Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa

Very pleasant atmosphere. Everything is done to ensure that guests lack nothing. Very courteous and attentive staff. Spacious and clean hotel complex. Meals are served at the table. Everything is very relaxed and always with plenty of space.

Our family stayed here early July. First in a family villa and then in an exclusive villa. The villas were beautifully renovated, beds really comfortable and loved the indoor/outdoor feel with the covered terraces. Villas with a terrace facing west/north-west, and being located on the upper part of the resort closest to the main pool, will definitely catch the most sun this time of year, and at the same time be the most sheltered from the wind typically blowing from the south east. We were a bit apprehensive about visiting Mauritius during their winter, and although not hot, we found the temperatures perfect for a combination of beach/pool and excursions. Probably between 23 and 27C during the day. Heated pools were a must for us. Be aware that the two bedrooms of the family villas are not directly connected, but both open onto the pool terrace. We preferred the exclusive villas, even though this meant rollaway beds for the children in the living room. The rollaway beds fit behind the sofa, so we still had a fully functioning living room and plenty of space. The level of personal service at this resort is unparalleled; it feels less like a typical resort and more like being a cherished guest in a private retreat. The ambience is serene. Extremely relaxing, with an amazing beach and wonderful sunsets, but could definitely be too quiet for some. People seem to stay mostly in their villas, and there is little entertainment. Children are very welcome, and have lots of space to roam around - including a games room by the reception and tennis courts with an area with table tennis and bike rental, but we did not see any children in the kids club while we were there. Maradiva is perfectly located for excursions though. Easy access to roads leading up and down the coast, as well as inland. And being at the southern end of Flic en Flac beach, there are plenty of possibilities to walk out of the hotel for some change of atmosphere and other restaurants. However, the food at Maradiva sets the bar high!

We have just come back from a week away . We can’t rate the maradiva high enough . It’s absolute paradise . We stayed in villa 101 which is directly on the beach , the villa it’s self is the best we’ve ever stayed in and probably ever will! We treated ourselves to the couples romance experience at the spa which was 2 hours of absolute bliss and also enjoyed the Rolls Royce chauffeur and picnic with a tour around the island ( very indulgent and a totally unforgettable experience!) We even had a private evening meal on the jetty . Every member of staff and I mean every member of staff could not do enough for us. When you arrive you are signed a butler who you can contact whenever you need something which I thought was a very nice touch and non intrusive. The beach staff were so kind to us and we were treated to a complimentary drink and a little snack at lunch time . After a day on the beach or sightseeing every late afternoon we were greeted with a selection of delicious little cakes in our room again complimentary which we weren’t expecting. The food was of a high standard in every restaurant and the cocktail bar was the perfect place to have a drink whilst watching the sun go down . On another note which I want to add is our flight was delayed by 12 hours and without hesitation the maradiva insisted we could stay in our room over night free of charge . I honestly can’t think of many places that would do this . The ethos of the maradiva is family and you certainly are treated that way .I don’t want to name any particular member of staff as I don’t want to leave anyone out, they all deserve a huge thank you everyone of the team . We have come back home feeling utterly relaxed and refreshed . We definitely will return but with our children next time as we know they will enjoy it as much as we did ! Thank you Maradiva for a holiday we will never forget and can’t wait till next time!

We have just had a wonderful 9 night stay at Maradiva Villas.  We are a family of 4, with children aged 13 and 10, and we were incredibly well looked after by the Maradiva team.  The resort is beautiful, in a wonderful setting by the sea with views of the mountains.  What really makes it special though are the people.  Dinesh was incredibly helpful in arranging restaurant reservations, tennis court bookings and anything else we needed.  It was our daughter’s birthday while we were there and Dinesh and Gavin organised an incredible birthday dinner for her on the pier.  Veen and his team on the beach organised a beautiful birthday flower display on the beach for our daughter as well.   Anacy was always very friendly and helpful when we had lunches by the pool.  Breakfasts were always lovely and the team there, including Pritila, Zainab and Dhanish, made us feel very welcome there every morning.  The Reception team were also very helpful, especially Hena.   We were lucky enough to be there for the annual Crystal White Party on the beach with a firework display over the sea, which was amazing!  We were very sad to leave Maradiva but will hopefully return again.  It is a very special place.

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Maradiva for October half term. It’s a really special place, where you feel personally welcomed and looked after- you are not just a hotel room number. Absolutely every member of staff was so friendly, kind and helpful, to the extent my 7 year old daughter has come back with lots of new ‘best friends’… they remember your coffee preferences at breakfast and your cocktail preferences at sunset. From housekeeping to the beach bar staff, to the spa, our wonderful butler, to the concierge, you get the impression they enjoy working here and are proud of the hotel, and happy to share it with you. The location is stunning, right on a beautiful beach, and easy to explore the island. The whole place is landscaped thoughtfully with luscious gardens. Our villa was beautifully appointed - you can tell it’s been recently renovated as all the little details are so well thought through. Having the private pool was wonderful for our two children and so relaxing for us. We’d be sitting there in the afternoon after leaving the beach and the doorbell would go - they would bring a plate of macaroons and little cakes to enjoy. So thoughtful. We really enjoyed all of the restaurants. The half board system worked really well and it was always very clear what was included-we rarely went above the half board limit. Breakfast was fantastic, so relaxing and delicious. Haiku was perhaps our favourite with the show cooking being a real highlight, it made for a fun evening. We had some super lunches at the Beachhouse Grill. Cilantro has some delicious cooking, and Cassine’s menu changes all the time with some delicious options and some live music which created a lovely atmosphere. Lantana (the bar) at 6pm was a real highlight - our family called it ‘cocktail and fruit bat hour’ as you watch the fruit bats come out as the sun sets, with some excellent cocktails and delicious nibbles. What a way to end the day/start the evening. The boathouse offering is excellent and the staff there were so helpful. We really enjoyed some sailing, kayaking, snorkelling, pedalos and glass bottom boat trips. We then organised an incredible full day boat trip with them where we saw SO many dolphins, a turtle, had a bbq lunch on an island, snorkelled. A real highlight. Absolutely nothing was too much trouble throughout our stay- organising a car for a trip out, reserving the various restaurants at the times we wanted, doing absolutely everything to make sure our stay ran smoothly. Main credit for this has to go to our butler Dinesh, who was simply outstanding. He checked in with us each day to check how things were, and even ordered chicken nuggets ahead to specific restaurants so the children didn’t have to wait and we could enjoy the more sophisticated cuisine! Special credit should also go to the hotel manager and the restaurant manager, both of whom were so visible on a daily basis, checking everything was going well but in an unobtrusive way. I would also mention that for us the hotel worked perfectly for a family holiday (with a 7 and 8 year old), in that the children were actively welcomed (not just tolerated) everywhere we went, but the overall ambience is calm, sophisticated and grown up. So even during half term it doesn’t feel that you’re surrounded by other people’s noisy children… but you’re able to enjoy quality family time. Perhaps because the beach is so large that everyone has their own space. Perfect if you want a family game of Uno over cocktails in the evening, not if you want a kids’ disco-that’s not the scene. When we left we genuinely felt we were saying goodbye to new friends, and we will certainly be coming back to such a special gem of a hotel. I can’t wait. Thank you, Maradiva.