Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort overlooks the ocean and sits next to a golf course. Travelers can relax on the beach or by the pool, visit the beach bar, book body scrubs and facials at the spa, or take fitness classes. Nearby Trou aux Biches Beach makes for an easy day trip.
Located in Trou aux Biches, Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort is next to a golf course and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Trou aux Biches Beach and Grand Bay Beach. Chateau de Labourdonnais and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. With parasailing, windsurfing and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Trou aux Biches travel guide
Consider a stay at Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort and take advantage of an adjacent golf course, an airport shuttle and a beach bar. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining and sunloungers, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a facial, a massage or a body treatment at the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Fitness classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include boat tours, windsurfing and rowing/canoeing. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
Free self-parking
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Access to a nearby health club, babysitting (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort feature comforts, such as 24-hour room service and fireplaces, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and separate sitting areas
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24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free self parking on site
Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 10 to 20 for adults and EUR 5 to 10 for children
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A beach bar
Restaurants on site
Beach Bar and Restaurant
La Table du Cardinal
Things to do
18-hole adjacent golf course
Bicycle rentals
Billiards/pool table
Boat tours
Canoeing
Fitness classes
Full-service spa
Gym
Kayaking
Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool (guest access)
Piano
Scuba diving
Snorkelling
Steam room
Water skiing
Windsurfing
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services
Outdoors
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Garden
On the bay
On the beach
Pool loungers
Terrace
Full-service spa
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Facials
Manicures/pedicures
Massage
Outdoor treatment areas
Treatment room
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
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1 building
1 floor
Built in 2010
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
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Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Fireplace
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a negative PCR COVID-19 test result
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 6 and older
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 90
Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 60 (from 3 to 12 years old)
New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 90
New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 60 (from 3 to 12 years old)
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 10 to 20 for adults and EUR 5 to 10 for children
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 110 per vehicle (return)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort?
Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 110 per vehicle applies.
Where is Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort located?
Located in Trou aux Biches, this beachfront resort is next to a golf course and within 1 mi (2 km) of Trou aux Biches Beach and Mont Choisy Beach. Mont Choisy Le Golf and Maheswarnath Mandir are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Reviews
Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Overall we had a lovely time at Le Cardinal. The reception, restaurant, Chef, gardening and cleaning staff were all amazing. The great service, food and ambience of the hotel was excellant. Beatiful veiws of the pool and the sea.
This Hotel is wonderful. 20 of 10 points!! All employees are very friendly, work extremely efficiently and fulfil each wish you might have.
We spent 10 nights in penthouse with private pool.
Everything was luxurious, very clean.
Employees are proud to work in this Hotel and you feel that.
Everything worked perfectly. Also transfers etc, done by Maurijet and organized by the Hotel. Just great!!
Thanks again for absolute great service.
Elisabeth
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022
2/10 Terrible
Franco
25 Nov 2025
Hôtel noté 5 étoiles mais une honte pour le prix !! Tout juste un 3 étoiles ..jolie vue ,personnel gentil et bonne cuisine …Tout le reste en dessous d’un 3 étoiles !!! Personne a l’accueil à notre arrivée à 13h , chambre demandée par mail 2 mois avant à l’étage pas disponible , certe une grande chambre avec jolie vue mais tout vétuste et en mauvais état ,nous nous attendions selon les commentaires à des équipements de plage (canoë ,laser , pedalos etc )?tout était sale ,vieux ou cassés ..la plages est étroite et publique donc tout le monde peut se poser à côté de votre transat /parasol (à 10 cm de nous) …la plage est pas entretenue ,un fauteuil sale de cacas d’oiseau est resté ainsi malgré mes remarques pendant 10 jours!!! Etc etc …une honte pour le prix ..Seule bonne chose là nourriture et la gentillesse du personnel !! Visiblement aucun manager pour assurer une qualité d’un 5 étoiles !!! Très déçues …très dommage !!!
A bijoux hotel at the beach with excellent service. Nice rooms, tasty decorated, the staff checks twice a day, good breakfast, everything is clean, the small garden is spotless. If you prefer to be in the centre of attention instead of sharing the same address together with other 500 guests then Le Cardinal is a perfect choice.
