The Best 5-Star Resorts & Hotels in Mauritius

1. Constance Prince Maurice, a 5-star resort in northeastern Mauritius

The Constance Prince Maurice is the jewel in the crown of the Constance Hotels & Resorts group in Mauritius. It is ideally located on the island’s northeast coast—renowned for its secluded beaches—within a vast 60-hectare estate featuring lush tropical vegetation. This luxury hotel features 76 suites and 13 thatched-roof villas built on stilts, dotted among white-sand beaches and mangroves. Three bars and three restaurants will delight gourmets and connoisseurs, who will appreciate the wine cellar housing 25,000 bottles. Mauritian cuisine, Asian influences, and cocktails accompanied by jazz music at the Laguna Bar—this 5-star hotel in Mauritius, where relaxation is the order of the day, comes alive come evening. Le Barachois, the island’s only floating restaurant, specializes in seafood.

An enchanting stay with views of the Indian Ocean from the hotel’s many terraces and verandas—this Mauritian hotel with a spa features two magnificent outdoor pools and a private beach where you can cool off, offering unparalleled moments of relaxation. A spa with a heated pool and personalized Sisley treatments completes this heavenly experience, set outdoors in a garden.

Golf: Over the past twenty years or so, Mauritius has become a true golf destination. The resort features two world-class 18-hole courses. The Legend (at the Constance Belle Mare Plage hotel), designed by South African Hugh Balochi, is a rather technical par-72 course with numerous water hazards, while the Links, designed by Peter Allis and Rodney Wright, is a slightly less technical par-71 course. Located less than 5 minutes from the Constance Prince Maurice, these two courses welcome hotel guests with unlimited green fees.

Constance Prince Maurice
89 rooms, starting at €304 for bed and breakfast
These rates are provided for informational purposes only and will be determined based on the number of guests per room, the booking period, and the length of stay.
Route Choisy, Poste de Flacq, Mauritius
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2. LUX* Le Morne

LUX* Le Morne, one of the most beautiful 5-star hotels in Mauritius, has undergone a facelift under the direction of Mauritian designer Jean-Marc Tang and now features a new, sleek, elegant, and contemporary style. Nestled at the foot of the majestic Le Morne mountain and facing the lagoon, it’s the perfect hotel for admiring the most breathtaking sunsets. The bungalows housing the guest rooms are surrounded by lush gardens and offer stunning views of the Indian Ocean. The island’s artisanal crafts are showcased in the common areas, which are decorated with original pieces.

This luxury resort features five pools on the grounds and a spacious wellness center. A wide range of activities is also offered to cater to all guests: yoga classes, mountain hikes, and even swimming with dolphins. Early in the morning, guests enjoy breakfast in a cabin perched in a badamier tree, overlooking the ocean, before heading to Maison LUX*, a Milan-inspired café-bar where, as the hours pass, you can move from a macchiato to a well-chilled Spritz, then from a Negroni to a selection of exquisite pastries. In the evening, the wooden cabin by the sea hosts movie nights where you can watch—and rewatch—the great classics in a paradise-like setting.

New: Sushi lovers can now indulge at KAWAII, an omakase counter with seating for eight. In this intimate setting, the menu is crafted as the meal progresses, based on daily catches, the season, and the chef’s inspiration. Japanese sakes, beers, and whiskies extend the Japanese experience, complemented by a selection of wines.

LUX* Le Morne
149 rooms, starting at €269 per night
Coastal Road, Le Morne, Mauritius

3. La Maison 20 Degrés Sud, the only 5-star Relais & Châteaux hotel in Mauritius

In Mauritius, there is no shortage of hotels with several hundred rooms—so-called “large-scale” properties. La Maison 20 Degrés Sud operates on a different scale. Tucked away between Grand Baie and Pointe aux Canonniers, this property has just 36 rooms and suites. This scale is rare enough that it is now the island’s only Relais & Châteaux property and the only 5-star hotel in Mauritius with fewer than fifty rooms. Reserved for adults and teenagers over the age of twelve, it has more of the feel of a grand country house than that of a resort. 

