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The Ravenala Attitude

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The Ravenala Attitude is the first 4* all-suite hotel in Mauritius. It sits on the island’s north-west coast in the small village of Balaclava, tucked between the sea and river. The views are spectacular, surrounded by emerald-coloured gardens and a backdrop of soaring mountains. This hotel is big on nature, blurring indoor and outdoor spaces harmoniously with colonial architecture and exotic, tropical accents. Imagine sand floors and open-air dining among towering palms. There are 272 suites with options for couples, adults and families. In the adults-only wing, all suites overlook the Indian Ocean and have views of the sunset every evening.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free internet
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Beach
Canoeing
Babysitting
Parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Fitness / spa changing rooms
Fitness classes
Sauna
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Kid-friendly buffet
Snack bar
Special diet menus
Poolside bar
Snorkelling
Tennis court
Aerobics
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Table tennis
Nightclub / DJ
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids club
Airport transportation
Car hire
Taxi service
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Head massage
Massage
Salon
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
Gift shop
Shops
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
Doorperson
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Room features
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Private beach
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Room service
Minibar
Flatscreen TV
Safe
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Room types
Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
4.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Charming
Family
Languages Spoken
English, French, German
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Bartosz C wrote a review Yesterday
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Had a wonderful time in Ravenala Attitude. The stuff made the best what they could did to make our stay very comfortable. Special thanks to Ismail, Guest Experience Manager - his care was top of the top. Beautiful hotel, delicious food in seven or eight great restaurants. Excellent SPA, very nice beach and swimming pool. Musical attractions almost every evening. Thanks to Ravenala's team we've spent one of the best holidays ever. Hope to visit them again; found our place in Mauritius.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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kafa wrote a review 17 Mar
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Warm welcome, on arrival and during our stay there. Staffs are very kind and friendly. Special thanks to Mr Yogen (Front Office), Miss Venita (Front Office), Mr Loic (animateur top) and not forgetting Mr Nivesh. Will surely visit again...
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Dear Kafa, Thank you very much for choosing The Ravenala Attitude for your holidays and for this sweet review. We are thrilled to hear that our Family members made your stay enjoyable, and we will pass on your special thanks to Mr. Yogen, Ms. Venita, Mr. Loic and Mr. Nivesh. Providing quality customer service is always a top priority for us, and it's heartening to know that he went above and beyond to make your stay memorable. Once again, thank you for choosing our hotel and for taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back in the near future and provide you with an even more exceptional experience. Warm regards, Alessandro Schenone General Manager
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Johnpt45 wrote a review 17 Mar
Southwick, United Kingdom12 contributions12 helpful votes
We stayed here earlier this month, had a very relaxing time. All hotel services very good, exceptional staff who go out of their way to assist you. The food was good, I particularly enjoyed the selection of curry dishes on offer. Can highly recommend staying at the Ravenala,
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Dear John, Thank you very much for choosing The Ravenala Attitude for your holidays. I am delighted that you have enjoyed your overall stay with us and especially the culinary experience especially the selection of curry dishes along with the service and hospitality of our Family Members. We thank you for your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you all very soon for your next holidays. Warm regards, Alessandro Schenone General Manager
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Markus & Martina Irdal wrote a review 17 Mar
Halmstad, Sweden2 contributions
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This was our third visit at The Ravenala attitude (2019, 2020, 2024). This hotel has a great energy and the staff are beyond ordinary. We love this hotel. The only thing we wish for is an update of the beds! Also want to thank Sarah who received us when we arrived and made us feel so welcome, a really good and professional girl.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: You really need to try the Pina colada at the beach bar.
