Mauritius is the family-tropical destination in the Indian Ocean. The picks below are the strongest properties.
The seven
1. One&Only Le Saint Geran
Heritage One&Only property. Beachfront luxury with strong family programming.
Best for: family travel, multi-generational family, anniversary celebrations.
2. Constance Belle Mare Plage
Heritage 5-star resort. Two championship golf courses.
Best for: golf-focused travel, family travel, multi-generational family.
3. Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury
Heritage Mauritian luxury. Smaller scale than One&Only.
Best for: anniversary celebrations, traditional Mauritian luxury, longer stays.
4. Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita
East coast Four Seasons. Pool villas across a 213-acre property.
Best for: family travel, multi-generational family, anniversary celebrations.
5. The Oberoi Beach Resort, Mauritius
North coast Oberoi. Smaller-scale luxury with strong service.
Best for: anniversary celebrations, design-led couples, longer stays.
6. Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa
South coast luxury. Strong spa programme.
Best for: wellness-leaning travel, anniversary celebrations, repeat Mauritius visitors.
7. LUX* Le Morne
Southwest coast property. Distinctive Le Morne mountain setting.
Best for: design-led couples, photographic trips, repeat Indian Ocean travellers.
How Mauritius differs from other Indian Ocean destinations
Three differences:
Difference 1: family-friendly orientation
Mauritius hotels lean family-friendly. Maldives leans couples-only. Different traveller fits.
Difference 2: cultural integration
Mauritius has deep multicultural traditions (French Creole, Indian, Chinese, African). Hotels integrate these.
Difference 3: pricing
Mauritius is typically 30-40% below Maldives for comparable luxury.
When to visit
- April-June, September-November: shoulder seasons, ideal weather
- December-March: hot, peak season
- June-August: cooler, lower-cost shoulder
Five rules for Mauritius hotel selection
- Match coast to your priority, north coast (busy) vs east coast (quieter) vs south coast (wild)
- Mauritius rewards longer stays (7-10 nights) for the flight payback
- Multi-region trips combining Mauritius with Seychelles work well
- Cultural day trips (Port Louis, central plateau) are worth it
- The flight from Europe is reasonable (10-12 hours); from US much longer
For more, see the tropical pillar.
