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The Ravenala Attitude
4-star all-suite beachfront hotel in Balaclava in the North of Mauritius, with 272 suites including an adults-only wing, Half-Board or All In All Out (All Inclusive), a kids club, spa and water sports.
The Ravenala Attitude
8.8 | 336Reviews
Purchase Includes
TOY Special Offer:
- Book by latest the 31st October 2026 & Enjoy the below specials for stays from 01st September to 31st October 2026:
- Save an Extra 15% Discount
- Up to 1 Child (0-12 years) sharing the room with 2 Adults Stays for Free (discount already included in prices)
- Special Discount applies on both Half Board and All In All Out (All Inclusive) meal plans (including All Inclusive supplements)
- Note: A maximum of 2 Children (0-12 years) or more sharing parents' room can only be accommodated in Family Suite
- Guests must compulsorily select the exact number of children at the time of booking
EARLY BIRD OFFER
- Book your stay at least 30 days prior to your preferred arrival date and save an extra 15% Discount
- Valid for stays from 1st November 2026 to 31st October 2027
Details:
- Check-in: 14:00
- Check-out: 12:00
Night Requirement:
- Minimum 2 nights required:
- From Mondays to Sundays for stays on All In All Out (All Inclusive) until 31st October 2027
- On Fridays & Saturdays only on Half Board for stays until 31st October 2027
- Minimum 3 nights required from 19th to 26th December 2026 on both Half Board and All Inclusive
- Minimum 5 nights required from 27th December 2026 to 03rd January 2027 on both Half Board and All Inclusive
Gala Night Supplement:
- Compulsory Gala Night on Christmas Eve (24th December) and New Year’s Eve (31st December) are already included in the rates
House Rules:
- All rooms are on request
- If your booking cannot be confirmed, our team will contact you regarding your reservation
- Bookings with more than one room must be made on the same meal plan for all rooms. The hotel reserves the right to decline check-in if this condition is not respected
- Special Requests (such as ground floor rooms, adjacent rooms, or rooms with a balcony) are subject to availability and cannot be confirmed or guaranteed prior to arrival
- A la Carte’s restaurant availability during high occupancy may be limited. However, the hotel’s Chef and his team are excited to welcome you to Mozaik, where a wonderful buffet experience can be enjoyed
Package Details
Half Board at The Ravenala Attitude in Balaclava:
- Breakfast and dinner included (lunch and drinks not included)
All In All Out (All Inclusive) at The Ravenala Attitude in Balaclava:
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner and unlimited drinks
Things to do near The Ravenala Attitude
- Beaches near Balaclava
- Balaclava (Baie aux Tortues) (5 min drive): the public shore of the bay the hotel stands on, where the Citron River flows into the lagoon.
- Pointe aux Piments beach (8 min drive): a quiet stretch of public beach on the west coast, good for sunsets.
- Trou aux Biches public beach (14 min drive): a long lagoon beach with calm water for swimming and snorkelling.
- Mont Choisy beach (19 min drive): one of the longest public beaches in the north, lined with casuarina trees.
- Landmarks and nature near Balaclava
- Maheswarnath Mandir, Triolet (13 min drive): the largest Hindu temple complex in Mauritius, with ornate shrines around a central courtyard.
- Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden (Pamplemousses) (14 min drive): the island's oldest botanical garden, known for its giant water lilies.
- L'Aventure du Sucre (15 min drive): a museum on the history of sugar, set in the former Beau Plan sugar factory.
- Château de Labourdonnais (19 min drive): a 19th century colonial mansion with orchards, a rum distillery and a restaurant.
- Restaurants near Balaclava
- Beach Hut (12 min drive): a feet in the sand restaurant on Trou aux Biches bay, built from reclaimed colonial wood, known for its fish curry in coconut milk and chicken tandoori.
- La Cabane du Pêcheur (12 min drive): a family run seafood shack with tables beside the fishing harbour and lagoon, known for grilled fish in garlic butter and seafood platters.
- 1974, da Antonio e Giulia (12 min drive): an Italian seafood restaurant by the sea in the former Aquarium building, run by an Italian chef and known for prawns with black risotto and crab cannelloni.
- La Voglia Matta (13 min drive): a family friendly Italian pizzeria on the Royal Road next to the Chez Popo supermarket, known for its wood fired pizzas and homemade tagliatelle.
- L'Ananas (14 min drive): a small independent restaurant on the coastal road near Trou aux Biches beach, serving Creole and grilled dishes such as octopus curry and tuna tartare, with a pineapple foam dessert.
- Souvenir Restaurant (14 min drive): a long running Chinese and seafood restaurant at a junction of the coastal road, popular for seafood platters, wood fired pizza and flambéed pineapple.
- Nightlife near Balaclava
- La Plage by Evaco (13 min drive): a beach club on Trou aux Biches beach with a bar, tables in the sand and sunbeds, for cocktails by the lagoon.
- Top Deck Bar & Grill (19 min drive): a rooftop bar and grill on the Grand Baie coastal road with views over the bay and classic cocktails.
- Island trips on MariDeal near Balaclava
- Full-Day Shared Catamaran Cruise to Gabriel Island with Vavavoom Cruise (4 min drive to the boat)
- Private Speedboat Trip to Gabriel Island & Flat Island with Blue Safari (16 min drive to the boat)
- Private Sunset Speedboat Trip to Coin de Mire with Blue Safari (16 min drive to the boat)
- Full-Day Private Monohull Cruise to Coin de Mire with Blue Safari (16 min drive to the boat)
- Shared Speedboat Trip to Coin de Mire & Flat Island with Blue Safari (16 min drive to the boat)
- Coin de Mire Attitude All-Inclusive Day Pass (28 min drive to the boat)
- All-Inclusive Evening Pass at Coin de Mire Attitude (28 min drive to the boat)
Golf near The Ravenala Attitude
- The nearest golf course to The Ravenala Attitude, within 30 minutes by car:
- Mont Choisy Le Golf (16 min drive): 18 holes, par 72, designed by Peter Matkovich, with a double ended driving range.
