Feelings of nostalgia for a lost age of gracious hotel-keeping will instantly be assuaged for guests at this exclusive luxury resort property, whose quiet sophistication, understated elegance, attentive service and glorious setting make it one of Mauritius’ in-demand choices for the connoisseur of style and fashion. Harmonising tradition and today, the pristine buildings of The Residence cluster among 25 acres of lush tropical gardens beside a long east coast beach of powder-white sand. A first glimpse of the majestic lobby, with its slender cathedral-like forms, sets the impressive scene. It’s a theme sustained throughout amid delicate shades of beige and tropical hardwoods, antiques from remote corners of Asia - and in the luxurious rooms and suites by white shutters, honey-coloured woods, wrought iron and cool tiles that unite to enhance the sense of space and tranquillity.
The Residence has 163 spacious rooms and suites, graciously appointed with cool understated luxury and with kingsize beds (twins on request) and with large marble bathrooms. Choose between Garden, Ocean or Oceanfront Views, beautiful Garden View Junior Suites and Suites - or sumptuous 1 & 2-Bedroom Ocean View and new Oceanfront Colonial Suites) with four-poster beds and separate living-room. All feature air-conditioning, overhead fan, living area, satellite television, in-house movie/music channels, minibar, hairdryer, electronic safe, private terrace or balcony and butler service. Suites also offer a DVD/CD player and computer with free internet access |