La Maison 20 Degrés Sud is just a few minutes away from the bustling atmosphere of Grand Baie. Yet, once you pass through the gate, the setting changes completely. Behind the white verandas and thatched roofs, this former colonial-inspired residence overlooks a peaceful lagoon where a few boats anchor in the shelter of the coral reef. 

What are the rooms like? La Maison features 36 rooms and suites: 19 “Charme” rooms, 10 beachfront rooms, two suites, four “Austral” suites, and one “Secret Suite.” The “Charme” rooms measure at least 25 m² and feature a private terrace overlooking the pool or garden. The oceanfront rooms range from 35 to 50 m², offer ocean views, and feature a private terrace. The two suites, each at least 50 m², include a living room, a bathtub, and a jacuzzi. The more spacious Austral Suites range from 80 to 100 m²; those on the ground floor have a private pool, while those on the upper floor feature a jacuzzi. The Secret Suite, meanwhile, features 108 m² of interior space, a 100 m² private garden, and an eight-meter-long pool.

Dining options. The dining offerings are organized around several options. L’Atlas, the main restaurant seating 65 guests, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner featuring international cuisine infused with Mauritian flavors. For a more exclusive experience, the Wine Salon seats 18 guests for a shared menu and wine pairings. Even more intimate, the chef’s table, located in the kitchen, offers a five-course menu for a handful of guests. The culinary experience not to be missed is the gourmet cruise aboard the Lady Lisbeth. Billed as the oldest motorboat still in operation in Mauritius, this historic vessel accommodates just eight passengers for a five-course dinner in Grand Baie Bay at sunset.

We love: What sets La Maison 20 Degrés Sud apart from other 5-star hotels in Mauritius is its limited capacity. This deliberate choice significantly enhances the guest experience, prioritizing tranquility, personalized service, and an authentic atmosphere. The spa follows the same philosophy: just three treatment rooms, plus a hammam, a sauna, a jacuzzi, and a pool surrounded by tropical vegetation.

La Maison 20 Degrés Sud
36 rooms and suites, prices starting at 900 euros per person for 5 nights with half-board
Coastal Road, Pointe Malartic, Grand Baie, Mauritius
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4. Heritage Le Telfair: Tropical Elegance in the Heart of the Wild South

On the southwestern coast of Mauritius, about 20 minutes from the Morne Peninsula, Heritage Le Telfair features 158 suites set in a spectacular natural setting. Nestled within the vast Bel Ombre estate, the hotel is situated on 2,500 hectares of land featuring pristine beaches, sugarcane fields, and primary forests. Behind the resort, the Bel Ombre Reserve—designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve—covers1,300 hectares on its own and is home to nearly 80% of the island’s endemic species. Visitors can hike or mountain bike through the reserve, discover hidden waterfalls, observe giant flying foxes, or spot the elusive forest cock.

Set amidst this scenery, Heritage Le Telfair invites you to enjoy a tropical getaway, blending understated elegance, the Mauritian art of living, and attentive hospitality. The suites, spread across villas whose architecture is inspired by grand historic mansions, overlook the tropical gardens, the Citronniers River, or the lagoon. Several of them open directly onto the beach, and some offer exclusive access to an adults-only area featuring a heated pool, personalized beach service, and a cocktail bar. Butler service is available in the higher room categories.

When it comes to dining, thirteen restaurants are spread throughout the estate, including the prestigious Château de Bel Ombre. This gourmet destination showcases produce from the estate’s vegetable garden, orchard, and organic fields, blending local ingredients with contemporary culinary expertise. Gin’Ja, meanwhile, reimagines Asian classics overlooking the lagoon, while the C Beach Club brings the evenings to life with cocktails and festive brunches.

Wellness and escape go hand in hand: a 2,500 m² spa, personalized Wellness Bliss programs, and two spectacular golf courses—including La Réserve Golf Links, the Indian Ocean’s only contemporary links course—round out the experience.

