Sofitel Mauritius l'Impérial Resort & Spa

What a fantastic place this is with wonderful staff and great food! It was my wife’s 50th and the hotel could not have been more accommodating or generous… As one of the more established properties on the island, the hotel has very high standards of service and cleanliness, and everything is of good quality including details such as sunbeds, WiFi, sheets and toiletries! We loved lush gardens and the sheer sense of space and calm on the beach, and a special shout out to the very courteous beach vendors including Christophe, Sunny and Jean-Paul. We ate in the Teppanyaki restaurant on my wife’s birthday - a simply incredible experience! Also Ming Court deserves a special mention, as do the themed buffet nights (Indian, International, Chinese) that were of great variety and quality in the main restaurant. The waiting staff were kind and super proactive at all times, especially Adrien who took great care of us for breakfast and dinner. One night we took a walk along the beach to the Hilton and ate in the Thai Restaurant there. Although the hotel is newer and arguably a bit flashier, we were relieved to be staying at the Sofitel as the food, service and ambiance simply did not compare! We stayed in an Opera Suite and Magnifique rooms which were very well appointed, and it’s great to see that the rest of the rooms are now being updated to a similar standard. Although there is building work going on at the left-side of the hotel, great care was taken in order not to inconvenience guests… It simply did not affect our stay at all. In conclusion, if you want understated 5* service with Mauritian charm at a reasonable price this is the hotel for you. Yes there are some areas of the hotel that need a little updating (e.g. buffet restaurant and corridor decor, etc) it’s important to look beyond this and appreciate this wonderful slice of paradise for what it is! Un grand merci à toute l’équipe pour un séjour inoubliable et à la prochaine!