Rodrigues
Adorable studio accommodation in Baie Malagache, southwest of Port Mathurin, is what's on offer here. The rooms have a hint of whitewash and bamboo about…
Must-see hotels in Mauritius, Réunion & Seychelles
Mauritius
Evoking the forgotten grandeur of colonial India, the Residence's vast complex of hotel rooms occupies an enviable stretch of sand. Rooms are simply…
Praslin
Villas de Mer is a lower top-end option with good accommodation for its price following a full refit. Here the 10 brightly painted rooms occupy two rows…
The North
Zilwa Attitude is a lovely four-star place with all the features you'd expect from this excellent chain. These include an infinity pool with fabulous…
Chamarel
Plucked from the sky-scraping ridges of Réunion, this lovely chambre d'hôte feels miles away from anything else in Mauritius. A quaint Creole-style option…
Grand Baie
On a lovely quiet stretch of beach that looks across the bay, this classy boutique hotel is one of our favourite upmarket places in Grand Baie. Intimate…
Mauritius
The Heritage Le Telfair has perfectly captured the luxury and grandeur of the island's colonial yesteryear, with stately rooms, expansive grounds,…
Mauritius
A ravishing Beachcomber beauty, with a sprawling campus of 172 suites, this property is named after the first moniker given to the island by Arab…
The North
Large and luxurious serviced apartments on a quiet stretch of beach are what Plage Bleue is all about. Each has Weber gas barbecues and Nespresso coffee…
Mauritius
It's difficult to find fault with this uber-luxurious place, where the rooms have lovely hardwood floors and ceilings, a marvellous sense of light and…
The North
The attractive apartments here, a block from the beach, all overlook the pool and there's a stylish cafe. Everything from the garden areas to the service…
Mauritius
Elegance and luxury as we've come to expect from the Lux team, with the full range of superb rooms, fine dining, cocktails with a view and plenty of…
Morne Seychellois National Park
High on the hill, this wellbeing spa and hotel is utterly different to anywhere else on the island. Whitewashed rooms, lovely views from the public areas…
Mauritius
From modern studios to large multibedroom apartments, friendly Ropsen proffers such a vast array of high-quality options that you'll start to think every…
Mauritius
Beautiful modern apartments with understated flair make this place one of the best complexes along this stretch of road. Contemporary art, designer…
Mahé
Consistently positive reviews are hardly surprising given what's on offer here – fabulous views and simply magnificent rooms that range from classic…
Praslin
A lovely option for a group of friends or a family, this secluded four-room villa opening onto an idyllic sandy cove really fulfils the dreams of a…
Mahé
A great-value port of call. Above the road in Bel Ombre, this jolly good villa shelters four immaculate rooms with balcony. The upstairs ones offer…
Grand Baie
The flagship of the Beachcomber group, the Royal Palm is the pinnacle of luxury and a veritable playground for the rich and famous. Staff don safari…
Mauritius
Around halfway between La Gaulette and Le Morne, these self-catering apartments get the thumbs up from travellers – budget prices within sight of Le Morne…
Mahé
Fronting directly onto one of Mahé's prettiest coves, these chalets are down off the main road and yet a world away. The accommodation is large and the…
Rodrigues
This excellent little guesthouse along the northwestern coast is a real find. The rooms are more warmly decorated than most in this price category and the…
Mauritius
Part of the smart but reasonably priced Attitude chain, this place on Trou d'Eau Douce's northern outskirts is a refreshingly accessible slice of semi…
Mauritius
Stunning sea views, luxurious accommodation, a golf course and endless activities. What more could you ask for? Not to be missed is the fresh seafood at…
The North
Set back from the main road, but a short walk from the beach, this gorgeous hotel has a vaguely boutique feel, with beautifully appointed rooms and good…
Les Hautes Plaines & the Volcano
At the end of the forest road that crosses the majestic Forêt de Bébour-Bélouve, about 25km away from Plaine-des-Palmistes, this gîte (walkers' lodge) is…
Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa
Seychelles
Possibly the most affordable private-island resort in the Seychelles, the five-star Hilton Seychelles Labriz comprises 111 villas of varying levels of…
Les Hautes Plaines & the Volcano
If you wish to stop overnight to soak up this grand scenery, the 65-bed Gîte du Volcan has a stunning location, a 15-minute walk from Pas de Bellecombe…
La Digue
Set along a beautiful section of Anse Réunion, this resort has a variety of revamped A-frame chalets and rooms. The best budget options are in the…
Réunion
The German owners have long lived in Africa – hence the name. Their B&B features six rooms that are individually designed, with such themes as Kreol,…
Mauritius
Beau Vallon is primarily known for its charming restaurant, set on the ground floor of an 18th-century colonial manor house. There are, however, several…
Réunion
Spending a night at this original chambre d'hôte makes a good story to tell the folks back home. Your hosts have a passion for vacoa and pinpin (the palm…
Mahé
A cluster of well-organised villas and bunaglows cascades down a hillside cloaked in green, each enjoying stupendous ocean views. Apart from the four…
Réunion
The most obvious place to spend the night if you're climbing Piton des Neiges (3071m). Reached after three hours from Cilaos, this spartan gîte, at 2478m,…
Réunion
The Iloha is a very good all-round hotel-resort set in a sprawling property north of town. Its tidy rooms and simply designed bungalows offer a great…
Les Hautes Plaines & the Volcano
In a quiet location on the eastern edge of town, this rambling two-star hotel consists of several buildings that shelter clean yet ordinary rooms that…
La Digue
This well-established venture continues to go from strength to strength, adding two new rooms with an extra bed for kids, and updating the other four…
La Digue
Although prettily decorated with local stone, wood and the odd sea shell, the real charm of this place is how the four bungalows (eight rooms in total)…
Les Hauts de St-Paul
The main reason to stay at this no-frills yet practical establishment hidden in Sans Souci les Hauts, about 10km northeast of St-Paul, is if you're hiking…
The East
Near the lighthouse, this compact tropical cocoon offers five wooden bungalows that are set in an exuberant garden. They're fairly ramshackle and filled…