Good to know? As an extension of the resort, Heritage The Villas offers another way to experience luxury in Mauritius: private residences with infinity pools, breathtaking views of the golf course, and à la carte hotel services. Each villa comes with its own golf cart for getting around the resort, access to the restaurants and facilities of the neighboring 5-star hotels, as well as to the beach and the C Beach Club.

Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort
158 suites, starting at €350 per night
2- to 4-bedroom villas with private pools, starting at €635 per night.
Coastal Road, Bel Ombre, Mauritius

5. Shangri-La Le Touessrok

Le Touessrok is a jewel of the Mauritian hospitality industry that has been in operation since the early 1970s. Nestled on a 34-hectare estate in the heart of the peaceful Trou d’Eau Douce Bay, this 5-star resort offers a sense of complete seclusion with its white villas scattered throughout lush tropical gardens and fringed by fine sandy beaches. In terms of amenities, this legendary hotel features five restaurants, two bars, two swimming pools, and an 8-room spa offering local treatments and Biologique Recherche products. Accessible by boat, via a bridge, or at low tide, the four islands and islets of this 5-star hotel in Mauritius feature a beach club on a private island and two 18-hole golf courses, one of which was designed by international golfer Bernhard Langer.

Shangri-La Le Touessrok
185 rooms starting at €450 per night
Route Côtière, Trou d'Eau Douce, Mauritius

6. Paradise Cove Boutique Hotel, a 5-star hotel in Mauritius

This 5-star boutique hotel in Mauritius is for adults only and features a chic, relaxed atmosphere where couples will feel particularly at ease. It is located in a man-made cove on the island’s beautiful northern basalt coast. The 42 charming luxury rooms and 33 suites are decorated in a plantation style with palm-leaf fans, wood and rattan furniture, and immaculate white four-poster beds. At the Cinq Mondes Spa, guests can treat themselves to a relaxing break in the heated seawater pool or in a treatment room. Several options are available for couples seeking an unforgettable stay: the “you & me moments,” which prioritize intimacy and originality. For example, you can take a canoe to Bernache Island for snorkeling and a picnic on the beach.

Paradise Cove Boutique Hotel
75 rooms starting at €356 per night
Royal Road Anse La Raie, Mauritius

7. Constance Belle Mare Plage, Mauritius

Situated along a beautiful white-sand beach stretching 2 kilometers along the island’s eastern coast, this Constance Group resort is protected by a coral reef and enjoys an ideal location for diving, snorkeling, and water sports... With four swimming pools surrounded by lush gardens and sunny terraces, this 5-star hotel—with a contemporary design tailored to Generation X—offers 104 Prestige rooms (37 ocean-view and 67 beach-view), 149 Junior Suites, 6 Deluxe Suites, 18 Villas with private pools, and 1 Presidential Villa spanning 978 m², all spread across 15 hectares of tropical vegetation. In addition to its 8 à la carte restaurants and themed buffets—including the Blue Penny Cellar, the Citronelle, and the Spiaggia—the resort also stands out for its two 18-hole golf courses, where enthusiasts can hone their skills. One of the best golf resorts in Mauritius. 

Constance Belle Mare Plage
278 rooms, starting at €309 per night
Belle Mare Plage, MU, Poste de Flacq 41602, Mauritius

8. One&Only Le Saint-Géran

In the mid-1970s, One&Only Le Saint-Géran was one of the pioneers of luxury hospitality in the Indian Ocean. Set on the Belle Mare Peninsula, the hotel is considered one of the most beautiful 5-star hotels in Mauritius. Its spacious rooms offer a harmonious blend of colonial architecture and contemporary luxury. The common areas include an adults-only pool as well as a “family hub” specially designed for families, featuring a restaurant and a pool. The resort, which spans a 30-hectare tropical garden, features a Guerlain spa and seven restaurants serving cuisines from around the world.

One&Only Le Saint-Géran
142 rooms starting at €1,140 per night
Pointe de Flacq, Poste de Flacq 41518, Mauritius