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Based around the ancient Chinese philosophy of Feng Shui and built around a heavenly little bay with a beach of golden sand, Legends is the Zen place in which to unwind... |
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Situated near the fishermen village of Grand Gaube, in the North of Mauritius, Legends stretches languorously on a
beach coiled around various creeks. In the distance, fishing rafts seem still, birds chirp and crabs hide away at the
roots of the coconut trees... Welcome to a world of intense serenity...
From the gold sanded creeks, guests can enjoy a panoramic view opening on delightfully named small islands: Coin
de mire, Ile Ronde and Ilot Gabriel...
Zen and luxury attitudes. Rediscover wellbeing... the balance within and return to the real life. Legends is a promise of exquisite harmony. To travellers longing for positive energies, Legends offers the riches of the Feng Shui philosophy which imbues the hotel. Legends symbolises the balance of Water, Earth, Wood, Fire and Metal.
The two Chinese ideograms forming the word Feng Shui represent Wind and Water, the first one symbolising universal energy and the second one the receptacle of that energy - a concept aiming at harmonising the influence of these two elements. Legends has been built on this concept.
Key Points
· Feng Shui ambiance and relaxing atmosphere
· Best hotel of the world for romance - Trip Advisor
· Located on a secluded peninsula, ensuring full privacy - near the fishermen village of Grand Gaube
· 3 beaches and an extremely serene lagoon
· 4 swimming pools
· Not far from Grand Baie (10 minutes drive)
· Stunning view of outlying Northern coast islets (Coin de mire, Ile Plate...)
· Beautiful gardens with coconut trees, filaos, banyans
· Outstanding staff: legendary friendly smiles / courteous / honest
· Thematic rooms - all with sea views
· Private villa
· Large choice of dinning venues: 6 restaurants and 3 bars
· WIFI access throughout the hotel (for a fee)
· Helipad
· Driving range
· Cinema
· Free Yoga and Tai Chi sessions
· Qi SPA (energy circulation between the different elements)
Distance
Airport: 80 km
Capital city (Port-Louis): 40 km
Accommodation
a. Superior Rooms (126)
b. Deluxe Rooms (46)
c. Junior Suites (23)
d. Senior Suites (2)
e. Emperor Villa (1)
Restaurants and Bars
f. Ginkgo
g. La Bastide
h. Karma House
i. Abalone
j. Grand Bleu
k. Spirit Lounge & Bar
l. Banyan Pool, grill & bar
Accommodation
126 Superior Rooms (48 sq metres)
(with Metal as main element) Where the main element is Metal, symbolising force. The wooden furniture combined with the ironwork and the sandy and ochre tones convey to the room a feeling of warmth and elegance.
46 Deluxe Rooms (58 sq metres)
(with Water as the main element)
The main element in the room's décor here is Water. Pure outlines, blue tones and wavelike designs, conveying a feeling of purity and wellbeing.
23 Junior Suites (78 sq metres)
(with Wood as the main element)
The suites are spacious and luxuriously decorated in subtle shades of sand and ochre, blending perfectly with the main
element of the room, which is Wood. An ottoman is set at the foot of the king size bed and a large, comfortable sitting area on the private terrace. Each suite has a small dressing room and spacious bathroom, with a walk-in shower, two washbasins, a whirl bath and a separate toilet.
2 Senior Suites (98 sq metres)
Earth and Fire are the Senior Suites' elements, well reflected by soft, warm red and orange hues. Each villa has its own
private garden, looking straight out over the lagoon and an inviting whirl bath. From the sitting area, two steps lead up to the magnificent double bed.
1 Emperor Villa (288 sq metres)
(five elements)
The Emperor Villa is the right setting for renewing one's energies. All five elements of Feng Shui can be distinguished in the décor.
The Villa has 2 bedrooms (1 adult bedroom + 1 children bedroom) with en suite bathrooms, whirl bath, private garden with a pool, a gazebo, and a butler service. The beach in front of the villa is for the exclusive use of the Emperor Villa residents.
