Hotels

The Leading Lady of Mauritius hotels is a style icon, set on a private peninsula and offering legendary service. The resort is named after the ship Le Saint Géran, which sank off the coast giving rise to the legend of Paul and Virginie, Mauritius’ answer to Romeo and Juliet. Read expert review

French style meets the tropics at this contemporary five-star family resort under thatch on over a mile of east coast beach. It was voted Best Golf Club in Mauritius at the Golfers Choice Awards 2023, and has the region’s largest wine cellar. Read expert review

This stylish but playful five-star resort fringed by half a mile of white sand on the untamed east coast is one of the island’s largest, with imposing ultra-modern architecture. This is a place to do, as well as be, with exciting activities by day replaced by al fresco dining at night around the piazza. Read expert review

The all-suite LUX* Belle Mare has renewed its sense of cool and retained its cult following an extensive renovation. This hotel is beloved by families and couples alike thanks to the relaxed but sophisticated vibe and enviable spot on one of Mauritius' finest beaches. Creative dining, personalised pampering and plenty to do make it a solid choice for sunny escapes. Read expert review

The scent of ylang ylang floats through this refined colonial-style hotel and its 25-acre tropical gardens. Although over time it has lost some of its lovely white sand beach to erosion, its old-school luxury remains. The lobby is grandiose with colonnades and the rooms are elegant and understated. Read expert review