Starwood Signs Westin Hotel in Mauritius

Starwood will soon introduce its Westin Hotels & Resorts brand to the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius.

Owned by Blue Ocean Park Ltd., The Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa, Mauritius is scheduled to open in spring 2014, and enjoys a pristine beachfront location in the historic Turtle Bay of Balaclava – the former breeding grounds of the Mauritian green sea turtle – on the North West coast of Mauritius.

Nestled in lush tropical gardens and surrounded by sugarcane fields and mountains, the 190 guest rooms, including 38 suites, have been designed to embrace the natural beauty of the resort’s unique scenery.

All rooms will feature the renowned Westin Heavenly Bed, the brand’s Heavenly Shower, Heavenly Robe and exclusive White Tea Aloe bath amenities, as well as the latest in-room technology.

The Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa, Mauritius will feature five dining venues, including an all-day dining restaurant, two specialty restaurants, a pool restaurant and bar, as well as a lobby lounge.

For leisure the hotel will have an Heavenly Spa by Westin offering an array of treatments dedicated to well-being, two swimming pools and a WestinWorkout fitness centre with state-of-the-art equipment for optimum cardio and weight training, steam rooms, saunas and jacuzzis are at disposal.

Other signature Westin amenities will include the SuperFoods RX menu designed to treat guests to exceptional food combinations rich in nutrients, antioxidants and flavour, as well as the Westin Kids Club that allows families to indulge in services, amenities and meals customised to the needs of their little ones.

The Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa, Mauritius is located only 15 kilometers from the island's hub, Grand Baie, which is known for its shopping, restaurants, bars and nightlife. The Marine Nature Park is adjacent to the resort and provides an excellent alternative for those wishing to enjoy a leisurely stroll through relaxing and scenic surroundings.

Starwood currently operates two resorts in Mauritius, including The St. Regis Mauritius, which is located directly on the world-famous “One Eye” kite-surfing spot and the pristine white beaches at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Le Morne, and Le Méridien Ile Maurice, which is located on the North West coast bay of Pointe Aux Piments.