The 11 Most Beautiful Hotels in Mauritius

Mauritius is world-renowned for the beauty of its hotels, most of which are located beachfront facing the turquoise lagoon.

Indeed, the majority of these high-end establishments, ranging from large “all-inclusive” hotel complexes to charming boutique hotels, offer a dream vacation setting amidst paradisiacal landscapes.

Are you looking for a hotel to stay at during your next vacation in Mauritius?

In this guide, I have selected the most beautiful hotels in Mauritius for you.

To do this, I based my selection on the hotel’s national reputation, reviews and ratings left by travelers, the beauty of the establishment, its location, and the quality of its services. As well as on my personal experience for those I was lucky enough to try 🙂

Throughout the article, you can click on the links for all the details about each hotel and to easily book your stay.

So, what are the best hotels in Mauritius?

Here’s my Top 11!

1. Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury

The Royal Palm is undoubtedly one of the finest hotels in Mauritius, and it’s often ranked among the most beautiful hotels in the world!

This prestigious 5-star hotel offers you the chance to experience luxury accommodation in the northern part of Mauritius, more specifically in Grand Baie.

Set along a magnificent white sand beach, the property features 3 pools, a spa, 3 restaurants, and about sixty suites with ultimate comfort.

The spacious suites, with marble bathrooms, overlooking the lagoon and nestled amid a lush tropical garden, are decorated in a sleek and elegant manner.

The hotel offers numerous water activities as well as access to the Mont Choisy golf course.

A real beachfront palace away from the city to enjoy the peace and quiet, but also close to various north side attractions for those looking to explore!

The price: Double room starting from €680 in low season / €1000 in high season

2. Constance Prince Maurice

Also cited among the top hotels globally, Constance Prince is located on the east coast of Mauritius.

Situated on a peninsula facing a wind-sheltered azure blue lagoon, it’s set within a 60 hectare tropical garden.

Its architecture is clearly inspired by Asian hotels, with small teak bridges over ponds and stilted bungalows.

In this 5-star hotel in Mauritius, no fewer than 76 suites and 12 villas make up the accommodation offerings. They are perched on stilts above the lagoon or located along the beachfront.

Besides the beach, guests can enjoy the property’s 2 swimming pools. The hotel also boasts a spa with cabins facing the lagoon for massages on the beach, as well as a sauna, hammam, a thermal water pool, and a gym.

Constance Prince features 3 restaurants where you can savour local and international gastronomic cuisine.

As for activities, many are included in the room rate such as water skiing, windsurfing, kayaking, tours on a glass-bottom boat, or pedal boats. Guests also have access to 2 international-level golf courses. Yoga classes are also offered at the hotel.

In short: it doesn’t get any better for a dream vacation!

The price: Starting from €295 in low season / €595 in high season for two people

3. 20 Degrés Sud Hotel

The 20 Degrés Sud Hotel is the sole representative of the Relais & Châteaux group in Mauritius.

This 5-star hotel is a human-sized establishment, appreciated for its intimate and relaxing setting.

It is located in Grand Baie along a small private beach, amidst coconut groves, welcoming its guests in a sumptuous colonial house that comprises about thirty individual rooms and suites with terraces. Each suite even boasts its own outdoor pool or spa tub.

One of the unique features of this hotel is that all rooms are furnished with Flamant furniture, the famous Belgian decor brand. A choice that creates a special atmosphere, blending Mauritian architecture with the ambiance of a European bourgeois house.

In this luxury hotel, you can enjoy a relaxing stay and take advantage of the 3 restaurants, one of which is set up on a 1929 motorboat offering romantic dinner cruises!

The establishment also features a spa and a stunning outdoor pool.

Price: Double room starts from 400€ in low season / 520€ in high season

4. Four Seasons Resort at Anahita

The Four Seasons is an iconic 5-star hotel in Mauritius, located on the East coast along one of the country’s most beautiful beaches.

This little slice of paradise sprawls across a 26-hectare estate and features just over 130 villas and suites with terraces, private pools, and outdoor bathrooms.

The hotel even has its own little private island where you can go to spend the afternoon or enjoy a meal on the beach.

The decor is modern and luxurious, incorporating natural materials like exotic wood, stone, and thatched roofs.

The Four Seasons features 2 bars and 3 restaurants offering a variety of international cuisines. You can also relax at the spa perched on stilts above the lagoon.

The hotel also offers access to 2 prestigious golf courses in the region.

Price: Double room starts from 670€ in low season / 920€ in high season.

5. One&Only Le Saint Géran

Yet another 5-star hotel of world fame, located on the East coast of the island: the One&Only is one of the pioneering establishments of luxury hospitality in Mauritius.

Today, it boasts being one of the most prestigious hotels in the country.

Since 1975, it has welcomed visitors from all over the world within a private peninsula, offering more than 140 spacious suites and rooms with sea views. Each of them features an outdoor living area, a marble bathroom, and a dressing area.

The most high-end suites even come with their own private pool.

