Sofitel Mauritius L'Impérial Resort & Spa

Sofitel Mauritius L'Impérial Resort & Spa at Flic en Flac brings the Sofitel brand's characteristic French refinement to the west coast's most sociable resort beach. The property has a deliberate grandeur — the central building's arched colonnade and the mosaic tiling in the main lobby reference the Indo-French architectural tradition of old Mauritius — that distinguishes it from the more casual properties sharing this stretch of coast. The 373 rooms and suites are large by Mauritius standards, with the beach-facing wing providing direct access to the wide Flic en Flac lagoon and the sunsets that have made this the island's most photographed section of coastline. Five dining venues offer comprehensive coverage: Le Flamboyant for formal Mauritian-French cuisine; La Plage for beach-casual lunches; and the swim-up pool bar for the afternoon rum session that west-coast days seem to require. The So SPA at L'Impérial is among the best on the west coast — the couples' treatment suites are a particularly popular choice for honeymooners, and the body wrap using local sugarcane and vanilla is the signature experience. The Convention Centre handles events up to 300 guests, making L'Impérial the largest conference resort on the west coast. For a property of this size, the Sofitel brand's commitment to individual service quality is impressively maintained.