Mauritius Accommodation
Where to base yourself on Mauritius and Rodrigues, region by region.
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On Mauritius the coast you stay on matters more than almost anything else. Distances are short, but the north, east, south-east, south and west have different beaches, winds and atmospheres, and a base that suits one kind of trip can be awkward for another.
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In this guide
How to choose a base
- Decide on the coast first. Sheltered west and north for calm water and sunsets; east for long resort beaches; south-east for airport convenience; south for quiet; plateau and Port Louis for city life.
- Decide how much you want to walk out. Grand Baie, Pereybère and Flic en Flac let you walk to restaurants; much of the east, south and south-west is resort- or car-based.
- Split longer trips. A week or more often works best across two contrasting bases, with Rodrigues as a separate stay.
Accommodation by region
North Coast
Sheltered lagoon beaches, Grand Baie’s restaurants and boat trips to the northern islets. Where to stay in this region · North Coast accommodation
East Coast
Long white-sand beaches, wide lagoons and boat trips to Île aux Cerfs, freshened by the trade winds. Where to stay in this region · East Coast accommodation
South-East Coast
Historic Mahébourg and the Blue Bay lagoon, the closest coastal base to the international airport. Where to stay in this region · South-East Coast accommodation
South Coast
The island’s wildest coast, with cliffs at Gris Gris and the resort area of Bel Ombre. Where to stay in this region · South Coast accommodation
West & South-West
Calm lagoons and sunsets from Flic en Flac to Le Morne, with Chamarel and the Black River Gorges inland. Where to stay in this region · West & South-West accommodation
Port Louis & Central Plateau
The capital’s markets and heritage sites, and the cooler towns and sacred lake of the uplands. Where to stay in this region · Port Louis & Central Plateau accommodation
Rodrigues
A quiet, autonomous outer island far to the east, with Port Mathurin, wide lagoons and open hills. Where to stay in this region · Rodrigues accommodation
Find accommodation in Mauritius
Accommodation listings are being prepared region by region. Start with the area that suits your trip.
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Types of accommodation you will meet
Mauritius has everything from large beach resorts to small family-run guesthouses, self-catering apartments and villas. Resorts dominate the east coast and parts of the north-west and south-west; apartments and guesthouses are common in Grand Baie, Pereybère, Flic en Flac and Mahébourg. On Rodrigues, small guesthouses, many offering home-cooked meals, are the norm.
Practical notes
Check what is included in a rate, whether a property is on the beach or across a road, and how far it is from the airport. Transfers from the airport to the North Coast or the south-west cross most of the island.
Browse accommodation by region
- North Coast Accommodation
- East Coast Accommodation
- South-East Coast Accommodation
- South Coast Accommodation
- West & South-West Accommodation
- Port Louis & Central Plateau Accommodation
- Rodrigues Accommodation
Official sources
Opening hours, entry fees, boat and transport schedules, access rules and park conditions change; check the official source before you travel.
Where do you want to start?
Choose a region, then use its guide to plan the rest of your trip.