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Reviews of The Ravenala Attitude 4 stars

Baie des Tortues , 21307 Balaclava, Mauritius

#9 of 12 hotels in Balaclava

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 326 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    8.0
    Great value for money, perfectly, improvement needed in consistency of food and the state of interior facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    1. Buffet restaurant needs improvement: a. underline daily „special theme“ and communicate it = island 10 is otherwise lost in the shuffles b. I like the idea of serving Indian and local food, however they are mostly spicy = 4 out of 5. Impossible for children and for sensitive stomach. No wonder everyone wants to eat a la carte. c. Settle Chinese or simple Asian food as daily standard. This is a standard. Everyone likes it d. Reduce the pastries, introduce ice cream, especially for children. I didn’t ask. But someone told me if I asked my children would recelve ice cream. e. A la carte reservation system is nontransparent. The same night after arrival, we were told no a la carte available until the night before we leave. But then other tourists managed to receive it immediately whereas I had to pursue, because of our sensitive stomach. f. I noticed the hotel is generally preferred by group tourism. Makes the individual tourists a bit left alone. Faults design of shower. The drain is not placed on the lowermost position inside shower.

    1. The hotel is perfectly located in Balaclava to spend August holiday in Mauritius. 2. Ravenala Attitude has one of the cleanest beach in Mauritius. They even clean up the sea grasses. Keep the good work! 3. The House Keeping cleans efficiently and carefully. Thank you for providing comfort day after day. 4. The animation team goes above and beyond. Very creative but not too pushy (in terms of pursuing participation) . Thank you, sorry I wasn’t able to join the beach volleyball.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    7.0
    Great location and trip but service could be better
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We attended for a wedding and were a large party. Staff interaction was mixed some super helpful some with a negative attitude

    Beautiful property great beach, rooms are rustic but good standard

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    8.0
    Large family resort
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Couple Suite
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They need to keep the buffet stocked better - could never find a spoon, sometimes no bowls & coffee machine always breaking down.

    The gardens were well kept. The room was spacious and the staff were friendly.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food was poor. The room could be claner.

    Beach, sea, water sports, nature

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Seafront Adult Suite
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Generous space. Nice bar and beach area. Lovely especially for families with young children.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    7.0
    Review
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Couple Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were no fun music to dance

    Room and facilities

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Couple Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only stayed two nights and all the restaurants were fully booked. Would have liked it if we could be informed ahead of our stay to try and book restaurants in advance.

    Staff was friendly and helpful. Boathouse staff so nice and helpful, really enjoyed the activities. We enjoyed the dancing in the evenings.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2025

    7.0
    Great public facilities, good choice of restaurants but very dated old rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Couple Suite
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is room for improvements: Soft pillows, ensure water drains from WHB, refurbish rooms ( very dated), extra chair in room, replace bedsheets (frayed), different cleaning product - too much bleach smell. Bar staff more attentive - forgot me twice!

    Public facilities and spaces were nicely laid out and maintained. Great gardens. Good watersport options. Good variety of restaurants although food could be improved. Best food sushi, Lime & Riviera

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2025

    8.0
    Very nice stay, spacious rooms, good food, and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Couple Suite
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shortage of teaspoons at breakfast, and the birds can be a bit annoying at breakfast, as the ‘flag man’ is not always there, but the waiters clean the empty plates very quick, which help.

    Peace and tranquility, nice restaurants, and lovely beach area with bars

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    9.0
    Fantastic relaxing time at the ravenala
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were lucky enough to be upgraded to luxury suite. The rooms were huge but felt a little tired and probably in need of updating (which we noticed was already underway elsewhere in the hotel). Very minor point really.

    The hotel has a fantastic relaxed vibe. The staff were amazing and couldn’t do anymore for you. The grounds were immaculately presented and well maintained. The food was great in the buffet and the restaurants. We enjoyed O beach the most. The games and activities are awesome and the entertainment team were always about having fun. Finally the staff in the boat house went above and beyond on a daily basis, laughing, joking and having fun with my family when we were going out on either the pedalos, kayaks or hobby cat. Clearly a great team!!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2025

    9.0
    We were on honeymoon, it was an unforgettable experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Couple Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The seashore is small, the animals (mostly birds, cats) are flying/running around the at the breakfast place, which is not so hygienic. The hotel is big, it took 5-6 minutes by walk to reach our room. It is on the north side of the island, so you need to travel a lot to see the southern sightseeings. It is a family-friendly hotel, with lots of children, so you need to prepare for that, but the facility area is so big.

