Luxury
A Maradiva Hotel (65 villas); Wolmar; % 403 1500; f 453 5555; maradiva.com. The epitome of luxury. Believe it or not, the most basic accommodation here is a 163m² villa with private pool, outdoor dining area, open-air garden shower, plasma TV, DVD/CD, internet, minibar, safe & 24hr butler service. There are 2 restaurants, including 1 specialising in pan-Asian where you can marvel at the skills of the tepanyaki chef. The spa is superb & offers a range of treatments, including Ayurvedic therapies. There is a lovely outdoor heated pool & the treatment rooms have a sauna & shower attached. There are the usual watersports, beautiful pools, tennis, free use of bikes & a kids’ club. A hotel designed for romantic relaxation rather than family fun. $$$$$
A St Regis (173 rooms) % 403 9000; e stregismauritius[at]stregis.com; stregismauritius.com. A new luxury hotel designed to evoke a bygone, colonial era. Beautifully decorated suites & villas with all the bells & whistles, including 24hr butler service. There are 6 upmarket restaurants, a spa, pool, gym, tennis, watersports & everything else you would expect from a luxury hotel. $$$$$
Upmarket
A Hilton Mauritius Resort & Spa (193 rooms) Wolmar; % 403 1000; f 403 1111; e info_mauritius[at]hilton.com; hilton.com. Forget all images that you have of Hilton hotels as concrete monstrosities in smoggy city centres. This is an architecturally striking hotel with grand gardens & public areas. It is particularly beautiful at night when flaming torches are lit around the grounds with great ceremony at 19.00 by members of staff who may normally go unseen, such as boat house, gardening & kitchen staff. The sea-facing rooms & suites include 2 rooms with disabled facilities. Rooms have all that you’d expect from a first-class hotel & are decorated in warm colours. There are lots of activities during the day & entertainment 3 evenings per week. The 4 restaurants include 1 excellent Thai. The spa offers all manner of pampering & there are plenty of land & watersports available, many of which are included. There is a kids’ club & gorgeous pools. A popular hotel for conferences, which are most common between May & Sep, should you wish to avoid them. $$$$
A La Pirogue (248 rooms) Wolmar; % 403 3900; f 403 3800; e info[at]lapirogue.mu; lapirogue.com. This large hotel first opened in 1976 but renovations have kept it up to date. The rooms are in thatched bungalows spread over a large area dotted with palm trees, & there is a beautiful beach. All rooms are ground floor & have AC, TV, minibar, phone, safe & terrace. Superior rooms are closer to the ocean. There is a room equipped for the disabled. There is a choice of bars & restaurants, including the romantic Paul et Virginie seafood restaurant, & plenty of entertainment. A huge, winding pool is the centrepiece of the hotel. The sports facilities are impressive & include tennis courts, a gym with martial arts area, a wide range of watersports & a dive centre. Kids’ & teenagers’ clubs are on offer. Guests can use some of the facilities at neighbouring Sugar Beach, such as the spa. $$$$
A Sofitel Imperial Hotel (191 rooms) Wolmar; % 453 8700; f 453 8320; e h1144[at]sofitel.com; sofitel.com. The hotel looks like a Thai temple from the outside & there is a serenity within. The recently renovated rooms & suites have all the facilities of an upmarket hotel, including free internet access. The beds here are Sofitel’s ‘my bed’ & are particularly comfortable. There are 5 restaurants, a pool, gym, tennis, watersports, a dive centre & an Asia-inspired spa. The hotel is popular with families & there is a kids’ club. It is worth noting the family suites overlook the garden & not the sea. The Wine Corner restaurant allows you to sample a different, suggested wine with each course. $$$$
A Sugar Beach Resort (258 rooms) Wolmar; % 453 9090; f 453 9100; e info[at] sugarbeachresort.mu; sugarbeachresort.com. Colonial-style architecture & manicured lawns create the desired impression of an elegant sugar estate. Renovated in 2008, the hotel represents great value for money & the service is excellent. The rooms, suites & beach villas are beautifully furnished & well equipped, with en suite, AC, TV, phone, minibar, safe, Wi-Fi (payable) & balcony/terrace. The interconnecting rooms are ideal for families. The 3 restaurants, including 1 Italian ,offer an excellent variety of cuisine. There are 2 pools, a gym, watersports, kids’ club & teenagers’ club. One of the pools is designated as ‘quiet’ which means you shouldn’t be bothered by other people’s children. The spa is impressive – the large hammam is wonderful & can be booked for 30mins free usage. The hotel is spread along 500m of beautiful beach & there is a wonderful feeling of space, so however full the hotel may be it is unlikely to feel crowded. The sunsets are fabulous. Guests can use some of the facilities at neighbouring La Pirogue. $$$$