Scuba diving near The Ravenala Attitude
- Dive centres within 30 minutes of The Ravenala Attitude, nearest first:
- Blue Water Diving Centre (16 min drive): a PADI and CMAS dive centre at Trou aux Biches that also offers Nitrox and underwater photography courses.
- Sunset Diving (20 min drive): a dive centre on the Grand Baie waterfront at Sunset Boulevard, with its own boarding pontoon.
- Dive sites in the area:
- Holt's Rock: a boulder site down to 25 metres with moray eels, lionfish and titan triggerfish.
- Merville Patches: a shallow reef down to 12 metres known for its many moray eels, good for beginners.
- Djabeda Wreck: a wreck off Coin de Mire island lying at up to 34 metres.
- Stenopus Reef: a reef off Trou aux Biches down to 35 metres with black and green hard corals and eagle rays.
About
The Ravenala Attitude in Balaclava
The Ravenala Attitude is a 4 star all suite hotel on Baie aux Tortues in Balaclava, on the north west coast of Mauritius, set in a tropical garden where the Citron River meets the sea. Every one of its 250 suites measures at least 64 m², and a seafront wing is kept for adults aged 18 and over. Nine restaurants and six bars run the length of the garden, from the Riviera floating restaurant on the river to the Taba-J street food truck on the beach. Families get a free kids club for ages 3 to 12, open 09:00 to 22:00, and the lagoon water sports are included. The Ravenala Attitude belongs to Attitude, a B Corp certified Mauritian hotel group, and runs without single use plastic. Its Like a Local programme brings in Mauritian hosts for dinners and local musicians for live concerts.
Where is The Ravenala Attitude?
- Location: on Baie aux Tortues (Turtle Bay) in Balaclava, at the mouth of the Citron River, on the north west coast of Mauritius between Pointe aux Piments and Port Louis.
- Nearby: Pointe aux Piments beach is 8 min away and Trou aux Biches public beach 14 min.
Who is The Ravenala Attitude best for?
- Families: Family Suites of 72 m² with a separate living room sleep up to two adults and three children, and the free kids club runs daily from 09:00 to 22:00 for ages 3 to 12.
- Couples: the Executive Seafront Adult Suites are for guests 18 and over, and dinner at Riviera, the floating restaurant on the Citron River, is adults only.
- Food lovers: nine restaurants, from Kot Nou's Mauritian tapas to Lime's sushi bar and A Tavola's Italian home cooking, with vegan or vegetarian options on around 30% of the menus.
- Active travellers: snorkelling, windsurfing, kayaks, paddle boards and the glass bottom boat on the lagoon, plus tennis, beach volleyball and a fitness trail in the garden.
Rooms and suites at The Ravenala Attitude
- Couple Suite: 64 m² in the garden, decorated with wood and Mauritian fabrics, for two adults or one adult with one child or teen.
- Couple Junior Suite: 72 m² with a lounge area and a furnished terrace, for two adults.
- Executive Seafront Adult Suite: 64 m² on the seafront, reserved for guests aged 18 and over.
- Family Suite: 72 m² with a separate bedroom and living area, for up to two adults and three children, two adults and two teens, or three adults.
- Accessible suites: one Couple Suite and one Family Suite are adapted for guests with reduced mobility.
Restaurants at The Ravenala Attitude
- Mozaïk, the main buffet restaurant
- Local and international dishes served as a buffet, with themed dinners through the week.
- Opening hours: Breakfast 07:00 to 10:00, Lunch 12:30 to 15:00, Dinner 18:30 to 22:00
- Madame Ming, Thai and Chinese by the pool
- À la carte Asian cooking on a poolside terrace, with ginger, lemongrass, yuzu and coriander. Reservation needed.
- Opening hours: Dinner 18:30 to 22:00
- A Tavola!, Italian trattoria
- Italian home cooking and regional recipes, from pasta to eggplant parmigiana. Reservation needed.
- Opening hours: Dinner 18:30 to 22:00
- Ō, Mediterranean on the beach
- À la carte Mediterranean dishes and the catch of the day, with tables on the sand facing the lagoon. Dinner by reservation.
- Opening hours: Lunch 12:30 to 15:00, Dinner 18:30 to 22:00
- The Bistrot, meats and burgers
- An industrial style French bistro for burgers and cuts of beef, adults only on Thursdays.
- Opening hours: Lunch 12:30 to 15:00, Dinner 18:30 to 22:00
- Riviera, the floating restaurant
- Seafood and meat served on a floating platform on the Citron River, for adults only, at a supplement and weather permitting.
- Opening hours: Dinner 19:00 to 22:00
- Kot Nou, Mauritian cuisine revisited
- Island classics reworked by the chef and served as sharing plates in a home style setting. Dinner by reservation.
- Opening hours: Dinner 18:30 to 22:00
- Lime, open air sushi bar
- Sushi and seafood salads in the Japanese tradition, adults only and at a supplement, weather permitting.
- Opening hours: Lunch 12:30 to 15:00, Dinner 19:00 to 22:00 (set menu)
- Taba-J, Mauritian street food
- A beach food truck modelled on the island's tabagies, serving rotis, faratas and dholl puris with cari zordi.
- Opening hours: Lunch 12:00 to 15:00
Bars at The Ravenala Attitude
- Balcony Bar: the lobby bar, a casual place to meet for a drink. 09:00 to 23:00
- Pool Bar: drinks by the pool, a late continental breakfast with fresh pastries from 10:00 to 11:00 and snacks from 12:30 to 17:00. 09:00 to 23:30
- Ō Beach Bar: cocktails all day on the sand and a snack lunch from 12:30 to 17:00. 10:00 to 23:00
- The Bistrot Bar: cocktails with snacks, afternoon tea from 16:00 to 18:00 and big sporting events on screen. 12:30 to 15:00 and 19:00 to 23:00
- Juice Bar: tropical juices and smoothies made from local seasonal fruit, at an extra cost.
