Sofitel Mauritius l’Impérial a well known luxurious property in Mauritius has a beautiful design creating a brilliant combination of greenery, pool, rooms, restaurants and beach side. It is a perfect blend of modernity, sophistication and authentic Mauritian touch.

Fountains around entrance of Sofitel Mauritius l’Impérial

Ambiance  

After a grand drive way huge reception and lobby welcomes with little ponds by the side.

Beautifully done up cottages around water body

There is a fine dining restaurant – Ravinala offering multicuisine buffet style by the pool. Beyond reception on the other side, there are rooms facing the beach side overlooking vast and beautiful gardens.

Sea view

My room

My room was lovely. It was adorned with long counter on the right to keep luggage and dressing room and wardrobe to the left. There was a big bathroom with bath tub, shower closet and exotic toiletries.

Bathroom

My room was fully equipped with all sophistcated provisions including mini bar, phone, LCD, comfortable beds, tea coffee maker, umbrella.

My room

It had a special view of the sea and magnetizing landscaped gardens.

View from my room’s balcony

Another view from my balcony

Restaurant Tamassa is by the beach which also has huge area for weddings and other celebrations.

It has two dinings- inside and open air dining.

Interiors of Tamassa

I was amazed at the setting both inside and open air. Actually I was craving to have a grub experience by the sea.

Open Air Tamassa restaurant

There are three more restaurants- Ming Court a thematic cuisine and Jacaranda a gourmet style and my favourite Teppanyaki, a Japanese cuisine restaurant.

Dining table at Teppanyaki restaurant

There is spa in the hotel providing wellness treatment. There are provisions of yoga and meditation. The aura there was very soothing and gave very soft and calm vibes.

Reception at Spa

Kids club

Kids club is very fascinating with colourful fence, toy engines and indoor and outdoor games.

Kids club and water sports activity centre

My experience at Sofitel Mauritius l’Impérial

I was thrilled to enter this luxurious grand property. Little pools by the entrance were breathers and refreshed my senses as I entered the vicinity. We had our dinner at famous Teppanyaki Japanese restaurant. I must congratulate Head Chef Dominique Oudin for the outstanding experience his team provides to guests.

Chef cooking Teppanyaki

Food that was cooked in front of us at the restaurant was outstanding. The experience becomes excellent specially if the service is provided with a passionate smile. I being only chicken and vegetarian eater, was provided a special exotic experience. Staff already knew our preferences. Chicken and vegetarian fritters and garlic bread that I was served with was mouthwatering.

Enticing garlic bread

Chicken was lusciously soft. My palette loved it. I had three chicken dishes all in different spices and style. Every time it was a new flavour that I savoured.

Chicken

Next day we had sumptuous breakfast at Ravinala. Evening was a gala time at Tamassa restaurant with the Chef Yash Raj who was from India. My wish of having a dining experience by the sea was granted. We had lovely dinner by the sea side with beautiful setting. A tree was decorated with starters first. It was an innovative and enticing way to start off with starters. I liked the concept.

Magic Tree

Then we had barbeque. Chicken was soft and juicy with perfect blend of spices. Paneer makhani was good as well.

While we had our dinner, what was presented to us was fantabulous. A group of Sega dancers performed. It was a nice show.

Sega dancers

Then there was a performance by a group that showcased fire stunts. It was an excellent performance. I loved every moment of it.

Fire stunts

Next day morning, we had to go for water sports including speed boat tour, dolphin sighting and snorkelling. It was a mind blowing experience. Activities were hosted by Sofitel Mauritius l’Impérial. Both the driver and co driver were knowledgeable and courteous. We had a good dolphin sighting and my friends enjoyed snorkeling.

Service

Service by the hotel was great. My favourite moments were at both Teppanyaki and Tamassa restaurant.

Overall, a superb experience. Every moment spent at Sofitel Imperial is a lifetime memory.

Beautiful skies

About Sofitel Mauritius I’Impérial Resort & Spa  

Sofitel Mauritius l’Impérial Resort & Spa is spread across 9 hectares of lush green gardens. Perfectly located by the sea, this hotel provides mesmerizing views and breathtaking sceneries. Per my discussion with Director Sales and Marketing Ludmila Vidya Keetarut, the goal of the team is to provide splendid experiences to guests to make them feel special in a unique way. We also ensure to provide experience of Mauritian night at the restaurant when Sega dancers perform and guests enjoy authentic Mauritian cuisine.

Rainbow

Christian Brau, the Resident Manager at Sofitel Luxury Hotels and Resorts said that the hotel caters to all kinds of requirements of guests. Guests who need a quiet environment and guests who want to be social, there are separate sections in the hotel for each category including elderly people or even honeymoon couples. He said, Sofitel is a great wedding destination and has a lot more potential in this area. We want guests to feel special so they become loyal for lifetime. Through our welcome project each and every need and preference of guests get recorded in our systems and rooms and services are pre arranged as per needs of guests.Right from the reception of the guests, to restaurant service to housekeeping we try to provide a specially curated experiences depending on their stage of life and requirements to create lifetime memories.

Nidhi KM

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Gardens by the sea and Kayaking