Must-see hotels in The North

  • Le Paradise Cove

    Cap Malheureux

    A five-star, adults-only boutique resort aimed at honeymooners, understated Paradise Cove is as luxurious as its name suggests – it won first prize for…

  • 20° Sud

    Grand Baie

    Perhaps the boutiquiest resort on the island, 20° Sud has a cache of chic, plantation-inspired rooms. Walls are lavished with prim white paint, accented…

  • Sous Le Badamier

    Grand Baie

    Once known as Chez Vaco for the artist's enchanting paintings adorning almost every wall, this wonderful guesthouse now takes its name from the badamier…

  • Le Sakoa

    The North

    Easily the most stylish option in Trou aux Biches, Le Sakoa is instantly recognisable by its high-pitched roofs that match the neighbouring palms in both…

  • Veranda Paul & Virginie

    The North

    The longest-established hotel in Grande Gaube is a pleasant surprise. It's small enough not to be overwhelming, yet offers all the amenities required for…

  • Trou aux Biches Resort & Spa

    The North

    Uber-luxury is the name of the game at five-star Trou aux Biches Resort & Spa, with its clutch of traditionally inspired beachside suites and villas. The…

  • Bleu de Toi

    The North

    Owned by friendly Belgians, this lovely B&B is the area's only worthy contender in the guesthouse category. Rooms feature simple yet tasteful furnishings,…

  • Oberoi

    The North

    Set in expansive gardens, the Oberoi boasts a gorgeous beach and stunning grounds, including a high-flowing waterfall that dominates the landscape. The…

  • Le Récif Attitude

    The North

    Le Récif is a stylish, three-star, superior beachfront resort with attractively turned-out rooms and a surprisingly reasonable price tag. The soothing…

  • Esprit Libre

    Grand Baie

    Easily among the best-value options on the island, this charming and warmly inviting guesthouse has one mantra in mind: customer service. Rooms are simple…

  • Seapoint Boutique Hotel

    Grand Baie

    Right out near the tip of Pointe aux Cannoniers, this lovely place has stunningly turned out rooms, suites and villas, with subtle aquamarine colours and…

  • Veranda Pointe aux Biches Hotel

    The North

    Extremely good value, this outpost of the Veranda chain mixes simplicity in the rooms (think pine bunk beds in the family rooms) with the reassuringly…

  • Bon Azur

    The North

    These stylish, modern apartments, each with an expansive balcony overlooking the pool and small beach, are a fine choice. The beach isn't really for…

  • Lux* Grand Gaube

    The North

    This very large, stylish establishment enjoys an idyllic location miles from the mass tourism found further down the coast. Guests have the run of the…

  • Zilwa Attitude

    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…

  • Baystone Hotel & Spa

    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…

  • Plage Bleue

    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…

  • Be Cosy Apart Hotel

    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…

  • Royal Palm

    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…

  • Flowers of Paradise Hotel

    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…

  • Maritim Resort & Spa

    The North

    German-owned Maritim Hotel has an enviable position out of the wind on Turtle Bay and attractive, luxury rooms. Its main plus is a 25-hectare park,…

  • Le Beach Club

    The North

    This complex of studios and two-bedroom apartments is one of the few places on the seafront and has a great little beach perfect for swimming. Rooms have…

  • Ocean Beauty

    The North

    Aimed squarely at honeymooners, this hotel is boutique in the sense of having an intimate feel, but it's also basic: the rooms are stylish and atmospheric…

  • Pereybère Hotel & Apartments

    The North

    Right in the thick of things and across the road from the public beach, this old-timer looks dated from the front, but the rooms are surprisingly neat…

  • Ocean Villas

    Grand Baie

    Ocean Villas is recommended for its broad range of accommodation, from straightforward hotel rooms to self-catering units for up to eight people, sleek…

  • Veranda Hotel

    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…

  • Casuarina Hotel

    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…

  • Azure Beach Boutique Hotel

    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…

  • Hibiscus Hotel

    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…

  • Oasis Villas

    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…

  • Résidence Peramal

    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…

  • Grand Bay Travel & Tours

    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…

  • Le Grand Bleu Hotel

    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,…

  • Casa Florida Hotel & Spa

    The North

    Friendly staff and attractive rooms swathed in earth tones make this place a well-priced Pereybère option. It's a five-minute walk to the beach.

  • Trendzone Apartments

    Grand Baie

    Modern, if increasingly careworn, apartment units above the Trendzone boutique in the heart of town between Super U and the sea.

  • Pépère Guest House

    Grand Baie

    Right in the heart of town, these simple, no-frills rooms are well priced and well maintained by the friendly owners.

  • CG Villas

    Grand Baie

    This accommodation booking service offers villas and apartments directly on the bay.