    Large hotel in a beautiful natural environment and with a short seashore connection, and with lot of restaurants and pools. Very professional and polite and helpful staff, good parking possibilities.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Couple Suite
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Buffee was good with wide selection. Hotell area has beautiful nature.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2025

    9.0
    Excellent resort with helpful staff - especially the spa
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Couple Suite
    • Stayed 10 nights

    hotel is open air, so there is no aircon other than in your room, in the spa treatment rooms and the gym. There is no aircon in any of the bars or restaurants, and very few ceiling fans too. We went in March when temp and humidity were high - fans to create air movement would have made the temperature more bearable when eating and drinking

    Hotel is beautiful. We went 'All Inclusive' which was available from the minute we arrived to when we left. Hotel has multiple restaurants and bars and a beach or pools. We found all staff to be friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2025

    8.0
    Quiet and refreshing green location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Couple Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room access was a long walk, 2 floors stairs.

    Great location, friendly staff. Good variety of food.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2025

    9.0
    It was a great experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Couple Suite
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Since it was a family resort, there were lots of kids and it was hard to find a peaceful spot.

    A busy resort with lots of activities.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2025

    8.0
    Memorable stay with friendly staff and a wide range of activities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Couple Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We were only able to make bookings upon arrival at the a la carte restaurants which were unfortunately allready fully booked for most nights which limited our dining options. Nevertheless, the food was phenomenal.

    The room was spacious and clean. The resort staff were friendly, attentive and eager to assit, making our visit more enjoyable. The wide range of activities kept us thoroughly entertained.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Couple Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect.

    Everything was at the level best. The staff were most welcoming, and the food was good.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Couple Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilet of 1220 need a servicing

    The welcome was great Thank you

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2025

    8.0
    Overall a fantastic resort and very good facilities especially for families with younger children.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom in our suite was very outdated and could have been cleaner.

    Very family orientated. The selection of restaurants and the fact that it never felt crowded, despite the fact that it was fully booked during our stay.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2025

    9.0
    It was a great experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    our room was quite dated and could definitely use an update. It was located on the 3rd level at the very far end of the resort, and without a lift, accessing it was a strenuous effort, especially after a long day.

    We really loved the free activities available for teens and the mini club for younger kids, which offered a great variety of fun and engaging activities. It kept the whole family entertained and made our visit even more enjoyable. On top of that, Kelly, the restaurant manager, truly made our dining experience unforgettable. He went above and beyond to accommodate our younger, picky eaters and was incredibly helpful with food recommendations. What stood out the most was Kelly’s calmness and his huge smile, even during busy moments. He treated everyone with respect, including his team, and created such a welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend as all our dining experience was top notch when restaurant manager Kelly was around 👌

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2025

    7.0
    Great stay but spoilt by poor communication from hotel about prices, and no effort from them to fully resolve before we
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Couple Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pricing not transparent if you are not on a package

    Nice peaceful location

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2024

    9.0
    Amazing family holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Couple Suite
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We traveled to Mauritius this December for the first time with a 4.5month old baby and my 22 month old (two under two so was a daunting trip). I was hesitant about booking the Ravenala Attitude as it is not marketed as family orientated as the likes of club med etc, however, we booked anyway based on value for money and that the beach looked stunning with plenty of shade which is what we needed considering the two Littles. We stayed 9 nights on the all inclusive package. We organized our airport transfer through the hotel which was seamless and included two car seats for our children. After a long day of travelling we arrived at the hotel and were taken aback by the beauty of the hotel. So much natural foliage has been maintained and the architecture is a exquisite blend of modern & natural. We were met by an attentive hostess with a welcome drink and fresh towel which was so welcome. Check in was smooth and the rooms are lovely and spacious. We were a little disappointed as one of the camp cots was faulty and we did not have hot water in one of the rooms. This left me feeling disappointed after a long day of travelling as all I wanted was a hot shower and a safe space for my children to sleep. Unfortunately they were unable to replace the cot that night, however, upon expressing my disappointment with management of the hotel - they went ABOVE AND BEYOND to ensure everything was sorted out (which was done promptly the next morning). Ismail and Videsh from customer relations personally sought after us at breakfast and requested to personally meet with us to Apologise. They were so attentive and understanding and really did go beyond to ensure our first impression was soon forgotten and that the rest of the stay was incredible- which is exactly what it was. The resort is stunning and has so many amenities but what I loved is that nothing was too far away but yet you never felt cramped. The beach is heaven. The food is outstanding.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Couple Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unclear process on booking restaurants and breakfast / dinner times.

    Great service, staff were friendly, food was excellent.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Couple Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bad smell in the staircase

    The quietness and peacefulness

    Stayed in December 2024

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