Where to start? This was our second visit to Le Telfair, in consecutive years. We wouldn’t usually do that, but this place does that to you - it grabs your heart! And that is, as always, down to the...
Where to start? This was our second visit to Le Telfair, in consecutive years. We wouldn’t usually do that, but this place does that to you - it grabs your heart! And that is, as always, down to the people.
The location is stunning, the setting of suites around the pool, the creek or beachfront is wonderful. We love the classy colonial style of buildings, all in keeping with the upmarket vibe. Upmarket, but so very relaxing.
If you play golf, if you enjoy outstanding food (quality and choice), if you enjoy quality drinks/champagne, the Gourmet Bliss package is a no-brainier.
The facilities: who could ask for more? There is everything. A beautiful, safe, shallow lagoon at the beach, water sports galore on tap, beautiful pools for a refreshing dip, the Spa is absolutely world class, the bars, restaurants etc make for an amazing stay. And then the golf - Le Château course is stunning, in immaculate condition throughout and a real test for any level. La Réserve, well - it’s stunning in every respect, it’s spectacular, it’s not millionaire’s golf but it is billionaire’s golf and all included for a round within Gourmet Bliss. But a tip: take a prodigious supply of golf balls!
Much is written elsewhere of the dining outlets, a great choice of restaurants, all good in their own right. Under Exec. Head Chef Quentin, standards are very high and you are spoilt for choice. On this visit, we particularly enjoyed Gin’ja, Le Palmier, Le Château and O’Grill (golf club).
For golfers, the facilities at both courses/clubhouses are fantastic - what a treat to leave your clubs with the caddy master for storage/safe-keeping throughout your stay; and how we appreciated the lovely service from the team loading the buggy, supplying towels, water, ice and cleaning the clubs after each round.
Now to the people. Wherever we travel, it’s always the people that make or break a place for us. In advance of our first visit, a colleague had told me he found the Mauritian people to be the nicest, warmest in the world. He is not wrong! No fake, insincere, 3-tooth or 5-tooth grins here. It’s all the individual, personal little extras that keep appearing, which make you feel so special. It’s like they are constantly seeking to amaze guests with exceeding expectations - and they are brilliant at it!
Of course, none of this happens by accident. As always, everything comes from the top and it is clear that the management team are incredibly professional and committed. General Manager Dominique Grel is out front, about the place constantly and always keen to engage with staff and guests. As is France Reine, Guest Experience Manager (?).
Special mentions to the many who made our stay extra special, starting of course with our wonderful Host, Ashni - a special lady and a true credit to Le Telfair, what an asset she is!
Also totally worthy of special mention for great warmth, service and smiles (plus hard work): Ioven and Anshi at Annabella’s, Jeena and Ravisen at Cavendish, Keshavi and Ornella at Le Château, Joseph at the Teppanyaki grill in Gin’ja, Yoan at Le Palmier, Ashven Sommelier, Trileche at La Réserve, Daksh at golf club restaurant, Lovesh at golf club (range and caddy services) and not forgetting Desirée at the golf club halfway house.
Summary: how special is Le Telfair? Well, in 2023 it was meant to be a “once in a lifetime”special holiday as we were celebrating a number of things that year. Everything was so special that we simply had to do it again, so we booked again for this year! And the people made it just like “coming home”, such a fabulous welcome and acknowledgement of being returning guests.
Who knows, we may yet have to return again in 2025?!
Thank you so much to all at Heritage Le Telfair resort.
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