The luxuriously appointed garden or ocean view rooms, each with a spacious balcony or terrace, have a king size or twin beds, and benefit from air-conditioning and a ceiling fan.

The 28 suites are divided into four categories: Garden View Junior and Senior Suites, and the luxurious Colonial Ocean Front or Ocean View Suites which are the last word in elegance.

Reliving the magnifence and splendour of yesteryear, each room and suite comes complete with its own 24-hour butler.

The hotel prides itself on its cuisine, where native produce of the island is blended with a diversity of fine recipes from around the world offering a symphony of tastes to be savoured in any of the three restaurants; the a la carte Dining Room; the Verandah, available for light lunches, and the Plantation, set on the oceanfront and serving Creole cuisine and seafood.

The spacious bar is not only ideal for a pre-dinner cocktail, but is also perfect for a late breakfast and afternoon tea.

The Sanctuary Spa is a temple dedicated to the relaxation of body and mind, offering a wide range of massages, custom made programmes and La Prairie skincare treatments.

The Sanctuary offers a unique concept in Mauritius with its original environment taking its inspiration from the Zen philosophy, and where every consideration is given to your particular need.

Planter's Kids Club. Children aged three to twelve can enjoy the specially designed, complimentary programmes, while you know that a creative and efficient team of professionals is on hand to take care of them.

The programme includes treasure hunts, snorkelling classes, sports competitions, body painting, hikes and picnics, pony rides and much more, including evening entertainment.

Complimentary water sports include water skiing, windsurfing, Hobie cats, snorkelling and the glass bottom boat, whilst deep sea fishing, catamaran cruises, undersea walks and scuba diving are available at a nominal charge.

For those more interested in land activities, why not try horse riding, tennis or volleyball.

And for those who simply want to relax and unwind, the stunning beach and swimming pool will answer your wishes.