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Hotels
The best and most beautiful hotels in Mauritius
At the foot of Morne Brabant, on Île aux Cerfs or further north towards Grande Baie, Mauritius is home to a number of luxury resorts, charming hotels and ecolodges nestled between forest and beach.
The finest design, 5-star and resort hotels in Mauritius are scattered along the island’s coasts, on the edge of heavenly beaches and in palm groves worthy of the most beautiful postcards. Here is our selection of the finest establishments in Mauritius, with our favorite addresses at the top of the page, followed by the finest hotels in Mauritius by geographical area.
1. Constance Prince Maurice, luxury hotel in Mauritius
The concept? The site alone is a success. Imagine a 60-hectare tropical park on the island's east coast, cooled by the trade winds. The lagoon, sheltered from the prevailing winds, guarantees calm and safety. Facing a beautiful beach of fine sand, the gradation of blues of a sea as gentle as a caress - a setting that bears the signature of the famous Mauritian architect Jean-Marc Eynaud, who has invented a very Asian hotel formula.
The configuration of this luxury hotel in Mauritius, on a peninsula between the lagoon and a mangrove-fringed lagoon, has allowed us to design a universe that is both elegant and sophisticated, full of romantic evocations. Nature and water, space and light: at the Constance Prince Maurice, guests enjoy a dream setting. The palm-roofed bungalows are scattered along the beachfront or on stilts overlooking the lagoon.
What are the 89 rooms like? No rooms here, just suites and villas... 76 of the suites are located on the beachfront with lagoon views, in the tropical garden or on stilts above the inner lagoon. A dozen 130m2 villas complete the accommodation offer: 9 facing the sea with private pool and 3 on stilts. Colonial-inspired furnishings exude elegance and comfort, with waxed exotic wood floors, spacious bathrooms, large picture windows equipped with wooden shutters to regulate the entry of the beautiful lagoon light, and an old-fashioned fan.
What's for dinner? Three restaurants share the Constance Prince Maurice culinary offering: L'Archipel, Le Barachois and Asian. The main restaurant, L'Archipel, offers international and gourmet cuisine with, of course, a few nods to Mauritian and Indian Ocean specialties.
A lantern-lit pontoon floating above the mangroves provides access to one of the five canvas-covered pontoons that make up Le Barachois. It's the ideal place to dine on seafood and grilled fish under soft candlelight. For an aperitif or a nightcap, head to the Bar de la Lagune, the floating bar or the Lotus. Lounge atmosphere, of course, with live music around the pool and facing the lagoon. And let's not forget the wine cellar curated by Drôme Faure, a native of the Drôme region, with 25,000 references available at Constance Belle Mare and Constance Prince Maurice, a mix of New World and Old World wines.
The beach: on the lagoon side, the beach is a long strip of blond sand bordering transparent water.
At Constance Prince Maurice, the beach is also a place of luxury and service. No sooner have you noticed that your sunglasses need cleaning than a beach attendant appears at your side with everything you need to polish them. Beforehand, he'll have made sure your deckchair is angled just the way you want it and, of course, offered you a bottle of water and a refreshing towel. Until he comes to offer you fresh fruit and sorbets in the middle of the afternoon.
What about sports? The majority of water sports are available here. Hobby Cat, windsurfing, pedalos, kayaks, water skiing. All free of charge. A popular activity for children is a trip aboard a glass-bottomed boat to admire the coral reefs and underwater life of the lagoon. Other activities are available at extra cost: deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, Stand-Up Paddle, kitesurfing, boat cruises... Constance Prince Maurice also has two tennis courts and two swimming pools (one heated). The hotel also boasts two 18-hole golf courses of international standard.
The spa? A peaceful interlude in a world already bathed in calm and refinement, the Constance Prince Maurice spa features seven treatment rooms framing a swimming pool. One cabin also faces the lagoon, for massages directly on the beach. The program includes treatments from the Constance Spa Classics range and phyto-aromatic products from Sisley. In addition to the essential sauna, hammam and fitness room, there's also a thermal pool and a hairdressing salon. One of the finest spas in Mauritius.