A The Sands Resort (91 rooms) Wolmar; % 403 1200; f 453 5300; e thesands[at]intnet.mu; thesandsresort.mu. Less luxurious than many of its exclusive neighbours (a 4-star equivalent rather than 5), but very comfortable & welcoming. The rooms are modern & particularly large, with huge en-suite bathrooms (with bath & shower), AC, TV, phone, minibar & safe. All rooms face the sea. The pool is fairly small but there is a good stretch of beach. The hotel targets couples & there is a spa but no kids’ club. There are 3 restaurants, a bar, dive centre & some watersports are included. Unusually for a hotel of this type, the Sands welcomes outsiders, including locals, to their entertainment evenings. Fri night dinner, entertainment & dancing are particularly popular with locals, who mingle with the hotel guests. $$$$
Mid range
A Pearle Beach Resort & Spa (74 rooms) Coastal Rd, Wolmar; % 401 6300; f 453 8405; e pearle[at]intnet.mu; pearle-beach.com. A complete renovation has significantly improved this hotel. All but 10 of the rooms face the pool/sea, so try to get 1 that does. The rooms are nicely decorated with en suite, AC, flat-screen TV, phone, internet access (payable), safe, minibar & tea/coffee facilities. There is only 1 restaurant but in a hotel of this small size that isn’t really an issue & there are plenty of restaurants nearby. There is a pool, small spa, watersports & evening entertainment. There is no kids’ club but babysitting can be provided (payable). Considering the location, this is reasonable value for money. $$$
A Gold Beach Resort (31 rooms) Coastal Rd, Wolmar; % 453 8235; e goldbeach[at]intnet.mu; goldbeachresort.com. A small property on a good stretch of beach. The architecture is unusual – a series of round, white cottages. Rooms have en suite, AC, TV, phone, safe & tea/coffee facilities. There is a restaurant, pool, gym & entertainment 3 evenings per week. Watersports are available nearby (payable). I have heard reports of poor service. $$$
A Aanari Hotel & Spa (50 rooms) Pasadena Village, Coastal Rd, Flic en Flac; % 453 9000; f 453 5696; e reservations[at]aanari.com; aanari.com. Across the road from the beach in the Pasadena shopping complex, which houses the Spar supermarket, bars, restaurants & nightclubs. The location isn’t very appealing but the rooms are modern with en suite, AC, TV, phone, safe & minibar. There is a Chinese restaurant. There is a very small spa area with 2 massage cabins but only guests in club rooms can use the jacuzzi & sauna free of charge. Not for those seeking a relaxing retreat. $$$
Budget
A Escale Vacances (12 apts) Coastal Rd, Flic en Flac; % 453 5002; f 453 5082; e ffagency[at]intnet.mu; fftourist.com. Across the road from the beach in the centre of Flic en Flac. Simple but clean self-catering duplexes with 1 bedroom, shower, living room with sofa-bed & equipped kitchenette (microwave, fridge, etc), AC, TV & balcony/terrace. 6 have sea view & are slightly more expensive, but they also get some road noise. Facilities include a good pool, private parking & daily maid service. Internet access is available. Renovated in 2011. $$
A Klondike Hotel (31 rooms) Coastal Rd, Flic en Flac; % 453 8333; f 453 8337; e info[at]klondikehotel.com; klondikehotel.com. At the northern end of Flic en Flac. Cottages house 20 rooms with AC, TV, safe, phone & minibar. There are also 11 bungalows with kitchenette (4–8 people). There is a good pool & a newly created beach, as well as a restaurant & bar. Regular live entertainment including a séga show on Sat. Some free watersports, a dive centre & tennis court. Popular with German guests. The hotel is looking rather tired & there are better options around. $$
A Villa Paul et Virginie (12 rooms) Sea Breeze Lane, Flic en Flac; % 453 8537; f 453 8159; e info[at]villa-paul-et-virginie.com; villa-paul-et-virginie.com. A cheap & cheerful guesthouse in a quiet spot in the village of Flic en Flac, a 5min walk from the beach. There are 11 bright en-suite rooms with AC & phone, each with a different décor. There is also an en-suite family room with kitchen (up to 6 people). The hotel has a pool, a TV room & a restaurant serving Creole, French & Italian cuisine $$
A Villas Caroline (74 rooms) Coastal Rd, Flic en Flac; % 453 8411; f 453 8144; e caroline[at]intnet.mu; carolinegroup.com. Has expanded over the years to 68 rooms & 6 self-catering bungalows for either 2 or 4 people. Rooms are simply furnished & have AC, TV, phone, safe, minibar & balcony/terrace. Superior rooms have a nicer, less spartan feel. Bungalows also have a well-equipped kitchen. Public areas are very pleasant, with a pool, open-air international restaurant, speciality Indian restaurant, bar & shop. There is a fantastic beach that is separated from the main strip of beach. Live music daily except Sun & a barbecue & séga show on Sat. Limited free non-motorised watersports & there is a dive centre, where English & German are spoken. $$
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