Homestay The River House
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Le Barachois, Tamarin Bay, Tamarin, Mauritius – Great location - show map
Location, facilities, staff and owner! The ideal experience.
AustraliaVery personable. Family touch was wonderful. They went above and beyond.
Chinaso nice : river, mountain Tourelle, sunset... Quite calm and really not far from the sea on foot
SwitzerlandThe River House is a beautiful place. Our stay was relaxing. Angela was a very sweet and helpful host. She made sure we had everything we needed and offered help with transportation. Her Mauritian dinner was great and not to be missed!
United Arab EmiratesSuch a lovely suite in a stunning location right on the river. Beautiful garden area with a small pool, to the rear. Angela is the perfect hostess who makes one feel instantly at home.
MauritiusAngela was a great hostess and very knowledgeable. The location is quiet and has a beautiful view of the river with the local beach so near by.
United KingdomAngela was an incredible host, helping our family including a little baby feel like home. We loved being so close to nature, enjoyed the beautiful location next to the river, beach and close to other must-sees of Mauritius. The staff was so incredibly friendly and everything was spotless clean.
FranceAngela is a welcoming host and takes so much pride in her rooms and guests comfort during their stay. If you want a relaxing self catering stay away from the crowds then do not hesitate to book. If you have a car (a must), there are fantastic beaches, restaurants and supermarkets within 10/15 minutes drive. You may just want to stay at the guesthouse though and watch the lagoon from your private terrace:) Rooms are cleaned every day to an amazing standard and Facilities cater for your every need.
United KingdomAngela, the proprietor is the most gracious person, very helpful and always at hand. She will meet you at check in and give great information. She will organise day trips too. The place is beautiful, waking up to a river view, which was very clean after cyclone. Daily house keeping, helpful staff. Its amazing out there.
KenyaStunning view, kitchenette, bbq, swimming pool and charming hostess Angela
South Africa
The River House
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Elsa
Australia
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Happy
China
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Claire
Switzerland
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United Arab Emirates
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Keith
Mauritius
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Fiona
United Kingdom
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Marija
France
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Cayley
United Kingdom
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Njeri
Kenya
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Nadine
South Africa
Offering accommodations with a swimming pool in Tamarin, The River House offers free WiFi access and BBQ facilities. At the self catering homestay, guests can relax in the garden, the sun terrace or the library.
The guest rooms at The River House come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and DVD player. Complete with tea-and-coffee making facilities, the units are air-conditioned with mosquito nets over the beds. Including a hairdryer, the private bathrooms are fitted with a shower.
Other facilities at The River House include grocery deliveries, water sports facilities and a shared lounge.
This bed and breakfast is a 2-minute walk from Tamarina Golf Course, and a 3-minute walk to the beach. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport is 34 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.3 for two-person stays.
Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)
Breakfast Info
Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free
Free Private Parking Available On Site
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See what guests loved the most:
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Elsa
Australia“Location, facilities, staff and owner! The ideal experience.”
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Happy
China“Very personable. Family touch was wonderful. They went above and beyond.”
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Claire
Switzerland“so nice : river, mountain Tourelle, sunset... Quite calm and really not far from the sea on foot”
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Anonymous
United Arab Emirates“The River House is a beautiful place. Our stay was relaxing. Angela was a very sweet and helpful host. She made sure we had everything we needed and offered help with transportation. Her Mauritian dinner was great and not to be missed! ”
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Keith
Mauritius“Such a lovely suite in a stunning location right on the river. Beautiful garden area with a small pool, to the rear. Angela is the perfect hostess who makes one feel instantly at home. ”
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Fiona
United Kingdom“Angela was a great hostess and very knowledgeable. The location is quiet and has a beautiful view of the river with the local beach so near by. ”
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Marija
France“Angela was an incredible host, helping our family including a little baby feel like home. We loved being so close to nature, enjoyed the beautiful location next to the river, beach and close to other must-sees of Mauritius. The staff was so incredibly friendly and everything was spotless clean.” Read more
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Cayley
United Kingdom
“Angela is a welcoming host and takes so much pride in her rooms and guests comfort during their stay. If you want a relaxing self catering stay away from the crowds then do not hesitate to book. If you have a car (a must), there are fantastic beaches, restaurants and supermarkets within 10/15 minutes drive. You may just want to stay at the guesthouse though and watch the lagoon from your private terrace:) Rooms are cleaned every day to an amazing standard and Facilities cater for your every need.” Read more
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Njeri
Kenya“Angela, the proprietor is the most gracious person, very helpful and always at hand. She will meet you at check in and give great information. She will organise day trips too. The place is beautiful, waking up to a river view, which was very clean after cyclone. Daily house keeping, helpful staff. Its amazing out there.” Read more
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Nadine
South Africa“Stunning view, kitchenette, bbq, swimming pool and charming hostess Angela”
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About The River House
Welcoming Booking.com guests since May 16, 2014
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Hosted by Angela Piat
Angela Piat
This is a very peaceful place in front of the river. Some guests have said it is a truly magical setting. The full moon on the river at night, the birds singing at breakfast and the fish jumping in the river all add to the charm. We have a new water purification system so this is a rare place in Mauritius where you can drink water from the tap instead of bottled water. We want you to enjoy your stay and are happy to advise on excursions and interesting places to visit and to tell you about local customs. To avoid allergies we only use 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowcases and all bedcovers. Also we have a Kirby machine to clean all rooms and especially mattresses. Rooms are mopped every day and air conditioners are cleaned regularly to provide clean pure air. Your health is important to us so we cater for all different dietary requirements - gluten lactose or sugar free or vegetarian.
