Villas Oasis ★★★★★

The very word ‘oasis’ makes people conjure up tropical images in their heads – swaying palm trees, bubbling water and soft sand. The Villas Oasis definitely lives up to its name, fringed by emerald palms and banana fronds and located just 15 minutes from one of the most sought after beaches on the island – Trou aux Biches with its fine silver sand and stunning cobalt blue lagoon.

Comprising an array of traditional thatched villas, Villas Oasis certainly has that tropical Mauritian feel to get you into the exotic holiday mindset.

Your private villa is set among a vibrant tropical garden and comes with one, two, three or four bedrooms. Spacious and elegant, your villa is more like a complex, opening out onto a small interior garden, featuring relaxing Balinese day beds and yes, the part we know you’ll like best – your own private pool too. Inside you’ll find everything decorated in a traditional and luxurious style – natural wood on the doors and ceilings, wicker furniture and light cream tones. Your chic marble bathroom even comes with an oversized sunken bath, the ideal place in which to soak, relax and begin your Mauritian break.

Start each morning in your classy air-conditioned villa with a continental breakfast spread of cakes and pastries brought right to your door, followed by a dip in the pool and then a relax on your day bed while you ponder your day.

Why not begin by taking the free shuttle bus to Trou aux Biches Beach and the private stretch of sand reserved exclusively for guests of Oasis Villas, La Plage? Here you can sunbathe, swim or walk along the sand all morning long. Those who require further relaxation can book a beachside massage, while those wanting a bit of adventure should try out one of the number of water sports offered here, from sea kayaking and water-skiing to kite surfing and snorkeling. There are even glass-bottom boat rides for those who want to explore Mauritius’s spectacular coral reefs further.

The afternoons can be spent discovering the interior of the island on a number of excursions such as sightseeing tour with the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation or a visit to the beautiful Black River Gorges National Park, dotted with rolling hills and thick cloud forests. But if unwinding and rejuvenating is a top priority on holiday, then you’ll be happy to know that guests can also enjoy access to the Spa Domaine des Alizées, situated just 10-minutes’ walk from your villa. Think luxurious treatments and body wraps, hot bubbling pools and relaxing steam baths. Those who prefer their treatments and massages in the comfort of their own villa can book these in advance too.

Finish the day in style with a meal your sleek and luxurious kitchen. Either choose to cook something up yourself from the local ingredients found in the central market in Port Louis, or hire a chef who will come to your villa and create anything you request from the menu. Unwind after dinner with a drink around your private pool or a moonlit dip.