Discover the Best Hotels in the North of Mauritius

Nov 06, 2025 0

Mauritius, an island nation located 1,200 miles off the coast of Madagascar, is a harmonious fusion of people of different origins where Hindus, Christians, Tamils, Muslims, and Buddhists all co-exist peacefully. Everyone prays their own way, and every street has this divine presence with temples, churches, mosques, and pagodas.

The most developed part of the island, the north, offers vibrant nightlife, exceptional restaurants, and tax-free shopping against a beautiful backdrop of aquamarine waters, soft white sands, and sheltered lagoons. Grand Baie is home to some of the island's most authentic restaurants, bars, and nightclubs.

Choosing the best hotel in Mauritius depends on your preferences. Much of the best hotels in Mauritius are spread out around the coastline. For easy swimming, opt for a hotel on the west coast where the seas tend to be calmer and warmer. For complete privacy, Shangri-La Le Touessrok is located on its own private island.

Here are some of the best hotels in the north of Mauritius, each offering a unique experience:

Luxury Hotels

Grand Baie, Mauritius

The Oberoi Mauritius

Located in the north, the resort is a picturesque 30-minute bike ride away from the pristine stretches of Mont Choisy or the frangipani-framed rum shacks (and boutiques selling hand stitched embroidery) of Grand Baie. A stately gem that landed long before the chilled cheese and chocolate rooms and water park-ed kids’ clubs of the more au courant resorts, the Oberoi still feels like a hidden hideaway twenty-three years after it opened. From the Fred Flintstone-esque giant boulders to the Indonesian relics and cascading waters, it offers a botanical world away from other Mauritian offerings.

Back at the hotel, beds offer up rattan-backed four-poster slumbers, and bathrooms are equipped with Indian brand Forest Essential amenities. This is not a bells and whistles resort with a sprawling gym and eyelash bars but delivers with warmth and a sense of familial charm. There are rum tastings with home-infused chilli and vanilla offerings and Mauritian feasting menus in the old gunpowder room, a relic from its former days as a colonial defense. There is a local vibe, with families strolling past and local fishermen hauling up daily catches from the pier. As swooping fruit bats herald dusk, guests gather for sunset G & T's. Dinners are plentiful with lobster and aioli or a sleep-inducing Indian Thali.

Address: Turtle Bay, Pointe aux Piments, Mauritius

Price: Rooms from around £500 per night

LUX* Grand Baie

At the island’s most lauded hotel, come to marvel at the views. Not just the vistas over the cobalt surf, but the colorful clientele drawn to its bonhomie. This north coast spot from rapidly expanding Mauritian brand LUX* near the boat-and-bar seaside town of Grand Baie has so much to offer - some of the best gastronomy on the island, first-rate kids club and wellness - yet it is bringing a large dose of sun-drenched high glamour fun to the island.

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With architect Jean-Francois Adam drawing inspiration from the robust galleons that shaped the vistas of his youth, LUX* Grand Baie looms large over the white sands. The 86 junior suites - all identically sized - are bright and metropolitan, with black crittall-style doors and designer Kelly Hoppen’s clean white lines. With a lot of Mauritius reassuringly trad, this place has accents of Soho House and 1Rebel. Kick off the day with a spin class in its monochrome gym or a run around its rooftop athletics track, afterwards refuelling on a spirulina omelette or hemp seed smoothie. Afternoons are spent swimming to beats from the poolside DJ or heading to the spa for a manicure by nail stylist Bastien Gonzalez. Come evening the hottest seat is at Ai Kisu, where patrons enjoy soy-sauce tasting menus and the crispiest duck before moving onto its nightclub next door. Here the gloss on the disco balls is outdone only by the frocks.

Address: MU, Coastal Road, Grand Baie 30510, Mauritius

Price: Rooms from around £505 per night

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LUX* Belle Mare

Marrying a beach-fresh palette since its post-fire refurb with a fulsome family-friendly vibe, LUX* Belle Mare is an easy win for those who wish to have one of the easiest multi-generational trips to Mauritius. A central swimming pool provides all-day entertainment, while generous lines of sun loungers face the aquamarine sea, with easy pitstops at the ICI ice cream bar or Beach Rouge bars. The kids' club caters for children from three years old, with soft play slides, interactive floor games, and daily activities including gardening, yoga, and swimming clinic.

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While the buffet is a feast of plenty - from the juice station at breakfast loaded with ginger, celery, beetroot, and all the freshest fruits to the noodle chefs whipping up chilli-flecked peaks and the child-high food stations - there are some standout restaurants here that are destinations in their own right. Amari by Vineet is a muralled haven that delivers the most precious spice-specked morsels worthy of any Michelin star. Duck Laundry’s sultry Honk Kong night-esque vibe curates the crispiest slivers of duck and Sichuan-heavy feasts. This is not a place to come and discover the local flavours - apart from the nearby town of Belle Mare this is a quiet strip - but base yourself here for a pounding Balinese massage, sundowners at the Aperitivo bar or a flip and flop relatively wallet-friendly family resort.

Address: Coastal Road, Mauritius

Price: Rooms from around £294 per night

Boutique Stays

Veranda Grand Baie

It is hard not to fall for Grand Baie, the laid-back fishing village on Mauritius’ northern coast, with its bustling bar and street food scene and pretty fishing boats lining its palm-flanked beaches. It now offers several four- and five-star resorts, but one of the first to arrive was the Veranda Grand Baie, 40 years ago. The four-star boutique hotel has emerged fresh after a complete refurbishment, focusing on the island’s Creole roots. The 95 rooms echo the traditional Mauritian style, from locally sourced rattan, painted wooden shutters, and raffia, made contemporary with palm-tree wallpaper by French company Les Dominotiers.

Catch of the day is cooked at the Lazy Lobster restaurant alongside cocktails using garden ingredients, and at the convivial Food Comptoir, there are shared tables for communal dining. Quiet nooks include La Biblioteque, stocked with local books, Mauritian boardgames, and the Seven Colours spa, framed around traditional practices using island oils. Catamaran tours and street food day trips offer a flavour of the island, from seeking out street food to discovering Hindu temples and local bazaars. The hotel is also well-priced, with rooms starting at €135 a night per person.

Address: MU, Route Royale, Grand Baie 30510, Mauritius

Price: Rooms from around £149 per night

Other notable hotels in Mauritius

One&Only Le Saint Géran

Here is a summary table of some of the mentioned hotels:

Hotel Name	Location	Price (approx.)	Best For
The Oberoi Mauritius	Turtle Bay, Pointe aux Piments	£500/night	Classic Luxury
LUX* Belle Mare	Coastal Road	£294/night	Families
One&Only Le Saint Géran	Pointe de Flacq, Poste de Flacq	£752/night	Gastronomy
LUX* Grand Baie	Coastal Road, Grand Baie	£505/night	Fun
Veranda Grand Baie	Route Royale, Grand Baie	£149/night	Boutique Stay

One&Only Le Saint Géran: With its purring supercars sporting Mauritian plates and soigné families in matching Vilebrequin, this storied resort is where the well-heeled still flock, 60 years after its opening.
Shangri-La Le Touessrok: A 10-minute chug from the smooth curves of Le Touessrok takes you to its private island escape, Ilôt Mangénie.
Constance Belle Mare Plage: Luckily, Constance Belle Mare Plage caters seamlessly to both. On an east coast dominated by a roll call of famous resorts, it is easy to spot from afar.
La Maison d'Eté Hotel by NEWMARK: features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a private beach area and terrace in Poste Lafayette.
The Residence Mauritius: Although only open for 18 years, The Residence Mauritius is already considered as one of the jewels of the international hotel scene.
LUX* Belle Mare Resort & Villas: features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, a terrace and bar in Belle Mare.
C Mauritius: Set in Belle Mare, a few steps from Palmar Beach, C Mauritius offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.
Maradiva: on day two, as we tuck into blush pink tuna burgers and ice-cold Phoenix, we whisper to one another, is anyone else actually staying there?