weekends.
   • Lakaz Cascavelle (13 min drive): a restaurant, bar and club at Cascavelle Shopping Village with a music stage, weekly concerts and DJ nights.
6. Island trips on MariDeal near Tamarin
   • Kayaking to Crystal Rock & Benitiers Island from Le Morne (9 min drive to the boat)

Golf near Veranda Tamarin

• Veranda Tamarin is within 30 minutes by car of 3 golf courses, nearest first:
  • Tamarina Golf Club (10 min drive): 18 holes, par 72, designed by Rodney Wright, on the west coast near Tamarin.
  • Gymkhana Club, Vacoas (29 min drive): 18 holes, par 68, the oldest golf club in Mauritius.
  • Paradis Golf Club (30 min drive): 18 holes, par 72, along the shoreline of the Le Morne peninsula below Le Morne Brabant.

Scuba diving near Veranda Tamarin Hotel

• Dive centres within 30 minutes of Veranda Tamarin Hotel, nearest first:
  • Tamarin OceanPro Diving (1 min drive): a PADI dive centre in Tamarin offering courses in English and French, with free transfers around Tamarin, Black River and Flic en Flac.
  • Sundivers Mauritius (22 min drive): a PADI and SSI dive centre at La Pirogue in Flic en Flac, open to divers staying outside the hotel.
• Dive sites in the area:
  • The Cathedral: a cave and arch system off Flic en Flac, 18 to 28 m deep, where light beams fall through the rock and lionfish and moray eels shelter.
  • Aquarium: a reef between 5 and 20 m off Flic en Flac, suited to beginners, with plenty of colourful reef fish.
  • Snake Reef (Rempart Serpent): a winding reef at about 25 m known for lionfish, moray eels and many smaller species.
  • Tug II wreck: a tugboat wreck at 18 m off the west coast, an easy first wreck dive.

Veranda Tamarin Hotel in Tamarin

Veranda Tamarin Hotel & Spa is a 3 star, 102 room hotel on Tamarin Bay in Tamarin, on the west coast of Mauritius, built around the surf culture of the bay, with a surf school, an adults only rooftop bar and pool, and a free kids club. Rooms run from Comfort Rooms for two adults to Teens Units with a mezzanine bed and two bedroom Family Units. Meals are at Ye! Man, the main restaurant, and at the Crazy Fish beach bar, where local jazz and sega bands play at night.

Where is Veranda Tamarin?

• Location: on the Royal Road in Tamarin village, facing Tamarin Bay, on the west coast of Mauritius between Flic en Flac and Black River.
• Nearby: Tamarin salt pans (3 min drive) and Casela Nature Parks (11 min drive).

Who is Veranda Tamarin best for?

• Surfers: the hotel faces the Tamarin Bay surf break, with a surf school and stand up paddle hire on site, and surfboards on the walls of Ye! Man.
• Families: the Timomo & Friends kids club is free for ages 3 to 11 from 08:30 to 20:00, and Family Units give parents and children two connecting bedrooms.
• Couples: Comfort Rooms take two adults only, and the adults only View rooftop bar and pool faces the sunset over Tamarin Bay.
• Golfers: Tamarina Golf Club is a 10 minute drive from the hotel, and rounds at Heritage Golf Club in Bel Ombre can be booked at the hotel.

Rooms and suites at Veranda Tamarin

• Comfort Rooms (46): 27 m² with a 6 m² balcony or terrace, one king size bed and garden or beach views, for two adults.
• Privilege Rooms (32): 31 m² facing the pool, for two adults and one child or baby. Ground floor rooms open onto the garden and add a single bed; first floor rooms have a balcony. Two are adapted for guests with reduced mobility.
• Teens Units (12): 33 m² with a king or twin bed plus a single bed on a mezzanine, for two adults and a teenager aged 12 or over, or three adults.
• 2 Bedroom Family Units (12): two connecting rooms of 30 m² in total, with a king size bed, two single beds, a dressing area and a separate toilet, for two adults and two children or teenagers.
• In every room: air conditioning, TV, minibar, tea and coffee, safe, Wi-Fi and a hair dryer.

