Ambre - Adults only

Absolutely loved Ambre Hotel and Mauritius. The service was fantastic especially the team in the main bar, they worked really hard to make sure everyone was served. We stayed in room 280 sea facing which was great and during the stay they were clearing the sea**** that others had mentioned. Food was great in the main restaurant and Italian, the beach restaurant was not great at lunch time, but easy. We would definitely stay again its beautiful wandering up the beach and the views are fantastic. We hired a car for the week so saw most of the island and got a speeding ticket along the way. Driving is safe apart from a few drivers and scenery lovely especially Grand Baie.

Hôtel à taille humaine Adult only ! Excellent rapport qualité prix si vous le Prenez en «  all inclusives «  Nous avons fait le tour de tous les hôtels et je peux vous assurer que c’est celui où la plage est la plus belle ! Les algues sont retirées, les noix de coco également pour éviter les accidents. L’entretien en général de cet hôtel est incroyable. Pour le calme prenez le côté des chambres 700-800. la literie ainsi que les oreillers sont excellents. Ce que nous retiendrons le plus, c’est malgré tout Le personnel de l’hôtel qui est extrêmement accueillant, gentil et bienveillant. Je mentionne spécialement les personnes suivantes avec lesquels nous échangions souvent, je m’excuse Par avance si j’en ai oublié tellement vous êtes tous sympathiques : Jerry au Ti bar - la fabuleuse Nicoletta - Olivier, le fantastique responsable de l animation - Andy, Adelio, Colin, Alina - Pascal - Elsa etc etc etc

Arrived on the early flight from Lgw - as soon as we arrived we were presented with a cold towel and drinks . As room not ready was told we could go for breakfast - which we chose not to do but was offered a room where we could shower after a long flight . Room was ready earlier than planned and we were given an upgraded room - 409 - small balcony but lovely refrub room and bathroom . We booked the two specialist restaurants but personally preferred the buffet as different theme every night . Beach is lovely but suffers with the sea**** but they try their best to get it cleared away . My friend booked the golf and he had a great day . We booked the five island speedboat trip with Chris on the beach - wonderful day - dolphins , snorkling , monkeys , lighthouse , waterfall bbq on the beach - worth every penny The staff are wonderful - special call out to our room cleaner - didn’t get his name but we were in room 409 . Soobash behind the bar was also amazing . This hotel employs a lot of youngsters as waiters / bar staff and they work very hard , polite and do long shifts - big praise to all of them Weather was very humid and it did rain a few times - normally over night and for short spells . The sun is very hot be aware . . Whilst we were there we endured a cyclone / luckily it wasn’t as bad as expected but the hotel planning for this was amazing - Overall wonderful place - highly recommend

I rated this hotel as average because there were lots of parts that needed updating. There were some issues with cleanliness even though the staff worked very hard and were very friendly and kind. The food was pretty good and very tasty on the whole. We really enjoyed the curries in the buffet restaurant. We visited the Italian restaurant 3 times, and each time, the food and the service got worse! 1st visit I'd give 10/10, 2nd visit 8/10 and 3rd visit 3/10! We waited over 30 minutes for a drink, and even more time for some bread and the starter!! There was an issue with how hot the food was when it arrived at the table, ruining what was meant to be a fantastic experience. The buffet restaurant was overrun with flies and sparrows!! The staff kept the food waste outside near the restaurant tables, which only encouraged more flies and birds. Birds were quite often seen pecking the uncovered bread and pecking the food on guest's plates!! I sat on at least 3 tables where birds had been to the toilet on either the table or the arm of the chair!! There was a ladies and gents toilet on the way to the beach, just past the buffet restaurant, which was awful!! The ladies was disgusting in cleanliness and smell!! I never went in there again!! The entertainment was limited, but the bands we saw were very good. It was just a shame that they finished too early! We went into the bar with the sport/films because it was cooler in there. Some of the staff were really friendly and others looked disinterested and bored!! The drinks were a little hit and miss, being flat sometimes. We ventured into the 'nightclub' there was nobody else in there, so we promptly left! The beach was lovely! The water was clear and warm. The sunbeds needed updating really, as they were tired and fairly uncomfortable! The staff on the beach work really hard and brought round cool towels, ice pops, drinks (limited selection, but very welcome) and fruit. We didn't try the seafood restaurant, but it looked nice and was on/next to the beach. Definitely bring enough sunscreen as it is £26+ in the hotel's shop!! There were some beautiful things in the shop, but I couldn't justify spending that kind of money on souvenirs. We had no hot water when we arrived, but it was very efficiently handled and repaired quickly. The staff were very friendly and kind and worked very hard. Luckily, we didn't see many poor dogs on the beach. We did see big fruit bats, which were fascinating, and 2 kittens that seemed to live at the hotel. Would I go back to Mauritius one day? Yes. Would I go back to this hotel? For the people and the beach yes, for the hotel, only if there were some improvements all round.

