Mauritius
Right on the beach yet closed off from the rest of the world. Beautiful modern apartments with kitchens. What's not to like at this well-run place?
Must-see hotels in Mauritius, Réunion & Seychelles
Réunion
La Nouvelle's brightest option, with shiny-clean four-bed dorms (towels are provided) and four cosy doubles. Oh, and there's a Jacuzzi (€10).
Mahé
This establishment occupies an elegant Creole mansion with an unparalleled location on the beach. Stay four nights and you get the third free.
Mauritius
This charming B&B run by Marc and Corinne has large rooms, a welcoming feel and a quiet location. Some of the rooms have fine views.
Les Hautes Plaines & the Volcano
On the eastern outskirts of the hamlet, Les Orchidées has two quadruples, two eight-bed dorms and two doubles. Good homemade honey.
Réunion
The friendly owners rent one four-bed dorm and two doubles – be sure to book early. Excellent local food is served at dinner.
Chez Marcel et Dominique Bilin
Réunion
A cosy gîte, with two neat doubles, one three-bed dorm and one seven-bed dorm. Excellent meals are served at dinner.
Camping Municipal de l'Étang-Salé-les-Bains
Réunion
There are 70 shady sites at this trim camping ground a short walk back from the beach. The ablution blocks are in good nick.
Les Hautes Plaines & the Volcano
This auberge has four- to 16-bed dorms and two doubles. It's a reliable choice, with no bad surprises up its sleeves.
Réunion
A cosy, well-run gîte with two six-bed dorms and one double (same price). Enjoy stupendous views.
Réunion
This well-scrubbed gîte has four- to eight-bed dorms as well as a double. Bookings are essential.
Mauritius
CG Villas manages a sizeable collection of beach houses in the Poste de Flacq and Roches Noires area.
Gîte de la Rivière des Remparts – Morel Jacqueline
Réunion
A well-run gîte with 10- to 12-bed dorms. Bookings are essential.
Les Hautes Plaines & the Volcano
This well-run venture has six- to eight-bed dorms and two doubles.
La Digue
With a metre-deep shelf hosting a wall-to-wall beach display of sand and seashells behind one bed, this is an idiosyncratic option for sure. But its three…
Mahé
This is a pleasant find, but there's only one unit, on the hill that separates Anse Gouvernement from Anse Soleil. It's simple but well kept, and the…
Réunion
The five wood-clad rooms in this homely B&B nestled in a junglelike garden have a cabin-in-the-woods feel but offer a fine sense of originality. The two…
Praslin
This place has four units, including two villas perched on a hillside. The verandahs have stunning views over the bay and Curieuse Island. The smaller …
Gîte de Montagne de Basse Vallée
Réunion
This basic gîte de montagne is about 8km north of Basse Vallée, along the Route Forestière. It comprises four- to eight-bed dorms and a communal kitchen…
Rodrigues
Set high on a hill, this fine house, built partly of stone, has eight large, simple rooms that are blissfully quiet. The kitchen serves up fine food and…
La Digue
This American-run place comprises six spacious bungalows located spitting distance from Anse Sévère. They're fully equipped and come with top-quality…
Réunion
This modest gîte d'étape (walkers lodge) with an old-fashioned feel boasts a convenient location in the centre of town, within spitting distance of…
La Digue
Down a dirt road on the southern outskirts of La Passe and scattered around a flower-filled property are these 18 semi-detached bungalows. Built for…
Victoria
This family-run guesthouse, about 3km north of Victoria in a not-so-attractive area, won't be the most memorable stay of your trip but is OK for a night's…
Réunion
One of Cilaos' largest establishments, Le Vieux Cep has its pros and cons. On the plus side it's well located and enjoys great views of Piton des Neiges;…
Praslin
Le Grand Bleu features two slightly dated, six-person villas nestled in a flowery garden. Each unit has two rooms with bathrooms, a terrace with gorgeous…
Mauritius
Seemingly always under construction, this hotel resembles a Jenga tower with its stack of bedrooms and protruding balconies winding several storeys high…
Mahé
An unfussy abode with an unpretentious appeal. The dual attractions are the affordable rates and the spotlessness of the two self-catering apartments, set…
Praslin
Run by friendly Susan, this homey pick, on the northern fringes of Baie Ste Anne, has a laid-back vibe. The one room is small; furnishings are a bit dated…
Rodrigues
Wicker baskets and vibrant artwork abound at this casual guesthouse on the road towards Jean Tac. Guests congregate in the sociable eating area tucked…
Le Surmer Self Catering Chalet
La Digue
These cute one- and two-bedroom Creole-style self-catering chalets are set across the road from Le Surmer's own private section of Anse Réunion. Each is…
The North
Simplicity is the key at Le Grand Bleu, a lower-midrange hotel with friendly staff. Rooms are large but unexciting, the wi-fi only works in public areas,…
Victoria
Up on the road to Sans Souci (but an easy bus ride from the centre), Mountain Rise is in an atmospheric, airy heritage home that offers five unadorned yet…
Rodrigues
At the entrance to St François, one of our favourite corners of the island, and a short walk from the beach, Merlin Guest House has simple, colourfully…
Les Hautes Plaines & the Volcano
In a bucolic setting, this property has two doubles and two quads. It's a bit old-fashioned, ramshackle and cramped, but it's an acceptable plan B. There…
Réunion
Between St-Gilles and L'Hermitage, this two-star hotel offers a clutch of good-sized V-shaped villas, but its location ain't so great – it's sandwiched…
Praslin
Not far from the jetty, this friendly guesthouse has three comfortable, fuss-free rooms, two of which enjoy partial sea views. The area doesn't scream …
La Digue
The decor may be a little kitsch, with some rooms screaming 1970s, but all the offerings here are comfortable and clean, and boast satellite TVs, fridges…
Mauritius
Tucked down a backstreet away from the coastal buzz, this quiet option is a good deal for large families, but the furnishings need updating, as with so…
