Mahé
This friendly operation has catered to budget travellers for years. Since its serious makeover back in 2012, it has featured dearer but more comfortable…
Must-see hotels in Mauritius, Réunion & Seychelles
Réunion
Cilaos' biggest hotel is in a transition period. Although the public areas have been spruced up, most rooms are still in need of a refurb – which should…
Praslin
Relaxed and friendly, this homey place features two types of rooms. The four fan-cooled rooms in the two older buildings feel a bit tired but are tidy,…
Grand Baie
The rather elegant public areas here give the Veranda a sense of exclusivity unusual for the price bracket. The two pools, good facilities and modern…
Réunion
This comfortably central B&B is a reliable option. The two Superieure rooms feature four-poster beds, wooden floors and clean bathrooms, while the Confort…
Réunion
Tucked in a side street near the covered market, this pert venture in a large Creole-style building is perfectly poised for all of St-Pierre's attractions…
Rodrigues
On its own promontory of land, and with nothing to interrupt the big-sea, big-sky views, Villas Vetiver has bungalows and a villa with simple wooden…
Praslin
Indian Ocean Lodge combines an upmarket look with reasonable prices; it's a great place to enjoy a midrange-style resort without breaking the bank. The…
Réunion
A home away from home, this pert B&B occupies a modern house near the stadium. The four rooms, with their own entrance, are muted and tasteful, with crisp…
Réunion
This little number is in a tranquil street within stumbling distance of the centre. The rooms are neat and the bathrooms in rooms 1, 4 and 5 have been…
La Digue
A chilled, sleepy vibe permeates this group of eight Creole-style bungalows and the grassy garden that connects them all. However, beneath the green tin…
Mauritius
Despite what you might expect, many – perhaps even most – of the lodgings in Pointe d'Esny and Blue Bay are divided from the beach by a road. Blue Beryl…
Réunion
It's certainly not luxurious, but this three-star, U-shaped abode overlooking the beach west of the centre represents fine value. Amenities include a…
Mauritius
Le Dodo is an excellent choice in the heart of town, especially if you get a room on an upper floor – although there's no elevator, the views over the…
Réunion
Lovely, clean chambre d'hôte with three trim and restful rooms with partial sea views in the attractive Terre Sainte neighbourhood. There's a tiny pool in…
Réunion
Pro: its position right on the beach is peerless. Con: its location off the main boulevard cops the full brunt of the peak-hour traffic noise (and the…
Réunion
Find this clean, friendly and well-run venture in a quiet neighbourhood on the southern edge of town. It consists of six bungalows with partial sea views…
Mauritius
This worthy member of Black River's sleeping scene sits along the cerulean bay just a stone's throw from the jetty. The buzzing fisherfolk next door give…
Mahé
This sunset-friendly seducer boasts an ace location on a little headland. It was about to be closed for much-needed renovations when we last visited –…
Réunion
A beautifully manicured haven, with delightful gardens and a great pool enclosed by charming guest quarters. The three rooms are individually designed and…
Mahé
This comfortable little colonial-style hotel is right on the beach, and just a 10-minute boat ride from Victoria. It has a tranquil, convivial and homey…
The North
Definitely one of the more interesting midrange places, Casuarina is decked out in a Moorish style that's matched by inventive apartment layouts. It's…
Praslin
On a quiet stretch of road that branches off towards Anse La Blague from the East Coast road between Anse Volbert and Baie Ste Anne, Iles des Palmes has…
Mahé
This place high above Mahé's north coast gets rave reviews from travellers and we're inclined to agree with their assessment. The 11 rooms spread across…
Réunion
Alain and Charles are your kindly hosts at this ravishing abode, which consists of a 60-sq-m apartment with all mod cons in a peaceful property by the…
Mauritius
With everything you'd expect from this reliably luxurious chain, the Radisson combines large-hotel facilities with a sense of quiet intimacy. The pretty…
Réunion
Run by an affable Creole family, this good-value B&B is a really homey. It has few frills but the four rooms are immaculately clean, and the location,…
Réunion
Not exactly a B&B – no breakfast is served, but there's a communal kitchen – and not really a hotel, this purpose-built venture shelters four rooms that…
Mahé
Beau Vallon Residence has one self-contained apartment that can sleep four people, and it's very well kept and priced. It's not on the beach and there's…
The East
This well-designed, spacious (41 sq m) bungalow set in a well-tended tropical garden feels like a cosy doll's house and proffers ample coastal views…
Praslin
The four apartments won't knock your socks off but they're comfortable and fully equipped, and each has a balcony or a terrace that commands a blue-green…
Rodrigues
Perched on the cliff just east of Anse aux Anglais, Le Récif has fabulous views from its balcony over the emerald lagoon. We reckon it's a touch…
Mauritius
The only hotel to sit right on Blue Bay itself, Le Peninsula underwent renovations in 2015, and it shows, particularly in the rather lovely bathrooms…
Réunion
The rooms in the motel-like building lack character but they're fresh and tidy. Most upstairs rooms have mountain views. There's a couple of buildings…
Réunion
This few-frills place in a peaceful cul-de-sac is brought to life with lashings of colourful paint on the facade. Inside, the 10 rooms are modestly…
Grand Baie
Right in the heart of town, this place is an excellent choice, especially if you get a sea-facing room on the upper floors. S ervice is warm and the decor…
La Digue
The three two-story chalets, with their faux-marble tiled floors, sunset-friendly balconies, sparkling-but-dated bathrooms, simple kitchens, TV-endowed…
Réunion
With one double, two triples and one quadruple, all small but neat and tidy, this is an attractive choice for those who want something better than a dorm…
Victoria
A guesthouse with style, this is a lovely place to dawdle in and soak up the tranquil charm from the foot of the Trois Frères – the location is one of the…
Praslin
These self-catering apartments get rave reviews from travellers and a fair proportion of repeat visitors, and we can understand why. The rooms are bright…
