Golf in Mauritius: Your Ultimate Paradise Destination

Dec 04, 2025 0

Imagine a stunning island in the turquoise Indian Ocean, off the eastern coast of Africa. One that has a rich and diverse culture, influenced by its Dutch, French, and British history. Famous for its pristine sandy beaches, colorful coral reefs and unique wildlife add beautiful golf courses into the mix and you have nothing short of paradise. Welcome to Mauritius!

Because of its reputation as a luxury holiday destination in the Indian Ocean and its beautiful landscapes, it is only natural that Mauritius would also be known for being a prime destination for golfers. Mauritius has developed into every golfer’s ultimate paradise destination, the tropical, year-round climate of this picture-perfect island making it top of many's bucket list.

Mauritius has a very long link with golf. It was the third country in the world to discover this sport in 1844 when Mauritius was under British rule. Golf is a “market segment” that perfectly matches the upscale positioning of Mauritius. Today, Mauritius boasts ten 18-hole and three 9-hole golf courses, each offering a unique golfing experience. What must be emphasized is that the courses are in the north, south, east, west and centre of the country. A visitor cannot go more than 15 km without meeting a green.

Golf Traveller puts together experiences that suits your exacting requirements as a golfer and traveller. You can see a sample itinerary below, but you can change the way you travel, where you eat, what golf you play, what adventures you embark on - simply tell us your requirements and we can curate the best of Mauritius for you.

The most exotic and luxurious trip I took in 2023 was undoubtedly to Mauritius. It was for just five nights and I changed hotel every night as well as inspecting several more each day and “speed-golfing” several golf courses. Add in two overnight flights in Economy and that makes for a non- stop week that took a few days to fully recover from. But I’d do it all over again tomorrow.

I was a little apprehensive about how the island, the people and the hotels would be. Would the island be as beautiful as I remembered it, the people as friendly and the hotels among the very best I’ve visited?

Traveling to Mauritius

I travelled in late November from Gatwick and arrived 11 1s hours later in 27C sunshine with a light and healthy dose of humidity. The flight is obviously long and the Economy Cabin in Air Mauritius is not generous - their Business Class is adequate. I flew home on a newer plane which was an improvement but not outstanding. Expect to pay between £700 - £1200 for Economy and between £2500 - £4500 for Business if flying with Air Mauritius or British Airways. Air Mauritius takes your golf clubs for free although BA accepts your clubs as your 23kg hold allowance and allows a cabin bag of up to 23kg. You’ll pay between £1200 -£2000 for Premium Economy with BA.

Out of the trip, we have decided to include Fast Track and Lounge Access for all of our holidays involving flights of six hours or more, for all bookings from January 1, 2024. When the flight becomes such an important element (and cost) of the holiday, it’s sensible to make sure your airport experience is as enjoyable as possible.

An increasing number of British travellers are flying Emirates from various UK airports to Dubai and having a couple of hours in the smart lounges or even a few days’ stop-off with a round or two of golf. Not only does flying via Dubai break up the journey into two 6 12 hours segments but Emirates Premium Economy is good and the costs are often more attractive than flying direct.

Some clients have an extended holiday and combine Mauritius with either South Africa (four-hour flight from Johannesburg) or Seychelles (two-hour flight from Mauritius). South Africa is famous for golf and there some terrific safaris not too far from Jo ’burg. The beaches of Seychelles are the envy of the world and it’s also renowned for its marine life. With one lovely golf course, Seychelles is ideal to combine with a more active holiday in South Africa.

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Notable Golf Courses in Mauritius

Two golf courses, The Heritage Golf Club, and the Mont Choisy le Golf, welcome the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open, the only competition in the world that brings together the European, Sunshine and Asian Tours during the same event.

Here's a look at some of the premier golf courses Mauritius has to offer:

The Mauritius Gymkhana Club: The Mauritius Gymhkana Club is the oldest golf course on the island of Mauritius. It is also the fourth oldest in the world and the oldest in all the Indian Ocean. It was founded between 1834 and 1844 for British Officers serving in Mauritius. It is an 18-hole golf course that’s located near the centre of the island, in between the towns of Vacoas and Phoenix.
The golf course at the Domaine de Bel Ombre: The golf course at the Domaine de Bel Ombre is an 18-hole golf course located in the south of the island of Mauritius. It is part of the Heritage resorts and has been voted as being the 4th best golf course of the island.
Four Seasons Golf Club Mauritius: Located in the eastern part of the island, the Four Seasons Golf Club Mauritius has been voted by Golf Digest in 2012 as the No.1 golf course in Mauritius.
Belle Mare Plage Golf Club: Still in the eastern part of the island of Mauritius you will find not one, but two more golf courses which are part of the Belle Mare Plage Golf Club.
The Legend Golf Course: The Legend Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course designed by Hugh Baiocchi, a South-African golfing champion.
The Links Golf Course: The Links Golf Course is another 18-hole course which was designed by Rodney Wright and Peter Allis. It regularly hosts the MCB Tour Championship, the final stage of the European Senior Tour.
One & Only Saint Géran Golf course: Unlike all the others, the One & Only Saint Géran Golf course only has 9 holes. But it is still a challenge as one of its holes is played directly alongside the beach.
Le Touessrok Hotel Golf Course: The golf course of Le Touessrok Hotel is located on a small island called Ile aux Cerfs, unlike all the others which can be found on the mainland. Therefore golfers will have to make a short trip by boat in order to play their favorite sport.
The Paradis Hotel and Golf Club: The Paradis Hotel and Golf Club is located in the south-west of the island of Mauritius. It is an 18-hole golf course that was designed by David Dutton and Tony Johnstone in 1992.
The Tamarina Golf Club: The Tamarina Golf Club is located in the west of the island of Mauritius. It is an impressive and quite technical 18-hole golf course that was designed by Rodney Wright and Peter Allis in 2006.

Day 3 Highlights of Afrasia Bank Mauritius Open 2020

Ile aux Cerfs Golf Club

Main Image: Ile aux Cerfs Golf Course. Nestled in one of the most picturesque and tranquil settings in the world, Ile Aux Cerfs Golf Club is a haven for golfers of all levels.

Designed by the famous golf champion, Bernhard Langer, Ile Aux Cerfs Golf Club is an 19 holes golf course which lies on the east coast of Mauritius. The island golf course is reachable only by a ‘special golf’ boat shuttle from its private jetty or by a scenic helicopter flip.

Our spectacular golf course in Mauritius covers 38 hectares of the iconic Ile aux Cerfs Island with the holes snaking along the preserved tropical flora and fauna of the island, boasting naturally in the undulating topography with volcanic rock outcrops, lakes and gullies. All 19 holes of this island golf have views of the ocean - some with glimpses across clearings through the trees; others by coming close to the shore.

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The unique island golf course of Ile aux Cerfs is definitely one of the most stupendous golf courses in the world, a “must play” as Colin Montgomerie puts it.

It has been recognised to be the no.

Hit the fairways at The Nine at Azuri Golf.

Your Safe Golfing’s Experience

Ile aux Cerfs Golf Club is committed to ensuring the health and safety of our members, golfers, staff, volunteers and industry stakeholders as well as the communities where we live, work and play. Based on best practices developed and endorsed by the Mauritius Golf Federation that comprise the Mauritian golf industry, golfers can be confident that their visit to Ile aux Cerfs Golf Club, will be safe and enjoyable. Learn more about our Sanitary Protocol here.

Overlooking the 18th hole, the Golf Shop has everything needed to have a great game of golf. Whether you visit the shop because you need an item or simply to browse, you will not leave this golf shop empty-handed! After a play, you are sure to get a variety of option for lunch.

Built on the highest point of Ile aux Cerfs, the Langer’s Bar & Grill offers a magnificent view of the practice area and the 18th hole.

OPENING TIMES

First tee-off for 18 holes 7.30 am
Twilight rates from 3 pm

DRESS CODE

Golf shoes with soft spikes are compulsory on the golf course. Regular golf attire is required, including shirts with collars, tailored trousers and Bermuda shorts.

Plan a Game of Golf at the ile aux cerfs golf club

The golf club is accessible to players of all levels wishing to play golf in Mauritius. The course has been designed to challenge advanced players as well as to remain exciting and playable for recreational golfers. In 2013, upgrading works have been carried out on the front nine holes in order to offer a better golfing experience to golfers. In June 2014, the back nine holes have started to be reviewed and upgraded.

