Sunlife: Four luxury golf resorts in Mauritius

Luxury hotel group Sunlife has four incredible resorts in Mauritius to choose from, each with privileged access to a Bernhard Langer golf course on its very own tropical island.

Sunlife, formerly known as Sun Resorts, rebranded in late 2022 with a renewed emphasis on offering four distinct resorts and guest experiences so visitors can choose their perfectly suited holiday.

The Mauritian hotel group is comprised of five-star hotels Long Beach and Sugar Beach and four-star properties La Pirogue and Ambre, as well as the private east coast island Ile aux Cerfs. The island is home to the Ile aux Cerfs Golf Club and its 18-hole championship course designed by two-time Masters champion Bernhard Langer.

Guests at each resort gain privileged access to Ile aux Cerfs Golf Club. Depending on which resort you stay at, guests can also gain privileged access to Ernie Els’ Anahita Golf Club less than 2km away as well as Tamarina Golf Club on the west coast designed by Rodney Wright.

Long Beach

Modern, chic five-star hotel fringing the stunning beach at Belle Mare on the east coast. Encompassed by tropical gardens, every room has access to its own stretch of beach, garden or pool. All 255 rooms and suites feature a private furnished balcony or terrace. Four swimming pools, a main Piazza area, five restaurants, two bars, the Cinq Mondes Spa, fully-equipped gym, kids and teens club and a huge array of water sports.
Enjoy free and unlimited green fees at Ile aux Cerfs Golf Club and Anahita Golf Club. Golfers get free land transfers to both clubs and return boat transfer. There’s a free daily 11am golf initiation at the Ile aux Cerfs Golf Club academy, followed by complimentary lunch for all-inclusive guests at the island’s Langer’s Bar & Grill.

Sugar Beach

A stylish five-star hotel along the beautiful bay of Flic-en-Flac on the stunning west coast. Set in manicured gardens by one of the most picturesque beaches in Mauritius. Plantation/colonial-style resort that mixes old-world charm with modern comforts. 238 elegant sea or garden-facing rooms housed in manor or villa-style buildings, each with its own private balcony. Two pools, seven restaurants and bars, a fitness centre and Cinq Mondes Spa. Kids & teens club, water sports and tennis.

Unlimited green fees at Ile aux Cerfs Golf Club and Tamarina Golf Club. Golfers get free land transfers to both clubs and return boat transfer. Free daily 11am golf initiation at the Ile aux Cerfs Golf Club academy followed by complimentary lunch for all-inclusive guests at the island’s Langer’s Bar & Grill.

La Pirogue

Four-star haven set on the stunning Sunset Coast. 248 individual thatched cottages with private outdoor space, decked out in a local Boho-chic style. Each looks out onto the tropical gardens, lagoon or beach. The thatched roofs are similar to the unfurled sail of the local fishing boats from where the resort gets its name. Six restaurants and bars, which includes access to the bars and restaurants of Sugar Beach next door, and vice versa. Swimming pool, kids club, Cinq Mondes Spa and water sports.

Free and unlimited green fees at Ile aux Cerfs Golf Club and Tamarina Golf Club. Golfers get free land transfers to both clubs and return boat transfer. Free daily 11am golf initiation at the Ile aux Cerfs Golf Club academy followed by complimentary lunch for all-inclusive guests at the island’s Langer’s Bar & Grill.

Ambre Resort & Spa

Four-star hotel for guests aged 16 and over. 297 rooms and suites right on the beach, nestled between a coral-reef lagoon and lush tropical gardens built with open architecture providing uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean. Three restaurants, three bars, a nightclub and a tropical spa. Swimming pool and an infinity pool overlooking the ocean. Water sports, fitness centre and tennis courts.

Free and unlimited green fees at Ile aux Cerfs Golf Club. Golfers get a free land transfer and return boat transfer. Free daily 11am golf initiation at the Ile aux Cerfs Golf Club academy followed by complimentary lunch for all-inclusive guests at the island’s Langer’s Bar & Grill.

Golf Courses

Ile aux Cerfs Golf Club – An 18-hole championship course which offers glorious views of the surrounding Indian Ocean. It’s set on its very own tropical island, accessible via a quick boat transfer. Bernhard Langer has created a testing masterpiece but it’s incredibly scenic, snaking through a coral island refuge with volcanic rock formations, lakes and tropical plantations.

Anahita Golf Club – Ernie Els-designed Anahita is an 18-hole championship course with six stunning oceanfront holes culminating in a final tee shot that is among the most spectacular in the world. The first course in the Indian Ocean to be built to USGA (United States Golf Association) standards.

Tamarina Golf Club – Tamarina Golf is not only set in a gorgeous environment but also offers a fun and challenging test of golfing skills. The uniqueness of this beautiful and expansive course lies in the contrast between the wild intensity of its rugged surroundings and the design finesse of its greens and fairways.

Play in paradise: Golf in Mauritius