Must-see hotels in Mauritius, Réunion & Seychelles

  • La Paillote Creole

    Rodrigues

    Simple but excellent thatched rondavels with tiled floors set in well-maintained grounds win universal acclaim from budget travellers. The garden needs…

  • ONS Motel

    Mauritius

    If you had a Mauritian grandmother, this might be the sort of guesthouse she'd run, with its slightly flowery decor and homey sense of welcome. The rooms…

  • Apartments Sables d'Or

    Mahé

    Lovely, modern, self-catering apartments right on Beau Vallon's gorgeous beach make this one of the best choices on this corner of Mahé. The owners are a…

  • Hotel Bel Air

    Victoria

    If you really want to be in Victoria, the closest hotel to the centre is Hotel Bel Air, on the road to Sans Souci, about 500m south of Revolution Ave. A…

  • Hibiscus Hotel

    The North

    Hibiscus boasts a stone path that wends past thick jungle-like gardens, a super pool and a private beach of sorts (although there's quite a bit of rock to…

  • Villas Caroline

    Flic en Flac

    Less pretentious than other places around here and popular with families, Villas Caroline has attractive rooms, many of which front right onto the beach…

  • Auberge Piton Cabris

    Réunion

    Four four-bed dorms. Serves hearty Creole dishes at dinner. Good views from the terrace. Bookings can be made either direct or through the Plateforme de…

  • Chill Pill

    Mauritius

    Simple but bright rooms with tiled floors and sea views make this a good choice. The location, where Mahébourg begins to peter out and the wide horizons…

  • Le Poinsétia

    Réunion

    Beds are in five- to 11-bed dorms. Also has three small doubles and a grocery store. Bookings can be made either direct or through the Plateforme de…

  • Résidence Les Boucaniers

    Réunion

    These self-catering studios and apartments have seen better days but the location, across the road from the beach, is hard to beat. Be sure to book a unit…

  • Tyvabro

    Mauritius

    This family-run operation earns high marks for friendly and eager service. Little perks like in-room DVD players and a welcoming roof deck with a hammock…

  • Oasis Villas

    The North

    They take the use of the word 'oasis' seriously here. Trendy Asian-inspired decor enhances the lavish open-air floor plans at these villas with private…

  • La Case O' Gecko

    Réunion

    Tucked in a side alley off Rue Léon Dierx, this venture harbours two tidy, if unexciting, rooms. One room has air-con, the other is fan-cooled. None have…

  • Coco Villas

    Rodrigues

    Simple rooms at this family-run place make a quieter alternative to Anse aux Anglais just down the road. Rooms are nothing special, but the price is about…

  • La Carte Postale

    Réunion

    Two spick-and-span, self-contained Creole-style bungalows enjoy a spiffing location above Mare à Joncs (a small pond) with a picture-postcard view of the…

  • La Roche Merveilleuse

    Réunion

    This all-wood gîte looks like a Canadian chalet transplanted to Cilaos. Opt for one of the four snug doubles, which feel like cosy birds' nests. The real…

  • Blue Lagoon Chalets

    Mahé

    The friendly owner here offers four well-cared-for holiday units that are peppered across a well-tended park, a hop across the road from the seashore…

  • Maison Canopée

    Réunion

    This is a solid choice, despite the fact that the two rooms share bathrooms and breakfast is extra (per person €10). The dearer room comes with sea views…

  • Gîte Courtois

    Réunion

    Four self-contained bungalows on the main street. Nothing fancy, but they get the job done and can sleep up to six (at a pinch). No meals are provided but…

  • Eolia Beachfront Villas

    Mauritius

    The name says it all here – the stylish, contemporary villas all sit right upon the beach in a quiet corner or Blue Bay. If you went sleepwalking, you'd…

  • Le Mafatais

    Réunion

    Two doubles and one six-bed dorm share one bathroom in a nicely laid-out (but smallish) house opening onto a neat garden. It feels a bit compact but it's…

  • Koki Boner

    Rodrigues

    The two-bedroom bungalows here have a terrific location, and while they don't have a lot of character, they're modern and supremely comfortable. The beach…

  • Résidence Peramal

    Grand Baie

    Excellent-value self-catering accommodation on a little promontory at the western entrance to Grand Baie. Prices rise depending on the view. You're close…

  • Escale Vacances

    Rodrigues

    Located just outside the town centre, Port Mathurin's most upmarket option occupies a converted colonial mansion that feels somewhat like an old…

  • La Miellerie de Marla

    Réunion

    A lovely, homely gîte on a ridge, with two four-bed dorms that are in tip-top condition. Meals are prepared with organic ingredients and bread is homemade…

  • Gîte Émile

    Réunion

    Up on Le Dimitile. Has basic accommodation in five- to 12-person dorms. It's usually open on weekends only. From the gîte to the viewpoint, it's a 30- to…

  • Chez Éva Annibal

    The East

    Set in a modern house, this inn has four functional but clean rooms with sloping ceilings and well-maintained communal facilities above the dining room. A…

  • Nice Place Guesthouse

    Mauritius

    As the name suggests, this unfussy guesthouse has nice rooms – if simple and a bit faded – tended by a lovely Indian couple. For this price, it's the best…

  • Jet-7

    Flic en Flac

    The most popular rental operator in the area manages a handful of expansive multi-unit properties, including the Datier, Tamarinier, Latanier and…

  • Grand Bay Travel & Tours

    Grand Baie

    Several multi-apartment properties in the Grand Baie area, from basic digs to luxury sleeps. Contact them online before visiting, or they're unlikely to…

  • Auberge de la Madelon

    Mauritius

    Excellent value and centrally located, this well-run place is simple, small and surprisingly stylish, boasting comfy en suite rooms and a very helpful…

  • Noix de Coco

    Mauritius

    Dorette has opened her charming home to travellers. Several rooms have sea views, though you'll spend most of your time lounging on the sand-swept terrace.

  • Auberge du Bronchard

    Réunion

    A well-maintained gîte in Roche-Plate, with one four-bed dorm, one six-bed dorm and two cute doubles. Also has a restaurant and grocery store.

  • Tamassa

    Mauritius

    The four-star rooms here are asplash with colour and right by the beach, with the usual mix of restaurants, spa centre, swimming pools and watersports.

  • Yarrabee

    Mahé

    Two fully equipped studios and a three-bedroom unit with heavenly views of the bay. It's near a tiny beach and a small supermarket. Excellent value.

  • Paradise Beach

    Mauritius

    Right on the beach yet closed off from the rest of the world. Beautiful modern apartments with kitchens. What's not to like at this well-run place?

  • Tamaréo

    Réunion

    La Nouvelle's brightest option, with shiny-clean four-bed dorms (towels are provided) and four cosy doubles. Oh, and there's a Jacuzzi (€10).

  • Villa de Cerf

    Mahé

    This establishment occupies an elegant Creole mansion with an unparalleled location on the beach. Stay four nights and you get the third free.

  • La Reine Créole

    Mauritius

    This charming B&B run by Marc and Corinne has large rooms, a welcoming feel and a quiet location. Some of the rooms have fine views.

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