- Teabaz: a self service tea corner with local teas and infusions such as cardamom vanilla.
- After: the hotel nightclub, open to guests from 16 years old. 23:00 to 02:00, Thursday to Sunday
Families and kids club at The Ravenala Attitude
- Kids club: free for children aged 3 to 12, open every day from 09:00 to 22:00.
- Younger children: creative workshops, kayaking, pedal boats, pizza workshops, Zumba, and disco and karaoke evenings.
- Older children: tennis competitions, mocktail making, food tours, cinema evenings and guided sports trails.
- Little Marine Discovery Centre: games and workshops about sea turtles, plus kite making, cookie workshops and an introduction to sega music.
- Meals and baby care: kids' corners and children's menus in the main restaurants, highchairs, a baby care room and bottle warmers; cots and baby baths go in the suite.
- Babysitting: available at an extra cost on request, along with pram rental.
- Kids pool: a separate children's pool, in addition to the two main pools.
Activities and water sports at The Ravenala Attitude
- Water sports on the lagoon: snorkelling, windsurfing, kayaks, stand up paddle, Hobie Cat sailing and glass bottom boat trips are included, with pedal boats and floating aqua bikes also on the lagoon.
- Diving and pool: scuba diving at an extra cost, and aquagym classes in the pool.
- Land sports: tennis, table tennis, basketball, beach volleyball, pétanque, a giant chessboard and the Health Track fitness trail, with a sports coach.
- Evenings: sega shows and live music, plus Like a Local dinners with Mauritian hosts.
Beach, pools and facilities at The Ravenala Attitude
- Beach: directly on the white sand of Baie aux Tortues in Balaclava, with a lagoon for swimming, snorkelling and paddling.
- Pools: two main swimming pools covering around 1,000 m² in the garden, plus a children's pool.
- Facilities: a fully equipped gym, free Wi-Fi in every suite, a Local Shop for Mauritian made products, a bulk refill corner and free mineral sunscreen.
Spa and wellness at The Ravenala Attitude
- Spa POZ: massages, facials and body rituals using Indika, a Mauritian brand of handmade, natural and vegan products grown in the Ferney Valley.
- Treatment rooms: ten single rooms, two double rooms with private whirlpool baths, two outdoor kiosks, a manicure and pedicure cabin and a beauty and hair salon.
- Hammam and sauna: for guests aged 16 and over, open to guests who book a treatment, with a hydrotherapy room and a relaxation area.
- Children: treatments adapted for ages 3 to 12, alone or in a duo cabin with a parent.
- Fitness: a gym and the Health Track fitness trail in the garden.
- Opening hours: 09:00 to 20:00 every day, booking required.
The Ravenala Attitude or Maritim Balaclava?
- Both hotels sit on Baie aux Tortues in Balaclava, a few minutes apart on the north west coast.
- The Ravenala Attitude: a 4 star all suite hotel with nine restaurants, a seafront adults only wing and a free kids club for ages 3 to 12.
- Maritim Balaclava: a 5 star resort next door with its own equestrian centre and the Tropical Flower Spa.
MariDeal offers near The Ravenala Attitude
- Day passes:
- All-Inclusive Day Pass at Ocean's Creek Beach Hotel (8 min)
- Day Package with Room Use & Lunch at Residence Potosi (11 min)
- Day Pass with Lunch at Le Palmiste Resort & Spa (14 min)
- All-Inclusive Casuarina Resort & Spa Day Package (16 min)
- All-Inclusive Casuarina Resort & Spa Day Package with Room Use (16 min)
- All-Inclusive Day Pass at Lankraz Hotel Mauritius (24 min)
- Spas and massage:
- Plenitude Spa Break with Massage, Scrub & Lunch at Maritim Tropical Flower Spa (5 min)
- Couple Relaxing Massage at Spa InterContinental, Balaclava (7 min)
- Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Massage at Spa InterContinental, Balaclava (7 min)
- Abhyanga Massage at Spa InterContinental, Balaclava (7 min)
- Couple Spa Break with Massage & Lunch at Spa InterContinental, Balaclava (7 min)
- Hydrotherapy Journey & 3-Course Lunch at Le Jadis Beach Resort & Wellness (7 min)
- Day Spa Break with Massage & Lunch at I Spa, The Address Boutique Hotel (13 min)
- Relaxing Massage & Spice Scrub at I Spa, The Address Boutique Hotel (13 min)
- 60-Min Revitalising Massage at I Spa, The Address Boutique Hotel (13 min)
- Couple Relaxing Massage with Head & Foot Massage at I Spa, The Address (13 min)
- Casuarina Spa Break with Anti-Stress Massage, Hammam & Lunch (16 min)
- Restaurants and evenings:
- Other hotels in Balaclava and nearby:
- Maritim Balaclava (5 min)
- The Oberoi Beach Resort Mauritius (5 min)
- Jacaranda Villas with Maritim (6 min)
- Ocean Point by LOV (7 min)
- Le Jadis Beach Resort & Wellness (7 min)
- Ocean's Creek Beach Hotel (8 min)
- Bel Azur Beach Residence by LOV (10 min)
- Bon Azur Beachfront Suites & Penthouses by LOV (10 min)
- The Address Boutique Hotel (14 min)
- Lankraz Hotel Mauritius (24 min)
The Ravenala Attitude FAQ
- Where is The Ravenala Attitude?
- On Baie aux Tortues in Balaclava, on the north west coast of Mauritius, at the mouth of the Citron River between Pointe aux Piments and Port Louis.
- Is The Ravenala Attitude good for families?
- Yes. The kids club is free for ages 3 to 12 and open daily from 09:00 to 22:00, Family Suites sleep up to five, and there is a separate children's pool.
- Does The Ravenala Attitude have an adults only area?
