Location. Merville Beach Hotel is located in Grand Baie, Mauritius, by a long beach of white sand bordering a lagoon. The centre of Grand Baie is one kilometre away.

Hotel Features. The property comprises a main hotel and bungalows with stone walls and thatched roofs set within tropical gardens. An outdoor pool, with a children's paddling pool, is surrounded by a terrace with beach umbrellas and coconut palms. An onsite spa includes a double sauna and steam room, and offers a range of massage treatments. Guest parking is complimentary.

La Terrasse Restaurant overlooks the pool and gardens, and serves Creole-inspired dishes. Le Badamier Bar offers cocktails and local drinks, with beach service during the day. A resident band provides nightly live music. The hotel serves complimentary Continental breakfasts.

Complimentary water activities include water skiing, windsurfing, kayaks, pedaloes, and snorkeling. Floodlit tennis courts, volleyball courts, and a gymnasium are also on site. Guests can enjoy big-game fishing, speedboat trips, catamaran cruises, and diving instruction as well (fees apply).

Guestrooms. Air-conditioned guestrooms feature balconies, and are decorated in sunny colours with armchairs and sofas. All include televisions, direct-dial phones, safes, and minibars.

Expert Tip. Grand Baie has a variety of shops selling fashion and local handicrafts, as well as a busy nightlife. Boats can be taken to small islands north of Mauritius. The nearest golf course is 10 kilometres away.