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InterContinental Mauritius Resort Balaclava Fort by IHG

Balaclava, Coastal Road, Balaclava

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Nov 24, 2026
Check-out
Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Accommodation

    Nestled in tropical gardens on the shores of the Bay Balaclava, InterContinental Mauritius Resort Balaclava Fort offers accommodation alongside a white-sand beach. Each spacious, modern room and suite features a lounge area with satellite TV, some with a furnished terrace or spa bath.

  • Diverse Dining Options

    Overlooking the Indian Ocean, the resort boasts 5 restaurants offering a variety of cuisine including Mediterranean, Oriental, Indian, and European. Guests can also enjoy snacks and drinks at 3 bars, one of which is located by the pool.

  • Relaxation and Recreation

    Guests can unwind at the Yuj Spa with 7 treatment rooms, sauna, and a 24-hour gym with ocean views. The resort also offers activities such as tennis, windsurfing, and snorkeling, along with children's activities and evening entertainment.

Experience luxury and relaxation at InterContinental Mauritius Resort Balaclava Fort. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Beach nearby / sea waves close to the beach

  • Breakfast praised as fantastic and varied by some guests

  • Very friendly and welcoming staff

At the hotel

Popular amenities

122 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Aerobics
  • Air conditioning
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Bar
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
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Pools & wellness

  • Beauty Services
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Hair Salon Services
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Infinity pool
  • Manicure
  • Massage services
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pedicure
  • Pool bar
  • Pool with view
  • Sauna
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Steam room
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Kid meals
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Snack bar
  • Special diet menus - on request

Fitness & outdoors

  • Bike tours
  • Cycling
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness facilities
  • Garden
  • Golf course
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Personal trainer
  • Private beach area
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun terrace
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis court
  • Tennis equipment
  • Terrace
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Yoga classes

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Heating
  • Hot spring bath
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Dry cleaning
  • Entertainment staff
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Parking
  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Children's playground
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Ironing service
  • Kids' club
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk

Services & essentials

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Canoeing
  • Car hire
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Darts
  • Diving
  • Evening entertainment
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Fishing
  • Free WiFi
  • Horse riding
  • Indoor play area
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Live music/performance
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
  • Snorkelling
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • WiFi available
  • Windsurfing

Review in focus

720 reviews
9/ 10
Très belle chambre et le personnel très agréable
Anthony · family with children · 2026-10-22

The guest experience

8.5out of 10
720 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Beach nearby / sea waves close to the beach
  • Breakfast praised as fantastic and varied by some guests
  • Very friendly and welcoming staff
  • Clean facilities (reported by at least one guest)
  • Good location for exploring north Mauritius

Worth knowing — Rooms with internal stairs and odd balcony placement · Short water supply / bottled water and drinks charged · Small, crowded pool and limited gym equipment · Kids club far from some rooms · Noise from night activities until ~11:00 impacting sleep · Perceived poor value for money compared to price

How guests scored the stay

  • Service9.9

    Very strong — staff described as making guests 'feel like you were home away from home' and overall service praised, despite some comments about external driver pricing.

  • Overall Experience9.9

    Mixed but leaning positive overall — experiences ranged from highly positive (very welcoming staff, clean facilities) to disappointed (value, amenities, room issues); strong service and location lift the overall impression.

  • Cleanliness9.5

    Generally praised (one guest said 'Everything was so clean and beautifully'); minor hygiene concern noted about some food‑service staff not wearing gloves.

  • Location9.4

    Positive — close to the beach and convenient as a base for exploring north Mauritius; location described as 'relatively good' for sightseeing.

  • Food and Beverage8.0

    Mixed — breakfast was praised by some as fantastic and varied, but others complained about limited variety (especially Arabic options) and that drinks/water in rooms or evenings were charged.

  • Room Quality7.5

    Mixed to negative — guests reported room issues (internal stairs, odd balcony placement, short water supply) and noise from night activities affecting bedtime.

  • Amenities7.0

    Below expectations — pool described as very small and crowded, kids club far from some rooms, gym very small with limited equipment, beach area ordinary.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Remarkably consistent

90% of 10 recent stays rated 8+

8.5720 reviews
  • De très belles vacances !

    9/10

    Anthony · family with children · 2026-10-22

    “Très belle chambre et le personnel très agréable”

  • Guest review

    7/10

    Khadija · family with children · 2026-10-22

    “Nous avons passé un très bon séjour dans l’ensemble à l’hôtel. Le personnel a été accueillant et à l’écoute, et nous avons apprécié notre expérience. Nous tenons à adresser un grand merci tout particulier à Ishkat, le manager, ainsi qu’à Kevin, le concierge, qui ont été absolument au top ! Leur gentillesse, leur professionnalisme, leur disponibilité et leur attention ont vraiment fait la différence durant notre séjour. Ils ont contribué à rendre notre expérience encore plus agréable et méritent d’être particulièrement félicités. Merci à tous les deux pour votre accueil et votre accompagnement. Nous garderons un très bon souvenir de notre séjour à l’île Maurice !”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Dipesh · couple · 2026-10-21

    “Location and staff behaviour .”

  • Súper recomendable.

    9/10

    Adriana · family with children · 2026-10-18

    “El hotel es precioso, un entorno ideal para pasar unos días de relax. Tienes actividades como boleibol, petanca, pin pon, excursión en barco, snorquel con monito, spa y sauna….todo gratis, muy buenos servicios. La calidad de la comida estupenda, disfrutamos de todas nuestras cenas , comidas y desayunos con variedad cada día y platos nuevos, la calidad era muy buena. Las playas, paisajes y cada rincón el hotel cuidado con máximo detalle. La piscina caliente era una opción genial, ya que nos pilló unos días de pequeñas tormentas y el agua del mar estaba fría, pero la piscina nos ayudó a poder superar este problema. El personal siempre atento y dispuesto a ayudarnos. La habiatacion era preciosa con una terraza y una vistas increíbles. Volveré sin dudarlo.”

  • We had a great stay, although we had to wait for a while before checking in cause our room was not ready.

    8/10

    Pearl · family with children · 2026-10-16

    “It was clean.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Dylan · solo traveller · 2026-10-11

    “Le personnel est charmant , à l'écoute de vos besoins et très performant . Nous n'aviins rien à dire lors de notre séjour la bas. Dès que nous pouvons nous reviendrons pour passer quelques jours de plus .”

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    10/10

    Sharifah · couple · 2026-10-10

  • A very nice, clean hotel with great staff.

    9/10

    AMJID · extended group · 2026-09-18

    “Very pretty, clean and relaxing. The staff were very nice. They gave good service from when we first arrived, and we felt taken care of from the start. The food was also varied and good. Rajdip and Govinda were excellent servers at Senso. The rooms were nice and big, and the sunbeds outside were very comfortable.”

  • Overall a pleasant experience

    8/10

    Manish · couple · 2026-09-17

    “Overall, the restaurant stands out (we had all our meals at Senso Restaurant). The staff, food variety and food quality was exceptional. Mr Rajdip and Mr Naveen deserve a special mention. They were eager to help always. Mr Wesley, the restaurant manager was quite helpful too.  Housekeeping was impeccable. Checkout process was seamless. Special thanks to Mr July for the pleasant experience. Mr Vishan at the concierge desk was quite helpful in planning our day trips. Special thanks for Mr Ishrat the manager of Intercontinental Balaclava. It is people like him that make a place truly special.”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Nhlanhla · solo traveller · 2026-09-12

    “Facilities”

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