We recently spent several weeks on the beautiful island of Mauritius, culminating our trip with a stay at Lagoon Attitude. This adults-only, all-inclusive resort is located in the northern area of Anse la Raie. While the resort is about an hour from the airport, this location offers a more untouched and raw experience of Mauritius.
Location and First Impressions
Lagoon Attitude is situated on the north side of Mauritius in Anse La Raie, a stunning area known for its dramatic landscapes and lush foliage. The village is a popular destination for tourists seeking tranquility away from the city's hustle and bustle. The area is also known for its kiteboarding access.
The lobby at Lagoon Attitude serves as a nice, airy central point for the property. Off the lobby, you’ll find the spa and a business area equipped with computers and a printer. We were greeted by the general manager, who explained the hotel's eco-concept. We appreciated the insights and care put into their program.
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Accommodation: Couples Seafront Room
We booked a Couples Seafront Room and were looking forward to enjoying a nice view from our patio for five nights. However, we were disappointed to find that our room had a view directly into one of the restaurants, Taba-J. The room itself is 376 square feet and includes a bathroom with a shower, single vanity, and toilet room, as well as a king bed, a small TV, and a chair.
The hotel does not effectively differentiate between the rooms facing "the water." Anything facing the direction of the water is labeled "seafront," but in reality, very few rooms could be considered truly seafront. We ended up moving to a room that was more private but had a giant, poorly maintained balcony with only two chairs too short to enjoy the view from. The patio was so long that you couldn’t see the water without walking closer to the edge or standing up. This room would have been improved with chaise loungers, a dining set, or even a hammock on the patio. Personally, if I had known the true layout of the hotel, I would have booked a poolside room as they were the most central and had the best view. Most of those patios also feature hammock chairs and better patio railings, versus the wall that we had.
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Service and Housekeeping
Service includes both staff service and housekeeping. The hotel offers daily housekeeping, refilling water and towels. The service at the restaurants was generally inconsistent. We had some fantastic experiences, particularly after providing feedback about dishes that were a miss and having the staff go all out to try and fix it. The service staff were lovely and excited to serve you and introduce you to Mauritian food. We did have pleasant meal times and experiences at the bars.
Dining Experiences
Lagoon Attitude has a number of restaurants open during our stay.
Le Bénitier
Le Bénitier is the main restaurant on the property, where we had breakfast every morning. It features a varied buffet with options for vegans and meat-eaters alike. They offered an omelet station, fruit, yogurts, cereals, breads, and more. We typically enjoyed yogurt and fresh fruit each morning. They serve coffee and tea at the table, and you can request a pot of coffee. Water service was hit or miss.
Coral
Coral is the higher-end restaurant located near the north end of the property, overlooking the pool and ocean. It features an à la carte menu, and we had two different experiences here. Coral seems to be the preferred spot for honeymoon dinners, as we were not allowed to sit at the window seats, even when they remained empty throughout the night. The first visit was not particularly good, and we complained about some overcooked items. The chef and manager invited us to return, promising to perfect the sear on the tuna steak. We returned, and they succeeded. Their service at Coral was excellent, and they kept our glasses filled with local lychee wine and sparkling water all night.
Kot Nou
Kot Nou is the Mauritian restaurant on the property. The setting is quaint, located in a tropical corner of the property. The concept is a bit confusing, and no one seemed able to explain the best way to order. While the menu doesn’t explicitly state it, it operates as a set menu. You can choose one of two soups, then a meat, fish, or veggie assortment, and finally, a dessert. The food is pre-prepared buffet-style and served to you. While the food is good, the concept feels better on paper than in practice. As someone who enjoys longer dinners and ordering over time, this felt rushed, and the staff seemed confused when I didn’t want soup. We’d love to see them lean more into freshly made food that truly showcases the best of Mauritius.
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Taba-J
Taba-J is the Mauritian food truck open for lunch and afternoon snacks. This was our absolute favorite eatery on the property. They feature a rotating mix of amazing Mauritian street food like rotis, curries, samosas, and other appetizers.
Bars
There are a few bars on the property, namely the pool bar, Seabreeze, with cool hanging chairs, as well as the nightly entertainment bar, Wave. Both bars feature the same cocktail menus and beverages throughout the day. The all-inclusive menu is fairly extensive.
Overall, we had inconsistent but good dining experiences during our stay at Lagoon Attitude. We loved the laid-back atmosphere and focus on Mauritian cuisine.
Facilities and Amenities
Lagoon Attitude offers a range of facilities and amenities for guests, including three pools, a beach, a spa, a gym, and a shop.
- Pools: There is a main pool near the main restaurant and entertainment area, with ample chaise loungers both in and out of the pool, a great bar, and music throughout the day. Two additional pools are located up by Coral restaurant and bar.
- Beach: Along the edge of the water, there are seemingly endless beach chairs. Access to the water is limited to a small bay with perfectly calm, shallow water. You could spend the entire day lounging in the water without so much as a ripple.
- Gym and Spa: Lagoon Attitude has a gym located under the main restaurant in the center of the property, as well as a spa next to the lobby. The gym has a mix of cardio equipment and weights and is small but has the essentials.
- Shop: They feature primarily Mauritian-made products, including their own line of clothing. There is also a "minibar" shop that includes a variety of complimentary products you can fill up small jars and take to your room. They also sell items like dried fruit and chocolate. We like their eco-friendly jars that you can take to refill products for your room, included in the all inclusive package. You can also pick up water bottles from the minibar, which we did frequently.
- Water Stations: One of the amazing features of their sustainability amenities is the water stations throughout the property. We recommend bringing your own large water bottle on vacation to refill throughout.
While there are areas on property that are super trendy and stylish, like the Seabreeze bar, there are inconsistent areas throughout, almost like they built the property in stages or acquired other properties over time. The rooms are also an area that really fell short for us in terms of decor, style, comfort and overall appeal.
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| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Location | Anse La Raie, North Mauritius |
| Room Types | Couples Seafront (varied views), Poolside |
| Restaurants | Le Bénitier (buffet), Coral (à la carte), Kot Nou (Mauritian), Taba-J (food truck) |
| Bars | Pool Bar (Seabreeze), Wave Bar |
| Amenities | 3 Pools, Beach, Spa, Gym, Shop, Water Stations |
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