Must-see hotels in Mauritius, Réunion & Seychelles

  • Le Gîte de l'Îlet

    Réunion

    This is a real find, provided you opt for the slightly dearer upstairs rooms. They're spacious, light-filled and come with a balcony and great mountain…

  • Zot Case

    Réunion

    This place is a bit tricky to find, tucked away in a side street in Étang-Salé-les-Hauts, but it's well worth the detour if you're after something quirky…

  • Hanneman Holiday Residence

    Mahé

    This muscular villa was certainly not conceived by the most inspired architect on the island but inside it's much more welcoming, with six impeccable…

  • Îlet aux Palmistes

    Réunion

    What sets this chambre d'hôte apart are the stunning location amid sugarcane fields and the appealing architecture – no plain, concrete building, but a…

  • Casa de Leela

    La Digue

    Ever-expanding, this quiet option was working to open 10 new rooms when we visited last. All the spacious one- and two-bed bungalows feature comfortable…

  • Ocean Villas

    Grand Baie

    Ocean Villas is recommended for its broad range of accommodation, from straightforward hotel rooms to self-catering units for up to eight people, sleek…

  • Ness by D-Ocean

    Réunion

    Opened in 2019, this U-shaped venture facing the beach has six categories of rooms, including some awesome rooftop suites with sensational sea views. At…

  • La Mariposa

    Mauritius

    Set directly along the sea and surrounded by a wild tropical garden, this quiet option features an L-shaped row of double-decker apartments. Rooms are…

  • Camping Ermitage Lagon

    Réunion

    This camping ground has modern, functional facilities, including a restaurant, but is located near L'Hermitage's clubs, so it may not be quiet on weekends…

  • Central Hôtel

    Réunion

    Comprising two buildings, the Central gets by on its handy location, a waddle away from restaurants, bars and shops. It offers bland, fairly identical…

  • Georgina's Cottage

    Mahé

    This friendly operation has catered to budget travellers for years. Since its serious makeover back in 2012, it has featured dearer but more comfortable…

  • Le Cilaos

    Réunion

    Cilaos' biggest hotel is in a transition period. Although the public areas have been spruced up, most rooms are still in need of a refurb – which should…

  • Veranda Hotel

    Grand Baie

    The rather elegant public areas here give the Veranda a sense of exclusivity unusual for the price bracket. The two pools, good facilities and modern…

  • Le Relais des Gouverneurs

    Réunion

    This comfortably central B&B is a reliable option. The two Superieure rooms feature four-poster beds, wooden floors and clean bathrooms, while the Confort…

  • Villas Vetiver

    Rodrigues

    On its own promontory of land, and with nothing to interrupt the big-sea, big-sky views, Villas Vetiver has bungalows and a villa with simple wooden…

  • Lindsey Hotel

    Réunion

    Tucked in a side street near the covered market, this pert venture in a large Creole-style building is perfectly poised for all of St-Pierre's attractions…

  • La Croisée des Sentiers

    Réunion

    A home away from home, this pert B&B occupies a modern house near the stadium. The four rooms, with their own entrance, are muted and tasteful, with crisp…

  • Phoenix

    Réunion

    This little number is in a tranquil street within stumbling distance of the centre. The rooms are neat and the bathrooms in rooms 1, 4 and 5 have been…

  • Fleur de Lys

    La Digue

    A chilled, sleepy vibe permeates this group of eight Creole-style bungalows and the grassy garden that connects them all. However, beneath the green tin…

  • Blue Beryl

    Mauritius

    Despite what you might expect, many – perhaps even most – of the lodgings in Pointe d'Esny and Blue Bay are divided from the beach by a road. Blue Beryl…

  • Le Battant des Lames

    Réunion

    It's certainly not luxurious, but this three-star, U-shaped abode overlooking the beach west of the centre represents fine value. Amenities include a…

  • Le Dodo

    Mauritius

    Le Dodo is an excellent choice in the heart of town, especially if you get a room on an upper floor – although there's no elevator, the views over the…

  • Alizé Plage

    Réunion

    Pro: its position right on the beach is peerless. Con: its location off the main boulevard cops the full brunt of the peak-hour traffic noise (and the…

  • La Kazkifo

    Réunion

    Lovely, clean chambre d'hôte with three trim and restful rooms with partial sea views in the attractive Terre Sainte neighbourhood. There's a tiny pool in…

  • Résidence Les Pêcheurs

    Réunion

    Find this clean, friendly and well-run venture in a quiet neighbourhood on the southern edge of town. It consists of six bungalows with partial sea views…

  • Marlin Creek Residence

    Mauritius

    This worthy member of Black River's sleeping scene sits along the cerulean bay just a stone's throw from the jetty. The buzzing fisherfolk next door give…

  • Sunset Beach Hotel

    Mahé

    This sunset-friendly seducer boasts an ace location on a little headland. It was about to be closed for much-needed renovations when we last visited –…

  • Villa Oté

    Réunion

    A beautifully manicured haven, with delightful gardens and a great pool enclosed by charming guest quarters. The three rooms are individually designed and…

  • L'Habitation Cerf Island

    Mahé

    This comfortable little colonial-style hotel is right on the beach, and just a 10-minute boat ride from Victoria. It has a tranquil, convivial and homey…

  • Casuarina Hotel

    The North

    Definitely one of the more interesting midrange places, Casuarina is decked out in a Moorish style that's matched by inventive apartment layouts. It's…

  • La Closerie du Lagon

    Réunion

    Alain and Charles are your kindly hosts at this ravishing abode, which consists of a 60-sq-m apartment with all mod cons in a peaceful property by the…

  • Carana Hilltop Villa

    Mahé

    This place high above Mahé's north coast gets rave reviews from travellers and we're inclined to agree with their assessment. The 11 rooms spread across…

  • Radisson Blu Poste Lafayette

    Mauritius

    With everything you'd expect from this reliably luxurious chain, the Radisson combines large-hotel facilities with a sense of quiet intimacy. The pretty…

  • Chez Rose Magdeleine

    Réunion

    Run by an affable Creole family, this good-value B&B is a really homey. It has few frills but the four rooms are immaculately clean, and the location,…

  • Beau Vallon Residence

    Mahé

    Beau Vallon Residence has one self-contained apartment that can sleep four people, and it's very well kept and priced. It's not on the beach and there's…

  • La Kazuera

    Réunion

    Not exactly a B&B – no breakfast is served, but there's a communal kitchen – and not really a hotel, this purpose-built venture shelters four rooms that…

  • Les Meublés de Dada

    The East

    This well-designed, spacious (41 sq m) bungalow set in a well-tended tropical garden feels like a cosy doll's house and proffers ample coastal views…

  • Le Récif

    Rodrigues

    Perched on the cliff just east of Anse aux Anglais, Le Récif has fabulous views from its balcony over the emerald lagoon. We reckon it's a touch…

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