Restaurants at Veranda Tamarin

1. Ye! Man, the main restaurant
   • A 140 seat restaurant with an open kitchen and surfboards on the walls, serving buffet or table d'hôte meals that mix Mauritian and international cooking. Vegetarian, halal and gluten free meals on request.
   • Opening hours: Breakfast 07:00 to 10:00, Dinner 19:00 to 22:00
2. Crazy Fish, the beach restaurant
   • Open air tables between the palm trees and the beach, with Mauritian dishes, salads, fish and chips and burgers at lunch, and seafood in the evening.
   • Opening hours: 11:00 to 22:00, Lunch 12:00 to 15:30
3. Tribu, the pool restaurant
   • Pizzas and sandwiches served at loungers around the main pool.
   • Opening hours: Lunch 12:00 to 15:30
4. Kas Dal, the Mauritian street food kiosk
   • A kiosk by the hotel entrance with Mauritian snacks, sandwiches, pizzas and picnic packs for a day out.
   • Opening hours: 10:00 to 20:00, food 11:00 to 18:00

Bars at Veranda Tamarin

• View Rooftop Bar: adults only, with sunbeds, hammocks, sunset cocktails, homemade rum and fresh fruit juice over Tamarin Bay. 11:00 to 20:00
• Crazy Fish Bar: the main bar on the beach, with local artists playing jazz and sega in the evening. 11:00 to 22:00
• Tribu Pool Bar: drinks and juices by the main pool. 11:00 to 18:00

Timomo & Friends kids club at Veranda Tamarin

• Timomo & Friends: free for children aged 3 to 11 (potty trained), open daily from 08:30 to 20:00, with a daily programme of activities.
• Meals for children: children's menus on request in the restaurants.
• Babysitting: available at an extra charge, booked 48 hours ahead.
• Teenagers: Teens Units give guests aged 12 and over their own mezzanine bed next to their parents.

Activities and water sports at Veranda Tamarin

• Free: aquagym, snorkelling, bocce, board games and the fitness centre.
• Surf and water sports at a supplement: surf school, stand up paddle, PADI scuba diving (not on Sundays), big game fishing, dolphin watching, boat and catamaran trips, and kitesurf lessons at the Heritage Beach Club.
• Explorer programme: a coastal walk, a cultural visit to the Tamarin salt pans, kayaking on the Rempart River and a beach outing to Flic en Flac.
• On land: yoga, bicycle hire and golf at Heritage Golf Club, booked at the hotel.

Beach, pools and facilities at Veranda Tamarin

• Beach: directly on the beach of Tamarin Bay, in Tamarin on the west coast of Mauritius, a bay known for its surf break and for dolphin trips.
• Pools: a main pool for all guests, with Tribu alongside, and a rooftop pool at the View bar reserved for adults.
• Facilities: free Wi-Fi throughout, a fitness centre, La Boutik for surf wear and eco friendly products, a boat house and a conference room.

Spa and wellness at Veranda Tamarin

• Seven Colours Spa: massage and treatment rooms, a manicure and pedicure space, a sauna and a relaxation area, booked at the spa reception.
• Fitness and yoga: a fitness centre free for guests, yoga sessions and aquagym in the main pool.
• Opening hours: 09:00 to 20:00, daily

Veranda Tamarin or Legend Hill Residences & Spa?

• Both are on MariDeal on the west coast, a short drive apart between Tamarin and Black River.
• Veranda Tamarin Hotel & Spa: a 3 star surf hotel on Tamarin Bay with a free kids club, a beach bar with live music and an adults only rooftop.
• Legend Hill Residences & Spa: residences in Black River with Le 1812 gastronomic restaurant and a Cinq Mondes spa.

MariDeal offers near Veranda Tamarin

1. Day passes:
   • Day Package with Room Use & Lunch Credit at La Mariposa (10 min)
   • Day Pass with Lunch Credit at La Mariposa (10 min)
   • Day Pass with Breakfast at Legend Hill Residences & Spa (11 min)
   • Day Pass with 3-Course Lunch at Aanari Hotel & Spa (18 min)
   • Day Package with Room Use & 3-Course Lunch at Aanari Hotel & Spa (18 min)
   • Day Pass with Lunch & Drinks Credit at Rock & Reef Grill and Bar (20 min)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at Gold Beach Resort & Spa (21 min)
   • All-Inclusive Pearle Beach Day Package with Lunch (21 min)
2. Spas and massage:
   • Wellness Day with Cinq Mondes Massage & Lunch at Legend Hill Residences & Spa (11 min)
   • Oriental Massage & Lunch at Cinq Mondes Spa, Tamarina Hotel (13 min)
   • Kobido Face Massage & Foot Reflexology in Flic en Flac at Amrita Spa, Aanari Hotel (18 min)
   • Back Cupping Massage & Kansu Bowl Foot Massage in Flic en Flac at Amrita Spa (18 min)
   • 45-Min Balinese Massage in Flic en Flac at Amrita Spa, Aanari Hotel (18 min)
   • Massage, Reflexology & Head Massage in Flic en Flac at Serenity Spa, Pearle Beach (21 min)
   • 75-Min Signature Full Body & Face Massage at Hilton Spa, Flic en Flac (23 min)
   • 60-Min Couple De-Stressing Massage at Hilton Spa, Flic en Flac (23 min)
   • Mauritian or Balinese Massage Ritual at Sofitel Imperial Spa, Flic en Flac (24 min)
3. Restaurants and evenings out:
   • Gastronomic Dinner at Le 1812, Legend Hill Residences & Spa (11 min)
4. Other hotels in Tamarin and Black River:
   • Manta Cove by Horizon Holidays (6 min)
   • Esplanade by Horizon Holidays (7 min)
   • Eko Savannah by MJ Holiday (8 min)
   • Marguery Villas & Resort (9 min)
   • Olana Beach by Horizon Holidays (9 min)
   • La Mariposa Mauritius (10 min)
   • Legend Hill Residences & Spa (11 min)
   • Cap Ouest by Horizon Holidays (21 min)
   • Gold Beach Resort & Spa (21 min)
   • Pearle Beach Resort & Spa (21 min)
5. Everything in Chamarel on MariDeal:
   • Chalets Chamarel (24 min)
   • Creole Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant & Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Entry (27 min)
   • 4-Course Creole Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant (27 min)
   • Les Terres de Chamarel Tasting Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant (27 min)
   • Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge (29 min)
   • Spa Break with Signature Massage & 4-Course Lunch at Lakaz Chamarel (29 min)
   • Apéro with Signature Cocktail at View Bar, Lakaz Chamarel (29 min)
   • Breakfast Buffet at Makak Restaurant, Lakaz Chamarel (29 min)
   • 3-Course Dinner & Boma Bonfire at Lakaz Chamarel (29 min)
   • Mauritian Dinner Buffet & Sega Show at Lakaz Chamarel (29 min)
   • Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Geopark Entrance Ticket (40 min)
   • Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel Walkway & Hiking Tour (40 min)
   • Guided Trek to Piton Canot at Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel (40 min)
   • Coffee Plantation Tour at Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth (40 min)
   • Guided 4x4 Jeep Tour at Ebony Forest Chamarel (40 min)
   • Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Entrance & Coffee Tour Combo (40 min)
   • Plant a Love Tree for Couples at Ebony Forest (40 min)
   • Sundowner Sunset Experience at Ebony Forest Chamarel (40 min)
   • Bird Watching at Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel (40 min)

Veranda Tamarin FAQ

1. Where is Veranda Tamarin?
   • On Tamarin Bay in Tamarin village, on the west coast of Mauritius between Flic en Flac and Black River, directly on the beach.
2. How far is Veranda Tamarin from the airport?
   • About 50 minutes by car from SSR International Airport, which is on the other side of the island in the south east.
3. Is Veranda Tamarin good for families?
   • Yes. The Timomo & Friends kids club is free for ages 3 to 11 from 08:30 to 20:00, babysitting can be booked 48 hours ahead, and there are Family Units and Teens Units.
4. Does Veranda Tamarin have a spa?
   • Yes. The Seven Colours Spa has massage rooms, a manicure and pedicure space, a sauna and a relaxation area, and opens daily from 09:00 to 20:00.
5. Does Veranda Tamarin have a beach and pool?
   • Yes to both. The hotel is on the beach of Tamarin Bay, with a main pool for all guests and an adults only rooftop pool at the View bar.
6. What restaurants and bars are at Veranda Tamarin?
   • Ye! Man for buffet and table d'hôte meals, Crazy Fish on the beach, Tribu by the pool and the Kas Dal street food kiosk, plus the adults only View rooftop bar.
7. Can you surf at Veranda Tamarin?
   • Yes. The hotel faces the Tamarin Bay surf break and has a surf school and stand up paddle at a supplement.
8. Is there golf near Veranda Tamarin?
   • Yes. Tamarina Golf Club is a 10 minute drive away, and the hotel books rounds at Heritage Golf Club in Bel Ombre.
9. What is there to do near Veranda Tamarin?
   • Dolphin trips and surfing in Tamarin Bay, the salt pans, Casela Nature Parks, the Black River Gorges and a day in Chamarel for the Seven Coloured Earth and the rum distillery.