Teetering above a secluded stretch of shoreline overlooking a placid coral reef, nestled within the raw and rugged beauty of Poste Lafayette, this hideaway answers to the call of the wild within the tropics. Its proximity to the perks and pleasures of the neighbouring luxury resorts, yet being immersed in the abounding nature that engulfs the North-East coastline of Mauritius, Villa de l’Océan is the idyllic family getaway destination, where you and your favourite people can retreat to, and allow your best beach adventures to unravel.
Its industrial, robust architecture set against the prevailing nature that surrounds, incites a modern adaptation to a Robinson Crusoe narrative. A remote, dreamy hideaway that encapsulates all of the makings of an escapist’s utopia. Where the boundless blue of the skies and the ocean, the warm, salty sea air and the lush green tones of the tropical terrain bounce off the neutral shades, textures and materials of the villa. Set on a series of levels of breezy open-plan living, dining, reclining and entertaining spaces, with a separate cottage tiered into the gardens that cascade into the ocean, Villa de l’Océan lends itself to large groups of friends and families that can gather together in their own exclusive sanctuary. With its nine luxurious ensuite bedrooms – six of which are in the main house and an additional three in the separate cottage – a twenty-five-metre swimming pool that beckons a lazy lap or two, rolling green lawns and dancing palms shading the long verandahs that look all the way out to infinity and beyond, there’ll be very little that warrants leaving this pocket of paradise.
Depending on the wishes and wants of the travelling party, there’s an array of equally invigorating and pacifying activities to partake in during your stay in Poste Lafayette. You’ll spend your days barefoot and fancy-free, feasting at the tables, lazing around the swimming pool, sauntering down to your very own wild beach, wading about in the water for hours on end. A round of golf or a hike into the mountains. A boat trip out into the blue. The Constance Prince Maurice Resort is also on the doorstep, where you’ll have access to the use of their spa, tennis courts and communal entertainment areas. As the property is finely attuned to that of a five-star luxury retreat – with daily housekeeping, a house cook and concierge service, a nanny, a gardener and a handyman at the ready – you and your clan’s needs will be courteously catered to. All that’s required of you is to select the right kaftan, apply the suncream, answer to that decadent appetite and make way for the unravelling of the best beach adventures you and your family get to create.
What we love!
- The kitchen opens out into the living areas of the villa and delivers magnificent views of the property that seamlessly merges with the ocean.
- Morning and evening laps in the twenty-five-metre swimming pool maintain that holiday kaftan comfort.
- 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.
- The furnishings of the home are laidback and comfortable, creating an authentic beach bungalow tempo in the villa.
- The contemporary architecture of the property, designed by Salim Currimjee, optimising on the incredible views of the ocean from every angle.
What you need to know…
- The property can accommodate as many as 18 guests, if both dwellings are included in the booking. Ideal for multigenerational holidays and celebrations.
- Villa de l’Océan 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 de l’Océan is situated in Poste Lafayette, just over an hour’s drive from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
Reviewed by Colleen Ogilvie