Located on the West Coast of Mauritius Island, Le Gite du Bonheur Guest House & Car Rental is a self catering guest house located in Tamarin, at the foot of the popular La Tourelle Mountain and a 5 minutes drive to Tamarin Bay Beach. The Guest house has a fully equiped kitchen, an infinity pool, a fitness centre, steam room, a spa and laundry facilities. Le Gite du Bonheur Guest House & Car Rental also offers free Wi-Fi and free private parking. Every room at this guest house is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and hair dryer. Certain rooms have a seating area where you can relax. All rooms have a private bathroom. Le Gite du Bonheur Guest House & Car Rental has rooms which has its private balcony that overlooks the Sea, Swimming Pool and Mountain. The popular beach of Tamarin 'The Bay' is only a 5 minutes drive. The region is popular for hiking and sea activities. Le Gite du Bonheur Guest House & Car Rental organises trips to Ile Aux Benitier Island and swimming with the Dolphins and Whales. You may as well rent cars with Le Gite du Bonheur Guest House at a great price!

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 sofa bed
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2 large double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Tamarin

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jackie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff, well kept place, good location (i had a rental car to get around)
  • Jeremy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Mr Robin has gone to great lengths to make the property feel like home, and it does. Beautifully clean and in a lovely setting. There is a great pool and ample parking for a hire car, which is recommended. My room, the King room was in such a...
  • Balks
    Canada Canada
    If you are looking for a quiet spot, this is it. All you hear are beautiful birds, no traffic. Keep in mind having a car here is a must (or taxis), to get to stores and restaurants. Room was comfortable, AC worked great. The kitchen was large...
  • Artem
    Russia Russia
    The host was very accommodating, the property is in a quiet area, you can rent a car at the property at a very reasonable rate. I enjoyed my stay there.
  • Leon
    Germany Germany
    The owner Robin was very friendly and competent, helps in everything and his recommendations about the island‘s spot were practical. The room is big and clean, the pool well maintained, open gym, big kitchen, barbecue grill. The location is good...
  • L
    Leslie
    Germany Germany
    From check in to check out, all was excellent. Good parking facilities. The host is very welcoming , helpful and very available. Room was clean and spacious ,with good wifi.The exterior terrace of the room is a definite plus They serve a...
  • Theglade
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I loved the location, very quite, unlike the constant noise you get in the resorts. You need a car, but the host hires them, new cars, cheaper than my car rental. Nice breakfast. Super comfortable bed. Nice pool.
  • Veonica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very polite, helpful and kind staff. Excellent hosting. The house beautiful and has such an amazing atmosphere. Captures the nature of Mauritius...I think.
  • Mitali
    Mauritius Mauritius
    The peacefulness, safety and cleanliness. My stay over there was just perfect. Perfect room and perfect pool! Robin has been very helpful and I had a warm welcome!
  • Jenny
    Mauritius Mauritius
    The guesthouse is very tidy and well kept, Very big and clean pool.Breakfast is good.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.7Based on 409 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Le Gite du Bonheur is a Self Catering Guest House located in the West Coast of Mauritius Island. The property features a fully equipped kitchen, swimming pool. a jacuzzi, a gym, a spa, free wi-fi, and free parking facilities. The Guest House has natural textures, simple patterns, solid wood, and illumination from natural light. The Rustic decor with interior plants provides for a harmonious and relaxed atmosphere. Located in Tamarin, at the foot of the famous hiking spot 'La Tourelle' and less than 5 minutes drive from the Tamarin Bay Beach, Le Gite du Bonheur is ideally located for hiking trips and sea activities such as dolphin and whale excursions. We do provide Dolphin & Ile aux Benitier trips with our speed boat and we do have our own Car Rental Company at unbeatable prices! We are looking forward to welcome you at Le Gite du Bonheur and make your stay a memorable one!

Neighbourhood information

Le Gite du Bonheur is located in a peaceful, tranquil and secured residential area. Guests enjoy the singing of the birds that can be heard from our Terrace. All activities are within a 5 minutes drive - Restaurants, Bars, Beaches, Golf Course, Shops. Le Gite du Bonheur is located at the Foot of La Tourelle Mountain which is popular for its Hikes and less than 5 minutes drive for Whales, Dolphins & Ile Aux Benitiers Excursions.

Languages spoken

English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of Le Gite du Bonheur Guest House & Car Rental
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Soundproofing
  • Car hire
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Salt-water pool
  • Shallow end
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Wellness

  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hammam
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French

House rules
Le Gite du Bonheur Guest House & Car Rental takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that cleaning services are not available on Sundays & Wednesdays , public holidays.

The popular beach of Tamarin 'The Bay' is only a 5 minutes drive. The region is popular for hiking and sea activities. Le Gite du Bonheur Guest House & Car Rental organises trips to Ile Aux Benitier Island and swimming with the Dolphins and Whales. You may as well rent cars with Le Gite du Bonheur Guest House at a great price!

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Le Gite du Bonheur Guest House & Car Rental in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about Le Gite du Bonheur Guest House & Car Rental