Where to stay
in Mauritius.

Grand Baie is the northern hub for restaurants, shopping and nightlife. Trou aux Biches and Mont Choisy put long beach visits at the centre of the day; Pereybere offers another northern beach option.

Start with Grand Baie if going out is a priority. For a stay built around time on the sand, compare addresses at Trou aux Biches or near Mont Choisy. Being in the north does not mean every beach or dinner spot is within walking distance.

Flic en Flac brings a long west-coast beach, places to eat and sunset views into the same stay. The wider west also opens up the idea of outings towards Black River Gorges, Chamarel and Le Morne.

We would shortlist it for a first trip that mixes beach time with exploring. Check where a property actually sits along the coast and how you will reach meals outside it. A hotel with plenty to do on site and an apartment near the village serve different plans.

At Le Morne, the mountain and coast define the setting. The area is also associated with kitesurfing, so think about the stretch of shore you want to spend time on and the kind of water activity you have in mind.

It is one of our starting points for couples who want the scenery to do much of the work. If a different restaurant every evening matters more, compare the logistics with a town-based stay before committing. For watersports, ask a school which location suits your level and dates.

Belle Mare is a starting point for a stay focused on the beach. Trou d’Eau Douce adds a fishing-village setting and restaurants to the east-coast choice, with Île aux Cerfs among the outings to consider.

We would compare the east when relaxed days at the property matter more than changing locations each morning. Look at the beach frontage and meal options of the specific stay. The tourism board describes an often breezy coast; ask about the exposure of the beach and pool areas for your dates.

Blue Bay makes the marine setting a clear reason to choose the southeast. Glass-bottom boat outings and snorkelling visits are among the ways to experience the marine park. Confirm the meeting point and suitability of any outing before booking.

Compare a stay close to the beach with an address in the wider Mahébourg area according to how you want each day to start. We would favour a precise, practical location over a broad “southeast” label. Blue Bay is also a popular local outing, so the atmosphere can change between weekdays and weekends.

Bel Ombre is one starting point for a stay in the south. The wider region combines villages, tea heritage and a rugged coastline, offering a different shape of holiday from the busier northern hub.

We would consider it if you want your accommodation to anchor the day, with selected outings along the south. Do not treat the whole coastline as one kind of beach. Gris Gris, pictured here, is a scenery stop rather than a swimming choice; inspect the beachfront of the accommodation you are considering.