Belonging to New Mauritius Hotels, Le Chaland is the oldest beach hotel in Mauritius. Not far from the airport, it played an important role on the island at the beginning of aviation and tourism. The small extension comprised the renovation of the old thatched roof of the main building and the addition of a new pool next to the entrance on the protected side of seafront winds. The timber truss of the main building which was originally painted black was repainted white.