- Yes. The Executive Seafront Adult Suites are reserved for guests aged 18 and over, and the Riviera and Lime restaurants are adults only.
- Does The Ravenala Attitude have a spa?
- Yes. Spa POZ uses Mauritian Indika products and has 12 treatment rooms plus two outdoor kiosks, with a hammam and sauna for ages 16 and over. It is open every day from 09:00 to 20:00.
- Does The Ravenala Attitude have a beach and pool?
- Yes to both. The hotel is directly on the beach of Baie aux Tortues, with two main pools of around 1,000 m² in total and a children's pool.
- How far is The Ravenala Attitude from the airport?
- The drive from SSR International Airport takes 56 minutes by car.
- How many restaurants does The Ravenala Attitude have?
- Nine: Mozaïk, Madame Ming, A Tavola!, Ō, The Bistrot, Riviera, Kot Nou, Lime and the Taba-J food truck, plus six bars and a nightclub.
- What water sports are included at The Ravenala Attitude?
- Snorkelling, windsurfing, kayaks, stand up paddle, Hobie Cat sailing and the glass bottom boat are included, while scuba diving is at an extra cost.
- What is there to do near The Ravenala Attitude?
- Pointe aux Piments beach (8 min) and Trou aux Biches public beach (14 min) are close for swimming, and inland you can visit the Maheswarnath Mandir in Triolet (13 min) and the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden (14 min).
Was there for my honeymoon. Everthing was great except the fact that our room was very far from the main restaurant and bar. A 15 min walk to reach there!!!
Mélanie C.
Beautiful hotel with nice rooms, good food, welcoming staffs.
Trishna R
Had a Nice evening and helpful staff. Variety of food at Mizaik Restaurant and very tasty.
Ashifa Goolamkader
Went for a day package for my birthday and i was not disappointed. Had a great time, friendly staff and good food and beautiful place.
Sheshtha Mootia
Good service and welcoming staff. Had a nice relaxed day as I had planned.
Sandrine Nan Wah
Nice and cosy place to relax and chill. Definitely recommended.
Deevash Badoreea
Awesome stay and very nice people. So nicely welcomed by the staff made us feel like family. Everythg was perfect and friendly
Priyadarshini Hurloll
Nice hotel. Friendly Staff. Thanks for playing the ravana with us.
Arlanda Mélanie
This hotel is the best. All the staff is extremely kind, welcoming and at your service.
Goshini Dabeedeen
Really appreciate the staffs and the food.
Thank you for making our special day a memorable one.
Good Food.
very caring staffs we enjoyed our stay. Surely we will come again for another trip sooner.
kissoondyal bindya
Impressed by the beauty of the hotel and size. The food was good. Staffs at the Bar/kids club and our host Leela were friendly. Ladies at Tabagie were rude. Waiter at teaarea was lazy and wasgossiping
Smita M
Great hotel . Excellent food service
Had a wonderful time!
Hookoom Pirthye Sechitah singh
The hotel was nice. Had a wonderful time
Karishma Canahye
We loved our stay at Ravenala. Food was great. The staff was very nice and welcoming.
Hahnah Hosanee
Great place and good staffs very welcoming. The food was excellent. Request for more variety foods in the Buffets.
eghen parmanun
Most beautiful hotel. Warm welcome. Awesome food. Lovely choice of cocktails. Great pool. Had a wonderful day!
Naziah Begum Goolamallee
Muzamil at the reception was welcoming and of great help. Mr Nallan at O restaurant provided excellent service. But the buffet was not great and we had a bad experience at the BIstrot restaurant.
Moutdin Muckdoombukus
Great hotel and excellent customer service as well !
Charifa Imane Tegally
it was absolutely brilliant, great facilities except for no shower room. The food was amazing and a fabulous choice of vegetarian food was available. Drinks were delicious. I will go again.
Arvina Mungur
Good value for money, good service.
Johann Dy
What this place offers
All-Inclusive
Family friendly
Bar
Spa facilities
Snorkelling
Kids club
Exercise equipment
Swimming pool
Fishing
Beachfront
Pedalo
Family friendly
Diving
Kayak
Stand-up paddle
Tennis
Windsurfing
Conference
Glass bottom boat
Wheelchair accessible
Zumba
Personal Trainer
Bocce Ball
Beach Volley
Bike tours
Hammam
Sauna
Spa Facilities
Fitness Center
Beauty Parlour
Aqua Gym
Room Categories
Couple Suite
Coffee & Tea
Hangers
m²
Coffee / tea-making facilities
Terrace
Minibar
Air conditioning
Balcony
Kettle
Shower
TV
Minibar
Hair dryer
Double bed
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi
Executive Seafront Adult Suite
Coffee & Tea
Hangers
m²
Coffee / tea-making facilities
Terrace
Minibar
Air conditioning
Balcony
Twin Beds
Kettle
Shower
TV
Minibar
Hair dryer
Double bed
Wifi
Family Suite
Coffee maker
Coffee & Tea
Hangers
m²
Coffee / tea-making facilities
Sun-loungers
Minibar
Air conditioning
Balcony
Kettle
Bathtub
Shower
TV
Minibar
Hair dryer
Double bed
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi
Couple Junior Suite
Coffee & Tea
m²
Terrace
Air conditioning
Balcony
Shower
TV
Minibar
Hair dryer
Double bed
Wifi
Contact Details:
- (MU) 263-2769 or (WhatsApp) 5259-5358
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- Rates are applicable for residents only with a valid ID card to be presented upon arrival. National ID card or resident permit for each individual are verified for eligibility of a resident fare.
