Hotels in Mauritius

If you’re searching for a bustling place to stay, then Grand Baie is a great option in the north of the island, as it’s well-known in Mauritius for its night life. There are various types of hotels in Mauritius, and particularly the capital of Port Louis, such as Hotel Villa Anakao, if you’re on a budget, or Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel if you want a five-star stay. Smaller but just as popular cities to stay in are Beau Bassin-Rose Hill and Vacoas, which are both in the Plaines Wilhems region of the island. While if you’re looking for cheap hotels in Mauritius regardless of location, then look no further than Cap Malheureux, not far from Grand Baie, where hotels are significantly cheaper than any other area of Mauritius. To get to all these places, there’s Metro Express train, which currently runs between Port Louis and Rose Hill, you can purchase a travel card called an MeCard from the station, which costs less than a dollar. Mauritius also has an extensive bus service throughout the island, tickets are very cheap and easy to buy.

For popular attractions, Mauritius is one of the world’s gems when it comes to scuba diving, with its crystal clear-waters and endless range of different fish and sea life. Mauritius hotels that are renowned for their scuba diving services include Mauricia Beachcomber Resort & Spa and Canonnier Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa, both in Trou Aux Biches & Grand Baie. Closer to the north-west side of the island, you can find the Westin Turtle Bay Resort, it’s perfectly located in a lovely, tranquil, spot in the area of Balaclava and faces Turtle Bay, a protected marine park. If you’re looking for first-class scuba diving courses and professional dive trips, then these hotels fit the bill. Alternatively, a great attraction not to miss is Black River Gorges National Park, a beautiful rainforest with stunning views, perfect for hiking and camping.

To find cheap hotels in Mauritius is easy, especially ones that are situated in the areas with the best nightlife. Gran Baie in the north and Flic en Flac in the west are highly regarded as the best areas for clubbing, and you can book hotels such as Residence Padma in Flic en Flac and Esprit Libre Restaurant and Guest House in Gran Baie. Booking these hotels will allow you to save some much-needed spending money on your night out, and that way you can try out the best in Mauritian cuisine in the array of restaurants on offer. A must taste is the ‘Bol Renverse’, ‘Upside Down Bowl’ in English, is a delicious rice-based dish, much like a stir-fry.

If you’re looking to book hotels in Mauritius, look no further than Port Louis for history and art museums. Mauritius Photography Museum and the Natural History Museum in Port Louis are a must-see, and both walkable from Champ De Mars Hotel. A little further afield but still only a few minutes more by foot is the popular Postal Museum on the waterfront. All these museums charge an entrance fee for adults, which is extremely reasonable, while for a more luxury stay close to the waterfront, check out Le Suffren Hotel & Marina Hotel.

The least expensive month to stay at a hotel in Mauritius is July. On average, it only costs £198 per night in the month of July. Conversely, the most expensive month to visit Mauritius is December.

Mauritius is full of enlightening and adventurous cities, but the most popular tourist destination is Port Louis.

At £55 per night, Flic en Flac is the most expensive city in Mauritius to book a hotel room in. The average cost of £55 is about 32% above the country's average price per night.

As of April 2024, there are 5,074 operators available to choose from for hotels in Mauritius.

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