Between our team at the Holiday Factory, we’ve stayed at the Mauritian resorts of Heritage Le Telfair and Heritage Awali enough times to know that these are undoubtedly some of the best resorts on the island, especially if you are travelling as a family. Smart resort design, slick operations, fantastic facilities, and a clear understanding of how families travel, all combine to deliver an experience that most Mauritius hotels simply cannot beat.

Whether you choose Heritage Le Telfair or Heritage Awali, you’re booking into a place that feels thoughtful rather than forced. Each time we return to these resorts, we’re reminded why they sit so comfortably in that sweet spot between grown-up luxury and genuinely happy kids. It’s all about the little things you only really notice once you’ve travelled with children, unpacked, settled in, and realised you’re actually… relaxed.

Based on the personal experiences of our team, here are our 10 reasons why you need to choose Heritage Resorts for your next beach holiday.

1. Two hotels to suit your family

The hotels at Heritage are designed around how families travel, not just budget, leaving you to simply choose which works for you. Le Telfair is structured around space, calm and elegance, suiting families who value privacy, larger rooms, and a quieter atmosphere, particularly with older children. There are also villas available set on the golf course. With a complimentary golf cart per villa, a range of meal package options, and access to all the facilities that a Le Telfair guest would enjoy, these are a great option for larger groups or multi-generational families travelling together.

Awali on the other hand is designed for energetic, active travellers. Its all-inclusive model, central layout and sociable dining work exceptionally well for families with younger kids.

2. It’s all about variety

Heritage isn’t just two sister hotels side by side. These properties are nestled on a 1,500-hectare estate with beaches, golf courses, a nature reserve, a plethora of restaurants and various activities on offer. In a destination where few travellers ever leave the resort, at Heritage you’re not relying on a single pool or kids club to fill your days, meaning no one has the opportunity to get bored. The beauty is you’re also not locked into one experience or the one property you booked. Staying at either gives you access to much of the estate, so you get variety without packing up suitcases. It’s destination-style travel without the logistics of moving hotels.

3. Some of the best kids’ clubs on the island

Heritage’s kids’ clubs work because they aren’t treated as afterthoughts. These are kids’ clubs that your children will actually ask to go to. Activities are varied, age-appropriate and well-run, from outdoor games to creative sessions and cultural experiences. More importantly, the staff genuinely engage with the children. There is even a dedicated baby club at each resort which is included on a complimentary basis for the littlest guests and offers cots, specific baby toys and infant-trained minders, so even new parents can enjoy a quiet coffee, spa hour or nap on a lounger. Bliss!

4. A beautiful beach and lagoon

Heritage benefits from a protected lagoon with gentle water entry, minimal currents and excellent visibility. This allows younger children to swim safely while parents can relax. You can also venture out on glass-bottom boat or snorkelling excursions that introduce kids to the colourful reef life in a way that’s safe and exciting. Or you can enjoy the fact that the resort pools are heated and simply relax with a view of the ocean.

5. Dining that is designed around choice

One of Heritage’s biggest strengths is its dining strategy with 12 restaurants within the Domaine Bel Ombre estate. There’s enough variety across restaurants to keep things interesting for adults, while still catering to kids. Buffets are generous but well done and à la carte options include everything from Asian to Indian and Italian, with a few adults-only options for when you can’t tear the children away from the kids’ club.

Heritage Awali is all-inclusive as a standard with seven different restaurants to choose from (or credit to access the others on the estate) plus additional features like a complimentary mini bar in room.

Heritage Le Telfair on the other hand offers tiered packages to suit your budget and lifestyle with their Gourmet Bliss package probably the most extensive all-inclusive offering in Mauritius. Dine around at any of the 12 outstanding restaurants, enjoy free golf (including a round on the La Reserve links course) and indulge in a selection of premium imported alcoholic beverages including French champagne by the glass.

6. Activities and space for everyone

Heritage isn’t just a beach resort. There’s championship golf for parents, nature trails and conservation areas for curious kids, and activities like cycling, kayaking and guided walks that pull everyone away from screens. Plus, brand new Padel courts, so you don’t need to miss a day’s play. It’s the kind of place where days fill themselves naturally with a flexibility that allows families to create their own pace. What we love most about Heritage Resorts is that they don’t age out. They work when your kids are toddlers. They still work when your kids are teens. And they work when it’s suddenly a multi-generational trip with grandparents in tow. That’s rare. And it’s why we see families returning year after year, stage after stage.

7. World class water sports and a great beach club

If there’s one place on the property that perfectly captures the Mauritian energy, it’s the water sports area and C Beach Club. From stand up paddleboarding, and pedal boats, there’s a menu of water activities that invites kids (and parents!) out of the pool and into real adventure. There’s also a dedicated kitesurfing and windsurfing club on site while more experienced riders can enjoy downwinders along the coast or day trips to nearby famed kitesurfing spot, Le Morne.

And then there’s C Beach Club. It’s not just a place to sit with a cocktail (though it excels at that); it also offers good food and casual lounges just metres from the sand and live music for relaxed evenings. Whether you’re grabbing a light lunch after paddleboarding or letting the teens hang out while you enjoy an ocean breeze and a book, this club elevates the beach experience.

8. A great golfing experience

You might not immediately think of golf when you picture a beach holiday with kids, but at Heritage, golf is more than an add on; it’s an integrated part of the experience. The Heritage Golf Club is open to guests of both Le Telfair and Awali, offering an 18 hole championship course carved between lush mountains and the lagoon, consistently ranked among the best in the Indian Ocean.

Then there’s also the dramatic La Réserve Golf Links which is a joy to play for golfers who really know their stuff. This championship links course designed by Louis Oosthuizen requires a maximum handicap limit of 36 for both men and ladies, requiring a current handicap card or certificate to play. Stay at either Le Telfair or Awali and get one free round at Le Château Golf Course. Typically, La Reserve Golf Links is at an additional charge however if you are staying at Le Telfair on the upgraded Gourmet Bliss package you will enjoy one free round at La Reserve Golf Links per seven-night stay.

9. Space to breathe (and let kids be kids)

One thing Heritage does exceptionally well is space. Wide lawns, shaded walkways, beach stretches that never feel crowded, and rooms that don’t require military-level organisation just to move around. There’s no fighting over loungers or umbrellas here, even when the hotels are at capacity and well-thought-out family suites and interleading rooms mean no one is tripping over suitcases. Kids can roam a little, parents can relax a little, and no one feels boxed in.

10. Impeccable service

What stands out about the staff at Heritage is not just the friendliness, but the anticipation. The service at Heritage is quietly excellent. Staff notice things. They remember names. They adapt without making you feel like you’re asking for special treatment. Whether it’s helping with meal timing, room requests or small kid-related curveballs, there’s a calm competence that makes travelling with children feel lighter. The staff are well trained to assist discreetly and handle requests efficiently without making anyone feel demanding. This is the type of service that only comes from experience with multi-generational and repeat family guests. It’s polished without being formal, which is exactly what families need. Plus, all guests of Heritage Le Telfair are also treated to a bespoke butler service to personally take care of all restaurant and golf bookings, activity co-ordination or anything else you need.

Mauritius has no shortage of family-friendly resorts but if you’re looking for a place where both parents and kids genuinely enjoy themselves, Heritage Le Telfair and Heritage Awali are very hard to beat. Here you don’t leave feeling like you survived a trip. You leave rested. Connected. Slightly sun-kissed and already planning how you might come back. For families, that’s the ultimate luxury.