Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort

Mauritius, Indian Ocean

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The hotel

Infused with the charm of its sugar plantation past, this refined hotel retains its colonial style. A member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, the hotel occupies a delightful setting in the Bel Ombre nature reserve, in a tropical garden through which the Citronniers River flows. Suites are spacious, decorated in 19th-century style but with an impressive range of amenities and a resident host at your service. The Seven Colours Spa is a serene haven, with treatments to harmonise body, mind and energy. There are two lovely pools including 1 adult-only heated pool (coming soon in November 2024), with access to an additional pool at C Beach Club, water sports in abundance and two nearby championship golf courses. Guests have access to 13 restaurants and eight bars across the Domaine de Bel Ombre — there's a wonderful selection of dining at Heritage Le Telfair, including Annabella’s on the banks of the river with an interactive show-kitchen, and Gin’Ja serving Pan Asian cuisine on the beach. Treat yourself to a meal at Le Chateau de Bel Ombre, an enchanting 19th-century manor house, or head to the trendy lifestyle hotspot, C Beach Club.

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Windsurfing
  • Kids Club
  • Honeymoon
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access

Where is it

At Bel Ombre, on the mountainous south coast, surrounded by a nature reserve. Transfer time from Mauritius International Airport: Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Please note that if taking a seat in coach this may be longer depending on how many hotel stops are en route.

Hotel information

158 suites on 2 floors, all with a resident host. All with air-conditioning, ceiling fan, balcony or terrace, flatscreen TV, telephone, complimentary WiFi, mini-bar*, tea-making facilities, Espresso coffee machine with three capsules, safe, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. Deluxe Suites with 1 queen-size bed or twin beds, plus a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Board basis options

Half Board option (until 31st January 2025): Dinner available at 4 restaurants without any supplement: Annabella, Le Palmier, C Beach Club and O'Grill at Heritage Golf Club (as per operating schedule). Dining in other outlets within Heritage Resorts available with a Dinner credit on Food only of (Rs 1,500 per adult, Rs 750 per teenager 12 to 17.99 years and No credit but Menu for Kid 0 to 11.99 years) per night (to be deducted from Food & Beverage bill) are: At Heritage Le Telfair: Ginja* At Heritage Awali: Infinity Blue, Zafarani (adult only restaurant), Savana and Boma At Le Chateau de Bel Ombre. Non-consumed credit cannot be redeemed.*Specific operating times apply for families with kids under 12 years old).

Half Board option (from 1st February 2025 - 31st January 2026): Dinner available at 4 restaurants without any supplement: Annabella, Le Palmier, C Beach Club and O'Grill at Heritage Golf Club (as per operating schedule). Dining in other outlets within Heritage Resorts available with a Dinner credit on Food only of (Rs 1,750 per adult, Rs 875 per teenager 12 to 17.99 years and No credit but Menu for Kid 0 to 11.99 years) per night (to be deducted from Food & Beverage bill) are:At Heritage Le Telfair: Ginja*At Heritage Awali: Infinity Blue, Zafarani and SavanaAt Le Chateau de Bel Ombre*Non-consumed credit cannot be redeemed.

Gourmet Bliss option: includes breakfast at Telfair’s main restaurant, Annabella's, or at C Beach Club. Lunch around Domaine de Bel Ombre restaurants as per operating schedules: Ginja, Le Palmier, Cavendish and La Plage (beach service) at Heritage Le Telfair, C Beach Club, Heritage Golf Club (includes either at clubhouse, a halfway snack or food & beverage cart), plus Infinity Blue, La Reserve Golf Links Restaurant and Lakaz Mama at Kazalala. Brunch every Sunday at C Beach. **Dishes with Lobster, Foie Gras, Wagyu beef, Caviar and Chef specialities are with a supplement. Afternoon tea and ice cream at the Kiosque Gourmand. Dinner around Domaine de Bel Ombre restaurants as per their operating schedules: Annabella, Le Palmier and Ginja at Heritage Le Telfair, Zafarani (adult only), Infinity Blue, Savana, O'Grill at Heritage Golf Club (as per opening days), C Beach Club and Le Chateau de Bel Ombre. Boma (weather permitting). ***Dishes with Lobster, Foie Gras and Wagyu beef are with a supplement. ***F&B Credit Rs 1,500 per person for Special evenings. Charge applies for Culinary events. Local & imported spirits, beers, soft drinks, juices & selected house wines, unlimited selected Champagne by the glass in all bars/restaurants within the Domaine de Bel Ombre, as per the operating schedule of respective bars. Beach and poolside service at Heritage Le Telfair. 24-hour room service available for selected food items only. Mini-bar (stocked with soft drinks, local beers, water, fruit juices, one red wine, one white wine, chocolate bar and snacks) - replenished once daily. Three Nespresso capsules, replenished once daily. Picnic hampers available (to be booked with your Butler 24-hours in advance).

