Esprit Libre Restaurant and Guest House

3.0 star property
Family-friendly bed & breakfast with sauna and spa services
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Meeting facility
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Fusion cuisine, pool views
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Luxury Room | Living area
Luxury Room | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Rue Bourdet, Pointe aux Cannonniers, Grand-Baie
  • Neos Wellness
    3 min walk
  • Mont Choisy Beach
    11 min walk
  • Canonnier Beach
    14 min walk
  • Mahebourg (MRU-Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Intl.)
    68 min drive

Room options

Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Luxury Room

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Grand-Baie

A family-friendly stay in Grand-Baie awaits you at Esprit Libre Restaurant and Guest House. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Mont Choisy Beach and Canonnier Beach. Highlights at this B&B include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages. The restaurant, Esprit Gourmand, serves Fusion cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. The bed & breakfast's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the sauna and pool loungers. Meeting rooms and coworking space are among the business amenities offered. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a snack bar/deli. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 11:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Grand-Baie B&B, you'll be 3 km (1.9 mi) from Trou aux Biches Beach and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from La Croisette.

What's nearby

  • Mont Choisy Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Canonnier Beach - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Trou aux Biches Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Grand Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Pereybere Beach - 15 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Mahebourg (MRU-Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eden Beach Lounge-Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Le Capitaine - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Botteghita - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Banana Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bella Vista - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Esprit Libre Restaurant and Guest House

Family-friendly bed & breakfast with sauna and spa services
Esprit Libre Restaurant and Guest House offers its guests an outdoor pool and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include meeting rooms and coworking spaces. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Esprit Libre Restaurant and Guest House. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a theme park shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Grand-Baie bed & breakfast.

  • 1 floor
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Esprit Libre Restaurant and Guest House offers 12 accommodations with minibars and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desk chairs. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)).

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include offices and desks, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages and Thai massages.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Esprit Gourmand

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Office
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately EUR 10 for adults and from EUR 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per room (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Long-term renters welcome.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the bed & breakfast before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Esprit Libre Restaurant and Guest House?

Esprit Libre Restaurant and Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Esprit Libre Restaurant and Guest House?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Esprit Libre Restaurant and Guest House on 24 Nov 2024 start from AU$102.03, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Esprit Libre Restaurant and Guest House?

Yep, Esprit Libre Restaurant and Guest House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Esprit Libre Restaurant and Guest House?

Yep, Esprit Libre Restaurant and Guest House is a short 11-minute walk from Mont Choisy Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and water tubing. You can also find water sports equipment and motor boats.

Is there a spa on site at Esprit Libre Restaurant and Guest House?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like prenatal massages.

Does Esprit Libre Restaurant and Guest House have a pool?

Esprit Libre Restaurant and Guest House has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Esprit Libre Restaurant and Guest House?

Esprit Libre Restaurant and Guest House features an outdoor pool, a sauna and golf lessons. All guestrooms come with Select Comfort beds, premium bedding and private yards.

What makes Esprit Libre Restaurant and Guest House a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and couples dining, as well as comfy beds and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Esprit Libre Restaurant and Guest House.

Is Esprit Libre Restaurant and Guest House family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and supervised childcare, as well as highchairs and baby baths in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Esprit Libre Restaurant and Guest House is a hit with families.

Does Esprit Libre Restaurant and Guest House serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily between 8 AM and 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Esprit Libre Restaurant and Guest House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Esprit Libre Restaurant and Guest House?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Fusion cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Esprit Libre Restaurant and Guest House?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Esprit Libre Restaurant and Guest House?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Esprit Libre Restaurant and Guest House?

There is a golf course next to Esprit Libre Restaurant and Guest House.

Esprit Libre Restaurant and Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 73 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Isabelle, Ucluelet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Budget hotel, food available on property, quiet, bed not very comfortable. Needs updating, sofa was very stained but room was clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, I would not stay there again and would spend a little more for better accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was perfect. Thank you..
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Taxi service was good. Air conditioning and cleanliness okay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

arie

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liané

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

mary

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A real gem
This was a superb two day stay. The staff were friendly and most efficient. The food was exceptional and the value of everything outstanding. I can recommend Esprit Libre without reservation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly king staff
Excellent service. No phone in the room so if you have an issue you need to go down. Breakfast was great but lunch had no taste.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent choice!
Excellent boutique style guest house. Highly recommend it. Spotlessly clean and 100% COVID ready. Great food and friendly accommodating service. Super peaceful, great atmosphere and most importantly great people and staff. I will be back for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay at Esprit Libre
Great stay at Esprit Libre. Really nice staff, good service and tasty meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Retired

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel no English tv sports Channels
Excellent hotel and excellent value foe money . For the the only problem was no Engish TV Sports channels and with the World Cup and French Grand Prix that was a problem.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Patzy, Cornwall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, quiet hotel
We stayed for 2 nights at Esprit Libre. We had breakfast, lunch and one evening meal and all our meals were excellent. The small pool was a welcome haven after temperatures of 27 to 30 degrees. We had a junior suite and it was very modern, spacious and very comfortable. Friendly staff and relaxing atmosphere. The free WiFi was especially appreciated - we were able to log on easily and quickly from outside (pool area, bar/restaurant) as well as from our room. Highly recommended.

6/10 Okay

jacaranda, spain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Small friendly guest house
Stayed four nights in this small friendly guest house. Lovely beach 10 minutes walk away. Main village just under 4k ideal for those who want a few days of peace and relaxation but could become a little boring for longer periods as not much to do other than beach.

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Équipe au top, gentils et accueillant Et super petit plat 👌
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

FABRICE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
MERCI
Merci pour votre accueil, Jennie, Pamela, Jérôme, Raja le roi des Margarita, le Chef Poolsy et le partage ;) et l'ensemble de l'équipe. Esprit libre porte bien son nom. Fabrice, Muriel, Rémi.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thierry, Le Mesnil-Saint-Denis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restauration excellente. Accueil et services au top
Stayed 18 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rayhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Séjour Business
J ai séjourné dans cet hôtel pendant mon sejour business. Aillant l habitude d etre en déplacement. Je recommande vivement cet hôtel proche de tout, facile d accès et la flexibilité des horaires du restaurant et de la rapidité du check in et check out merci à l équipe d Esprit Libre
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thierry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel a taille humaine Restaurant au top , service excursion arrangeant avec des prix corrects Belle équipe a l’écoute des clients en bref , super Séjour Merci

2/10 Terrible

Aimad

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vol.

10/10 Excellent

Thierry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

yann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super esprit libre
Notre séjour a été vraiment esprits libres avec un accueil chaleureux de Jennie et Raja. très bon service. Chambre tres propres,les personnels tres joviale.le bar et le restaurant excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Détente et Confort ! Je recommande !!!
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour à Esprit Libre. Nous avons été accueillis chaleureusement par Jennie. Le barman nous a fait d'excellent cocktails et le chef nous a régalé lors de notre dîner. La chambre était propre et la literie excellente, c est l' endroit où j' ai le mieux dormi à l île Maurice. Je recommande et je reviendrai lors d'un prochain séjour.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Reima

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Henkilökunta ja omistaja olivat erittäin mukavia, auttavaisia ja ystävällisiä. Paikanpäälle kun saapui tunsi itsensä erittäin tervetulleeksi.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superbe endroit a recommander en fonction du rapport qualité /prix. Bonne cuisine -Bon service Et surtout la gentillesse et le sourire du personnel avec une note particulière élevée pour Raja , sa bonne humeur, sa disponibilité , une belle rencontre
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023