A butler service is available for all villas.
Rooms, Suites and Villas Sharing Policy
· Superior Rooms: 2 adults + 1 teenager or 2 adults + a child or 2 adults + 1 baby.
· Deluxe Rooms: adults + 1 teenager or 2 adults + 1 child or 2 adults + 1 baby.
· Junior Suites: 2 adults + 1 teenager or 2 adults + 1 child or 2 adults + 1 baby.
· Senior Suites: 2 adults + 1 teenager or 2 adults + 2 children.
· Presidential Villa: 2 adults + 1 teenager or 2 adults + 2 children.
Note:
· Baby: under 3 years old
· Child: 3 to 11 years old
• Teenager: 12 to 17 years old
Villa, Suites and Rooms facilities
· All rooms have a private and furnished balcony or terrace facing the sea
· Air conditioning
· Ceiling fans in the Villa, Deluxe Rooms and Junior Suites
· Bathroom with bath, separate shower and toilet
· Dressing
· Satellite TV, video and music channels
· DVD player in the Villa and Suites
· International Direct Dialing
· Minibar
· Safe
· Hair dryer
· Complimentary tea and coffee facilities
· 220-240V electric sockets
· WIFI (for a fee)
Restaurants and Bars
Ginkgo
· Seating capacity: 250
· Open from 7.00 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. and from 7.00 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.
Facing the sea and the pool, the main restaurant offers tempting buffet breakfast which will satisfy the most demanding guests. In the evenings, beautifully laid out convivial tables d'hôte, gala dinners and Mauritian, Asian or Mediterranean buffets are proposed alternately. In accordance with Feng-Shui principles, there are no corner-tables in the restaurant. Lovers have the option to dine on the beach, cut away from the world... to share a moment of romantic bliss.
La Bastide
· Seating capacity: 60
· Open from 12.30 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. - 10.30 p.m.
This is Legends' beach restaurant, prominently located and offering a stunning view of the northern islets. The restaurant offers a joyous "cuisine du soleil", delightful blend of Mediterranean and Creole flavours. A variety of grilled food and salads is available and the spicy flavours of Mauritian food are a perfect match for the southern French cuisine.
Karma House (Trilogy concept)
· Seating capacity: 50
· Open from 7.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.
The hotel's gastronomic restaurant overlooks the pool and offers a spectacular view of the lagoon. The open kitchen, see-through cave and rustic terrace create a feeling of space and subtle refinement. The book opens.... the journey begins: five culinary discoveries for the five Feng Shui elements.
Guests will be enraptured and seduced by the richness of the gastronomic flavours coming from Asia, India and Mauritius. Karma is representative of the harmony that emanates from such a variety of tastes and flavours.
Abalone
· Seating capacity: 40
· Open from 7.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.
Sea food and fresh fish are served every evening. Abalone opens also for lunch and offers then Mauritian dishes and large salads.
Grand Bleu
· Open from 12.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. and from 9.00 p.m. - 01.00 a.m.
Grand Bleu is Legends' main pool bar - a rustic bar with large comfortablearmchairs, featuring a splendid view of the ocean. It is the ideal setting for a light meal, a club sandwich, dim sums, pancakes at tea-time, a pre-dinner cocktail or a liqueur by the pool.
Spirit Lounge & Bar
·Open from 4.00 p.m. to 12.00 a.m.
Enjoy memorable moments in the elegant and refined Spirit Lounge, ideal for a quiet drink, before or after dinner, to the sound of the piano. The atmosphere is reminiscent of the plush comfort of an English club, with a choice of cigars
from the Legends' private collection.
Banyan Pool & Grill
·Seating capacity: 30
·Open from 12.30 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
The Banyan Bar is a laid-back place, under some of the oldest banyan trees on the island, beside its own pool, with seating at the bar or under the shade of parasols on the lawn. The Bar's selection includes fresh fruit juices, beers and
tropical cocktails. At lunchtime, grills, cooked in front of guests, and large salads are served.
Beach Service
Cocktails, refreshing drinks and fruit treats are served all day long right under guests' beach parasols.
