CENTARA IN MAURITIUS
THE first phase of the five-star Centara Grand Azuri Residence & Suites Mauritius has opened, with an initial 32 of the 57 serviced residences, townhouses and penthouses now available. Operated by Centara Hotels & Resorts of Thailand, the development is located on the northeast coast of the island, set directly on the beach, and forms part of the new Azuri oceanfront lifestyle community, which includes shops, restaurants and a yacht club with marine facilities. The residences are adjacent to the five-star Centara Grand Azuri Resort & Spa Mauritius, which opened in December 2013, and residents have access to the facilities of the sister resort. Located in the heart of the village, 25km from the capital city of Port Louis, a 20-minute drive from the town of Grand Baie, and just over one hour’s drive from the international airport, they are also close to Azuri market place, shops and restaurants. “There is a wonderful sense of community here, and with the spacious and very stylish décor of the apartments, townhouses and penthouses, we feel that the residences will appeal to couples, families and groups of friends travelling together,” says Jean-paul Martin, area general manager for Centara Mauritius. “For leisure there is the beach and the lagoon, with about 60 different water sports and land-based activities available,” he says. The residences are grouped into zones and offer a variety of accommodation options with two, three or four bedrooms and spacious outdoor areas, some with private plunge pools. Each zone also has its own swimming pool. Guests have free access to activities of sister resort Centara Grand Azuri Resort & Spa Mauritius, including non-motorised water sports such as snorkelling, kayaking, windsurfing and sailing, and use of the tennis court, quad bikes and other facilities. The nearby Azuri Yacht Club will arrange excursions including catamaran trips to the islands of Coin de Mire, Round Island, Flat Island, Ile d’ambre and Ilot Gabriel. Adrenaline packed activities, such as parasailing, undersea walking and underwater scooters, hiking and mountaineering, canyoning, and skydiving can also be arranged by the concierge.