Okay, real talk about Mauritius — it's the island where Mark Twain reportedly said "heaven was copied after Mauritius," and honestly, after seeing those Belle Mare beaches, that quote tracks. Sitting about 2,000 km off Africa's southeast coast in the Indian Ocean, this place packs more ultra-luxury resorts per square kilometer than basically anywhere in Africa, with that ridiculously clear turquoise water you've seen in every honeymoon brochure.
Here's the thing — choosing where to stay matters more than you'd think because each coast feels like a totally different trip. The east (Belle Mare) has the clearest water and the biggest-name resorts. The north (Trou aux Biches) is more lively and closer to Port Louis. The west (Flic en Flac) gets the sunsets and the Chamarel Seven Coloured Earths. The south is quietest, great for golf and privacy.
We picked 8 resorts spanning every coast and budget — from One&Only Le Saint Géran (a private peninsula, 9.3/10) down to Shandrani's family-friendly all-inclusive near the airport. Whether you're planning a honeymoon, a family beach week, or a golf trip, there's something here that fits.
#1 #1 Ultra-Luxury · ปลายแหลมส่วนตัว ★9.3 One&Only Le Saint Géran
An ultra-luxury beachfront resort on its own private peninsula at Belle Mare, with a 24-hour butler for every suite. The top honeymoon address in Mauritius. Score 9.3/10.
- The best ultra-luxury resort in Mauritius, scoring 9.3/10 and a regular on Condé Nast Traveler's Best Resorts in the World list.
- Set on the Pointe de Flacq peninsula with the Indian Ocean wrapping three sides of the 60-acre grounds.
- A personal 24-hour butler comes with every suite, with interiors by French designer Sybille de Margerie.
- 4 fine-dining restaurants, led by Prime by Wolfgang Puck, alongside La Pointe (French seafood), Tapasake (contemporary Asian) and Indian Pavilion.
- A 2,000 sqm ESPA spa — the largest in the Indian Ocean — plus a 9-hole Gary Player golf course and a private marina.
- The highest price in Mauritius, starting around $814 a night and climbing past $2,700 for the top suites.
- It's about an hour by car from Port Louis, so day trips into the capital take planning.
- Rooms are limited, so you'll want to book several months ahead for peak dates.
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#2 #2 ชายหาด 2 กม. · 2 สนามกอล์ฟ ★9 Constance Belle Mare Plage
Beachfront on Belle Mare with two championship golf courses and seven restaurants — a 5-star that earns its 9.0/10, especially if you golf. Score 9.0/10
- The longest private beach in Mauritius — a 2 km run of fine white sand and clear water that's a signature of the island's east coast.
- Two 18-hole championship golf courses on one property: the Legend, designed by Hugh Baiocchi through forest and lakes, and the Scottish-style Links along the ocean. Guests get preferential rates.
- Seven varied restaurants, from French to Asian — including La Citronnelle (Mediterranean), Deer Hunter (steakhouse), Blue Penny Café on the beach, and Indigo (Asian fusion).
- A full-service U Spa by Constance with generous space and a couples' treatment room.
- Free water sports are included — catamaran, windsurfing and kayaking.
- It's a large resort with a lot of rooms, so it gets busy during peak season.
- You're about an hour by car from Port Louis, so the capital is a day-trip rather than a quick hop.
- Some meals cost extra even on the All-Inclusive plan, so check exactly which restaurants and dishes are covered before you book the package.
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#3 #3 ดีไซน์โมเดิร์น · Kelly Hoppen ★8.9 LUX* Belle Mare
The most modern-feeling 5-star on the island, styled by British designer Kelly Hoppen, right on the white sand of Belle Mare. Score 8.9/10.
- Designed by Kelly Hoppen — the look is striking and photographs beautifully.
- 8 restaurants, the widest range in the LUX* group, covering Indian, Asian, Mediterranean, a beach grill and more.
- Cinema Paradiso, an open-air cinema right on the beach, free for guests with popcorn and drinks.
- The LUX* Me Spa leans into wellness and yoga, with classes included.
- Free Daily Treats — an all-day espresso bar, ice-cream hour, macaron hour and tea time.
- The modern look may not land for guests who prefer a classic colonial feel.
- The premium restaurants charge extra even if you are on the All-Inclusive plan.
- Some rooms face the garden rather than the sea, so spell out the view you want when you book.
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#4 #4 Plantation Style · Sunset Coast ★8.8 Sugar Beach Mauritius
Classic plantation-style 5-star on the west coast, with a long white-sand beach and sunsets every evening. Scores 8.8/10.
- The white plantation-colonial architecture is the standout — a central Manor House tower with villas around it, styled after an old Mauritian sugar estate.