Gourmet Bliss option also includes free access to the Sports & Fitness Centre; aquagym as per hotel schedule, unlimited green fees at Heritage Golf Club (Le Chateau Golf Course) 18-hole championship course, including a 9-hole PAR 3 course (excluding equipment and lessons). One round of golf at La Reserve Golf Links - including welcome gift, shared buggy with GPS, range balls & halfway refreshment Complimentary GPS-equipped golf cart for every round (maximum one per room per day). Only applicable at Heritage Golf Club (Le Chateau Golf Course). Wellness programme with daily selection of group activities. Land and water sports (as described on hotel’s fact sheet). Live music every night at Heritage Awali, Heritage Le Telfair, C Beach Club. Baby Timomo Club (ages 0-35 months, open seven days a week from 8.30am to 3.30pm. Baby nurses trained in first aid and childcare. Reservation required). Timomo Kids Club (3–11 years) with activities such as sport, fitness and dance classes, and educational visits. Teens' Programme (12–18 years).

Gourmet Bliss option (applicable from the 1st of February 2025 to the 31st of January 2026): includes breakfast at Telfair’s main restaurant, Annabella's, or à la carte breakfast at C-Beach club or at La Reserve or at Le Chateau Golf Club (advance booking is required). Lunch around Heritage Resorts in following restaurants/outlets: Heritage Le Telfair: Ginja, Le Palmier, Cavendish
"Beach & Pool Service”, C Beach Club. Heritage Awali: Infinity Blue. Heritage Golf Club: either at Club House, a Half way snack or Food & Beverage Cart. Restaurant at La Reserve Golf course*. Lakaz Mama Restaurant at Kaz'Alala. ***Dishes with Lobster, Foie Gras, Wagyu beef, Caviar and Chef specialities are with a supplement. Brunch every Sunday at C Beach Club. Dinner around Heritage Resorts in the following restaurants/outlets: Heritage Le Telfair: Annabella's, Le Palmier & Ginja*, C Beach Club. Heritage Awali: Infinity Blue, Savana and Zafarani. Heritage Golf Club: O'Grill Restaurant, Le Château de Bel Ombre*. *Accessible as from 12 years old and as per operating schedules. ***Dishes with Lobster, Foie Gras and Wagyu beef are with a supplement. ***F&B Credit Rs 1,750 per person for special evenings. Charge applies for Culinary events. Afternoon tea and ice cream at the Kiosque Gourmand. A Kiosk (Tiki Bar) with F&B service and snacking, located on the beach next to the Adult only zone. Picnic hampers available (to be booked with your Butler 24-hours in advance).

Gourmet Bliss option also includes free daily unlimited green fees at Heritage Golf Club (Le Chateau Golf Course), complimentary practice balls and golf cart with GPS for every round of golf (maximum of one per round per room per day). One round of golf at La Reserve Golf Links - including welcome gift, shared buggy with GPS, range balls & halfway refreshment) for every 7 nights stay, (Cumulative, i.e 2 rounds for 14 nights stay). Wellness programme with daily selection of group activities. Land and water sports (as described on hotel’s fact sheet). Live music most evenings across the resort, as per the entertainment programme.

Room upgrades

Deluxe Sea View Suites are as Deluxe Garden View Suites, but with a sea view.

Deluxe Beachfront Suites are directly on the beach or on the first floor with a balcony, with panoramic beach views and 1 queen-size bed or 2 twin beds plus a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children.

Junior Suite Garden View rooms overlook the lush gardens and river, and are on either the ground floor or first floor. With a canopy queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 infant.

Junior Suite Beachfront rooms overlook the beach and sea, from either the ground or first floor. With a canopy queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 infant.

Senior Suites are available with either garden views or sea views. With a separate living/dining area to the bedroom, a canopy queen-size bed, a dining table and sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children.

Ocean Suite Beach Front rooms are on the ground floor only, with direct access to the beach. With a separate living/dining room to the bedroom, en-suite bathroom and outdoor shower. The bedroom features a canopy queen-size bed, and the living room a dining table and sofa bed. Sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children, or 3 adults.

Please note: a baby cot can be added on request. Children are classed as under 12 years.

New adult-only zone (available to book from 1st November 2024)

A collection of adult-only suites, located near the Serenity pool area, with added in-suite extras and resort privilages including:

- Dedicated Butler service offered within the heated pool adult-only zone

- Access to a Tiki Bar with F&B service and snacking (located on the beach next to the adult-only zone)

- Pool amenities: towels, sunglass cleaning service, fruit skewers, an ice chest (flavoured water served all day round), and an afternoon service of ice cream cups.

- Espresso machine in all suites with box of capsules replenished daily

- Free Resident host service

- A selection of in-room local infusions available to guests.

Deluxe Seaview/Deluxe Beachfront Suites with 1 queen-size bed.

Junior Suite Beachfront/Senior Suite Seaview with 1 four-poster bed.

13 restaurants and 8 bars, including those at sister hotel, Heritage Awali. Savana (buffet restaurant open for breakfast and dinner). Zafarani (adults-only restaurant, open for dinner). Infinity Blue Restaurant and Cocktail Bar (fresh seafood in a beachfront setting, open for lunch, dinner, and drinks). Boma (open air restaurant offering African show and bonfire themed evenings on selected nights). Amafrooty (daytime snack bar). Zenzi Bar (serving light bites in the day, turning into a cocktail lounge at night). Le Chateau De Bel Ombre (Mauritian cuisine in an enchanting 19th century setting). C Beach Club (poolside Mediterranean cuisine and drinks). The Club House (with views over the golf course, offering an authentic grill house experience). Annabella's (International cuisine, open for breakfast and dinner). Gin'ja (Pan-Asian fusion offering street food buffet for lunch, and a la carte options for dinner). Le Palmier (beach restaurant, specialising in seafood and local delicacies, overlooking the pool and ocean). The Cavendish Bar & Lounge (relaxed bar serving drinks, pancakes, and light meals). La Reserve restaurant.

Regular evening entertainment including theme shows, beach parties, brunches, and live music.

2 swimming pools including 1 adult-only and heated (from 1st November 2024), and use of pool at C Beach Club*. Fitness centre*. Seven Colours Spa*. Water sports* including windsurfing, kayaking, pedal boats and snorkelling. Dive centre*. Glass-bottom boat rides*. Complimentary access to 18-hole championship golf course, Heritage Golf Club (green fees apply), and complimentary green fees at Le Chateau Golf Course. La Reserve Golf Links course , the first and only contemporary links in the Indian Ocean*. Floodlit tennis courts. Beach volleyball, badminton, French bowls, archery, table tennis, darts and snooker table. Aerobics, Tai Chi and Yoga sessions. Nature Reserve*. Timomo Baby Club (ages 0-35 months) and Timomo Kids' Club (3–11 years, if potty trained) with swimming pool. Teens Programme (12-18 years). One ticket entrance per guest per stay toWorld of Seashells Museum (transfers not included). One ticket entrance per guest per stay "Les Terres des 7 Couleurs de Chamarel" until 31st January 2025 (transfers not included).

Complimentary Baby Club (0-35 months, 24-hour pre-booking is required). Blue Earth Boutique. 24-hour room service*. Concierge service. Complimentary WiFi in public areas and rooms. Babysitting service*. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Complimentary shuttle service within the Domaine de Bel Ombre.

5 nights from 23rd December - 6th of January.

* Denotes local charge.

Dress codes

Evening attire:

Le Château de Bel Ombre, Anabella’s, La Réserve Golf Links, O’Grill

Men are requested to wear trousers, elegant shirts, and closed shoes.

All other restaurants/bars at Heritage Resorts & Golf

To maintain the elegant ambiance of our resort, men are required to wear trousers, tailored bermudas, elegant shirts, and closed shoes (sandals are not permitted).

Daytime attire:

Le Château de Bel Ombre, La Réserve Golf Links, O’Grill

Men are requested to wear trousers, tailored bermudas, elegant shirts, and closed shoes. Sandals, sarongs, and swimwear are not permitted.

All other restaurants/bars at Heritage Resorts & Golf

Sandals, t-shirts, and sarongs are permitted. However, to maintain the elegant ambiance of our resort, guests are kindly requested to cover their shoulders and swimsuits while seated (bare chests are not permitted).

Reception, fitness centre, recreational and public areas:

Guests are requested to wear the proper attire (bare chests are not permitted).

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Disappointed in the Food and below standard Cuisine.

Sep 6, 2025 Pamela M

Very poor quality and below standard food and cuisine from most of the restuarants there. Even the Breakfast. Hotel rooms and staff are fabulous.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A true sense of service in a peaceful haven in paradise.

