When conjuring up images of an idyllic tropical holiday, a montage of blue and white, green and gold stitches together as you play out scenes of paradise in your mind. The expansive turquoise waters, the dreamy stretches of sand, the palm trees fluttering in the breeze, the warm sunshine bouncing off the tips of the tide and gently resting on your shoulders. You’ll depict long, sunny days wading about in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, barefoot frolicking around the gardens, relaxing on the long terraces and snoozing on the loungers, surrounded by your favourite people. Villa Rubis encapsulates that montage perfectly. Where you’ll tap into that blissful seaside existence, on the beautiful shores of Belle Mare, on the East coast of Mauritius.
Resting on two generous levels of living, dining and reclining spaces, a lovely terrace and magnificent elevated deck overlooking the ocean, with its seven ensuite bedrooms and ample entertaining space, this hideaway is ideal for large family gatherings in one the most humming holiday spots of the island. Neighbouring a handful of luxury resorts, you and your clan will have access to an abundance of activities – both thrilling and soothing, depending on what’s on the cards for the day, and the tempo of the team.
Days will likely begin and end with a swim in the ocean. It’s entirely up to you to tailor each hour around the holiday mood. Some might like to plant themselves on a lounger with a good book, shaded by the towering palms as others venture out onto the golf courses. A nourishing afternoon treatment at one of the spas or a bit of competition on the tennis court. The local town is always buzzing with exuberance, offering a number of water-sport activities from sea kayaking to surfing, snorkelling, diving, sailing and yacht cruising. The Constance Prince Maurice Resort is located nearby, allowing you and your family access to the use of their spa, tennis courts and communal entertainment areas. The One&Only Le Saint Géran is also around the corner from the villa. Those scenes of paradise play out perfectly as that mind’s montage becomes a reality. Your sun-kissed bodies are revitalised as you skip your salty and sandy feet through the holiday. Enraptured in the island’s tropical tones that blend in with your beach attire. You and your family are living out that fantasy of everything that a holiday at Villa Rubis entails, with an extra dose of unexpected and much appreciated luxury.
What we love!
- Savouring the spectacular view of the ocean from the elevated deck where you’ll gather in the mornings with a hot brew and watch the beach come to life, and in the evenings witnessing the colours transform for the sunset.Â
- Enjoying the luxury of the five-star service and amenities that is extended to each guest. From the butler to the bathrobes, the advice on all of the activities to the caretaking around the villa. A concept of bringing a hotel into a home. Each chosen experience, consciously tailored to your specific requests.
What you need to know…
- Villa Rubis is part of the muse Villas collection – designers of exceptional experiences in state-of-the-art villas, in Mauritius. Your stay includes daily housekeeping, a concierge service, gardeners and assistance with your daily requirements. A private chef – creating bespoke menus tailored to your palates – and childcare can be arranged at an additional cost. You’ll experience everything that a five-star resort would offer, within the privacy and seclusion of your own, private villa.
- Villa Rubis is situated in Belle Mare, just over an hour’s drive from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
Reviewed by Colleen Ogilvie