Best Hotels In Mauritius For Every Kind Of Holiday

The best hotels in Mauritius don’t all sit on the same beach, and that matters more than any star rating. Choose the west coast and you get long sunsets with Le Morne’s mountain looming behind the sand. Choose the east and you get sheltered lagoons and the island’s grandest resorts. Head north for restaurants and easy trips to Port Louis, or south for golf and a quieter feel.

So I’ve sorted these hotels by who they suit, not just where they sit. Whether you’re planning a honeymoon, a family holiday or a proper splurge, there’s a resort here that fits.

The Quick Version

• The big splurge: One&Only Le Saint Géran
• Romance: Constance Prince Maurice, or a private pool villa at the Oberoi
• Sunsets: LUX Le Morne
• Kids: LUX* Belle Mare and Preskil Island Resort
• All inclusive fun: C Mauritius
• Golf: Heritage Le Telfair
• Shortest airport transfer: Preskil Island Resort

Which Coast Should You Stay On

Mauritius is small, but the coasts feel different, and the airport sits in the south-east, so your choice affects how long you spend in a taxi.

The west coast, around Le Morne and Flic en Flac, wins for sunsets and long white beaches. The east coast has the calm lagoons, the sunrises and the grandest resorts, though it can get breezy. The north suits people who want restaurants, boat trips and an easy drive to Port Louis. The south is greener and quieter, with golf and a few standout resorts.

My tip: from the airport, the north coast and Le Morne can both take an hour or more. If you’ve just flown for half a day, a closer base is worth considering.

Best Luxury Hotels In Mauritius For A Proper Splurge

If budget isn’t the main worry, start here.

1. One&Only Le Saint Géran

Best for: the ultimate splurge

It sits on a private peninsula on the north-east coast, and the service is the kind that anticipates you instead of waiting to be asked. The pool winds around the central bar and restaurant, and there’s a spa, tennis and mini golf. The famous Villa One even comes with its own pool and butlers.

Good to know: this is the safest pick if you want everything handled and don’t plan to leave the grounds.

2. The Oberoi Beach Resort

Best for: privacy

Every room is a suite, pavilion or villa, and the villas with private pools mean you can vanish for days. The beach is better for swimming and views than for a huge stretch of sand, so if a long white beach is non-negotiable, look at the west coast instead.

Good to know: it’s on the north-west coast at Balaclava, a convenient base for Port Louis.

3. Four Seasons Resort Mauritius At Anahita

Best for: space and polish

This east coast resort is built around villas, with a private island in the lagoon. It suits travellers who want room to spread out and a calm, refined feel.

Good to know: the east coast can be breezy, so pack a light layer for evenings.

4. Shangri-La Le Touessrok

Best for: active luxury

It occupies its own promontory on the east coast, with guest access to a private island and two championship golf courses. Evenings come with live music and a good rum bar.

Good to know: it’s laid out as winding paths, not one big block, which keeps it feeling intimate.

5. Heritage Le Telfair

Best for: golfers

An all-suite resort in Bel Ombre on the south coast. Its Le Château course hosts serious tournaments, and La Réserve Links is billed as the only links course in the Indian Ocean.

Good to know: choose this if golf outranks nightlife on your wish list.

5 Star Hotels In Mauritius On The West Coast

The west coast is where I’d send anyone chasing sunsets, and it has some of the island’s best 5 star hotels in Mauritius.

1. LUX Le Morne

Best for: relaxed beach luxury

The beach runs about 600 metres, and there are four pools plus free classes from yoga to photography. The tone is barefoot and low-key, with a treehouse for breakfast and the mountain behind you.

Good to know: it suits people who want to unwind, not dress up.

2. Paradis Beachcomber Golf Resort And Spa

Best for: golf and beach together

You reach it by a causeway, which makes arrival feel like entering a private world. It runs along a beautiful beach and has one of the biggest hotel pools on the island.

Good to know: it’s about scenery, so don’t expect a lively nightlife scene.

3. JW Marriott Mauritius Resort

Best for: kitesurfing and history

The hotel occupies a former sugar baron’s plantation house at Le Morne, a UNESCO-listed landscape. It’s also a well-known base for learning to kite, with an on-site club.

Good to know: book lessons when you reserve, as the best slots go first.

Best Hotels In Mauritius For Couples And Honeymoon Stays

Mauritius has long been a honeymoon favourite, and these resorts show why.

1. Constance Prince Maurice

Best for: honeymooners and food lovers

It sits on its own peninsula on the east coast, with several pools and a huge wine cellar. The star is Le Barachois, a restaurant on floating pontoons over a lagoon, so book it early.