Wow Wow Wow, an unforgettable trip at an amazing hotel in an amazing country. We will book again as soon as we get home. Review from experienced travellers, who also want the required level of service for the price paid. The hotel complex is cosy, and everything is not too far away. The buffet is amazing, and the food changes every night. Special events are celebrated (Chinese New Year, Valentines etc) which helps with the variation. (We are big foodies, and were not disappointed) Jay and Ravi were amazing and looked after us very well, maybe too well with the wine refills LOL! Nicoletta and Veena in customer service were amazing and couldn't do enough for us. Rakesh is the guest experience Manager and he is a great guy too. Whatever you need, they can't do enough for you. Sundeep and Vanesh in housekeeping as well as Nicoletta and Veena helped us with a small issue, which was dealt with promptly, and we could nt thank them enough for how they looked after us. These people are amazing, so friendly and amazing at their jobs. You can tell that they really care. The A La Carte restaurants are lovely and the service is fantastic, although a bit tricky to book as space fills up quickly, you need to be on the ball for this, but well worth it. However, lunchtimes are easier. The beach is amazing, so clear, so beautiful with plenty of activities. All inclusive drinks are great and the staff are amazing at coming to make sure that you are refreshed. The evening entertainment is good also. We felt like family, and did not want to leave. We have never ever been to the same place twice on holidays, but we are coming back to this hotel every February from on. This is our happy place.

If your are looking for a relaxing hotel with all the amenities and the friendliest staff then look no further, Starting with the negatives - the food in the main buffet was a little hit and miss for variety but still very good. The service on the beach a little slow at times and the biggest downside, you couldn't have a drink poolside even in plastic glasses but as you can see, these are minor negatives. On to the positives - The spa is small but very nice and extremely relaxing. The pictures that people put up do not do this resort justice, its so picturesque. We have to give some shout outs to some of the staff. Nicoletta and Sian in the pool bar looked after us amazingly, Nicoletta always had a smile and Sian never let our glass get empty, amazing and so tentative, a real credit. We ate in the Italian a couple of times either for Lunch or Dinner where the food was delicious, the service from Kenny was brilliant. W e spent many an evening at the Beach bar where Layman and Nikkel.. i think that's his name, looked after us tremendously, always with a smile and efficiency. Our best experiences came in La Playa. The first night we dinned there was for the fisherman's dinner on the Saturday night. Sat on the sand under little Thatched huts was lovely however, the heavens opened and but the lighting show was magnificent. the staff served everything under umbrella's and even though it was pouring with rain that didn't stop there level of service to make it a lovely night. We had to go back to experience the service and food again without the rain, this time was as a group for six after making friends with other couples, this wasn't a problem to the team there. Jevin served us with Riaz the manager overseeing, making sure everything was on point, both of these could not do enough for us and are a massive credit to this hotel. We had another lovely evening, so much so I asked them to book us in for our last nights dinner there again "but please make it a little special", I was expecting candles or some thing but no, they went further. Let me lay the scene for you, 3 couples are sat at the beach bar having a drink as the sun is setting, they see a table being set up on the beach with beautifully decorated bows on the backs of the chairs, rope lights creating a circle around the table, lovely table decorations etc, it all looks really special. All three ladies in the group got up and took pictures of it saying how romantic it looked and how lovely it would be, little did we know that was our table ! Upon arrival to La Playa for our last evening meal on the island we was met by Riaz with a smile on his face. He lead us to our table on the beach, the one the ladies had been adoring whilst in the bar. We all sat down to enjoy when Nikil from the bar came over with a tray of Cocktails with heart shaped straws for us all. Wine and beer bought to the table too and our food order taken, to say we felt like VIP's and made to feel extra special b

Currently staying at the hotel. Hotel is great, good infrastructure although the room is a little tired and quite a distance from the amenities (not great if you get caught in a downpour). Food is varied and amazing. I can recommend Dolce Vita, great service, fab food. Staff are brilliant. Nothing is too much trouble. Downside is the lack of shade around the pool. All the sun loungers with parasols have towels on them before 8am. There's supposedly a policy about reserving sunbeds but I don't see it in action. I want to sit in the shade but it's virtually impossible.

The Ambre delivered on many fronts and its reputation lies very squarely on its staff. We had excellent service throughout our stay , lots of choice for meals, lots of sun beds (although there was the rush to secure them pretty early and then disappear off to other areas leaving a lack of the more popular ones) The biggest bug bear for us was the smokers around the pool. There is a dedicated smoking area just outside reception but most smokers lit up at their sun beds....cigarettes, pipes and even little thin cigars. It spoiled the holiday for us...we just couldnt get away from the smoke. The hotel (while well run and with the beautiful hard working anazing people) was not luxury...it was old and tired in many places..we changed rooms on rhe 1st day due to issues. I tripped outside the gym and fell cutting my knee which was caused by an uneven raised flagstone. We loved the view and the weather even the rain....but it wasnt quite as amazing as it looks on photos and videos we saw before we came. Many thank to the staff. They really are amazing.