Villa Anakao Mauritius

Pros +

• Stayed 6 nights at Villa Anakao with my family. The experience overall was very good. On arrival at 11:00AM, Patricia interacted with us. We were offered a cold towel and cold drinks for refreshments. Since we were early, the room was getting cleaned. We completed the check-in process and were in the room by 12:00PM. The family room on the first floor up a steep flight of stairs was spacious and had a outdoor seating area. The AC was functional keeping the room comfortably cool. The bathroom and shower area were small but functional. The ceilings next to the bed headboard were low and care was needed to not hit the roof while accessing this particular side of the room. The room also had a small refrigerator which we used to store drinks during the stay. The villa has a lot of history. The sea is right behind the villa but there is a rocky ledge and hence, sea is not accessible. There is a gate access to the sea but is not the most convenient. A beach within walking distance of the villa is the best option. We had lunch (at the outdoor seating area) and dinner (in room) on the first day. The food was tasty and filling and the price was in line with what you would get in restaurants outside. The breakfast options were limited to bread slices, cheese slices, jams, honey, eggs done in various ways, waffles, pancakes, fruits etc. along with coffee. The coffee comes from a machine which happens to be a bit finicky. There is a friendly dog (Zulu) on the property. Kids would enjoy interacting with it. Patricia was around to answer any questions. Another gentleman, whose name I forgot, helped us with some tips on places to visit. We were very satisfied with the stay, we mostly spent the nights given that we left the villa at 9:30AM in the morning and returned at 9:00PM on all the days. I would recommend the villa to anyone who is looking for a more economical option along with history and character.
• Far from Port Louis Very scanty breakfast Passable rooms Ok for one night if you are travelling by car

Cons -

• 1. The finicky coffee machine 2. Some communication challenges during breakfast time (French versus English) 3. Rental car needed when staying at villa as it about 5 kms from Port Louis. Commuter bus runs on the road outside the villa but timings are a challenge. Having a rental car for the trip solves the location issue