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Hello, We thank you for your loyalty to The Ravenala Attitude. Thank you once again for giving us the opportunity to be at your service and to share your feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and appreciated the service and hospitality of our Family Members, namely Sarah whom you mentioned. Thank you for your constructive feedback, which will help us better understand your expectations and continuously improve. Thank you for your kind words and we are looking forward for your fourth stay among us:) Warm regards, Alessandro Schenone General Manager
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Robert M wrote a review 16 Mar
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Where to begin? DO NOT BOOK THIS HOTEL! We arrived at the hotel after a long trip and were showed to our room, the room was a sea view adults only on the second floor this is described as a suite, suite it was not! It had an odour of a damp musty room that had not been ventilated. As you expect in a tropical environment there are heavy downpours at night, you don't expect to wake up to rain water dripping down behind the bed and a bathroom that is flooded, the only living things that enjoyed this room were the cockroaches that scurried around the bathroom to their hearts content. If you don't like Cockroaches DO NOT BOOK, if you like creepy crawlies where they shouldn't be read on you will not be disappointed. Needless to say we requested a room change and were shown a ground floor room in the same area overlooking the brown sludge being discharged from the river. Our room was considerably better and we felt slightly better about staying for another thirteen nights. During the following nights we were visited by a snake, lizards and enormous spiders.. I wouldn't normally worry about this but my wife was not so impressed. The toilet broke and ran water continually and I asked for it to be repaired, nobody arrived so being a practical chap I set to work and repaired it for them, reception were thrilled that I had saved them a job! The roof in the bathroom had a funny ripple and slanted effect around the roof hatch due to the brown water that was leaking from the header tank. The leak was repaired but the bath was not an option even if you wanted to use it. On our return to our room after a much needed day away from Ravenala paradise the bath was full of leaves and dirt, It looked as if something had scratched Debis from the loft hatch down into out bathroom. The Sea If you want a crystal blue lagoon you won't find it here, when it rains hard, and it does in Mauritius the sea turns brown in front of the hotel, we did not swim in the sea at all, until we went to crystal rock. The sea bed is rocky so take suitable footwear to swim in. The Beach We love dogs, if you don't YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO! there is a pack of 14 of them patrolling at night and a few of the less timid during the day... They bit at least two people during our stay and one person was taken to hospital. Moral of the story, do not touch, do not go for a stroll after dark and don't leave children unsupervised. The food On the whole we had no issues with the food, I do however draw the line to a rat running along the floor in Madame Mings - Mingers during service. The spa Fabulous and helped us sort our bad backs out from the beds... method in the madness! The beach waiter I probably won't spell his name correctly but I will give it a go, Krishen the only waiter with a wonderful moustache was a delight and plied us with cocktails, a hard working respectful gentleman who we were going to leave a tip, unfortunately we did not see him before we left and I hope the hotel management reward him for all his hard work.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Kevin K wrote a review 15 Mar
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A fantastic resort which provides an ideal and idyllic location in Mauritius. The facilities were faultless and the rooms spacious and accommodating. The grounds and pools were well maintained and a joy to use. Spoilt for choice when it can to food and drink and nothing disappointed. Attentive staff and tasty dishes from a number of different cuisines. Water sports available as part of the all inclusive package and excursions and trips arranged with local taxis on request. Very spacious rooms with huge beds. Villas located in very quiet locations so very little disturbance with the exception go the little red bird tapping on the window in the morning. An unforgettable holiday which makes us want to return soon.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Dear Kevin, Thank you very much for choosing The Ravenala Attitude and for sharing this wonderful review. I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and appreciated the facilities, the rooms, the pools, the culinary offer, the activities along with the hospitality of our Family Members. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon. Warm regards, Alessandro Schenone General Manager
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Emil N wrote a review 15 Mar
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A very nice hotel with a great beach, good restaurants to choose from and excellent service. All inclusive is very worth the money and the hotel had also many water activities to try. We have never met more friendly or helpful staff anywhere. A very special shout out to our new friend Yes for best service and delicious drinks. -your friends from Finland
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Dear Emil, Thank you very much for choosing The Ravenala Attitude for your holidays and for sharing this sweet review. I am delighted that you have enjoyed your overall stay with us and especially the beach, the culinary experience, the activities and special attention of our Family Members, namely Yes whom you mentioned. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon. Warm regards, Alessandro Schenone General Manager
