Must-see hotels in Mauritius, Réunion & Seychelles

  • The Station

    Morne Seychellois National Park

    High on the hill, this wellbeing spa and hotel is utterly different to anywhere else on the island. Whitewashed rooms, lovely views from the public areas…

  • Ropsen

    Mauritius

    From modern studios to large multibedroom apartments, friendly Ropsen proffers such a vast array of high-quality options that you'll start to think every…

  • Belle Crique

    Mauritius

    Beautiful modern apartments with understated flair make this place one of the best complexes along this stretch of road. Contemporary art, designer…

  • Petit Amour Villa

    Mahé

    Consistently positive reviews are hardly surprising given what's on offer here – fabulous views and simply magnificent rooms that range from classic…

  • Ocean View Guesthouse

    Mahé

    A great-value port of call. Above the road in Bel Ombre, this jolly good villa shelters four immaculate rooms with balcony. The upstairs ones offer…

  • Royal Palm

    Grand Baie

    The flagship of the Beachcomber group, the Royal Palm is the pinnacle of luxury and a veritable playground for the rich and famous. Staff don safari…

  • Pingo Studios

    Mauritius

    Around halfway between La Gaulette and Le Morne, these self-catering apartments get the thumbs up from travellers – budget prices within sight of Le Morne…

  • LÌlot Beach Chalets

    Mahé

    Fronting directly onto one of Mahé's prettiest coves, these chalets are down off the main road and yet a world away. The accommodation is large and the…

  • Le Pandanus

    Rodrigues

    This excellent little guesthouse along the northwestern coast is a real find. The rooms are more warmly decorated than most in this price category and the…

  • Tropical Hotel Attitude

    Mauritius

    Part of the smart but reasonably priced Attitude chain, this place on Trou d'Eau Douce's northern outskirts is a refreshingly accessible slice of semi…

  • Paradis

    Mauritius

    Stunning sea views, luxurious accommodation, a golf course and endless activities. What more could you ask for? Not to be missed is the fresh seafood at…

  • Flowers of Paradise Hotel

    The North

    Set back from the main road, but a short walk from the beach, this gorgeous hotel has a vaguely boutique feel, with beautifully appointed rooms and good…

  • Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa

    Seychelles

    Possibly the most affordable private-island resort in the Seychelles, the five-star Hilton Seychelles Labriz comprises 111 villas of varying levels of…

  • La Digue Island Lodge

    La Digue

    Set along a beautiful section of Anse Réunion, this resort has a variety of revamped A-frame chalets and rooms. The best budget options are in the…

  • Gandalf Safari Camp

    Réunion

    The German owners have long lived in Africa – hence the name. Their B&B features six rooms that are individually designed, with such themes as Kreol,…

  • Le Jardin de Beau Vallon

    Mauritius

    Beau Vallon is primarily known for its charming restaurant, set on the ground floor of an 18th-century colonial manor house. There are, however, several…

  • Le Pinpin d'Amour

    Réunion

    Spending a night at this original chambre d'hôte makes a good story to tell the folks back home. Your hosts have a passion for vacoa and pinpin (the palm…

  • Valmer Resort

    Mahé

    A cluster of well-organised villas and bunaglows cascades down a hillside cloaked in green, each enjoying stupendous ocean views. Apart from the four…

  • Gîte de la Caverne Dufour

    Réunion

    The most obvious place to spend the night if you're climbing Piton des Neiges (3071m). Reached after three hours from Cilaos, this spartan gîte, at 2478m,…

  • Iloha Seaview Hotel

    Réunion

    The Iloha is a very good all-round hotel-resort set in a sprawling property north of town. Its tidy rooms and simply designed bungalows offer a great…

  • Calou Guest House

    La Digue

    This well-established venture continues to go from strength to strength, adding two new rooms with an extra bed for kids, and updating the other four…

  • Cocotier du Rocher

    La Digue

    Although prettily decorated with local stone, wood and the odd sea shell, the real charm of this place is how the four bungalows (eight rooms in total)…

  • Le Pharest

    The East

    Near the lighthouse, this compact tropical cocoon offers five wooden bungalows that are set in an exuberant garden. They're fairly ramshackle and filled…

  • La Belle Tortue

    Seychelles

    This upscale venture is a more intimate alternative to a resort, with seven rooms in three modern villas set along the shore of a lovely sandy bay. Each…

  • Le Saint-Alexis Hotel & Spa

    Réunion

    Le Saint-Alexis is a quirkily laid-out resort at the southern tip of the main beach. The rooms are all arrayed around a central patio, which means that…

  • Kaz Digwa Self Catering

    La Digue

    Serviceable and cosy are the watchwords at this welcoming abode that comprises two wooden chalet-like bungalows with shady wraparound verandas. Set in a…

  • L'Arpège Austral

    Réunion

    It's wonderful to be so near St-Joseph (2.5km), yet in such a serene spot. Sylvie, your hostess, offers two light-flooded rooms with sloping ceilings…

  • L'Escale Touristique

    Réunion

    The closest thing to a hostel you'll find in St-Pierre, this well-run place has spotlessly clean rooms and an optimal location near the seafront. Air-con…

  • Mercure Créolia

    Réunion

    Mercure Créolia is located some 4km south of the city centre in a tranquil neighbourhood; your efforts in getting here are rewarded with splendid views…

  • Hôtel Bellepierre

    Réunion

    Life feels less hurried in this oasis of calm, perched on a hillside about 3km south of the centre. As you'd expect from a four-star establishment, rooms…

  • Villa Charme De L'Île

    La Digue

    The new sister property to longstanding favourite Maison Charme De L'Île, Villa features five spacious self-catering apartments around a rather lovely…

  • Ti Pavillon

    Rodrigues

    This friendly spot, run by the same people that brought you Auberge du Lagon, welcomes guests with wallet-pleasing prices and simple digs painted in…

  • Chez Henri

    Mauritius

    Staying at Henri and Majo's welcoming chambre d'hôte feels like a trip to the countryside to visit your long-lost uncle and aunt. Rooms are lovingly…

  • Vérémer

    Réunion

    Vérémer houses three few-frills but tidy rooms in two neat Creole buildings nestled in a well-tended tropical garden, with superlative views and a…

  • Le Tapacala

    Réunion

    Not your average B&B, this upscale venture is the pride and joy of your hosts, who can speak English and German and are well clued-up about the island…

  • Le Relax

    Réunion

    Head to this homely campground in the hamlet of Îlet-à-Vidot, about 2km northwest of Hell-Bourg, if you're after a peaceful setting to pitch your tent…

  • L'Échappée Belle

    Réunion

    Concealed behind high walls down a cul-de-sac near the mairie (town hall), this bright, contemporary five-room B&B has a number of points in its favour,…

  • Château St Cloud

    La Digue

    Both eclectic and peaceful, this long-standing favourite has three room categories squeezed into its green confines. There's also a cavernous restaurant…

  • Ferme-Auberge La Cayenne

    The East

    This well-established guesthouse scores points for its location: it's perched above the sea, 1.5km south of Ste-Rose. The six rooms are small and…

  • Domaine Les Rochers

    La Digue

    Found down a lovely palm-lined road on the edge of La Réunion and La Passe, this verdant place offers four large, well-thought-out apartments with open…

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