3 Idyllic Beaches and a Protected Location


"Historic Charm in a Delightful Position"
All-Inclusive Available

The lagoon Pool at Le Canonnier

Le Canonnier is situated in the north of Mauritius on the sheltered historic peninsula La Pointe aux Canonniers, where you can enjoy year round sunshine and a fine climate with wonderful views across the coral reef and the north coast islets to the bustling and colourful village of Grand Bay.

Le Canonnier re-opened on September 15 2005 after a $15 million dollar refurbishment program including new rooms, upgraded restaurants and public areas. Le Canonnier is the best 4 star value in Mauritius!

One of the 3 beaches at Le Canonnier

At Le Canonnier you will find history combined with all the comforts of modern living, set in 16 acres of exotic tropical surroundings, bordered by three beaches, set in lush gardens and a superb choice of accommodation.

Le Canonnier is located 70 kms from the airport involving a transfer time of 1 hr 15 mins. The resort is a 25 minute drive from Port Louis, the capital and only a 5 minute drive to Grand Bay.

Best value all-inclusive on the Island

A Choice of 3 Restaurants & 2 Bars at Le Canonnier

Le Frangipanier is located amongst the coconut palms in a delightful open setting this main restaurant caters for clients every need, with buffet breakfast and theme banquets in the evenings. It is also close by the entertainment area where cabaret shows are performed and the resident band plays each night.

Le Navigator is transformed from a colonial mansion, which overlooks the magnificent ocean, this romantic restaurant features appetising lunches and superb a la carte dinners. Each evening after dinner is completed, the restaurant is transformed into a disco with music and dancing until the early hours of the morning.

Weddings at Le Canonnier

Weddings can be arranged at Le Canonnier from as little as £295 per couple. You can choose to marry on the beach or around the hotel's 17 acres of lush tropical gardens.

Please note that groups are welcome at Le Canonnier

Undersea Walk*

A short distance from Le Canonnier you could spend 20 minutes strolling through the underwater gardens of the ocean...? Wearing a special helmet to provide air, you can discover the local marine life, including small tropical fish, a bright sea anemone, sea cucumber, or a sea urchin. We will even arrange to take your picture so that you have a souvenir of your amazing adventure.

Shopping

With both Grand Bay and Port Louis just a short distance away from Le Canonnier, this excursion is definitely recommended. There are a wide variety of jewellers and craft shops with the Sunset Boullevarde in Grand Bay providing a rich choice of clothing shops offering very good quality designer style clothes.

Excursions from Le Canonnier

Pamplemousses

Domaine Les Pailles* - a restored colonial sugar estate

Port Louis* - the capital city and home of the exotic covered market

Pamplemousses* - botanical gardens with a remarkable collection of plants

* All activities marked with an asterisk are available at extra cost

Accommodation at Le Canonnier

Standard Rooms are comfortable rooms with refreshing tropical decor are scattered throughout the hotel complex. Bathroom includes shower and toilet. Hair dryers are available from reception. Standard rooms include sea and garden facing categories.

Superior Rooms are colourful, vibrant decor in rooms exudes a tropical atmosphere. Bathrooms include shower, bath, toilet and hair dryer. Superior rooms include sea and garden facing categories.

The 248 air conditioned rooms are situated on two levels, ensuring privacy and stunning views. Rooms are either sea or garden facing and each has a private terrace or balcony. All of the rooms are equipped with en-suite bathrooms, individually controlled air conditioning, minibar, individual safes, television (with video channel and radio) and international direct dialling telephones.

Entertainment and Sports

Evening entertainment is different evry night - a local band for dancing, cabaret and disco, fashion show, Mauritian dancing.

One of the 3 beaches at Le Canonnier

There is an adundance of land and water sports available - these include 3 tennis courts )of which 2 are floodlit), table tennis, a variety of ball games, yoga, archery and American pool. Watersports include waterskiing, windsurfing, sailing, snorkelling and a glass bottomed boat to view the coral and marine life. At an additional cost you can also enjoy scuba diving or deep sea fishing or a catamaran cruise. There is no gymnasium at Le Canonnier.

There are daily activities for the children arranged by the Bob marlin miniclub to keep the young ones amused and interested all day. The Bob Marlin miniclub is situated in a very historic amoury which housed the gun powder for the canons which gave the peninsula its name "La Pointe aux Canonniers". In earlier centuries these canons guarded the approach to Grand bay and served as protection for the north of the island.

Facilities

Entertainment

Sports

Atmosphere at Le Canonnier

Le Canonnier offers perfect honeymoons

Le Canonnier offers an affordable taste of luxury and has all the ingredients needed for a perfect holiday in Mauritius. The buzz of activity and excitement is enhanced by the beautiful views North to Ilot Gabriel and Coin De Mire.

Catarmaran Cruises*

Indulge in this exciting cruise that allows you to discover the northern coast of Mauritius. There are several islets just off the coast including Coin de Mire, Ile aux Serpents, Ile Ronde, Ile Plate, Illot Gabriel and Ile d'Ambre. You are invited to explore some of these beautiful islets during the trip, and to enjoy lunch and refreshments on board while the sails are out.


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