Indian Ocean French/Creole island. Volcanic mountains, lagoons, the most sophisticated Indian Ocean culture, and a luxury hotel scene that defines Indian Ocean beach luxury.
Ranked by overall occasion score. Every hotel verified, priced, and reviewed for 2025, 2026.
"On a private peninsula since 1975, 162 rooms with two beaches, the most refined Mauritian luxury."
"On Belle Mare beachfront, 113 villas with two championship golf courses."
"In Grand Baie since 1986, 69 rooms, Beachcomber's flagship Mauritian luxury."
"On Anahita estate, 134 villas with championship golf course."
"Adults-only, 89 suites on Belle Mare lagoon, the polished couples-luxury Mauritian option."
"On Trou d'Eau Douce coast, 200 rooms with private island access."
One&Only Le Saint Géran on a private peninsula since 1975 is the iconic Mauritian honeymoon. Constance Le Prince Maurice adults-only is the polished alternative. Royal Palm Beachcomber is the historic Beachcomber flagship.
All Honeymoon Hotels →Constance Belle Mare Plage with two championship golf courses is the family-luxury choice. Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita with 134 villas is the polished family alternative.
All Family Hotels →162 rooms on a private peninsula with two beaches since 1975. One&Only's polished Mauritian flagship, the Indian Ocean honeymoon institution.
113 villas on Belle Mare beachfront. Constance's polished Mauritian flagship, two championship golf courses.
69 rooms in Grand Baie since 1986. Beachcomber's polished Mauritian flagship, three pools, beachfront.
134 villas on Anahita estate with championship golf course. Four Seasons' polished Mauritian property.
89 adults-only suites on Belle Mare lagoon. Constance's polished couples-luxury Mauritian property.
200 rooms on Trou d'Eau Douce coast. Shangri-La's polished Mauritian property, private island access.
April, November is high season. December, March is hot.
Belle Mare on east coast for One&Only, Constance. Grand Baie for Royal Palm. Anahita for Four Seasons. Trou d'Eau Douce for Shangri-La.
Top tier $700, $1,200.
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU). Direct flights from Paris, London, Hong Kong.
Book 4 months ahead for July-August. Cancellation 30 days.
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