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Saunas & cold plunges in Trou aux Biches

This stretch has some of the island's longest-established resorts, which means most of our work here is refurbishment rather than new build.

Trou aux Biches, Mauritius

What a fifteen-year-old spa looks like inside

Opening one up usually reveals the same four things: a scaled generator, a membrane that failed at the corners, corroded fixings, and a chiller that has been running flat out for years because it was never sized for a tropical year.

We survey before quoting, because a refit priced from a walk-through changes price in week two.

Refits without closing

We phase by room behind dust screens: the sauna is rebuilt in a week while the steam room stays open, then the reverse. Guests lose one room at a time rather than the whole amenity.

A second life, specified properly

A refit is the moment to fix what was wrong originally: A4 stainless throughout, sealed plant enclosure, water treatment, an insulated lid on the plunge, and a service interval that matches the island rather than a European manual.

Questions

Trou aux Biches: what people ask

Can you refurbish rather than replace?

Usually, and it is far cheaper. A sound carcass is worth re-lining; scaled plant is worth replacing.

Can we stay open?

Yes, phased room by room behind screens.

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