InterContinental Mauritius Resort Balaclava Fort

Location
The club resort is located on a pristine stretch of beach looking out over the Bay of Balaclava, just north of the capital, Port Louis. It is 15 minutes' drive from the main tourist region of Grand Bay, and 50 minutes' drive (approximately 52 km) from Plaisance International Airport.
Facilities
Newly built in 2009, this club resort offers fabulous views of the ocean and 210 elegant, functional, well-furnished and spacious rooms. Guests are welcomed in a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out services. Facilities include a hotel safe, currency exchange and a cloakroom. There is also a newspaper stand, hairdressing salon and a games room. For the younger guests, there is a children's playground and a kids' club. Furthermore, restaurants, bars, sports facilities as well as business services including conference facilities can be found at this property. Guests can also take advantage of the WLAN Internet access and the room and laundry services on offer and those guests who are arriving by car may park their vehicle in the hotel's car park. Cars, scooters and bicycles are all available to rent (hire fees apply) and the hotel's concierge is on hand to assist with any request.
Rooms
The hotel has 140 deluxe rooms, 20 of which have hot tubs and private roof terraces, tastefully laid out to provide guests with the utmost comfort. To complement this the hotel also features 40 family rooms and 10 duplex ocean suites complete with their own private hot tubs, terraces and balconies, all beautifully designed for guests to relax and make the most of the stunning views of the Indian Ocean. Each room has an en suite bathroom with a shower, bath and a hairdryer. Rooms are furnished with double or king-size beds. Amenities include a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, a radio, Internet access and a safe. A minibar, an ironing set and tea and coffee making facilities are also provided. Individually regulated air conditioning is a standard feature in all accommodation.
Sports/Entertainment
The hotel facilities include a fully equipped and supervised gym, two-tier heated outdoor infinity swimming pools and a tennis court. There is also a children's swimming area. Refreshments are available from the poolside snack bar (fees apply). Guests can also keep fit with aerobics and aqua fit sessions. There is a sauna and steam room for added relaxation and guests can pamper themselves with a massage or spa treatment (fees apply to both). A range of water sports are on offer on the sandy beach. These include waterskiing, windsurfing, motor boating, banana boating, sailing, canoeing and pedal boating. For an additional fee guests can also go catamaran boating. Other recreational pursuits on offer include badminton, paddle tennis, table tennis, pool/snooker, darts, volleyball, beach volleyball and bocce. Biking is also an option (hire fees apply). Golf can be arranged at any of the nearby courses and the hotel organises entertainment programmes for adults and children.
Meals
The restaurants have distinct environments and specialise in different cuisines. Guest can start their day properly by having a nice continental breakfast buffet which is nicely displayed in the main restaurant. Lunch and dinner may be chosen from the buffet or selected from the a la carte menu. Moreover, there is a set menu on offer at dinner.
Payment
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment at this hotel.