Accommodation at SO/ Sofitel Mauritius

Accommodation at SO/ Sofitel Mauritius feels wonderfully private, with suites and villas tucked among tropical gardens rather than arranged in a conventional hotel block.

The choice ranges from spacious garden suites to beachfront villas with heated plunge pools, giving couples plenty of opportunity to make the room itself part of the holiday.

Accommodation Features

• Sofitel MyBed™
• Air conditioning
• Private outdoor space
• Garden or sea-facing setting
• Contemporary interiors influenced by Kenzo Takada
• Open-air bathing in selected accommodation
• Private gardens in selected categories
• Heated plunge pools or private pools in selected villas

SO Suite Terrace Garden View Sea Facing

A stylish starting point for your stay, combining tropical surroundings with a private terrace and sea-facing position. Features include:

• King-size bed
• Private terrace
• Garden view
• Sea-facing position
• Sofitel MyBed™

SO Suite Private Garden

A great choice for couples who value privacy, with your own tropical garden creating a secluded outdoor retreat. Features include:

• King-size bed or twin beds
• Private tropical garden
• Terrace
• Garden view
• Sea-facing position
• Open-air bathtub

SO Family Suite

Designed when you need more space, the SO Family Suite combines the resort's garden setting with family-friendly accommodation. Features include:

• King-size bed
• Private terrace
• Garden view
• Sea-facing position
• Space for a cot or trundle bed
• Family-friendly layout

SO Beach Villa with Heated Plunge Pool

One of our favourite upgrades for couples. Step up to a beachfront setting and your own tropical garden with a heated plunge pool. Features include:

• King-size bed
• Beachfront location
• Private garden
• Private heated plunge pool
• Sofitel MyBed™

SO Family Beach Villa with Heated Plunge Pool

A beachfront option designed with families in mind, combining extra sleeping space with your own private garden and heated plunge pool. Features include:

• King-size bed
• Alcove with 2 single beds
• Beachfront location
• Private garden
• Heated plunge pool
• Suitable for families

SO VIP Beach Villa

The top accommodation choice brings together two bedrooms, a separate living room and a private heated pool right by the beach. Features include:

• 2 bedrooms
• Separate living room
• Beachfront location
• Private garden
• Private heated pool
• Ideal for families or couples travelling together

Dining at SO/ Sofitel Mauritius

SO/ Sofitel Mauritius is available with a choice of board arrangements, with TUI currently offering upgrades including Half Board and Full Board as well as All Inclusive holidays to the resort.

Exact inclusions can vary according to the board basis and holiday package booked, so customers should check the meal and drink inclusions shown at the time of booking.

All Inclusive

For guests choosing All Inclusive, the package is designed to give you more choice than simply relying on the main buffet restaurant.

Dining includes buffet meals alongside access to à la carte dining, giving you the opportunity to mix relaxed buffet meals with more intimate dining during your stay.

All Inclusive inclusions, participating restaurants, drinks, reservation requirements and any supplements can vary, so the specific package shown at the time of booking should be checked for full details.

Dining at SO/ Sofitel Mauritius

Mauritian ingredients and island flavours sit at the heart of the dining experience, with colourful buffet dining complemented by a more intimate beachfront option.

Restaurants

Le Flamboyant

The resort's main restaurant celebrates both Mauritius and the wider world through colourful themed buffets.

Fresh seasonal produce, local herbs and spices bring extra character to international dishes, while the dramatic thatched setting and Kenzo Takada tableware make this feel a little more special than your typical resort buffet.

La Plage

A chic beachfront restaurant where the open kitchen brings together the catch of the day and fragrant Mauritian spices.

The setting makes this an especially appealing choice for couples, with the Indian Ocean providing the backdrop to a more intimate dining experience.

Bars

Le Takamaka

Set around the infinity pool beneath a soaring thatched roof, Le Takamaka has a relaxed waterside atmosphere that works equally well for afternoon drinks and cocktails after dark.

Signature cocktails, premium drinks, wines and canapés are served in a setting where some seats are positioned right within the shallow water.

Hotel Facilities

Facilities include:

• Beachfront setting
• Protected lagoon
• Beachfront swimming pool
• Children's pool
• SO SPA (£)
• 24-hour SO FIT fitness studio
• Yoga pavilion
• Outdoor tennis
• Restaurants and bar
• Private-pool and plunge-pool villas
• Kids Villa
• Indoor and outdoor children's play areas
• Babysitting (£)
• Complimentary parking
• Water sports and activities
• Wedding facilities (£)

(£) Additional charges and advance reservations may apply.

Beach & Pool

Beachfront Setting

SO/ Sofitel Mauritius sits directly beside the lagoon in Bel Ombre, putting the beach and Indian Ocean at the heart of the experience.

The protected turquoise lagoon creates a beautiful setting for relaxed beach days, while the resort's boathouse opens up more ways to get out on the water.

SO Sofitel Pool

The main beachfront swimming pool has a particularly distinctive design, inspired by the shape of the traditional panga knife used locally to cut sugar cane.

The pool is heated during the Mauritian winter, making it an inviting place to relax throughout the year. There's also a separate outdoor children's pool at the Kids Villa.

On the Water

The protected lagoon isn't just for admiring from your lounger. Activities available through the resort's boathouse include:

• Snorkelling
• Stand-up paddleboarding
• Glass-bottom boat trips

Other activities and availability can vary during your stay.

Kids Villa

Although SO/ Sofitel Mauritius works particularly well for couples, families are properly catered for too. The Kids Villa provides supervised activities for children aged 3 to 12 years, giving younger guests their own dedicated space while parents get some downtime.

Facilities and services include:

• Complimentary activities for ages 3–12
• Indoor playground
• Outdoor playground
• Children's outdoor pool
• Babysitting on request
• Children's menus
• Baby cot or extra bed
• Family suites and villas
• Connecting suites on request and subject to availability

Babysitting requires advance booking and may carry an additional charge.

Mauritius for Two (£)

SO/ Sofitel Mauritius has plenty to offer for honeymoons, anniversaries and special occasions.

Private gardens, beachfront villas, couples' spa treatments and the lagoon setting already create a romantic backdrop, while the resort also offers dedicated wedding and honeymoon arrangements.

Wedding celebrations can include everything from flowers and photography to a celebration meal on the beach, with dedicated event planning available.

SO SPA is one of the strongest reasons to choose this resort if relaxation is high on your Mauritius wish list. Surrounded by tropical greenery, the spa combines Mauritian and Asian influences with French cosmetology, creating a wellness experience that feels connected to both the island and the Sofitel brand.

Spa Facilities

• 6 treatment rooms
• Double treatment rooms for couples
• 2 hammams
• Heated plunge pool
• Cold plunge pool
• Yoga pavilion
• In-suite and in-villa treatments available
• Treatments in private gardens available

Treatments (£)

The treatment menu draws inspiration from Mauritius, France and traditional Asian therapies.

Options include Mauritian massage, traditional Chinese therapies, beauty treatments using organic products and French cosmetology, alongside specialist wellness experiences.

Selected treatments can even be arranged in the privacy of your suite, villa or garden.

SO FIT

If you like to keep active on holiday, the 24-hour SO FIT fitness studio means you're not restricted by opening times.

Facilities and activities include:

• Technogym equipment
• Cardio machines
• Weights
• Personal training
• Outdoor tennis
• Yoga
• Tai chi
• Qigong