Très bon séjour, hotel magnifique et reposant, personnel très gentil et attentionné , surtout nawak qui est adorable et le responsable du restaurant et du bar de plage très gentil et très professionnel.
Point à améliorer; la qualité des fruits au petit déjeuné et des pains au chocolat et croissants, idem pour les jus de fruit et le chocolat chaud qui manque de gout idem pour les charcuteries.
Quarto espaçoso, bem confortável. O maior inconveniente foi alimentação, muita pompa para pouca qualidade. Homens precisam estar de calças longas para frequentar o restaurante à noite, Menu de reveillon caro, sem opções de outras escolhas.
It feels very private and exclusive. You are getting all attention and not in annoying way. Very clean place and polite staff. Restaurant is great, Friday’s you can book a table on the beach, very special with all these lights and decorations. Rooms are neat, views are great. Many water activities with no extra charge. Wifi is OK, enough parking space, no complains
Verified traveller
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
Gerard
28 Aug 2018
All round great experience! Very hospitablale and friendly.
Gerard
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
6/10 Okay
claire, uk
30 Jan 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Small hotel in Ttou aux Biches
This is a small hotel. It’s not at the luxury end of the hotel market but has a number of good features; our junior suite was spacious with sea views and a small balcony and a large bathroom that is almost the size of the bedroom. Interiors are neutral and it was clean and serviced every day. The hotel grounds are small with a nicely maintained garden and a very small pool and from here you can step down to the beach where the hotel enjoys a large run of sand and shallow waters of the Trou Aux Biches coastline which we used most days (includes other hotels and public beaches which get busy at weekends). The hotel dining room is small and with overhead lighting and felt like a canteen. The outdoor tables on the adjoining balcony were much nicer and more intimate but limited owing to the unfortunate weather conditions. We didn’t use the communal areas inside the hotel as they amount to no more than a reception area with a piano and in need of redecoration. We returned to our room after dinner. The staff were friendly and very authentic but seemed to have been trained in silver service with numerous cutlery changes at each meal and napkin flourishes. This is not required and I would have preferred a more leisurely eating experience as the food was always nice as opposed to established standards and timings which made meals routine and at an almost competitive pace.
Stayed here for days prior to embarking on a 2 week cruise.
Absolutely beautiful, small resort with every convenience you could want -- luxurious large room with spectacular view of the beach and grounds, wonderful evening meals, and a host of activities.
Quand nous sommes arrivés, il n’y avait pas de chambre pour nous. Les raisons expliquées par la direction n’etaient absolument pas crédibles. Nous avons eu une chambre pour 1 nuit dans l’hotel en face qui est un 3 étoiles avec des chambres vetustes et bruyantes. En compensation, nous avons eu le repas de midi. Ma sœur est arrivée une semaine après nous, via expédia, et même chose ! Exédée par cette pratique, je me suis entretenue avec le directeur qui n’a pu expliquer clairement le pourquoi de cette situation. Ma sœur et moi même avons reçu de nouveau un repas de midi + un massage duo, en compensation. La compensation était cette fois plus correcte mais la Direction n’a pas admis l’overbooking et a continué à nous prendre pour des idiots avec des explications foireuses. Pourquoi nous ? Alors que des nouveaux clients sont arrivés 2 heures après ma sœur et eux ont eu directement leur chambre ! Est ce parce que nous avons réservé via Expédia ? C’est vraiment dommage car tout est parfait dans cet hôtel si on a la chance d’avoir directement la chambre qu’on a réservée et payée longtemps avant !
Well kept rooms and grounds, nice indoor-outdoor restaurant and bar, beautiful shaded setting on lovely beach. Attentive and helpful staff, especially Dinoo and Avish. If you are looking for a local guide, ask the desk to contact Max, who gave us a most excellent Divalli tour experience, including coffee and sweets in his family home.
Only minor negative was squeeky floorboards in rooms.
Lady in Receptionen poor attitude and not the "I provide service for you" as I was looking for. Traveling with a toddler and asking if we could have the room two hours past check out so he could sleep (and offer to eat and spend money in their lunch restaurant off corse) and reception stated extra fee 2500 rupees. Just stupid and poor service. Main reason for not receiving top Score.