The hotel is set along a picture-postcard beach, facing a turquoise lagoon with crystal-clear waters, amidst a lush 30-hectare tropical garden.

One&Only is one of the recommended stays if you’re planning to travel to Mauritius with your family, thanks to its kids club and a dedicated children’s pool.

The price: Starting from 630€ for two people in low season / 830€ in high season

6. La Maison d’Eté

Let’s continue this list of the best hotels in Mauritius with a more modest establishment, “merely” 3 stars, but which I consider to be among the most beautiful boutique hotels on the island.

La Maison d’Eté is located along the wild coast of Poste Lafayette and welcomes you in its handful of rooms with ocean views.

In this hotel, the hues are soft, the materials refined, and the decoration elegant, inspired by the maritime world.

If you desire a restful stay in Mauritius, in a quaint establishment that exudes tranquility, this is where I recommend you drop your suitcases!

You can fill your days with various activities offered on-site like snorkeling or diving, enjoy the pool and beach, and pamper yourself at the hotel’s spa.

In the evening, enjoy an aperitif on the beach followed by a dinner with sea views in the hotel’s restaurant, which opens onto the ocean and garden.

The price: Double room from 310€ in low season / 480€ in high season

7. JW Marriott Mauritius Resort

Located along the beach at the foot of Le Morne Brabant, this splendid 5-star hotel boasts over 170 luxury suites and rooms with ocean views.

It stands out with its expansive spaces and colonial architecture warmly accented with tropical wood and creamy hues.

The resort offers everything you would expect from a high-end hotel complex: 2 outdoor pools, a wellness center, a gym, and 4 restaurants serving a variety of cuisines (French, Indian, Asian, seafood…).

With its dreamlike setting and impeccable service, it’s the ideal hotel for a honeymoon in Mauritius!

Price: Double room from 820€ in low season / 1100€ in high season

8. LUX* Grand Baie

It’s brand new: opened in 2021 and situated in the most lively region of Mauritius, the LUX* Grand Baie is a 5-star hotel at the forefront of modern and luxury amenities.

The immense spaces of this cutting-edge hotel complex include around a hundred suites, villas, and penthouses with balconies or terraces and direct access to a vast paradisiacal beach.

The hotel features 3 restaurants, including an upscale Asian restaurant and a rooftop restobar, Bisou, with an infinity pool and panoramic ocean views.

LUX* Grand Baie also invites you to unwind in its 4 outdoor swimming pools and wellness center.

One of the newest and most beautiful hotels in Mauritius, it’s equally suitable for couples and families!

Price: Double room from 450€ in low season / 650€ in high season

9. Salt of Palmar

I definitely want to tell you about Salt of Palmar, a charming hotel that stands out for its eco-friendly commitment and its colorful graphic decor.

Located on the East coast between Bellemare and Trou d’Eau Douce, this hotel celebrates Mauritian art de vivre with its furniture, objects, and artworks coming from local artists and artisans.

The gastronomic offerings also focus on local with tasty homemade menus, prepared according to seasonal harvests.

The establishment features several restaurants and 3 bars, including a rooftop with breathtaking views of the lagoon.

Developed by the Mauritian hotel group Lux*, Salt of Palmar aims to highlight and preserve the cultural and environmental heritage of Mauritius. So here, there’s no single-use plastic, no TVs in the rooms, and no loud music.

In this hotel, you enjoy the present moment in calm and serenity, you recharge, and you taste the authentic Mauritius.

A 5-star boutique hotel reserved for adults, located along the pristine Palmar beach.

And if you are in search of the best hotel for snorkeling in Mauritius, Salt of Palmar is in a great position with its direct access to this preserved and still wild lagoon, teeming with fish to observe.

The price: from 130€ in low season / 215€ in high season for 2 people

10. Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort

In Bel Ombre in the Southwest of the island, the resort hotel Heritage Awali is a 5-star all inclusive hotel that honors African culture.

The rooms and the common areas boast an elegant African-inspired decor with exotic wood, ethnic objects and furniture.

Each room has a balcony or a terrace with garden or sea views.

This resort along the Bel Ombre beach includes 3 outdoor swimming pools, 5 restaurants, a beach bar, and a wellness center. Each stay also includes a massage in the room rate!

Families are welcome, with a kids club for the little ones and organized activities for teenagers.

The hotel also offers access to a nature reserve where you can go quad biking and hiking.

The price: From 400€ for 2 people in low season / 510€ in high season

11. Seapoint Boutique Hotel

A charming “boutique hotel” in the north of Mauritius, Seapoint Boutique Hotel is nestled along a cove at the very end of Pointe aux Canonniers.

It faces Coin de Mire Island and features about twenty rooms and suites with nautical decor, blending light tones with lagoon blue hues.

This 4-star hotel in Mauritius offers a relaxing stay with its 2 restaurants, spa, beach bar, and water activities included in the room price.

You can even borrow bikes at no extra cost to enjoy a breezy ride along the coast.

Guests love this establishment for its intimate setting, authentic charm, and tranquil surroundings.