The Bay, Riviere Noire
About the Hotel
Rooms with Ocean Views
The Bay is a beachfront hotel overlooking the Indian Ocean. It offers 22 rooms decorated in white and grey with coral pink or turquoise accents. Some rooms include a seating area. Each air-conditioned double room features a satellite TV, a minibar, ironing facilities, tea and coffee facilities, garden furniture and an AM/FM alarm clock. Bathrooms include an en suite bathroom with an open shower and a hairdryer. Spacious rooms have a furnished private terrace and sea views. Free toiletries and an electric kettle are provided.
Beachfront and Local Cuisine
Breakfast by the sea features seasonal local fruits and à la carte smoked marlin with scrambled eggs. The open-air restaurant offers al fresco dining under a thatched roof. The chef offers a menu blending European and Mauritian cuisine using local products. The seaside restaurant serves authentic local food such as Creole octopus and grilled catch of the day, plus fresh tuna tartare. Candlelit tables are available in the evenings, and live music entertainment is offered on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Water and Land Activities
The Bay is located on a quiet residential white sand beach, a great place to bask in the sun with sun loungers. Guests can visit ' The Aquarium', teeming with tropical fish, excellent for snorkeling. Scuba diving and water skiing are available. Other nearby leisure activities include kite surfing and swimming with dolphins. Yanature offers guided hikes in the Black River Gorges National Park. Guests can hike in the Black River Gorges National Park, a 15-minute drive away.
West Coast Location
The Bay is located on the West Coast of the Island, in La Preneuse fishing village, a 5-minute walk from Black River town centre. Yachts are moored in the bay, set with Tamarin Mountain as its backdrop. Nearby landmarks include Ruisseau Creole (1 km), La Preneuse Public Beach (0.5 km), Tamarin Public Beach (3 km), Rempart Mountain (5.5 km), The Martello Tower Museum (0.5 km), Ilot Fortier (4 km), Wolmar Public Beach (4.5 km), Tourelle du Tamarin (2 km), Ruisseau Creole Limitee (2.5 km), and Dolphin Encounter Mauritius (2.5 km). Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam is 55 km away; the hotel is an hour's drive from the airport.
Personalized Mauritian Experience
The Bay aims to make their guests experience the real Mauritian lifestyle. The small team of caring staff soon learn your food and drink preferences. The lobby walls are decorated with straw hats and black-and-white island scenes by local photographer, Patrick Lefevre. The team is committed to create a cozy homely Mauritian atmosphere and enjoy recommending the best places to visit and the best activities to do in the most authentic way.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Private beach
- Allergy-free rooms
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock