Zilwa Attitude (4*)
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Location
Situated on the north coast of Mauritius, in Kalodyne, close to the fishermen’s village of Grand Gaube, Zilwa Attitude hotel, with its 100% Mauritian concept, is different and unique a hymn to Mauritius… a true illustration of its soul and its traditions…
Guest rooms
The old days bungalows, charming holiday homes built along the beach and the so typical “boutiks”, Creole name for the last century grocery shops, are the main source of inspiration for the architecture and decoration of the rooms: wax-coated cement “béton ciré” floors, locally called “châlit”, rough walls, wood, coconut fibre carpets, driftwood mirrors and screens all beautifully crafted by skilled local workmen together with a few “design” details here and there.Trendy bright colours; yellow, orange and red together with a few verses of poetry on the cushions, and "sirandanes”, naïve, fun, poetical and full of wisdom Creole riddles, written on the walls, liven up the uncluttered decoration. The paintings are inspired by the Mauritian writer and painter, Malcolm de Chazal.
Guests will be able to discover his work, among which the simple, naïve and almost real, colourful boats painted with gouache… an invitation to travel to faraway lands. The floors and tables in the bathrooms, which are extensions of the rooms behind bamboo screens, are also wax-coated cement “béton ciré”. The terraces are furnished with comfortable woven vacoa seats with colourful cushions.
There are 3 main categories of rooms thought and designed to match everyone’s expectations: Superior, Family and Couple.
Unique : In your rooms, waiting for you… The traditional “Dodo flip-flops”… those are ideal to stroll through the hotel during the day or visit the island…
*vacoas : textile fibre from the Vacoa ou « Pandanus utilis » used locally
These 35 m2 rooms with their seaside atmosphere, their uncluttered design and their natural colours with dabs of bright sunshine yellow are all situated in one or two storeys cozy, traditional bungalows under thatched roofs. The rooms open up on a furnished terrace or balcony. They can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child (0-12 years inclusive) and are fitted with 1 double bed or twin beds.
Facilities
Check-in time at 14h00 and check-out time at noon
Beach towels
Laundry (at extra cost)
Baby changing and feeding room (changing table, baby food heating facilities, steam sterilizers, etc) open from 08h00 to 21h00
Boutique open from Monday to Saturday from 09h00 to 18h00
Foreign currency exchange facilities at the reception
Credit cards accepted: American Express, Visa, MasterCard and Maestro
Internet and Wi-Fi (free) in public areas and rooms
24h reception and security services
Parking in the hotel premise
Car and scooter rental services
Bus stop nearby
Taxis
Restaurant & Bar
Zilwa Attitude with its 5 restaurants offers a blend of spicy and exquisite tastes from all over the world. We call it here in Mauritius “Metisaz”: a delicious mix of Creole, Indian, Asian and European cuisines true to the cultural diversity of the island. Guests will embark on a culinary trip, the port of calls, with their Creole names, being: “Karay”, “Siaw”, “Lor Disab”, “Taba-J” or “Grand Zil”.The "Dine Around" Experience invites guests to discover the various cuisines by dining in up to 3 of the 5 restaurants. (4 for Otentik All Inclusive guests staying over 4 nights.)
A trip that will surprise more than one...
Grand Zil
As a couple or as family, an excursion on the islands will turn you into the 21th century Robinson Crusoe. You are guaranteed exotic surroundings and a peaceful environment. At lunch time, sip your drink in the sea and savour a delicious barbecue prepared by one of our Family Members.
Seats : 40
Lunch is served between 12:30 and 2:30pm.
The plus : Have lunch bare feet on the beach.
Karay
Breakfast is served in the main restaurant “Karay”, the Creole word for a very precious Mauritian kitchen utensil, the counterpart of the “wok” in Chinese kitchens. Karay offers a beautiful view on the lagoon. The old salvaged wooden doors covering one wall and the cast iron ceiling lights contribute to that atmosphere of days bygone…while the light colour wood and painted walls together with some mother-of-pearl features, the woven rattan furniture and the orange cushions bring guests and visitors back to the contemporary Mauritius.
The 3 dining areas are widely opened on the beautiful infinity pool, a wooden deck, overlooking the beach, can accommodate a few tables.
Seats : 240
Breakfast is served at the buffet between 07h00 and 10h30. Guests will also be able to enjoy croissants, sweet bread, buns and brioches as well as Mauritian delicacies and exotic fruits. Each day of the week a different tropical fruit to taste…
Dinner is served between 19h00 and 22h00. Taste the various buffets with a different theme for each evening of the week, and enjoy the Asian, Indian and Mauritian cuisine.
The plus : A wide choice to please every single one.
Note : Dress code: elegant and casual. At dinner time shorts are not accepted in the restaurant.
Siaw
“Siaw” with its’ lit up bamboos at night, invites you to taste the Sino-Mauritian cuisine in a modern Zen atmosphere. The Chinese food lovers will thoroughly enjoy “Siaw ”. The chef, a Wok specialist will prepare for you delicious rice noodles, stir-fried beef and vegetables or lemon grass flavoured chicken fillets. A selection of starters and desserts à la carte, as well as delicious “dim sum” served in their bamboo baskets will complete this experience.
Seats : 50
Every second day at 15h00 you will be able to watch or join in a Mauritian cooking demonstration under the supervision of our Chef!
Siaw is open only for dinner, between 19h30 and 22h30 (close on Sundays).
The plus : exotic new tastes in a Zen atmosphere…
Note : Dress code: elegant and casual. At dinner time shorts are not accepted in the restaurant.
Lor Disab
“Lor Disab” the Creole word for “right on the beach” welcomes the guests in a relaxed atmosphere, feet buried in the sand. The bright red corrugated iron roof of the restaurant, a nod in the direction of Cap Malheureux’s well-known church by the sea or the little house at Mouchoir Rouge…
The “filaos” wood pillars, the salvaged wooden doors, the square tables with their white ceruse, the rattan chairs and their red cushions, the round tables under their thatched roofs, the reproductions of Chazal paintings on the walls… are all reminders of these traditional seaside homes found along the Mauritian coast.
At lunch time a quick and light menu is available: sandwiches, salads as well as some typical Mauritian dishes, among which our famous “upside down rice bowl” and its tomato chutney.
In the evening, the restaurant caters for guests over 16 and offers a wide choice of dishes, all with a local touch.
Seats : 100
Lunch is served between 12h30 and 15h00.
Dinner is served between 19h30 and 22h30. The restaurant caters for adults only (over 16). Prior booking necessary.
The plus : Delicacies…alone together with the blue lagoon or the starred sky…
Note : Dress code: elegant and casual. At dinner time shorts are not accepted in the restaurant.
Taba-J
In Mauritius a “Taba-J” or “Tabagie”, is a small shop selling cigarettes and alcohol, bread “rotis” and “faratas”, as well as bare necessities.…
The rustic and simple style of our snack bar here at Zilwa with its straw huts, wooden tables, and rattan chairs is a reminder of the old days “Tabagie” in Mauritius... Here, our guests will enjoy our “rotis” and “faratas”, “dholl puris”, traditional Mauritian pancakes filled with curries, pickle or chutneys. The sandwich and Panini addicts will not be disappointed either!
Leisure
A wide range of activities and leisure is proposed to our guests everyday for fun or fitness.Anse la Raie lagoon welcomes Windsurfers and Kitesurfers fans alike all year long. Those who enjoy canoeing pedal boat or stand up paddle will explore the numerous creeks…Those who prefer sailing will be delighted by a memorable day or a sunset trip on the hotel catamaran.
Water activities
Land activities
Others
Evening entertainment including special theme ones including a séga show once a week and open-air cinemaVilaz Masaz by Spa Attitude
Vilaz Masaz by Spa Attitude, our eco-friendly Spa with its herb garden, is situated in a very exotic environment. It welcomes its guests in wooden huts sheltering 10 massage rooms: 6 double rooms and 4 single rooms; a hammam, a Watsu pool and a fountain of ice.
It is open every day from 08h00 à 20h00.
The mini club and "Ayo The Dodo", its mascot
At the mini club, "Ayo The Dodo", our famous dodo bird dressed up as a gentle pirate, is waiting for your children on its boat situated right at the entrance or will accompany them on a treasure hunt on Crusoe’s island.
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