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      Esprit-Libre Restaurant & Guest-House

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      #2 of 6 B&Bs / Inns in Pointe aux Canonniers
      Rue Bourdet, Pointe aux Canonniers, Grand Baie, Mauritius
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      4.5
      186 reviews
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      1 - 5 of 34 reviews

      Reviewed 11 March 2017 via mobile
      Lovely setting but amateur service

      We had dinner here, setting was lovely. We had the tuna tartare and was alarmed it came slightly warm. My daughter asked why it was slightly warm. The ridiculous answer came back 'we do things differently' !!! Really? Was the tuna defrosted in the microwave...More

      Thank 206sunshine
      Reviewed 28 January 2017 via mobile
      Must try harder

      Esprit libre Could be a nice place but isn't. Staff tries its best but still must learn a lot. Very poor breakfast and extremely slow ( but kind) service. Rooms OK but not very clean. New Years Eve dinner of poor quality (100 Eur without...More

      Thank Harald G
      Reviewed 22 January 2017 via mobile
      Pleasant ambiance & good quality produce

      This restaurant is besides the guesthouse and a pool/lounge area. The menu consists of a range of local dishes and French classics. My choice went to the smoked marlin and palm hearts followed by medium rare seared tuna with rice and a light coconut curry...More

      Thank Stefaan V
      Reviewed 13 January 2017
      Most authentic caipirinha in Mauritius

      This is a great place for every time of the day, and caters to all tastes. Either for brunch, lunch, dinner, or drinks, you won't be disappointed. It's not the place to go and see crowds, but if you are out on a romantic date,...More

      Thank Robakos
      Reviewed 9 November 2016 via mobile
      Sloppy service and location

      The rooms are next to a horse stable and it smell very bad at night though they provide a scent burner. The receptionist/barman insist on keeping your ID although you have paid for the rooms upon check in and no one is available if u...More

      Thank Ritesh M
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      About
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      Amenities
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      • Pool
      • Free Parking
      • Restaurant
      • Bar/Lounge
      • Breakfast included
      • Room Service
      • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
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      • Free Parking
      • Airport Transportation
      • Breakfast included
      • Shuttle Bus Service
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      • Air Conditioning
      • Things to do
      • Pool
      • Restaurant
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      • Price range
      • US$ 63 - US$ 132 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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      • Suites ,
      • Non-Smoking Rooms
      • Number of rooms
      • 12
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      • Location
      • Mauritius >
      • Riviere du Rempart District >
      • Grand Baie >
      • Pointe aux Canonniers
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      • Esprit-Libre Restaurant & Guest-House Mauritius/Pointe Aux Canonniers
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      "If you have to stay where, try a room downstairs and in the front. The other rooms are very noisy when it is..."
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      "We had the standard doubles, they were great."
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      "Call and speak to Jerome - he speaks French and English and probably other languages - he can advise on the..."
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      "Room 2 was great, the others are probably further back in the house"
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