2. Paradise Cove Boutique Hotel

Best for: adults-only romance

A private cove with a small waterfall, an infinity pool and views across to Coin de Mire. It’s intimate and seclusion-first.

3. Salt Of Palmar

Best for: adults-only, eco-minded couples

Salt is the island’s first eco-hotel, with no single-use plastics and bedrooms without TVs or baths. A rooftop bar and a skill-swap programme add personality.

4. Lakaz Chamarel

Best for: nature and total privacy

This one is in the hills, not on the beach. It has just 20 rooms and suites, and each suite has its own pool.

Good to know: pair it with a few beach days elsewhere, or add one night at Bubble Lodge on Ile aux Cerfs, where the ceiling turns into a view of the stars. There are only four bubbles, so book early.

Best Hotels In Mauritius For Families

For families, the best hotels in Mauritius combine kids’ clubs, big pools and easy food.

1. LUX* Belle Mare

Best for: families who want a proper resort

It’s the original LUX* and a long-time family favourite, known for one of the island’s largest curved pools and a lively children’s programme.

2. Sugar Beach

Best for: families and groups

Sugar Beach is a colonial-style resort at Flic en Flac with three big pools, kids’ clubs and a huge choice of restaurants and bars, some shared with the neighbouring La Pirogue. The wide lawns mean it never feels crowded.

3. Canonnier Beachcomber Golf Resort And Spa

Best for: multi-generational holidays

It’s in the north, with views to Coin de Mire, nightly entertainment and an all inclusive option. The spa sits among the branches of a banyan tree.

4. Preskil Island Resort

Best for: short transfers with young kids

A four-star resort on a peninsula near Mahébourg, about 20 minutes from the airport. The Tikoulou Kids Club covers ages 3 to 12, so you can be at the pool within an hour of landing.

5 Star Hotels In Mauritius All Inclusive What To Know

This is where I’d slow down before booking. Fully all inclusive 5 star hotels in Mauritius are rarer than in many holiday destinations. Most luxury resorts sell half-board, with all inclusive as an upgrade or a package that appears at certain times of year.

C Mauritius is the clearest all inclusive option, a playful, laid-back sibling of Constance Prince Maurice on the east coast, with live music on the beach. Canonnier Beachcomber offers an all inclusive option too. Some larger east-coast resorts, including LUX* Belle Mare, have run board upgrades or all inclusive style packages, so ask for your dates and don’t assume.

Before you book, check:

• Which drinks are covered, and whether premium brands cost extra
• Whether à la carte restaurants are included or only the buffet
• Whether watersports, spa credits or excursions are part of the price

How To Choose Your Mauritius Hotel

Ask yourself three questions.

1. Do I want sunsets or sunrises? West coast for sunsets, east for sunrises.
2. Do I want to leave the resort? If yes, the north or west gives you more to explore.
3. How long can I face a transfer? If it’s under an hour, look at the south-east.

Mistakes To Avoid

• Treating “5 star” as one standard, since the feel of an Oberoi villa and a family resort is completely different
• Booking a beach hotel in the hills, or the reverse, without checking the location
• Ignoring transfer times after a long flight
• Assuming all inclusive means everything is covered

When To Go

Mauritius is in the southern hemisphere, so its seasons run opposite to ours. November to April is hot and humid, with the most rain and some cyclone risk from roughly January to March. May to October is cooler and drier. April to June and September to December are often the sweet spot for warm weather and fewer crowds.

Getting There From The UK

Mauritius sits comfortably among the best long-haul destinations from the UK for a winter-sun holiday, and the flight is roughly 12 hours. It’s far easier when you know what to do on a long-haul flight, so plan your hours in the air as carefully as your hotel.

You can book flights and browse holiday deals with us at Vibes Group UK, and match your flight dates to your resort in one go. For current entry requirements and health advice before you travel, see the FCDO’s Mauritius travel advice on GOV.UK.

Picking Your Mauritius Base

Don’t start with the star rating. Start with how you want your days to feel. If it’s sunsets and a mountain backdrop, go west. If it’s lagoons and grand resorts, go east. If it’s privacy or a honeymoon, the Oberoi, Constance Prince Maurice and Lakaz Chamarel are hard to beat, and for kids and short transfers, Preskil and LUX* Belle Mare are the safe bets.

At Vibes Group UK, we help travellers match the right resort to the right trip, from flights to the hotel itself. If Mauritius is on your list for 2026, get in touch and we’ll help you find the one that suits you.

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