Mahé
Attractive bungalows right across the road from the beach, loads of repeat visitors, spacious, well-appointed rooms with a spotless kitchen; Romance…
Must-see hotels in Mauritius, Réunion & Seychelles
Rodrigues
Simple but excellent thatched rondavels with tiled floors set in well-maintained grounds win universal acclaim from budget travellers. The garden needs…
Mauritius
If you had a Mauritian grandmother, this might be the sort of guesthouse she'd run, with its slightly flowery decor and homey sense of welcome. The rooms…
Mahé
Lovely, modern, self-catering apartments right on Beau Vallon's gorgeous beach make this one of the best choices on this corner of Mahé. The owners are a…
Victoria
If you really want to be in Victoria, the closest hotel to the centre is Hotel Bel Air, on the road to Sans Souci, about 500m south of Revolution Ave. A…
The North
Hibiscus boasts a stone path that wends past thick jungle-like gardens, a super pool and a private beach of sorts (although there's quite a bit of rock to…
Flic en Flac
Less pretentious than other places around here and popular with families, Villas Caroline has attractive rooms, many of which front right onto the beach…
Mauritius
Simple but bright rooms with tiled floors and sea views make this a good choice. The location, where Mahébourg begins to peter out and the wide horizons…
Réunion
Four four-bed dorms. Serves hearty Creole dishes at dinner. Good views from the terrace. Bookings can be made either direct or through the Plateforme de…
Réunion
Beds are in five- to 11-bed dorms. Also has three small doubles and a grocery store. Bookings can be made either direct or through the Plateforme de…
Les Hautes Plaines & the Volcano
A chalet-like venue with good views. A bit more expensive than other venues in Grand-Bassin, but it feels more intimate, with only four doubles and two…
Réunion
These self-catering studios and apartments have seen better days but the location, across the road from the beach, is hard to beat. Be sure to book a unit…
Mauritius
This family-run operation earns high marks for friendly and eager service. Little perks like in-room DVD players and a welcoming roof deck with a hammock…
The North
They take the use of the word 'oasis' seriously here. Trendy Asian-inspired decor enhances the lavish open-air floor plans at these villas with private…
Réunion
Tucked in a side alley off Rue Léon Dierx, this venture harbours two tidy, if unexciting, rooms. One room has air-con, the other is fan-cooled. None have…
Rodrigues
Simple rooms at this family-run place make a quieter alternative to Anse aux Anglais just down the road. Rooms are nothing special, but the price is about…
Réunion
Two spick-and-span, self-contained Creole-style bungalows enjoy a spiffing location above Mare à Joncs (a small pond) with a picture-postcard view of the…
Réunion
This all-wood gîte looks like a Canadian chalet transplanted to Cilaos. Opt for one of the four snug doubles, which feel like cosy birds' nests. The real…
Les Hautes Plaines & the Volcano
This sweet B&B in a modern house makes a good base for exploring the area, with six simple wood-panelled rooms that are kept spick and span. Ask for a…
Mahé
The friendly owner here offers four well-cared-for holiday units that are peppered across a well-tended park, a hop across the road from the seashore…
Réunion
This is a solid choice, despite the fact that the two rooms share bathrooms and breakfast is extra (per person €10). The dearer room comes with sea views…
Réunion
Four self-contained bungalows on the main street. Nothing fancy, but they get the job done and can sleep up to six (at a pinch). No meals are provided but…
Réunion
Two doubles and one six-bed dorm share one bathroom in a nicely laid-out (but smallish) house opening onto a neat garden. It feels a bit compact but it's…
Mauritius
The name says it all here – the stylish, contemporary villas all sit right upon the beach in a quiet corner or Blue Bay. If you went sleepwalking, you'd…
Rodrigues
The two-bedroom bungalows here have a terrific location, and while they don't have a lot of character, they're modern and supremely comfortable. The beach…
Grand Baie
Excellent-value self-catering accommodation on a little promontory at the western entrance to Grand Baie. Prices rise depending on the view. You're close…
Rodrigues
Located just outside the town centre, Port Mathurin's most upmarket option occupies a converted colonial mansion that feels somewhat like an old…
Réunion
A lovely, homely gîte on a ridge, with two four-bed dorms that are in tip-top condition. Meals are prepared with organic ingredients and bread is homemade…
The East
Set in a modern house, this inn has four functional but clean rooms with sloping ceilings and well-maintained communal facilities above the dining room. A…
Réunion
Up on Le Dimitile. Has basic accommodation in five- to 12-person dorms. It's usually open on weekends only. From the gîte to the viewpoint, it's a 30- to…
Au P'tit Coin Charmant – Chez Hélène Payet
Réunion
Set in an alluring tropical garden, this well-run B&B offers few frills, just a genuine Creole welcome and hearty meals (dinner €27) that get rave reviews…
Les Hautes Plaines & the Volcano
La Vielle Tonnelle has two snug doubles. Luc, the friendly owner, will treat you to a wicked rhum bois (rum flavoured with an endemic wood). Good homemade…
Mauritius
As the name suggests, this unfussy guesthouse has nice rooms – if simple and a bit faded – tended by a lovely Indian couple. For this price, it's the best…
Flic en Flac
The most popular rental operator in the area manages a handful of expansive multi-unit properties, including the Datier, Tamarinier, Latanier and…
Grand Baie
Several multi-apartment properties in the Grand Baie area, from basic digs to luxury sleeps. Contact them online before visiting, or they're unlikely to…
Mauritius
Excellent value and centrally located, this well-run place is simple, small and surprisingly stylish, boasting comfy en suite rooms and a very helpful…
Mauritius
Dorette has opened her charming home to travellers. Several rooms have sea views, though you'll spend most of your time lounging on the sand-swept terrace.
Réunion
A well-maintained gîte in Roche-Plate, with one four-bed dorm, one six-bed dorm and two cute doubles. Also has a restaurant and grocery store.
Mauritius
The four-star rooms here are asplash with colour and right by the beach, with the usual mix of restaurants, spa centre, swimming pools and watersports.
Mahé
Two fully equipped studios and a three-bedroom unit with heavenly views of the bay. It's near a tiny beach and a small supermarket. Excellent value.