- It sits on the west coast, so you can watch the sun set over the water every evening rather than the sunrise you'd see on the east.
- Flic en Flac is one of the island's popular long white-sand beaches, right on the doorstep.
- You're close to the nature attractions — Casela is about a 15-minute drive, Black River Gorges National Park around 30 minutes.
- Prices run lower than the equivalent east-coast resorts, so it works out as better value.
- The water on the west coast isn't as clear as it is on the east side of the island.
- It's a fair way out — roughly 1.5 hours by road from SSR Airport.
- It can get windy at times during storm season, January through March.
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#5 #5 ฝั่งใต้ส่วนตัว · Colonial Mansion ★8.9 Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort
A 5-star Colonial-Mansion resort on the quiet south coast at Bel Ombre, with a championship golf course and a 1,300-hectare nature reserve. Score 8.9/10
- Classic Colonial-Mansion architecture, built in the style of a 19th-century sugar estate with natural wood and stone.
- Set on the south coast — the quietest, least-touristed side of the island, with a calm private beach.
- The Heritage Golf Club is an 18-hole championship course designed by Peter Matkovich, with special rates for resort guests.
- The 1,300-hectare Heritage Nature Reserve of forest and mountains runs quad bikes, ATVs, mountain biking, hiking trails and bird watching.
- The Seven Colours Wellness Spa is an internationally rated spa that has won wellness awards in Mauritius.
- The south coast is about 1.5 hours by car from SSR airport — book a transfer through the hotel, as taxis are scarce out here.
- It is far from Port Louis and most of the island's main attractions.
- There are few dining and shopping options outside the resort, so you are largely committed to eating in.
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#6 #6 ฝั่งเหนือ · World Top Beach ★9 Trou aux Biches Beachcomber
North coast, sitting on what is reliably called the finest white sand in Mauritius, with a Clarins spa and a 5-star PADI dive centre. Scores 9.0/10.
- The beach itself is the headline. Trou aux Biches has ranked among TripAdvisor's World Top Beaches for several years running, with the whitest, finest sand on the island.
- The Clarins spa was the first Clarins spa to open in Mauritius and runs entirely on Clarins products, which is a genuine draw if French skincare is your thing.
- The dive centre is a 5-star PADI operation running courses all the way from absolute beginner up to Divemaster and Instructor, with sites like Coin de Mire, Whale Rock and the Aquarium close by.
- Six restaurants cover a lot of ground, including Cilantro for Indian (listed in the Michelin Guide), Il Corallo for Italian, plus L'Asiatique, Le Beachcomber and Mediterranean and beach-grill options.
- Water sports are free, so you can take out a catamaran, windsurf, kayak or a glass-bottom boat without paying extra.
- The north coast is the busier tourist side of the island, so you will see more people here than on the quieter coasts.
- The water is shallow in places. That is great for kids who can paddle safely, but if you want to snorkel you will have to swim out further.
- Traffic around the Trou aux Biches area gets heavy during peak season.
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#7 #7 Resort Village · ครอบครัว ★8.7 Long Beach Mauritius
A village-style resort on the east coast with six restaurants and plenty for young kids to do. Scores 8.7/10 and lands as the best-value 5-star on this list.
- The resort-village concept spreads several buildings around a central pool and square, so it reads like a seaside village — relaxed and fun at the same time.
- It's the best-value 5-star on this list, with rates from about $270 a night.
- Genuinely good for families and groups of friends, with a Kids Club for ages 3 to 12 and a Teen Club for ages 13 to 17.
- Six restaurants give you real variety, including Le Marché all-day dining, Hasu Japanese and the beachfront Tides.
- It sits on Belle Mare, a long white-sand beach on the east coast with clear water.
- It's a very large resort, so there are more guests around than at the other properties on this list.
- It can feel crowded on weekends and over long holidays.
- Some reviews note that service gets inconsistent during peak periods.
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#8 #8 All-Inclusive · ใกล้สนามบิน ★8.6 Shandrani Beachcomber Resort & Spa
Closest resort to the airport — a fully All-Inclusive 5-star with three private beaches, ideal for a short stay. Scores 8.6/10.
- All-Inclusive covers all your food and drinks, so there's nothing extra to tally up during the stay.
- It sits closer to SSR International Airport than anything else here — a 10-minute drive door to door.
- At around $243 a night, it's the cheapest stay on the list for a 5-star All-Inclusive.
- Three beaches wrap the headland, so you get a real choice of where to settle for the day.
- Blue Bay Marine Park is right next door, with good coral for snorkeling.
- The water on the south side isn't as clear as the east coast of the island.
- Port Louis is a 45-minute drive away, so the capital is a day-trip rather than a quick hop.
- The premium restaurants cost extra even on the All-Inclusive plan.
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