Constance Prince Maurice
91 keys, from €365 per night
Route Choisy, Poste de Flacq, Mauritius
2. LUX* Grand Baie Resort & Residences
A contemporary hotel designed by Mauritian architect Jean-François Adam in the eponymous seaside resort, Lux* Grand Baie is one of the island's latest high-end resorts. With 86 Junior Suites (65m2), 7 villas overlooking the sea, 20 residences and 2 penthouses with private pools, it offers no fewer than 4 swimming pools, an immense Lux* Me Spa offering a wide range of cutting-edge therapies, and 5 restaurants, including the brand-new rooftop Walima by Bisou serving Lebanese-Moroccan cuisine, with a 22-metre pool overlooking the lagoon.
What makes the difference? The artistic dimension provided by the Lobby's brand-new art gallery, the Adama Fine Art Gallery.
LUX* Grand Baie Resort
115 keys from €700 per night mid-season
Coastal Road, Grand Baie 30510, Mauritius
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3. Shangri-La Le Touessrok Resort & Spa
Witness to the arrival of the first tourists in Mauritius in the 1970s, Le Touessrok is an icon of the Mauritian hotel industry. Its 24 hectares of two- and three-storey white villas, surrounded by lush tropical gardens and bordered by beaches, offer a total feeling of being cut off from the world. The luxury hotel in Mauritius offers 5 restaurants, 2 bars, a Biologique Recherche spa, a range of free non-motorized water sports activities, two golf courses - including a splendid one on Ile aux Cerfs - and exclusive 10-minute boat access to Mangénie islet, a confetti of immaculate sand surrounded by crystal-clear waters, with deckchairs, beach butlers and exotic tables with their feet in the sand.
Good to know? All non-motorized water sports activities (canoe, kayak, paddle, pedal boat, Hobie Cat, etc.) are free of charge.the hotel will be closed from May to autumn 2024 for renovation of all its areas.
Shangri-La Le Touessrok Resort & Spa
200 keys from €495 per night
Coastal Road, Trou d'Eau Douce, Mauritius
4. One&Only Le Saint-Géran
In 1975, the pioneering One&Only Le Saint Géran set the standard for luxury in the Indian Ocean. Colonial architecture and contemporary elegance mingle in the rooms (60m2 minimum), around the adults-only pool and in the "lifestyle center", created for families, with a restaurant and dedicated pool. All set in a 30-hectare tropical garden of exotic flowers, with a vast spa and no fewer than seven bars and restaurants. One of Mauritius's most renowned and historic hotel addresses.
What makes the difference? The exceptional location on the Belle Mare peninsula, with almost two kilometers of pristine beach.
One&Only Le Saint Géran
142 keys from €800 per night
Pointe de Flacq, Poste de Flacq 41518, Mauritius
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5. La Maison 20 Degrés Sud Relais & Châteaux
A confidential boutique hotel set on the water's edge in a former coconut grove, the island's only Relais & Châteaux is dedicated to adults. Housed in a vast colonial house with 29 rooms, 6 suites and a villa - furnished with the refinement of the Belgian house Flamant - it offers a fusion cuisine restaurant and a spa with an 8-metre swimming pool surrounded by lush vegetation. An intimate address cultivating comfort and serenity, just a stone's throw from the vibrant seaside resort of Grand Baie.
What makes the difference? The M/S Lady Lisbeth, the island's oldest motorboat, embarks a handful of guests for a romantic dinner.
La Maison 20 Degrés Sud Relais & Châteaux
36 keys from €410 per night
Coastal Road Pointe Malartic Mauritius, Grand Baie, Mauritius
6. Seapoint Boutique Hotel
In the north of the island, between Mont Choisy and Pointe aux Canonniers, the Seapoint Boutique Hotel faces the islands of Coin de Mire, Ile Plate and Ile Ronde. The adult-only hotel, on the edge of the creek, has 22 rooms with a sober, luminous décor themed on Mauritius. Villa Coin de Mire, a 225m2 nugget spread over three floors, offers a breathtaking view of the Indian Ocean. The 4-star hotel features two restaurants, one of which is on the beach, a main bar and one on the beach, and non-motorized water sports activities.
Good to know? The hotel offers free bicycles for exploring the surrounding area.