Sep 5, 2025 Pierre A United Kingdom

We stayed at the Telfair with my wife and our two young children (3 months and 2 and a half years old), and I must say I did not expect such a high level of service. Beyond the fact that the Heritage Telfair is stunning, with its rooms set in lush greenery that ensures you never face your neighbours, and the breathtaking golf course, everything is… Read more
We stayed at the Telfair with my wife and our two young children (3 months and 2 and a half years old), and I must say I did not expect such a high level of service. Beyond the fact that the Heritage Telfair is stunning, with its rooms set in lush greenery that ensures you never face your neighbours, and the breathtaking golf course, everything is designed to make life easier, even with very young children. The staff are truly attentive, as is the hotel management. We met the hotel director almost every day, as well as Chef Jean-Philippe, both of whom always had a kind word and, most importantly, wanted to make sure we were never lacking anything. This is the hallmark of a great establishment. The activities are varied and very well supervised by dedicated professionals: yoga, tai chi, fitness, kite surfing, and of course, golf. The spa is wonderful, with highly professional staff delivering excellent treatments. As the icing on the cake, you also have a personal contact at the hotel who looks after all your activity bookings, baby equipment requests, restaurant reservations, and so on. We will definitely return next year without hesitation. I highly recommend it. PS: The Kids Club at Awali is simply incredible, with a level of professionalism I have never seen in other luxury resorts. A special mention to Ketty, who welcomed us with our two children. The team are true professionals, they ask about allergies, feeding times, nappies, usual activities, and so on. Truly impressive. The resort should definitely put more promotional focus on the Kids Club, which is of rare quality and a real source of reassurance for parents, simply priceless. Read less
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Sep 2, 2025 davidJ8719PW Lleida, Spain

The facilities, the rooms, the restaurants. Everything is incredible. But we must highlight the friendliness of the staff. The cleaning staff, waiters, guest assistants, and reception are incredible. The truth is that everyone not only makes sure everything is in perfect condition, but also treats guests with exquisite care. Without a doubt, one… Read more
The facilities, the rooms, the restaurants. Everything is incredible. But we must highlight the friendliness of the staff. The cleaning staff, waiters, guest assistants, and reception are incredible. The truth is that everyone not only makes sure everything is in perfect condition, but also treats guests with exquisite care. Without a doubt, one of the best places we've stayed. Read less
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Sep 2, 2025 Sarah N

We are currently on holiday in beautiful Mauritius 🇲🇺 😍, staying at Heritage Le Telfair. A truly wonderful and luxurious 5 star hotel that sits next to the Indian Ocean. We arrived to a truly breathtaking view of blue skies, sun and sea along with the warm and welcoming smiles of the hotel staff. The delightful reception staff, Melvin -… Read more
We are currently on holiday in beautiful Mauritius 🇲🇺 😍, staying at Heritage Le Telfair. A truly wonderful and luxurious 5 star hotel that sits next to the Indian Ocean. We arrived to a truly breathtaking view of blue skies, sun and sea along with the warm and welcoming smiles of the hotel staff. The delightful reception staff, Melvin - our charming, fun and highly knowledgeable resort host and guide, (the kind and calm) Ze Paul at the Adult only poolside bar and many, many other waiters and staff that keep Le Telfair so very beautiful. We have felt so relaxed, at ease and at home here in paradise. Waking to the sound of the Indian Ocean is invigorating and inspiring. Dipping into heated and peaceful pools first thing in the morning or at night is blissful. The many choices of high standard restaurants are a real treat, with great variety and interest. We have enjoyed high quality music in the evenings, which is also varied but we can also enjoy the tranquil view of our beachside, adult only suite any time of the day with a coffee or lunch brought round to our room, or a beer or cocktail while watching sundown. A truly magical place ✨️ 💛 💖 where we feel grateful every day for all that we get to enjoy here. We will recommend to our friends and family and everyone who wishes to enjoy a truly special time in their lives. Thank you to the wonderful team...making incredible things happen here every day. Your hard work is evident every, single day and it is greatly appreciated. We are looking forward to enjoying our last 4 nights here: hiring a car through Hertz/ Kuoni; enjoying yoga onsite, fishing, glass bottom boat, cycling, dining at The Château and relaxing by the beach and poolside. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating I came as a guest and left as a friend. I felt at home from start to finish.

Sep 2, 2025 markusb010560 Berlin, Germany

Mein Aufenthalt im Le Telfair war in jeder Hinsicht einzigartig. Das Empfangspersonal, der Concierge-Service, das Personal in den vielen Restaurants und Bars waren freundlich, hilfsbereit und immer da, wenn man Hilfe gebraucht hat. Die Qualität des Essens und die Auswahl der Weine in den verschiedenen Restaurants waren in jeder Hinsicht "on the… Read more
Mein Aufenthalt im Le Telfair war in jeder Hinsicht einzigartig. Das Empfangspersonal, der Concierge-Service, das Personal in den vielen Restaurants und Bars waren freundlich, hilfsbereit und immer da, wenn man Hilfe gebraucht hat. Die Qualität des Essens und die Auswahl der Weine in den verschiedenen Restaurants waren in jeder Hinsicht "on the top". In diesem Hotel gibt es wahrlich nichts, was auch nur irgendwie annähernd negativ aufgefallen wäre. My stay at Le Telfair was unique in every way. The reception staff, the concierge service, and the staff in the restaurants and bars were friendly, helpful, and always there when you needed assistance. The quality of the food and the selection of wines in the various restaurants were top in every respect. There is truly nothing about this hotel that could be considered even remotely negative. Read less