I have lived in Mauritius for 46 years. I am originally from England but feel very Mauritian after so many years here. I paint and I love to cook and as I live in a beautiful place I enjoy sharing it with people from all over the world. I also take great pleasure in helping my guests to feel at home and to really enjoy being in Mauritius. I am happy to help them organizing excursions when asked and like to help them taste typical Mauritian cuisine.
If you like to swim with the dolphins and snorkel on the reefs I have two fishermen who will take you out at 6.a.m from the beach next to us. Sometimes if the tide in the river is high enough they can collect you from the river in front of us. This is a very personalized service as there are few people on the boat; sometimes only two people and they go before the other boats. They will also take you out for a fishing trip and then I cook the fish when you come back. Freshly caught tuna mackerel and other fish are so delicious! We organize a Mauritian dinner with all the trimmings at least once a week for any guests who would like it so everyone can taste typical Mauritian food. All allergies and special requirements are catered for.
Languages spoken: English, French, Hindi, Swedish
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Tamarina Golf Course1 miles
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Martello Tower Museum2.5 miles
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Cascavelle Shopping Mall3.4 miles
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Les Chute's de Riviere Noire5.4 miles
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Tamarin Falls5.7 miles
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Macchabee Viewpoint6.1 miles
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Rhumerie de Chamarel7.3 miles
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Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel7.9 miles
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Curious Corner of Chamarel8 miles
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Seven Coloured Earths8.1 miles
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Tamarin Beach1,250 feet
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Flic en Flac Beach White sandSwimming, Water Sports, Food & Drink, Watching the Sunset, Seashell collecting3,850 feet
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Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport20.9 miles
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Amenities of The River House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- Landmark view
- Mountain view
- Garden view
- Lake view
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Sun deck
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilities
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
- High chair
- Dining table
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions Additional charge
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Cooking class
- Tour or class about local culture
- Themed dinners Additional charge
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Temporary art galleries
- Beach
- Full-body massage Additional charge
- Hand massage Additional charge
- Head massage Additional charge
- Foot massage Additional charge
- Neck massage Additional charge
- Back massage Additional charge
- Foot bath
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Beauty services
- Water sports facilities (on site)
- Snorkeling
- Hiking Off-site
- Canoeing
- Library
- Massage Additional charge
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Living Area
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Sitting area
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Video
- DVD player
- TV
Food & Drink
- Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Secure parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Transportation
- Airport drop-off Additional charge
- Airport pickup Additional charge
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Ticket service
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
- Strollers
- Kids' TV channels
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
- Books, DVDs or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
- Child safety socket covers
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit press
- Shoeshine
- Ironing service
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle service
- Grocery deliveries
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Hypoallergenic
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Mosquito net
- Executive lounge access
- Wake-up service
- Tile/Marble floor
- Soundproof
- Private entrance
- Car rental
- Honeymoon suite
- VIP room facilities
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Newspapers Additional charge
- Air conditioning
- Room service
Accessibility
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
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Free! All pools are free of charge
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Swimming pool toys
- Beach umbrellas
- Saltwater pool
- Shallow end
Spa
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool/Beach towels
Languages Spoken
- English
- French
- Hindi
- Swedish
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- Bicycle parking
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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€ 8 per person, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
The River House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Please inform The River House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
FAQs about The River House
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The River House (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
- Accessible parking
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Guests staying at The River House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Halal
- Gluten-free
- À la carte
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Check-in at The River House is from 7:00 AM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The River House by:
- Car 1h
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The River House is 1.1 miles from the center of Tamarin.
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The prices at The River House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The River House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Hiking
- Snorkeling
- Library
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Water sports facilities (on site)
- Beauty services
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Foot bath
- Back massage
- Neck massage
- Foot massage
- Head massage
- Hand massage
- Full-body massage
- Beach
- Temporary art galleries
- Walking tours
- Bike tours
- Themed dinners
- Tour or class about local culture
- Cooking class
