Best Luxury Hotels in Mauritius

Villas with up to two bedrooms and retreats with up to four, are among the accommodation options at the Four Seasons Resort. It’s set on a secluded peninsula in Beau Champ, with an award-winning spa hovering above its portion of the Indian Ocean, held up by wooden pillars (where you can indulge in the likes of a Glacial White Caviar Hair Treatment or a Full Moon Couples’ Ritual). The Hobbit Village Kids Club keeps little ones entertained, while parents play a round of golf, a game of tennis, go snorkelling, practice yoga, or take a cookery class.

Guests can arrive by helicopter at this famous hotel that’s bordered by a two-kilometre stretch of sand. Stay in your choice of a bedroom, a suite large enough for a family, or an airy, timber-beamed villa with a butler, personal chef and valet on hand. Relax in the Bedouin-inspired thatched shisha lounge, by the pool or in the One&Only spa. Dine on pan-Asian tapas at Tapasake, over the water at La Terrasse, on organic Australian steak at Prime, in the Riviera-style Le Badamier and on vegan food by Chef Matthew Kenney at L’Artisan.

This member of The Leading Hotels of the World is in a sheltered nook of the northwest coast, ideal for dips in the three swimming pools. Of the 69 suites, some are designed for honeymooners, others for families and some for VIPs, with private pools and a butler. French Chef William Girard is at the helm of the food and beverage offer, namely Restaurant La Plage, La Goélette on the terrace and the bijou Ischia. The Royal Palm Spa is presented in partnership with Valmont and guests have access to amenities at all the island’s Beachcomber properties.

This stunning basalt beachfront retreat is set on Turtle Bay and comes complete with a number of luxury pavilions and pristine private pool villas that are set in perfectly manicured tropical gardens. The Oberoi has long had a reputation of being one of the most romantic islands in the whole of Mauritius and guests are treated to plenty of privacy as well as a first rate service. People who choose one of the luxurious villas will be treated to full use of their own dining pavilion as well as a butler service that means that they never need to see another guest if they do not wish, while enjoying cocktails here as the sun slowly sets over the ocean is an enchanting experience.

This resort takes us to the northeast coast and 148 acres of tropical gardens and perfect sands. It comprises 64 Junior Suites, 12 Family Suites, 12 Villas and one Princely Suite all with terraces for you to relax in privacy. Shared amenities include pools, water sports and a kid’s club catering for those in their primary years. Spend time at the U Spa de Constancewith its thermal swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam and chill bath. And enjoy the gourmet fare at the four restaurants and three bars; be sure to visit Le Barachois set on floating decks above the lagoon and The Wine Cellar with its 25,000 bottles.

A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, this stunning 2500-acre estate takes its cues from the French plantations of old, emulating their refined grandeur, while weaving in a contemporary, barefoot chic feel. On the grounds, you’ll find the Seven Colours Spa, two 18-hole championship golf courses including the new La Reserve Links course, sports and games facilities, alfresco movie screenings and four restaurants.

Those staying here can also make use of the amenities at sister hotel, the Heritage Awali. Part of UNESCO-protected forests and coastlines, Heritage Le Telfair is an unspoilt paradise, with all-suite accommodation making it the perfect choice for a holiday in Mauritius.

This award winning hotel combines Asian-style elegance with plenty of Mauritian charm to create a unique and very luxurious tropical effect. This large and lovely resort gives guests full use of five private white sandy beaches, which are lapped by cool and clear turquoise waters. Wandering along palm fringed paths to reach the spacious villas is an enchanting experience, while every moment spend here is sure to uplift the sense. While there are just over two hundred rooms and suites to choose from, those that are most coveted are set in the Frangipani Wing and can be reached from the mainland by crossing a wooden bridge. These stunning suites boast egg-shaped bathtubs, while the three-bedroom private villas are among the best accommodation options on the whole of Mauritius.

People who crave pure peace and luxury are sure to love staying at this romantic and yet very informal boutique hotel, which is set in tropical gardens that grace the edge of a pretty horseshoe-shaped cove. Guests can take their pick from stunning suites and private villas and everything at the Shanti Maurice has been created on a very grand scale. Both the onsite spa and restaurants have won awards for excellence and guests should make sure that they take the opportunity to indulge in pure pampering before taking a seat at one of the elegant dining pavilions to sample some of the best cuisine around.

The style of this colonial-style hotel takes its inspiration from the local plantation houses and this is a topical getaway that makes guests feel right at home as soon as they step inside the lobby. Set on the east coast of Mauritius, The Residence treats guests to more than a mile of powdery white sand to spread out on and stroll along at sunset. In addition to all of the comforts and luxuries that guests would expect from a world-class hotel, this establishment goes the extra mile by offering touches such as a decadent VIP lunch on the beach and a personal speedboat service to a tiny tropical island.

Guests are invited to select a room in this former sugar baron’s plantation house, which commands an excellent position on Le Morne and provides plenty of luxury and a truly memorable service. Guests are treated to private access to one of the most stunning strips of sand in the area, while a range of special trips are organised by the dedicated staff such as a trip to Black River Gorge National Park and an unforgettable dolphin safari. Each room has been designed so that it faces the ocean and boasts large picture windows to let in plenty of air and light. The Beachfront Grand Suites are especially grand, while those who are travelling in a group and want to take advantage of extra space and luxurious touches should reserve the magnificent four bedroom villa.

A UNESCO nature reserve, beside a sandy beach and preserved lagoon, is the setting for Heritage Awali. This creates a stunning backdrop for Le Château, an 18-hole championship golf course, the only 9-hole with Par-3s and footgolf course on the island and the new La Réserve Golf Links, exclusive to guests. The grounds are also home to the Seven Colours Spa, built in the style of an African village, a beach club and bar and the main hotel, a 19th-century plantation-style house. There are 163 bedrooms in total, including coastal villas with pools, jacuzzis and butlers on hand to elevate your stay. Heritage Awali’s all-inclusive package provides access to many onsite restaurants, offering Italian, Indian, BBQ, locavore concept and buffet fare.

Set on the edge of the traditional fishing village of Grand Gaube, this exclusive hotel serves as an exclusive retreat that no lover of luxury could resist. There are three main swimming pools for guests to choose from including one pool that has been reserved just for adults. While the little ones are made welcome, this is also the perfect place for adults to play and unwind in style and each room, villa and suite faces the sea.