The legendary Mauritian beachside resort, Belle Mare Plage, draws a varied clientele among which are fervent golfers and loyal families, thrilled by the idea of teeing off at two of the islands’ top golf courses, sunbathing on the crescent-shaped beach, or indulging in some of the best cuisine this side of the equator.

The stylised interior design of the Constance Belle Mare Plage harmonises beautifully with traditional Mauritian architectural touches – thatched roofs and wooden beams, slate-tiled decks, rattan highlights in the decoration. Each of the 259 rooms and suites faces the turquoise Indian Ocean and is elegantly furnished, including state-of-the-art amenities.

Great cuisine is undoubtedly part of this hotel’s identity. Indigo, ensconced in hues of blue and white, evoking the sunny Greek isles, is tucked between the beach and the swimming pool and is the perfect place to savour a salad or freshly-caught grilled fish. Come evening, dine under vaulted ceilings at the Blue Penny Cellar or relish the Mauritian specialties served up at Deer Hunter, set along the Legend golf course, where you may see a small herd of deer grazing in the grass.

Constance Belle Mare Plage is a golfer’s paradise. Its two championship courses, Legend and Links, boast immaculately manicured fairways, verdant forests and splendid views onto the sea, while also offering a substantial dose of strategically placed bodies of water and other obstacles.

Families travelling with children will love the wide array of sea and land activities, from tennis matches to cooking courses for both children and adults. U Spa by Constance is a peaceful haven for spa enthusiasts in search of ultimate well-being. The interior courtyard, rich with flora, gives access to the sauna, Turkish bath, whirlpools, a chilled plunge pool and the treatment rooms.

It comes as no surprise that guests return time and again to Belle Mare Plage.