Seapoint Boutique Hotel
22 keys from €310 per night
Costal Road, Grand Baie, Mauritius
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7. La Vieille Cheminée
Set in the Chamarel region, this small working farm is home to nine rustic eco-lodges spread over its 80 hectares of land. Each accommodation comprises 1 to 3 bedrooms and benefits from a secluded garden that enhances the sense of privacy. The farm, which produces vegetables and tropical fruit, is home to horses that guests can ride on marked trails ranging from 2 to 6 km.
Good to know: at the highest point of the estate there's a swimming pool with a diving board and a breathtaking view of the mountains.
La Vieille Cheminée
9 keys from €390 per night
Main Road Chamarel, Mauritius
8. Sugar Beach Mauritius
The setting? Sugar Beach Mauritius looks out over the Indian Ocean from its long beach at Flic en Flac, on the island's west coast, with the imposing Morne Brabant as a backdrop. Its colonial architecture, inspired by the old sugar plantations, lends an old-world charm to this five-star establishment in Mauritius: a majestic staircase leads to an avenue lined with royal palms, while the almost Elizabethan Manor House stands amid lush gardens and immaculately manicured lawns.
The hotel? The complex houses 238 recently renovated rooms, including several villas discreetly scattered around the grounds, as well as suites and premium suites housed in the Manor House. Spacious and bright, they combine wood panelling and warm hues, a nod to the sand and sun of the tropics. Some even offer ocean views, while others look out onto the gardens, caressed by trade winds and birdsong. Between two lazy sessions by one of the two pools (one of which is among the largest on the island), the spa offers a range of treatments from massages to beauty rituals inspired by ancestral traditions.
What's for dinner? There are 3 restaurants to choose from, including Maré Maré. Formerly known as Citronella's, this beach restaurant offers a menu of pizzas and tapas.
Experiences". Sugar Beach is also a veritable paradise for water sports enthusiasts: kitesurfing, kayaking, snorkeling, windsurfing and even pedal-boating or stand-up paddling at neighboring La Pirogue are just some of the activities on offer. The more adventurous can venture beyond the coral reef on catamaran cruises to discover Ile aux Bénitiers, or to observe dolphins in their natural habitat. In the evening, the hotel is transformed: live performances, belly dancing or zumba shows and a Bollywood atmosphere invite everyone to let themselves be carried away by the rhythm, in a joyful whirlwind that reflects the cultural diversity of Mauritius.
Sugar Beach Mauritius
238 keys, prices from 464 euros per night
Wolmar, Coastal Road, Flic en Flac, Mauritius
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9. Ferney Nature Lodge
At the end of a 4x4-accessible road, four lodges play the role of African safaris on this 200-hectare former sugar estate that stretches between valleys and green hills. Black dogfish, Java deer, clou wood and ebony, rare or endemic species populate the surroundings, which can be enjoyed from the lodge's swimming pool, campfire or "farm to plate" restaurant. Seclusion in the heart of nature, private valet parking and top-of-the-range service make Ferney Nature Lodge an experience that complements any seaside holiday.
Good to know? The Ferney estate makes 40 hectares of land available to agricultural start-ups to encourage research into sustainable agriculture.
Ferney Nature Lodge
4 lodges from €316 per night
La Vallée de Ferney Co Ltd, 50810 Mahebourg, Mauritius
10. Maradiva Villas Resort and Spa
A member of Leading Hotels of the World, this luxury resort on Tamarin Bay has been completely redesigned to reopen its doors in December 2023 with a contemporary aesthetic sprinkled with island details. Hidden away in an immense 27-hectare tropical garden, the 64 villas and private pools create a luxurious cocoon for couples and families alike, with many of the keys redesigned to accommodate tribes. An infinity pool, an Ayurvedic-inspired spa, a wine and cigar cellar and 4 new restaurants - Indian, Mauritian, Japanese and beach grill - complete the offer of this address which is writing a new page in its history.
What makes the difference? The ambience that permeates the spaces, with permanent art galleries and artists in residence.
Maradiva Villas Resort and Spa
65 keys, from €700 per night.
Wolmar, Coastal Road, Flic en Flac, Mauritius
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