The South Coast is the least developed part of the Mauritius shoreline, and accommodation reflects that: a cluster of resorts at Bel Ombre, smaller hotels and guesthouses elsewhere, and long stretches with no accommodation at all.
It suits travellers who want quiet and greenery, with the south-west’s nature within reach.
In this guide
How the region is laid out
Bel Ombre lies towards the western end of the coast, below the hills of the south-west. Saint Félix and Riambel are further east, and Souillac and the Gris Gris cliffs lie near the eastern end, before the coast continues to the south-east.
Bel Ombre
The south coast’s main resort area, set on a reef-protected beach between the sea and the forested hills of a former sugar estate.
It works if you want a resort stay on a reef-protected beach in a green, quiet setting.
It works less well if you want to walk to independent restaurants; services are concentrated in the hotels.
Read the full Bel Ombre guide.
Saint Félix & Riambel
Quieter beaches between Bel Ombre and Souillac, including the public beach at Saint Félix, with a small number of hotels and guesthouses.
It works if you want a quieter beach stay away from the larger resorts.
It works less well if you want many facilities nearby; this is a quiet stretch.
Souillac & Gris Gris
A small coastal town near the Gris Gris cliffs, where the reef is broken and waves reach the shore, with Rochester Falls inland.
It works if you want a small local town and dramatic coastal scenery.
It works less well if you want a swimming beach; much of this coast is exposed, with no protecting reef.
Do you need a car?
A car is close to essential on the South Coast. Public transport is infrequent, and most sights — Gris Gris, Chamarel, the national park — are a drive away.
Which area suits you?
| If you want… | Consider |
|---|---|
| Resort stay | Bel Ombre |
| Quieter beach | Saint Félix & Riambel |
| Local town and wild coast | Souillac & Gris Gris |
What to do next
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Accommodation listings for this region are being prepared. Use the area guides above to choose where to stay.
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Area guides: Bel Ombre. Region guide: South Coast.
Sources
Opening hours, entry fees, boat and transport schedules, access rules and park conditions change; check the official source before you travel.
- Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) — official visitor information
- Mauritius Meteorological Services — forecasts, warnings and cyclone bulletins
Transport and practical details were checked on 5 October 2026.