Hotel Conditions:
- Rates may vary by date and are subject to availability
- Pets are not allowed on premises
- Only food and drinks purchased in property can be consumed
- All extras, not included in the offer, shall be charged upon departure
- Special requests are not guaranteed and are subject to availability
- Booking confirmation & ID must be shown by all customers on arrival
- Food allergies and dietary restrictions must be communicated to hotel, prior to arrival
- Merchant is solely responsible to the purchaser for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services
Other Conditions:
- Age requirement: If customer fails to declare a child or book wrong age group, additional charges may be required on arrival
- ID card, passport, resident or work permit must be shown by all customers upon arrival, failure to do so will entitle the Merchant to charge the applicable rate
- No cancellation policy: Once a booking is confirmed, there are no refunds or cancellations
- No-shows will be charged total rate; no refunds, rescheduling, or re-booking allowed
- All prices on MariDeal are inclusive of VAT
Force Majeure:
- Lockdown protocol: If a booking falls within a Lockdown period/Government restriction, it will automatically be cancelled and refunded as a store credit in your MariDeal account only
- Cyclone protocol: If a booking falls within Cyclone Class 3 or above, the reservation will be postponed or cancelled subject to merchant's aproval (if cancelled, it will be refunded in the form of store credit to your MariDeal account)
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Purchase Includes
TOY Special Offer:
- Book by latest the 31st October 2026 & Enjoy the below specials for stays from 01st September to 31st October 2026:
- Save an Extra 15% Discount
- Up to 1 Child (0-12 years) sharing the room with 2 Adults Stays for Free (discount already included in prices)
- Special Discount applies on both Half Board and All In All Out (All Inclusive) meal plans (including All Inclusive supplements)
- Note: A maximum of 2 Children (0-12 years) or more sharing parents' room can only be accommodated in Family Suite
- Guests must compulsorily select the exact number of children at the time of booking
EARLY BIRD OFFER
- Book your stay at least 30 days prior to your preferred arrival date and save an extra 15% Discount
- Valid for stays from 1st November 2026 to 31st October 2027
Details:
- Check-in: 14:00
- Check-out: 12:00
Night Requirement:
- Minimum 2 nights required:
- From Mondays to Sundays for stays on All In All Out (All Inclusive) until 31st October 2027
- On Fridays & Saturdays only on Half Board for stays until 31st October 2027
- Minimum 3 nights required from 19th to 26th December 2026 on both Half Board and All Inclusive
- Minimum 5 nights required from 27th December 2026 to 03rd January 2027 on both Half Board and All Inclusive
Gala Night Supplement:
- Compulsory Gala Night on Christmas Eve (24th December) and New Year’s Eve (31st December) are already included in the rates
House Rules:
- All rooms are on request
- If your booking cannot be confirmed, our team will contact you regarding your reservation
- Bookings with more than one room must be made on the same meal plan for all rooms. The hotel reserves the right to decline check-in if this condition is not respected
- Special Requests (such as ground floor rooms, adjacent rooms, or rooms with a balcony) are subject to availability and cannot be confirmed or guaranteed prior to arrival
- A la Carte’s restaurant availability during high occupancy may be limited. However, the hotel’s Chef and his team are excited to welcome you to Mozaik, where a wonderful buffet experience can be enjoyed
Package Details
Half Board at The Ravenala Attitude in Balaclava:
- Breakfast and dinner included (lunch and drinks not included)
All In All Out (All Inclusive) at The Ravenala Attitude in Balaclava:
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner and unlimited drinks
Things to do near The Ravenala Attitude
- Beaches near Balaclava
- Balaclava (Baie aux Tortues) (5 min drive): the public shore of the bay the hotel stands on, where the Citron River flows into the lagoon.
- Pointe aux Piments beach (8 min drive): a quiet stretch of public beach on the west coast, good for sunsets.
- Trou aux Biches public beach (14 min drive): a long lagoon beach with calm water for swimming and snorkelling.
- Mont Choisy beach (19 min drive): one of the longest public beaches in the north, lined with casuarina trees.
- Landmarks and nature near Balaclava
- Maheswarnath Mandir, Triolet (13 min drive): the largest Hindu temple complex in Mauritius, with ornate shrines around a central courtyard.
- Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden (Pamplemousses) (14 min drive): the island's oldest botanical garden, known for its giant water lilies.
- L'Aventure du Sucre (15 min drive): a museum on the history of sugar, set in the former Beau Plan sugar factory.
- Château de Labourdonnais (19 min drive): a 19th century colonial mansion with orchards, a rum distillery and a restaurant.
- Restaurants near Balaclava
- Beach Hut (12 min drive): a feet in the sand restaurant on Trou aux Biches bay, built from reclaimed colonial wood, known for its fish curry in coconut milk and chicken tandoori.
- La Cabane du Pêcheur (12 min drive): a family run seafood shack with tables beside the fishing harbour and lagoon, known for grilled fish in garlic butter and seafood platters.
- 1974, da Antonio e Giulia (12 min drive): an Italian seafood restaurant by the sea in the former Aquarium building, run by an Italian chef and known for prawns with black risotto and crab cannelloni.
- La Voglia Matta (13 min drive): a family friendly Italian pizzeria on the Royal Road next to the Chez Popo supermarket, known for its wood fired pizzas and homemade tagliatelle.
- L'Ananas (14 min drive): a small independent restaurant on the coastal road near Trou aux Biches beach, serving Creole and grilled dishes such as octopus curry and tuna tartare, with a pineapple foam dessert.
- Souvenir Restaurant (14 min drive): a long running Chinese and seafood restaurant at a junction of the coastal road, popular for seafood platters, wood fired pizza and flambéed pineapple.
- Nightlife near Balaclava
- La Plage by Evaco (13 min drive): a beach club on Trou aux Biches beach with a bar, tables in the sand and sunbeds, for cocktails by the lagoon.
- Top Deck Bar & Grill (19 min drive): a rooftop bar and grill on the Grand Baie coastal road with views over the bay and classic cocktails.