Room Service
Around-the-clock room service is available 7 days a week.
Private Dining
Legends offers an array of dining alternatives from romantic celebration for couples to private dinner parties for
families and friends.
Evening Entertainment
Cabaret shows and other artistic entertainment shows are organized on a regular basis. Every evening, guests are
entertained by a jazz group, local or international dancing shows or a band for dancing under the stars.
Dress Code
Beach wear all day long (no uncovered swimming attire during breakfast or lunch) and "smart casual" as from 6.30 p.m.
Wellbeing and Leisure
The hotel has three fresh-water swimming pools. The main pool, in the centre of the hotel, and close to the main
restaurant and Le Grand Bleu, offers a breathtaking view over the bay. The second pool is in a quiet spot right at the very edge of the hotel, in front of the Banyan, Bar & Grill and the third one is next to La Bastide.
Land-based activities
Free of charge: windsurfing, pedal boats, kayaks, aqua gym, sailing, snorkelling, glass-bottom boat rides and water
skiing.
For a fee: speedboat rides, scuba diving (PADI-certified) and big game fishing.
Land-based activities
Free of charge: gym, beach volley, stretching sessions, table tennis, pétanque, 4 floodlit tennis courts, Tai Chi and
Yoga sessions.
For a fee: mountain bikes, pool billiards, golf balls and electronic games.
Two golf courses are available close to the hotel.
Cinema
Legends has the only private cinema of Mauritius. Designed in line with the local architecture, to ally Zen attitude
and functionality, the cinema is built in amphitheatre style and features deep comfortable seats.
Children have access to the cinema as from 7.30 p.m., during their parents' evening meal, while adults are welcome as from 9.00 p.m. Cartoons for the children or new releases and a wide choice of documentaries for the adults.
Spa "QI"
Based on a combination of thalasso and spa therapies, the Legends' spa is representative of the Mecca of wellbeing. The complex features four massage rooms, two hydrotherapy rooms and one double kiosk ideal for a body scrub, speciality of the house. The spa is also equipped with two whirl pools, a salt water pool, a hammam, a sauna, an ultra-modern Fitness Centre and a hairdressing saloon.
(Opening/closing hours are subject to change without prior notice)
The whole set comprises five massage areas, which include:
· 3 single rooms
· 1 double room with garden
· 1 private bath tub
· 1 double kiosk
· 1 salt water pool
· 2 other bath tubs
· 1 sauna
· 1 hammam
· 1 balneotherapy room
· 1 Fitness Centre
· 1 hairdressing saloon
· A complete range of body and face beauty treatments delivered with creams and oils from Anne Semonin
Kids and Teens
Kids Club
· Open from 9.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.
The Kids Club offers a joyous, colourful and convivial setting including a garden, ideal for children. A qualified staff
entertains youngsters from 3 to 11 years old, organising a vast number of activities suiting the children's respective
age. A babysitting service is also available on request (for a fee).
Children's lunch is served between 12.30 p.m. and 1.30 p.m. and dinner between 6.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.
Teens Club
The club for teenagers (above 12 years old) arranges days of fun-packed day activities, including a number of
optional excursions outside the hotel and operates from 9.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m.
Boutique
We invite you to visit our Boutique, situated near the hotel lobby. Opened from 8.30 a.m. to 8.00 p.m., Legends'
Boutique offers a selection of exclusive creations, including local handicrafts and garments, as well as our exclusive
designer collection.
Conference Room
Legends offers an air-conditioned conference room (45 sq metres) which can accommodate up to 24 to 30 people,
depending upon the seating configuration. The conference room is made available to residents free of charge.
Standard equipment is also available to residents at no costs and includes a WIFI connection, a 35mm slide projector, an overhead projector, a video recorder, a DVD player, a microphone, a video projector, flip charts, a lectern and a wall mounted screen. Other accessories, including secretarial services, are available on request.
Other facilities
Concierge desk, business centre, car rental, information desk, laundry service and Internet access (for a fee).
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