House / Villa - ROCHES NOIRES

Great location, plenty of space, excellent house keepers,Facilities were ok, but could do with a touch of modernisation.

The villa is as described, lovely and peaceful location. Having the beach at the end of the garden was perfect. We had a car, so we were able to travel to places. Even though it is a long way from places like Fli en Flac or Le Morne, we still made trips there. We plan to stay there again as the peace and tranquility there was just what we were looking for.

As a family we really enjoyed this house with a beautiful location. Where we had everything at our disposal. Furthermore, There were 2 ladies, Vydia and Asha, present to provide us with everything, cleaning and providing food. Really great. A gardener also came every other day to take care of the garden. To eat out, we sometimes had to drive 15 to 30 minutes to find a restaurant. Furthermore, I found the communication with Jean Pierre to be mediocre. I had asked a question because unfortunately due to circumstances we came with 1 person less whether a compensation was possible because we had paid for it, but unfortunately no response. We definitely recommend staying in this villa on a beautiful green island. And the pictures on the site are real. And the photos on the site are as it actually is. Regards Johan

If you are looking for a relaxing, beach side property there are few that could beat Villa Botango. The villa is wonderfully appointed and the pool, gardens are fantastic. However, this villa is all about it's proximity to the beach and you walk out the patio onto your own private bit of beach with comfortable sun loungers. We are early risers so watched the sun rise some mornings from the kayaks. Vydia & Asha ensured the property was kept clean and cooked us the most delightful meals using local ingredients. You will need a car if you are looking to eat out as there are no restaurants within walking distance unless you get taxis. A truly wonderful island and location. We will return.

The villa faces the beach and what a view! We love the privacy the villa offers and the direct access to the beach which is very exclusive. The beach is clean and the sand is fine. There is sea grass in the water however. The kayaks provided were used frequently. The villa itself is very clean and is as described. We enjoyed our stay very much, thanks also to the 2 lovely housekeepers who came every day. One of them is a wonderful cook who can serve up a lovely meal if asked. We just have to pay for the ingredients. The weather in Oct is great and we had a most wonderful holiday. Thanks very much to the owner and staff!

Our family (5 adults and 2 kids) spent two wonderful weeks in this beautiful villa. The house is well kept and the two maids who works in the villa made our stay even better, they are the best. Veronique, the villa manager, was very helpful both before and during our stay. Beach and pool are also perfect. We spent many hours in the comfortable sunbeds at the beach. You need car or taxi if you want to go to restaurants or shops. Shoppingmall 20 minutes away where you can buy all you need in terms of food and drinks. We will come back for sure

We (a family with 5 kids age 5-14) had wonderful 3 weeks in the Villa Bootango. The house is beautifully located with a garden front that ends directly at the beach 20 meters from the clear sea. The pretty garden pool is well maintained and was - as the ocean - in heavy use for daily swims not only by the kids but also by the parents! The house is spacious and furnished both, with good taste and practical. 10 people could easily live here comfortably, the 7 of us had privacy and comfort as we wished. The property is well maintained by gardeners, a competent house manager, who regularly contactes us to see if everything fits our needs and security personnel that made us feel safe and at home. The 2 local housekeeping ladies from the nearby neighbourhood organized everything around the household, kept the house in perfect order (despite 5 young kids - we still try to copy at home how they managed all this...) and cooked delicious meals that were hard to find in any restaurant around the island. Above all they were extremely friendly, reliable and discrete. The Roche Noire Area is a bit away from the classical resorts, cities and tourist places, but offers original pittoresk Mauritius feeling and island charme instead. However, a rental car is a must if you stay here. Altogether, an unforgettable experience for young and old(er) that we can highly recommend. (One comment to the rather negative evaluation from a recent visitor that initially made us a bit nervous: yes, you may encounter bypassers occasionally (ocean access in Mauritius - even in the top resorts is open for everyone everywhere) or a strolling dog from time to time. Happens in our village at home in Germany, too. If this is too much typical indian/african daily life for you - book a Sheraton on the Maledives...