Fantastic view from the room
Large room and very comfortable
Slow wifi as everywhere else in the island
Beds quite hard
Beach and garden very nice and private. A bit rocky so I suggest shoes when swimming. The area is clean and comfortable.Small hotel and private just as we were looking for. Very child friendly.
No shop or supermarket close by and everything is really expensive on site. A bit weird to have food on the menu for add-on-price when you have paid for half board already.
Hotelli oli oikein miellyttävä. Henkilökunta oli ystävällistä. Kuulumisia ja viihtymistä kyseltiin ehkä vähän liiankin aktiivisesti suomalaiseen makuun. Ravintolan illallismenu oli melko kovan hintainen, emmekä syöneet siellä kuin kerran. Etenkin viinit ovat todella kalliita.
Aivan hotellin vieressä ei ole erityisen paljon ravintoloita, mutta 2 km säteellä vaihtoehtoja on runsaasti. Trou aux Bichesin "keskusta" on vartin kävelymatkan päässä ja siellä on kauppa, posti yms. palvelut.
Hyödynsimme hotellin yhteistyökumppanin myymiä retkiä.
Le Cardinal Resort har bare 13 juniorsuiter/suiter. Det er en liten perle av et hotell beliggende rett på egen strand og passer perfekt for de som ønsker en avslappende ferie i rolige omgivelser. Vi hadde halvpensjon, men valgt å spise samtlige måltider på hotellet som har en topp chef. Rikholdig og variert meny å velge fra, alltid med et lokalt tilsnitt. Blidt og behagelige personale som gjorde alt for å gi oss et strålende opphold. Store og velutstyrte rom, alle med utsikt over sjøen. Spa på nabohotellet over veien. Avslappende luksus kan oppsummere hotellet.
A l'occasion de notre voyage de noces, nous avons séjournés 4 nuits au cardinal. Il nous a été difficile d'en partir tant nous nous sommes régalés. Nourriture excellente (restaurant presque gastronomique), services au top du top, personnel aux petits soins et d'une grande gentillesse. Idéal pour trouver calme et sérénité pour se ressourcer au contact des mauriciens toujours au top. Je le recommande les yeux fermés si vous cherchez un Hotel calme, avec peu de monde et proche de grand baie. Nous y retournerons...
Fint hotell med umiddelbar nærhet til kjempe fin strand. Servicen på hotellet er noe litt annet. Jeg skulle fri til kjæresten min og ville ha en et bord på stranden eller i strandbar område på kvelden. Det var umulig. Enda det var flere ansatte på hotellet en gjester. Et annet stort minus er at du MÅ ha bukse når du skal spise middag. Alt dette preget turen veldig. Men ellers var servicen grei.
We wanted a quiet stress free break and were so glad we chose here. Everything is high class, the room, the beach, the food. We didn't eat dinner here every night but when we did, the chef made excellent curries on request for my vegetarian wife. The staff are very welcoming and genuinely interested in you. The almost private beach - with security guard - has to be one of the best on the island, and water sports are included in the room price. With only 13 rooms, this 6 year old hotel is a quiet oasis - perfect for us, but maybe not if you want a more lively scene. We will return!
We stayed here for 8 days for a relaxing getaway, and did just that! From the moment we arrived we were made to feel so welcome.
The room was wonderful and spacious with a lovely sea view. They were very clean with a large shower and a huge round bath. Everyday we were delivered some fruit or canapés in the afternoon and every evening were given the next days forecast during the turndown service - a couple of nice touches.
The location is perfectly situated at the quieter end of Trou aux Biches and is ideal for watching the amazing sunsets. The beach itself is lovely and the hotel offers free watersports and a ride in a glass bottom boat.
I have to agree with other reviews that it is a shame that they don't have happy hour earlier as it would be lovely to sip one (or two!) while watching the sunset.
What we loved most about the hotel was the service of the staff, it was attentive but without the stuffiness. Every day they would go out of their way to come and have a friendly chat and to make sure that we were ok. On our last day, Samantha made a special effort to come and find us to say goodbye before she headed off home - we felt like we were leaving friends.
Overall, I can't recommend this hotel enough. We would love to come back and stay again!