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InterContinental Mauritius Resort Balaclava Fort, an IHG Hotel

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront hotel near Turtle Bay

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2 outdoor pools, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
Property amenity
Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Asian cuisine
Property grounds
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Pool
  • On private beachOn private beachOn private beach

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Map
Balaclava, Coastal Road, Balaclava
  • Popular LocationTurtle Bay1 min walk
  • Popular LocationTurtle Bay Marine Park3 min drive
  • Popular LocationTrou aux Biches Beach16 min drive
  • AirportMahebourg (MRU-Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Intl.)57 min drive

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room

9.1/10 Wonderful
  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Sunset View Seafront)

7.5/10 Good
  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room

  • 118 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View (Sunset View)

8.5/10 Very good
  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Sunset View)

10/10 Exceptional
  • 240 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds (Sunset View Top Floor)

  • 55.9 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds (Sunset View Seafront)

  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, Multiple Beds (Sunset View)

8.6/10 Very good
  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Sunset View)

  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Sunset View Seafront)

8/10 Very good
  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony (Sunset View)

Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony (Sunset View)

10/10 Exceptional
  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Lobby
LUX* Grand Gaube
Pool
All-inclusive
Spa
Parking included
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (612)
The price is CA $609
per night
CA $701 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jun - 18 Jun
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About the area

Balaclava

Beachfront retreat .At this Balaclava hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Turtle Bay and 6 miles (10 km) of Trou aux Biches Beach. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden is within 6 miles (10 km) and Mauritius Postal Museum is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Turtle Bay - 1 min walk
  • Turtle Bay Marine Park - 3 min drive
  • Balaclava Beach - 6 min drive
  • Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden - 8 min drive
  • Trou aux Biches Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Intl. Airport (MRU) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • Zoli Mamzel - 4 min drive
  • KBC’s Grill - 7 min drive
  • McDonald's - 8 min drive
  • Cumin - 4 min drive
  • Le Victoria Hotel - 5 min drive

About this property

InterContinental Mauritius Resort Balaclava Fort, an IHG Hotel

5-star beachfront hotel near Turtle Bay
Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. Hit the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with complimentary cabanas and umbrellas. At InterContinental Mauritius Resort Balaclava Fort, an IHG Hotel you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There are 4 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. For a drink, you can stop by one of the onsite bars, including 2 beach bars and 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury hotel also offers a complimentary children's club, a children's pool, and outdoor tennis courts. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of InterContinental Mauritius Resort Balaclava Fort, an IHG Hotel was completed in January 2022.

This 5-star Balaclava hotel is smoke free.

  • 210 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 10 buildings
  • 4 dining venues
  • 2 bars on the beach
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 8396 sq ft of conference space
  • 780 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2008
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
InterContinental Mauritius Resort Balaclava Fort, an IHG Hotel offers 210 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations are furnished with sofa beds and desks. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. LCD televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The onsite spa has 7 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and sports massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and thalassotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Thai

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Sofa bed

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily: EUR 30 per person
  • 4 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 beach bars, 2 bars/lounges, 1 swim-up bar and 1 poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 9 holes of golf
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Fitness classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bike parking
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Private picnics
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchairs available on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV
  • Pay movies
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Free rollaway beds
  • Select Comfort bed
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony or patio

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 115
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 60 (from 5 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 135
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 70 (from 5 to 11 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 30 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel InterContinental Mauritius
InterContinental Hotel Mauritius
InterContinental Mauritius
InterContinental Mauritius Hotel
Mauritius Hotel InterContinental
Mauritius InterContinental
Intercontinental Hotel Balaclava
InterContinental Resort Mauritius Balaclava
InterContinental Mauritius Resort Fort
InterContinental Mauritius Balaclava Fort
InterContinental Mauritius Fort
InterContinental Mauritius Fo
InterContinental Mauritius Resort Balaclava Fort

InterContinental Mauritius Resort Balaclava Fort, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 240 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 240 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 240 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 240 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 240 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edward, Tucson

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reza

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pearl in Balaclava
Absolutely wonderful would recommend it to everyone
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marc LB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mauritius Gem
Absolutely amazing will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashok

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything about the property. Very clean and well kept.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paresh

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel staff was really helpful but they did not clean the room every day. The beach was really beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Daliah

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service but not for swimming
The service and staff were excellent, friendly and helpful. The food was ok. But the hotel is a bit shabby with old used furniture. And Full of mice! The beach is full of rocks and not ideal for swimming
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bhavesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly. Plenty of Indian food. Chips available if you want. Pls request itv They will make for you
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020