Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort

Miles Willis
Jun 24
3 min read

Welcome to Paradise: Heritage Le Telfair

Tucked into the lush Bel Ombre region on Mauritius’s sun‑kissed south coast lies Heritage Le Telfair—an elegant oasis blending colonial charm, wellness, and pure beachside bliss. Named after 19th-century botanist Charles Telfair, this resort unfolds like a chic village of blue-roofed villas amid tropical gardens, with the white-sand lagoon just steps away.

Colonial Charm Meets Modern Comfort

The accommodations are housed in restored plantation-style villas—each suite opening onto a private terrace or garden with a hammock, bathed in natural light and furnished with serene, contemporary décor. Spacious bathrooms with tubs and rain-showers, Nespresso machines, and glass-bottled water (no plastic!) add a thoughtful, eco-friendly touch.

Food Glorious Food

Feeling peckish? The resort delivers with 12+ restaurants and bars peppered across the Domaine de Bel Ombre. Start your day at Annabella’s, a bright brasserie with vintage flair and a spread that includes Mauritian classics like smoked marlin. For barefoot beach lunches, Le Palmier serves up fresh seafood with pool-and-ocean views—perfect for sunset dining.

Craving exotic flavors? Gin’ja, perched right on the sand, dishes up pan-Asian treats—expect sushi, teppanyaki, and ocean breezes. For something more upscale, Le Château (the actual historic manor) offers fine Mauritian cuisine in a romantic colonial mansion—highlights include farm-to-table dinners and wine tastings.

Don’t miss the vibrant C Beach Club, where Mediterranean lunches, rosé tastings, DJs, and chic lounge vibes happen right on the beach. Wind down at Cavendish Bar, sipping cocktails by the piano under twinkling lights.

Wellness & Recharge

Head to the Seven Colours Spa, a 2,500 m² haven of straw-pavilion bliss set in tropical jungle. Think hydrotherapy pools, chakra-balancing treatments, forest‑bathing walks, and outdoor showers—all Academy-award winning in the Indian Ocean region.

Complement that with daily group classes: yoga, Pilates, tai chi, or breathwork sessions—plus sunset yoga overlooking the ocean. Feeling adventurous? Guided meditations and aqua-therapy can send you into a peaceful trance at dusk.

Tee Off in Style

Golf aficionados, this is your dream escape: Le Château Golf Course, an 18-hole championship layout consistently ranked best in the Indian Ocean, and the brand‑new La Réserve Golf Links, perched on clifftop grounds amid a UNESCO biosphere reserve.

Complemented by a Leadbetter Golf Academy (run by the legend David Leadbetter), unlimited green fees, and a GPS-enabled buggy each round—this resort is fairway heaven.

Family & Adventure Ready

Timomo Kids Clubs keep little ones entertained from babies to teens—think arts, sports, cooking, star-gazing, crab-hunting and more. For the adventurous, head into Frédérica Nature Reserve for quad-biking, biking, or forest safaris—the resort’s guided excursions bring you up close to deer, boar, and monkeys .

Water lovers? Glass‑bottom boat trips, snorkelling, kayaking, stand-up paddle, kite‑surf school (the south coast’s famed windy conditions!), sailing and dolphin-watching are all on offer.

The Sustainability Story

Heritage Le Telfair walks the eco-walk: on-site composting (even homemade marmalade from orange peels!), plastic-free rooms, responsibly designed golf courses and watersports, and farm-to-table sourcing of produce. Relax and recharge guilt-free.

Final Thoughts

Heritage Le Telfair is the perfect blend of relaxation, indulgence, family fun, and adventure—all wrapped in a sustainable, luxurious package. From colonial suites and beachside dining, to spa rituals, epic golf, and wild excursions—it’s a 5000-word story waiting to be experienced. Grab your swimsuit, your swing, and your sense of wonder—Mauritius awaits!