- Island trips on MariDeal near Balaclava
- Full-Day Shared Catamaran Cruise to Gabriel Island with Vavavoom Cruise (4 min drive to the boat)
- Private Speedboat Trip to Gabriel Island & Flat Island with Blue Safari (16 min drive to the boat)
- Private Sunset Speedboat Trip to Coin de Mire with Blue Safari (16 min drive to the boat)
- Full-Day Private Monohull Cruise to Coin de Mire with Blue Safari (16 min drive to the boat)
- Shared Speedboat Trip to Coin de Mire & Flat Island with Blue Safari (16 min drive to the boat)
- Coin de Mire Attitude All-Inclusive Day Pass (28 min drive to the boat)
- All-Inclusive Evening Pass at Coin de Mire Attitude (28 min drive to the boat)
Golf near The Ravenala Attitude
- The nearest golf course to The Ravenala Attitude, within 30 minutes by car:
- Mont Choisy Le Golf (16 min drive): 18 holes, par 72, designed by Peter Matkovich, with a double ended driving range.
Scuba diving near The Ravenala Attitude
- Dive centres within 30 minutes of The Ravenala Attitude, nearest first:
- Blue Water Diving Centre (16 min drive): a PADI and CMAS dive centre at Trou aux Biches that also offers Nitrox and underwater photography courses.
- Sunset Diving (20 min drive): a dive centre on the Grand Baie waterfront at Sunset Boulevard, with its own boarding pontoon.
- Dive sites in the area:
- Holt's Rock: a boulder site down to 25 metres with moray eels, lionfish and titan triggerfish.
- Merville Patches: a shallow reef down to 12 metres known for its many moray eels, good for beginners.
- Djabeda Wreck: a wreck off Coin de Mire island lying at up to 34 metres.
- Stenopus Reef: a reef off Trou aux Biches down to 35 metres with black and green hard corals and eagle rays.
About
The Ravenala Attitude in Balaclava
The Ravenala Attitude is a 4 star all suite hotel on Baie aux Tortues in Balaclava, on the north west coast of Mauritius, set in a tropical garden where the Citron River meets the sea. Every one of its 250 suites measures at least 64 m², and a seafront wing is kept for adults aged 18 and over. Nine restaurants and six bars run the length of the garden, from the Riviera floating restaurant on the river to the Taba-J street food truck on the beach. Families get a free kids club for ages 3 to 12, open 09:00 to 22:00, and the lagoon water sports are included. The Ravenala Attitude belongs to Attitude, a B Corp certified Mauritian hotel group, and runs without single use plastic. Its Like a Local programme brings in Mauritian hosts for dinners and local musicians for live concerts.
Where is The Ravenala Attitude?
- Location: on Baie aux Tortues (Turtle Bay) in Balaclava, at the mouth of the Citron River, on the north west coast of Mauritius between Pointe aux Piments and Port Louis.
- Nearby: Pointe aux Piments beach is 8 min away and Trou aux Biches public beach 14 min.
Who is The Ravenala Attitude best for?
- Families: Family Suites of 72 m² with a separate living room sleep up to two adults and three children, and the free kids club runs daily from 09:00 to 22:00 for ages 3 to 12.
- Couples: the Executive Seafront Adult Suites are for guests 18 and over, and dinner at Riviera, the floating restaurant on the Citron River, is adults only.
- Food lovers: nine restaurants, from Kot Nou's Mauritian tapas to Lime's sushi bar and A Tavola's Italian home cooking, with vegan or vegetarian options on around 30% of the menus.
- Active travellers: snorkelling, windsurfing, kayaks, paddle boards and the glass bottom boat on the lagoon, plus tennis, beach volleyball and a fitness trail in the garden.
Rooms and suites at The Ravenala Attitude
- Couple Suite: 64 m² in the garden, decorated with wood and Mauritian fabrics, for two adults or one adult with one child or teen.
- Couple Junior Suite: 72 m² with a lounge area and a furnished terrace, for two adults.
- Executive Seafront Adult Suite: 64 m² on the seafront, reserved for guests aged 18 and over.
- Family Suite: 72 m² with a separate bedroom and living area, for up to two adults and three children, two adults and two teens, or three adults.
- Accessible suites: one Couple Suite and one Family Suite are adapted for guests with reduced mobility.
Restaurants at The Ravenala Attitude
- Mozaïk, the main buffet restaurant
- Local and international dishes served as a buffet, with themed dinners through the week.
- Opening hours: Breakfast 07:00 to 10:00, Lunch 12:30 to 15:00, Dinner 18:30 to 22:00
- Madame Ming, Thai and Chinese by the pool
- À la carte Asian cooking on a poolside terrace, with ginger, lemongrass, yuzu and coriander. Reservation needed.
- Opening hours: Dinner 18:30 to 22:00
- A Tavola!, Italian trattoria
- Italian home cooking and regional recipes, from pasta to eggplant parmigiana. Reservation needed.
- Opening hours: Dinner 18:30 to 22:00
- Ō, Mediterranean on the beach
- À la carte Mediterranean dishes and the catch of the day, with tables on the sand facing the lagoon. Dinner by reservation.
- Opening hours: Lunch 12:30 to 15:00, Dinner 18:30 to 22:00
- The Bistrot, meats and burgers
- An industrial style French bistro for burgers and cuts of beef, adults only on Thursdays.
- Opening hours: Lunch 12:30 to 15:00, Dinner 18:30 to 22:00
- Riviera, the floating restaurant
- Seafood and meat served on a floating platform on the Citron River, for adults only, at a supplement and weather permitting.
- Opening hours: Dinner 19:00 to 22:00
- Kot Nou, Mauritian cuisine revisited
- Island classics reworked by the chef and served as sharing plates in a home style setting. Dinner by reservation.
- Opening hours: Dinner 18:30 to 22:00
- Lime, open air sushi bar
- Sushi and seafood salads in the Japanese tradition, adults only and at a supplement, weather permitting.
- Opening hours: Lunch 12:30 to 15:00, Dinner 19:00 to 22:00 (set menu)
- Taba-J, Mauritian street food
- A beach food truck modelled on the island's tabagies, serving rotis, faratas and dholl puris with cari zordi.
