The Starwood managed Grand Mauritian Resort & Spa has been ravaged by fire.
A wildfire originating in the neighbouring cane fields is understood to have spread to the property causing extensive damage to several villas, rooms, suites, restaurants, reception and conference rooms.
All guests were safely evacuated and relocated to other properties. In light of this event, no further bookings are being accepted and the hotel's website [http://www.thegrandmauritian.com/] carries the following message:
On October 9th at 12 noon local time, a wild fire originating from the surrounding area spread to the The Grand Mauritian Resort & Spa in Turtle Bay, Mauritius. The hotel was promptly evacuated and the local fire brigade got on site to control and extinguish the blaze. Thankfully, none of our hotel guests, associates or other persons were injured. All guests have been offered the opportunity to relocate to other properties nearby, including the resort's sister property, Le Méridien Ile Maurice. Currently, the hotel is not accepting any reservations.
Hotel management is working closely with the local authorities to investigate the cause of the fire. The safety, security and well-being of our guests and associates is our paramount priority.
For more information please contact our temporary Control Centre on +230 2043416.
For more information on Reservations, please contact our reservations office on +230 2043415.
