A new experience awaits guests at this beautiful beach hotel in Mauritius, located in Bel Ombre, on the island's south-west coast.
Tamassa, a 4* beach hotel, stands at the end of a long avenue of mature coconut palms towering skywards. A picture postcard landscape stretches across sugarcane fields to the mountains beyond. In front of the beach hotel, beyond the sandy beach, lies a turquoise lagoon that almost blends into the skyline. The sea air is invigorating and the ripples of the waves gently calming. Beyond, lie thousands of miles of open sea.
There are days when it is difficult to decide whether to laze by the 3 swimming pools or lounge on the beach. The Tamassa's pools are so inviting that activity can almost seem a challenge. But there is plenty to do to keep days varied and entertaining.
The spa is based on an integration of Mauritian Island ambiance and contemporary style. Offering treatments and rituals based on indigenous flowers, fruits and vegetables; stimulation of the senses. There are armchairs and shell-shaped sofas for relaxing both in the garden and around the pool.
The traditional style architecture ideally suits the tropical setting, with beautifully landscaped gardens. The buildings seem at one with the environment. The décor is breathtakingly contemporary, with clean lines and bold use of colour. The atmosphere is one of eternal youth, friendly, cheerful and enthusiastic.
All rooms have their own furnished terrace or balcony with sea view, plus air conditioning and ceiling fans.
The Kids Club is open from 09:00-23:00 for children aged between 3-11 years old. A circular building houses the Kids Club, which is next to the tennis court. It has large amphitheatre shape, a dining room on the terrace, a sand pit and a nap room.
The kids are looked after by a quality team who organize activities each day from 09:00 to 23:00. A baby-sitting service is available on request with a supplement.
Activities include indoor games, pool games, Creole lessons, pillow fighting, face painting, crab hunting, fun on the beach, treasure hunts and a glass bottom boat trip.
The Teens Club is open from 08:00 for teens aged 12-17 years old.
Activities include tennis, footing on the beach, fitness, table tennis, bocci balls, water-polo, beach volley, yoga, Bike riding and Giant Chess. A pool table is available.
General Information For Guests
All the rooms are en-suite and include air conditioning, a ceiling fan, mini bar, tea/coffee making facilities, a hair dryer, room safe, television and complimentary Wi-Fi.
The hotel has 4 swimming pools. Water sports include pedal boats, windsurfing, kayaks, snorkelling, water skiing and sailing. There is also a PADI dive centre.
Land based activities include beach volleyball, ping pong or tennis. The LUX* Me Spa and Fitness offers a dynamic array of treatments and tailor-made exercises, yoga classes and fitness programmes. Guests can also hire a bike and venture a little further afield into the lush tropical hillsides of the island and enjoy an exhilarating bike ride through the local markets and villages, or go on a scenic hike along the lush mountain passes.
The championship golf course (Par 72) and is both technically challenging and varied.
Tamassa has a number of different restaurants and bars to choose from. They include Show (open 07:00 - 10:00/19:00 - 22:00), Playa (open 12:00 - 15:00 / 19:00 - 22:00), Food Truck (12:00 - 15:00), the Ice Cream Parlour (12:00 - 15:00) and the B Bar (09:00 - 24:00).
The hotel offers an array of private dining alternatives to make your meal extra special. Enjoy a secluded soiree or a sumptuous lunch for 2 on the beach.
Every evening is an opportunity to experience something new and truly authentic in terms of the evening entertainment, which is performed by genuine, enthusiastic and highly talented dancers, musicians and artists of every kind.
Tamassa is the first beach resort in the South to have its own night club and late night partygoers can expect cool beats, decadent black leather seating, over-sized red cushions and lots of mirrors. Jalsa is open on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 23:00 to 02:00.
There is a kids club and a teen's club.
Credit cards are accepted (American Express, Visa and MasterCard).
24 hour room service is available (additional cost).
A laundry service is available.
Babysitting services are also available (24h notice).
Staff were superb, special shout out to Vinz, Rose Mary, Jean-Luc and Benoit who helped with my sisters wedding and also when our friend had his bike accident. They were all super friendly and helpful. The resort was lovely with great buffets and activities. The spa also was gorgeous.