- Opening hours: Lunch 12:00 to 15:00
Bars at The Ravenala Attitude
- Balcony Bar: the lobby bar, a casual place to meet for a drink. 09:00 to 23:00
- Pool Bar: drinks by the pool, a late continental breakfast with fresh pastries from 10:00 to 11:00 and snacks from 12:30 to 17:00. 09:00 to 23:30
- Ō Beach Bar: cocktails all day on the sand and a snack lunch from 12:30 to 17:00. 10:00 to 23:00
- The Bistrot Bar: cocktails with snacks, afternoon tea from 16:00 to 18:00 and big sporting events on screen. 12:30 to 15:00 and 19:00 to 23:00
- Juice Bar: tropical juices and smoothies made from local seasonal fruit, at an extra cost.
- Teabaz: a self service tea corner with local teas and infusions such as cardamom vanilla.
- After: the hotel nightclub, open to guests from 16 years old. 23:00 to 02:00, Thursday to Sunday
Families and kids club at The Ravenala Attitude
- Kids club: free for children aged 3 to 12, open every day from 09:00 to 22:00.
- Younger children: creative workshops, kayaking, pedal boats, pizza workshops, Zumba, and disco and karaoke evenings.
- Older children: tennis competitions, mocktail making, food tours, cinema evenings and guided sports trails.
- Little Marine Discovery Centre: games and workshops about sea turtles, plus kite making, cookie workshops and an introduction to sega music.
- Meals and baby care: kids' corners and children's menus in the main restaurants, highchairs, a baby care room and bottle warmers; cots and baby baths go in the suite.
- Babysitting: available at an extra cost on request, along with pram rental.
- Kids pool: a separate children's pool, in addition to the two main pools.
Activities and water sports at The Ravenala Attitude
- Water sports on the lagoon: snorkelling, windsurfing, kayaks, stand up paddle, Hobie Cat sailing and glass bottom boat trips are included, with pedal boats and floating aqua bikes also on the lagoon.
- Diving and pool: scuba diving at an extra cost, and aquagym classes in the pool.
- Land sports: tennis, table tennis, basketball, beach volleyball, pétanque, a giant chessboard and the Health Track fitness trail, with a sports coach.
- Evenings: sega shows and live music, plus Like a Local dinners with Mauritian hosts.
Beach, pools and facilities at The Ravenala Attitude
- Beach: directly on the white sand of Baie aux Tortues in Balaclava, with a lagoon for swimming, snorkelling and paddling.
- Pools: two main swimming pools covering around 1,000 m² in the garden, plus a children's pool.
- Facilities: a fully equipped gym, free Wi-Fi in every suite, a Local Shop for Mauritian made products, a bulk refill corner and free mineral sunscreen.
Spa and wellness at The Ravenala Attitude
- Spa POZ: massages, facials and body rituals using Indika, a Mauritian brand of handmade, natural and vegan products grown in the Ferney Valley.
- Treatment rooms: ten single rooms, two double rooms with private whirlpool baths, two outdoor kiosks, a manicure and pedicure cabin and a beauty and hair salon.
- Hammam and sauna: for guests aged 16 and over, open to guests who book a treatment, with a hydrotherapy room and a relaxation area.
- Children: treatments adapted for ages 3 to 12, alone or in a duo cabin with a parent.
- Fitness: a gym and the Health Track fitness trail in the garden.
- Opening hours: 09:00 to 20:00 every day, booking required.
The Ravenala Attitude or Maritim Balaclava?
- Both hotels sit on Baie aux Tortues in Balaclava, a few minutes apart on the north west coast.
- The Ravenala Attitude: a 4 star all suite hotel with nine restaurants, a seafront adults only wing and a free kids club for ages 3 to 12.
- Maritim Balaclava: a 5 star resort next door with its own equestrian centre and the Tropical Flower Spa.
MariDeal offers near The Ravenala Attitude
- Day passes:
- All-Inclusive Day Pass at Ocean's Creek Beach Hotel (8 min)
- Day Package with Room Use & Lunch at Residence Potosi (11 min)
- Day Pass with Lunch at Le Palmiste Resort & Spa (14 min)
- All-Inclusive Casuarina Resort & Spa Day Package (16 min)
- All-Inclusive Casuarina Resort & Spa Day Package with Room Use (16 min)
- All-Inclusive Day Pass at Lankraz Hotel Mauritius (24 min)
- Spas and massage:
- Plenitude Spa Break with Massage, Scrub & Lunch at Maritim Tropical Flower Spa (5 min)
- Couple Relaxing Massage at Spa InterContinental, Balaclava (7 min)
- Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Massage at Spa InterContinental, Balaclava (7 min)
- Abhyanga Massage at Spa InterContinental, Balaclava (7 min)
- Couple Spa Break with Massage & Lunch at Spa InterContinental, Balaclava (7 min)
- Hydrotherapy Journey & 3-Course Lunch at Le Jadis Beach Resort & Wellness (7 min)
- Day Spa Break with Massage & Lunch at I Spa, The Address Boutique Hotel (13 min)
- Relaxing Massage & Spice Scrub at I Spa, The Address Boutique Hotel (13 min)
- 60-Min Revitalising Massage at I Spa, The Address Boutique Hotel (13 min)
- Couple Relaxing Massage with Head & Foot Massage at I Spa, The Address (13 min)
- Casuarina Spa Break with Anti-Stress Massage, Hammam & Lunch (16 min)
- Restaurants and evenings:
- Other hotels in Balaclava and nearby:
- Maritim Balaclava (5 min)
- The Oberoi Beach Resort Mauritius (5 min)
- Jacaranda Villas with Maritim (6 min)
- Ocean Point by LOV (7 min)
- Le Jadis Beach Resort & Wellness (7 min)
- Ocean's Creek Beach Hotel (8 min)
- Bel Azur Beach Residence by LOV (10 min)
- Bon Azur Beachfront Suites & Penthouses by LOV (10 min)
- The Address Boutique Hotel (14 min)
- Lankraz Hotel Mauritius (24 min)
The Ravenala Attitude FAQ
- Where is The Ravenala Attitude?
