Give me a bowl of water and you will see my face. Give me a bowl of wine and you will see my heart.

The heart of true hospitality lies in anticipating needs and exceeding expectations!

INTERCONTINENTAL MAURITIUS RESORT is now open to welcome your guests and you, for all your hospitality related requirements.

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, the resort is located along the Bay of Balaclava, at a 15-20 minutes drive from Port Louis.

Finished with natural hand-chiselled limestone, volcanic rock, and African timber, The InterContinental Mauritius Resort comprises of 210 spacious rooms, including 40 family suites, 20 terrace suites, and 10 presidential suites, each with a panoramic view of the turquoise blue waters of the Indian Ocean and white sandy beaches of the Bay of Balaclava. All rooms feature a stone-bathtub, individual bathroom 17- inch plasma TV and a separate shower. A wide range of amenities, including a 42-inch plasma TV, broadband internet access, and convenient central bed-side electronic controls, provide guests with the utmost luxury and exceptional comfort, synonymous with the InterContinental brand. All rooms also have "IP TV" system for complimentary use of internet.

Complementing the accommodation, a comprehensive food and beverage experience is exquisitely spread out across the property, with a choice of 5 restaurants and 2 bars. Veda, a first of its kind on the island, blending authentic Indian cuisine with contemporary service and design; Segala, located on the beach and serving Mediterranean Seafood; Noble House, that offers far eastern fusion cuisine; Palms, with an accent on light meals and fun food, adjacent to the main pool area; and Senso, with a daily diverse International breakfast and dinner buffet. Our guests on Half Board package (breakfast and dinner) can choose any of the restaurants for dinner without any extra charge, for selected items, offering a memorable culinary journey for even the most discerning palate.

For high profile social and corporate events, the property features the largest hotel banqueting and conference facility in Mauritius. Eight metres tall, the grand ballroom has direct access to the pool, gardens and the beach and accommodates up to 1,000 people. The overall area spreads over 1,400 meters and includes four meeting rooms and a business centre equipped with modern facilities and amenities.

Accenting the island's natural beauty, the resort has two infinity pools located next to the beach and the only private lagoon on the island with a natural islet for a salt-water dip. For diving enthusiasts, the resort has an extensive range of water activities that include snorkelling, scuba diving, water skiing and deep sea fishing.

Situated on the roof-top, the resort's Angsana Spa and Health Club, managed by Banyan Tree, offers the ultimate in rejuvenation through complimentary use of the gymnasium, steam and sauna rooms, indoor Jacuzzis, and relaxation areas. A payable range of oriental and occidental massages and body treatments, beauty salon, as also a boutique offering a range of wellness products is also available for continued indulgence and body care.