• Romantic Getaway - this intimate hotel is a great choice for couples and honeymooners with secluded beach coves, beautiful views, dining rooms built for 2, couple spa treatments and "romantic styled" rooms.

• Outstanding Service - the hotel is renowned for its personalised service, and you really do get the feeling that nothing is too much trouble.

• Free Activities - enjoy an intimate cruise in a 9-seater catamaran, take a trip in a glass bottom boat, enjoy water skiing, snorkelling, windsurfing, sailing or kayaking, go for a cycle, play a game of tennis ... the options are almost endless.

Paradise Cove & Spa is built around secluded coves with a spectacular view over one of the largest lagoons in Mauritius as well as the five northern islets. Although this peninsula does not have the traditional long, sandy beaches of Mauritius, you can choose your private cove for the day, and the resort is 5 minutes from Grand Bay.

This is a great honeymoon hideaway, or simply a place to kick back and relax. To add to your five-star experience, pay a visit to the Cinq Mondes spa, which offers a range of treatments such as Indian Ayurvedic massages, the "Aromas and Tropical Flowers" bath and the "Bliss for Two" program.

Other activities include scuba diving lessons (PADI), safaris in a submarine, deep-sea fishing and a nine-hole golf course within 20 minutes of the hotel. Paradise Cove also offers musical entertainment with a band every night as well as variety shows that represent the cultural blend of Mauritius.

We recommend the all inclusive option as food and drinks can be quite expensive.

Paradise Cove Hotel & Spa is situated 5km from Grand Bay on the far north coast of Mauritius, at Anse la Raie.

• 24-Hour Room Service
• A La Carte Restaurant
• Air-Conditioning
• Balcony
• DVD/CD/Video/Radio
• Gardens
• Gym
• Mini Bar
• Satellite TV
• Spa
• Swimming Pool

Paradise Cove & Spa has four restaurants, all in romantic settings:

La Belle Creole is the main dining room overlooking the cove. The restaurant has been divided into three areas of Asian, Indian and African/ Creole inspiration.

La Cocoteraie specialises in refined Mauritian cuisine and seafood. The tables are under individual thatched pavilions on stilts, so you can enjoy lunch or dinner in a dining room built for two.

The Panoramic Restaurant is a beach bar / restaurant built over the ocean with a stunning view of the five islets, bordering the coastline.

Le Cozy Corner, a cocktail bar with a lounge & terrace, serves lunchtime snacks, and is a popular meeting point for pre- and post- dinner drinks. The dress code is smart / casual and there is live music and entertainment in the evenings.

Completely renovated at the beginning of 2003, and set in a tropical prize-winning garden, the rooms' modern comfort blends with a decor of precious wood and vibrant coloured silks reminiscent of the olden days in Pondichery. All 67 rooms face the water.

The rooms comprise 47 Deluxe Rooms, of which 22 are romantic "Pondichery" rooms with a hat shaped ceiling built into the roof and fantastic views over the lagoon. The five "1001 Nights" rooms are possibly the most romantic and have been specifically designed to create an intimate atmosphere.

The 18 Junior Suites are more spacious with a small lounge area. The two Senior "Maharani & Maharajah" suites of 90m² are larger still, and each has a very comfortable bathroom, small kitchen, large living area and 2 terraces overlooking the beach and gardens.

Each room has a balcony or terrace with a view over the ocean, beach and gardens. Those little extras include bathrobes, internet access, mini bar, electronic safe, hairdryer, 24 hr room service, seasonal fruit on arrival, and a beach bag for ladies and straw hat for men.

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