- On Baie aux Tortues in Balaclava, on the north west coast of Mauritius, at the mouth of the Citron River between Pointe aux Piments and Port Louis.
- Is The Ravenala Attitude good for families?
- Yes. The kids club is free for ages 3 to 12 and open daily from 09:00 to 22:00, Family Suites sleep up to five, and there is a separate children's pool.
- Does The Ravenala Attitude have an adults only area?
- Yes. The Executive Seafront Adult Suites are reserved for guests aged 18 and over, and the Riviera and Lime restaurants are adults only.
- Does The Ravenala Attitude have a spa?
- Yes. Spa POZ uses Mauritian Indika products and has 12 treatment rooms plus two outdoor kiosks, with a hammam and sauna for ages 16 and over. It is open every day from 09:00 to 20:00.
- Does The Ravenala Attitude have a beach and pool?
- Yes to both. The hotel is directly on the beach of Baie aux Tortues, with two main pools of around 1,000 m² in total and a children's pool.
- How far is The Ravenala Attitude from the airport?
- The drive from SSR International Airport takes 56 minutes by car.
- How many restaurants does The Ravenala Attitude have?
- Nine: Mozaïk, Madame Ming, A Tavola!, Ō, The Bistrot, Riviera, Kot Nou, Lime and the Taba-J food truck, plus six bars and a nightclub.
- What water sports are included at The Ravenala Attitude?
- Snorkelling, windsurfing, kayaks, stand up paddle, Hobie Cat sailing and the glass bottom boat are included, while scuba diving is at an extra cost.
- What is there to do near The Ravenala Attitude?
- Pointe aux Piments beach (8 min) and Trou aux Biches public beach (14 min) are close for swimming, and inland you can visit the Maheswarnath Mandir in Triolet (13 min) and the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden (14 min).
Was there for my honeymoon. Everthing was great except the fact that our room was very far from the main restaurant and bar. A 15 min walk to reach there!!!
Mélanie C.
Beautiful hotel with nice rooms, good food, welcoming staffs.
Trishna R
Had a Nice evening and helpful staff. Variety of food at Mizaik Restaurant and very tasty.
Ashifa Goolamkader
Went for a day package for my birthday and i was not disappointed. Had a great time, friendly staff and good food and beautiful place.
Sheshtha Mootia
Good service and welcoming staff. Had a nice relaxed day as I had planned.
Sandrine Nan Wah
Nice and cosy place to relax and chill. Definitely recommended.
Deevash Badoreea
Awesome stay and very nice people. So nicely welcomed by the staff made us feel like family. Everythg was perfect and friendly
Priyadarshini Hurloll
Nice hotel. Friendly Staff. Thanks for playing the ravana with us.
Arlanda Mélanie
This hotel is the best. All the staff is extremely kind, welcoming and at your service.
Goshini Dabeedeen
Really appreciate the staffs and the food.
Thank you for making our special day a memorable one.
Good Food.
very caring staffs we enjoyed our stay. Surely we will come again for another trip sooner.
kissoondyal bindya
Impressed by the beauty of the hotel and size. The food was good. Staffs at the Bar/kids club and our host Leela were friendly. Ladies at Tabagie were rude. Waiter at teaarea was lazy and wasgossiping
Smita M
Great hotel . Excellent food service
Had a wonderful time!
Hookoom Pirthye Sechitah singh
The hotel was nice. Had a wonderful time
Karishma Canahye
We loved our stay at Ravenala. Food was great. The staff was very nice and welcoming.
Hahnah Hosanee
Great place and good staffs very welcoming. The food was excellent. Request for more variety foods in the Buffets.
eghen parmanun
Most beautiful hotel. Warm welcome. Awesome food. Lovely choice of cocktails. Great pool. Had a wonderful day!
Naziah Begum Goolamallee
Muzamil at the reception was welcoming and of great help. Mr Nallan at O restaurant provided excellent service. But the buffet was not great and we had a bad experience at the BIstrot restaurant.
Moutdin Muckdoombukus
Great hotel and excellent customer service as well !
Charifa Imane Tegally
it was absolutely brilliant, great facilities except for no shower room. The food was amazing and a fabulous choice of vegetarian food was available. Drinks were delicious. I will go again.
Arvina Mungur
Good value for money, good service.
Johann Dy
What this place offers
All-Inclusive
Family friendly
Bar
Spa facilities
Snorkelling
Kids club
Exercise equipment
Swimming pool
Fishing
Beachfront
Pedalo
Family friendly
Diving
Kayak
Stand-up paddle
Tennis
Windsurfing
Conference
Glass bottom boat
Wheelchair accessible
Zumba
Personal Trainer
Bocce Ball
Beach Volley
Bike tours
Hammam
Sauna
Spa Facilities
Fitness Center
Beauty Parlour
Aqua Gym
Room Categories
Couple Suite
Coffee & Tea
Hangers
m²
Coffee / tea-making facilities
Terrace
Minibar
Air conditioning
Balcony
Kettle
Shower
TV
Minibar
Hair dryer
Double bed
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi
Executive Seafront Adult Suite
Coffee & Tea
Hangers
m²
Coffee / tea-making facilities
Terrace
Minibar
Air conditioning
Balcony
Twin Beds
Kettle
Shower
TV
Minibar
Hair dryer
Double bed
Wifi
Family Suite
Coffee maker
Coffee & Tea
Hangers
m²
Coffee / tea-making facilities
Sun-loungers
Minibar
Air conditioning
Balcony
Kettle
Bathtub
Shower
TV
Minibar
Hair dryer
Double bed
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi
Couple Junior Suite
Coffee & Tea
m²
Terrace
Air conditioning
Balcony
Shower
TV
Minibar
Hair dryer
Double bed
Wifi
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