Luxury Resorts and Hotels

Here are some of the luxurious resorts and hotels you can find in Mauritius:

Constance Belle Mare Plage: I’ve worked with Belle Mare Plage Hotel for many years and don’t think I’ve seen it looking lovelier. As it’s one of the older hotels on the island, its location is very beach-centric and it’s all the better for it. It’s quite a long and narrow resort and that relative compactness gives it a lovely feel. The bedrooms are elegant and I recommend upgrading to the Beachfront bedrooms which are literally just two yards from the beach. There are three types of volcanic rock used for construction in Mauritius and it’s the darkest rock at Belle Mare Plage.
Long Beach Resort: Adjacent to Belle Mare Plage, Long Beach Resort is set out over 43 hectares but has only 265 bedrooms. It’s a sporty five-star with a great “village square” where most of the five restaurants are located and there’s good evening entertainment. It’s the largest resort by area in Mauritius and I suggest it would be the most suitable for a youngish clientele.
The Residence: A couple of miles down the beach is The Residence, a very slick 172-bedroom luxury hotel where my One Bedroom Ocean View Suite was my favourite bedroom of the trip. It‘s a hotel for couples though, as all that space means it’s quiet and it’s difficult to appreciate a romantic hotel when you’re on your own!
Anahita Golf & Spa Resort: Most of our clients say that Anahita is their favourite course in Mauritius and it’s easy to see why: the maintenance is outstanding, the Ernie Els-design is gorgeous and the fairways are huge.The on-site villas and Suites at Anahita are huge and dotted along the fairways of the golf course. They don’t come cheap (from about £200 per person per night for three- and four- bedroom villas) with breakfast delivered. The villas are first- class all the way and come with private pool, perfect kitchen and unlimited golf on the on-site course and nearby lies aux Cerfs.
Four Seasons Resort: Next door to Anahita is the Four Seasons Resort, which has all the qualities you’d expect from the world’s leading hotel brand but with the added benefit of beautiful location and Mauritian magic.
The Heritage Awali Hotel and Telfair Hotel: These two hotels sit side by side but I preferred the African- style bedrooms in the Heritage Awa!i as the Telfair reminded me a little too much of the faux-colonial resorts in the USA. All told, the two 160 -bedroom hotels and two golf courses (Heritage La Réserve & Le Château plus a nine-holer) make for a very attractive proposition. The Heritage Awali All-inclusive claims to be the most generous on the island and that’s hard to dispute with a total of 13 restaurants across the estate and all-day-dining and drinks. Both hotels can now boast at being a serious destination especially with the much-improved Le Chateau course and the newly-opened La Reserve.
Beachcomber Golf Resort and Spa: The Paradis and Dinarobin Beachcomber Resorts pretty much pioneered luxury holidays in Mauritius with their first hotel opening in 1960, with the iconic Paradis opening in 1976. This is an extremely sleek and elegant affair with 352 bedrooms spread over two hotels (the Paradis and Dinarobin) and sharing a 6km stretch of beach - one of the most beautiful on the island - quality leisure facilities and eight restaurants.
La Piroque Resort: Just one mile up the road, La Piroque immediately reminded me in look and style of the more enjoyable Caribbean resorts, so it didn’t surprise me to hear that it’s owned by Sunlife Hotels which also operates in South Africa, Dubai and the Caribbean.
Sugar Beach Hotel: Immediately adjacent to the Piroque is the similarly sized five-star Sugar Beach with Buddha Bar and 36m2 bedrooms. These two hotels are not convenient for the best golf courses and, although the Sugar Beach is a five- star, there are “five-stars and then there are five- stars”…
The Oberoi Beach Resort: If only the Oberoi was on the east coast of the island! It’s an outstanding hotel and would probably be my favourite if it was closer to the better courses. Opened in 2001, the Oberoi has the feel and presence of having been there much longer. Great hotels have a certain magic in the air and design, the 71 tucked-away bedrooms and level of service add to the superb ambience.
The Lux Grande Baie: This lovely hotel lies at pretty much the northern tip of the island and was probably my greatest surprise of the trip as I didn’t know the ethos and concept behind the Lux group. The Lux Grande Baie has 165 bedrooms an...

Other Activities and Places of Interest

Beyond golf, Mauritius offers a wealth of activities and attractions:

Port Louis: 45 minutes north of Sugar Beach is the capital city which was of huge importance during the days of the European empires - the Dutch, French and the British have all been part ofthe history of Mauritius. Port Louis has an eclectic blend of bustling markets filled with stunning foods, grand buildings and smart shopping malls around the marina. It also boasts the oldest racecourse and golf course (1814) in the Southern Hemisphere - both built by the French and British governors to encourage bonhomie among their rival officers and troops.
Casela Nature Park: En-route to Lux Grande Baie and on the west coast is the Casela Nature Park where you can quad bike through the reserve with zebras and giraffes, play with smaller furrier animals, raise your heart-beat by zip-wiring down the mountain and raise your spirits like yours truly by walking with lions
Avalon Golf Estate: Set among the rolling tea fields of the south-central mountains, Avalon brings you some of the most breathtaking vistas in Mauritius.

Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner + beverages* *Available at select on-site restaurants, including select alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages.