La Hacienda (3 Star)

La Hacienda is a community of exclusive guest houses perched on Lion Mountain, on the south eastern coast of Mauritius.
The guest houses, which are surrounded by luxuriant native forests and vegetation, offer an eco-wilderness experience,
while the meticulous design of each guest house imparts a “boutique hotel” ambiance.

La Hacienda is situated in the historic region of Old Grand Port, the “cradle” of Mauritian civilization. The property overlooks a large bay with several river tributaries which served as the first port for Dutch colonisers who arrived in 1598. It also overlooks the sea and outer islands where the famous battle between the French and the British took place in 1810.

The Guest houses
The property contains 4 unique guest houses; each secluded and surrounded by private gardens and with both mountain and sea views.

Each guest house is named after fauna on the property: The Pink Pigeon, The Day Gecko, The Butterfly and the Hare.

The Day Gecko, The Hare, The Butterfly
A one-storey, 45 - 50 m2, open-plan guest house with queen-sized bed, bathroom, fully-equipped kitchen, living room, and spacious wood-decked terrace. The guest house can sleep up to 2 persons, with additional person on a sofa.

The Pink Pigeon
A two-storey, 108m2 , two-bedroom guest house with two queen-sized beds, bathroom, fully-equipped kitchen, open-plan living and dining room, and two spacious terraces.
Adjoining the guest house is a large private garden. The guest house can sleep up to 4 persons in 2 separate bedrooms, as well as additional person on a sofa bed.

Free amenities and services in Bungalows
· Breakfast basket
· Room service everyday except on Sundays
· Common swimming pool
· Personal safe in each bungalow
· Wireless internet and satellite TV
· Mosquito protection on window openings
· Bath & pool towels
· Availability of salt and pepper, olive oil, tea, instant coffee and sugar in each bungalow
· Availability of herbs growing in a pot on the kitchen window ledge for cooking
· Ability to pluck lemons, and other fruits which you find in the gardens surrounding your bungalow
· Barbeque facilities upon request
· Board games
· 24 hour security on the property
· Parking facilities
· Public telephone booth

Transport Services and Facilities
- Airport transfers or car rentals can be organised through your local agency
- Mountain bike rentals

Local Restaurants
Some restaurants can arrange your transport facility free of charge while others can also deliver a selection of menus at La Hacienda

ActivitiesSituated within the soothing greenness of native forests and sugar cane fields with views over rivers and the sea, La Hacienda ensures guests a peaceful and tranquil stay, as well as opportunities for unique activities and experiences.

Some of these activities include:
- Mountain biking, hiking and nature walks to viewpoints on the property and on Lion mountain
- Bird watching
- Visits to the Ferney Valley and Ile aux Aigrettes nature reserves
- Visits to the Dutch ruins and museum and Mahebourg Naval museum
- Snorkeling at Blue Bay Marine park
- Quad biking in nearby forests and valley
- Kayaking in nearby rivers and bay
- Full day catamaran trips on the open sea to Ile Aux Cerfs
- Fishing

The Environment
The region of Old Grand Port and Lion Mountain, on which the property is situated, represents one of the last remaining un-spoilt refuges on the island.

We have planted many endemic and native plant species on the property. These plants are indicated by signs.

You can see the endemic bird species of the Kestrel (Falco punctatus), the native White-tailed tropic bird (Phaethon lepturus), and the Fruit Bat (Peteropus niger). If you are lucky, you may also catch sight of the rare endemic Pink Pigeon (Columba mayeri). Some non-native animals that are also abundant on the property include monkeys, hares, and tendrecs.

The property offers guests walking trails and viewpoints. One trail begins by the main parking lot.

Note: Minimum required stay - 02 nights