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Ghaida A wrote a review 14 Mar
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Nice hotel with by a beautiful beach with lots of water activities. The staff were amazing, they try their best to make sure guests have a comfortable stay! Special thanks to all the front liners especially David and Idiana for making our stay unforgettable.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Hello, Thank you very much for choosing The Ravenala Attitude for your holidays and for sharing your experience. I am delighted that you have enjoyed your overall stay with us and especially the beach, the activities along with the service and hospitality of our Family Members, namely David and Idiana whom you mentioned. We thank you for your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you all very soon for your next holidays. Warm regards, Alessandro Schenone General Manager
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braden k wrote a review 14 Mar
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Absolute paradise, amazing staff and all the restaurants and all the bars. We came in the “wet” season, but any rain quickly passed. Beautiful scenery from the reception to the beach. Loads of space with 3 pools and the beach, so never felt on top of everyone. Managed to eat at 7 of the on site restaurants, so plenty of variety! all of the food was really good either from the menu or the large buffet. Dinner at the Riviera, Which is an extra, was more than worth it for a special evening. Special thanks to Brandon from the Riviera as well as Mo and Yes from the main pool bar and Neetasha from the Piano bar.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Dear Braden, Thank you very much for choosing The Ravenala Attitude and for sharing this wonderful review. I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and appreciated the culinary offer, the pools along with the service and hospitality of our Family Members, namely Mo, Yes and Neetasha whom you mentioned. We thank you for your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you all very soon for your next holidays. Warm regards, Alessandro Schenone General Manager
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Richard A wrote a review 13 Mar
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On arrival at 10.15 am my wife was feeling ill so we asked the reception if we could go to our room only to be told the room was being cleaned so my wife lay in the reception area for quite some time. I went back and asked again if the room was ready or could we go somewhere more private but once again was told we would have to wait as we had no been assigned a room, eventually 4 hours later reception said our room was ready. Once in the room which was very nice (ocean view adults only) the holiday began the staff in the restaurants and bars were excellent and really put a lot of effort into making sure we had a great time. I would like to say a big thank you to kavish and mr moustache kishan for their fantastic service. They went above and beyond to ensure we always had a drink in our hands and a sun lounger in the perfect position.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Dear Richard, Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience. I understand that arriving so early after a long flight, your primary wish is to be in your room. Kindly note that check-in time is at 2pm and before handing any room over to new arrivals, it is our duty to clean and prepare it to the highest standards, which does take some time. Please be assured that we do our best to make the rooms available ahead of the official check-in time whenever possible, though it can be difficult when the hotel is full. We regret if you were unaware of this before your trip, as this information is mentioned on all our communications. I am glad that you liked the room and appreciated our culinary offer along with the service and hospitality of our Family Members, namely Kavish and Kishan whom you mentioned. We look forward to welcoming you all very soon for your next holidays. Warm regards, Alessandro Schenone General Manager
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PRICE RANGE
HK$1,423 - HK$2,072 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
la plantation hotel balaclava, la plantation resort and spa, la plantation balaclava, la plantation mauritius
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
La Plantation Hotel
LOCATION
MauritiusPamplemousses DistrictBalaclava
NUMBER OF ROOMS
272
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Ravenala Attitude
Which popular attractions are close to The Ravenala Attitude?
Nearby attractions include L'Aventure Du Sucre (6.0 km), Plage de Trou aux Biches (5.2 km), and Balaclava Public Beach (0.7 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Ravenala Attitude?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a pool, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at The Ravenala Attitude?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at The Ravenala Attitude?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a poolside bar during their stay.
Is parking available at The Ravenala Attitude?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Ravenala Attitude?
Conveniently located restaurants include Le Fangourin Restaurant, Le Skipper @ Voile Bleue, and Cabane Du Filao.
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Ravenala Attitude?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna during their stay.
Does The Ravenala Attitude have airport transportation?
Yes, The Ravenala Attitude offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at The Ravenala Attitude?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does The Ravenala Attitude offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at The Ravenala Attitude?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, French, and German.