Le Marin Villa Rodrigues

Mountains, trails and hiking near Le Marin Villa

• Gentle nature visits, fine with children:
  • Grande Montagne Nature Reserve (7 min drive, entry ticket or booking): A restored native forest reserve in the hills of central east Rodrigues, home to the Rodrigues fody, the Rodrigues warbler and the Rodrigues fruit bat, with a viewpoint over the east coast. Tip: The walk climbs a flight of steps, then runs under old endemic Pandanus trees to the main viewpoint over Pointe Coton and Saint François bay.
  • Mont Limon (13 min drive, 10 to 15 min return, self guided): The highest point of Rodrigues, reached by a short stepped path from the road, with a view over the hills, villages and lagoon. Tip: For a longer outing, a steep rocky path continues about 1 km south down to Lataniers, and a cross island walk through Mont Limon is possible with a GPS track as markings are sparse.
• Half day hikes for regular walkers:
  • Graviers to Saint François coastal walk via Trou d'Argent (15 min drive, 3.5 to 4 hours return, self guided): A marked path along the east coast of Rodrigues linking a string of small beaches and coves, including Anse Bouteille, Grande Anse, Trou d'Argent and Anse Philibert. Tip: Pack swimwear: most walkers stop at Trou d'Argent or another cove for a swim.

Things to do near Le Marin Villa

• Saint François beach: the village beach below Le Marin Villa, within walking distance, facing the lagoon at the eastern end of Rodrigues.
• Trou d'Argent: a small cove between cliffs on the eastern coast, reached on foot along the coastal path near Saint François.

Le Marin Villa in Saint François

Le Marin Villa is a family run guesthouse on the hillside above the beach at Saint François, on the east coast of Rodrigues Island, with an infinity pool and a sea view from every room. The rooms are air conditioned and open onto private balconies facing the ocean and the sunrise. Breakfast and dinner are served at the guesthouse restaurant, which mixes Rodriguan and international cooking with produce from the local market. Saint François beach is within walking distance, and the coves of Trou d'Argent are close by on the eastern tip of the island.

Where is Le Marin Villa?

• Location: on the hillside of Saint François village at the eastern end of Rodrigues, across from Constance Tekoma and a walk from Saint François beach.
• Nearby: Constance Tekoma Rodrigues at Anse Ally (3 min) and Auberge Saint François Rodrigues on the beach (5 min).

Who is Le Marin Villa best for?

• Couples: sea view rooms with private balconies facing the sunrise, an infinity pool over the ocean and à la carte dinners.
• Families: connecting rooms and the Anse Ali Family Suite, which sleeps up to four guests.
• Walkers and beach lovers: Saint François beach is within walking distance, with the coastal coves of Trou d'Argent nearby.

Rooms and suites at Le Marin Villa

• All rooms: sea view, private balcony, air conditioning, smart TV with Netflix, minibar, tea and coffee station and free Wi-Fi, decorated with local touches.
• Horizon Deluxe Room and Lataniers Deluxe Room: sea view double rooms for two.
• Deluxe Twin Room: a sea view room with twin beds.
• Saint François Suite: a sea view suite for up to three guests.
• Citronelle Junior Suite: a junior suite for up to four guests, children included.
• Anse Ali Family Suite: the Lataniers Deluxe Room and the Deluxe Twin Room joined together, for up to four guests.

Restaurants at Le Marin Villa

1. Le Marin Villa restaurant, Rodriguan and international cooking
   • The guesthouse's own restaurant, with ocean views from the common areas. Breakfast brings fresh juices, local fruit, homemade jams and Rodriguan cakes.
   • Dinner is served as a buffet or from an à la carte menu of local and international dishes made with market produce, including grilled fish, fish curry, squid stew and grilled lobster. Lunch is prepared on request.
   • Local music groups play live at the restaurant on some evenings.

Bars at Le Marin Villa

• Le Marin Villa has no separate bar; cocktails are served by the infinity pool.

Families and kids club at Le Marin Villa

• Le Marin Villa has no kids club or children's programme.
• Connecting rooms are available, so parents can keep children next door.

Activities and water sports at Le Marin Villa

• Nature walks: walks from the guesthouse down to Saint François beach and along the eastern coast of Rodrigues.
• Swimming: the infinity pool on site and the lagoon at Saint François beach.
• Excursions: boat trips to Île aux Cocos and island tours are booked with local operators, such as the Full-Day Ile aux Cocos Excursion in Rodrigues with 360 Degrees Tours (31 min).

Beach, pools and facilities at Le Marin Villa

• Beach: Le Marin Villa is not on the sand; it sits on the hillside above Saint François beach on the east coast of Rodrigues, which is within walking distance.
• Pools: one infinity pool looking over the ocean, with sun loungers and a thatched kiosk.
• Facilities: free Wi-Fi, free secured parking, daily housekeeping and common areas with ocean views.
• Arrival: check-in from 14:00 and check-out by 12:00.

Le Marin Villa or Constance Tekoma Rodrigues?

• Le Marin Villa: a family run guesthouse on the hillside at Saint François, with sea view rooms, an infinity pool and a restaurant serving Rodriguan and international food.
• Constance Tekoma Rodrigues: a 4 star beachfront lodge of 32 Creole style villas on Anse Ally, with a diving centre, the 1528 Bar & Restaurant and the Kreek Beach Club.
• Both: face the sea on the east coast of Rodrigues, a few minutes apart, with walks to Saint François beach and Trou d'Argent.

MariDeal offers near Le Marin Villa

1. Car rental and airport transfers:
   • Rodrigues Car Rental with Lanialocation (7 min)
2. Other hotels in Saint François:
   • Cotton Bay Hotel Rodrigues (2 min)
   • Constance Tekoma Rodrigues (3 min)
   • Auberge Saint François Rodrigues (5 min)
   • C Rodrigues Mourouk Hotel (13 min)

Le Marin Villa FAQ

1. Where is Le Marin Villa?
   • In the village of Saint François, on the hillside at the eastern end of Rodrigues, across from Constance Tekoma and a walk from Saint François beach.
2. Is Le Marin Villa good for families?
   • Yes for a simple family stay: there are connecting rooms and the Anse Ali Family Suite for up to four guests, but no kids club.
3. Does Le Marin Villa have a beach and pool?
   • It has an infinity pool with sun loungers looking over the ocean. It is not on the beach, but Saint François beach is within walking distance.
4. How far is Le Marin Villa from the airport?
   • Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport is at Plaine Corail, on the opposite south west tip of Rodrigues; MariDeal has the Two-Way Rodrigues Airport Transfer with 2000 Tours.
5. What is there to do near Le Marin Villa?
   • You can swim at Saint François beach, walk the coastal path to Trou d'Argent, take a boat to Île aux Cocos or see the giant tortoises on the François Leguat Reserve Giant Tortoise & Cave Tour.
6. Do the rooms at Le Marin Villa have a sea view?
   • Yes. Every room has a sea view and a private balcony facing the ocean on the east coast.
7. Are meals served at Le Marin Villa?
   • Yes. The restaurant serves breakfast and dinner, with dinner as a buffet or à la carte, and lunch is prepared on request.
8. What are the check-in and check-out times at Le Marin Villa?
   • Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
9. Where can I go hiking near Le Marin Villa?
   • Grande Montagne Nature Reserve (7 min, entry ticket or booking), Mont Limon (13 min, 10 to 15 min return, self guided) and Graviers to Saint François coastal walk via Trou d'Argent (15 min, 3.5 to 4 hours return, self guided), times by car.