Réunion
You can get a better understanding of the environment and traditional life of the Cirque de Cilaos by visiting Îlet Chicot, which can be reached by foot…
Réunion
You can get a better understanding of the environment and traditional life of the Cirque de Cilaos by visiting Îlet Chicot, which can be reached by foot…
Mauritius
If you're hoping to partake in the Mauritian chambre d'hôte experience, look no further – Les Lataniers Bleus offers local hospitality at its finest…
Seychelles
This laid-back establishment seduces those who stay here with a row of 22 cosy A-framed beach bungalows and five villas that have direct access to the…
Mahé
If you're after hush and seclusion, then these three timbered chalets, outstandingly positioned in the velvety emerald hills above Anse Royale, are the…
Réunion
This upmarket B&B nestled amid sugar-cane fields has a small pool, an outdoor Jacuzzi and lush tropical garden with staggering views of the coast. There…
Mauritius
One of Mauritius' most delightful hotels, the Belle Mare Plage ticks most boxes. Pass through the inviting lobby – scented with vanilla and ylang-ylang,…
Rodrigues
Down a gravel track in Jean Tac, east of Anse aux Anglais, this fine guesthouse has big-horizon views and a sense of having left the world behind. The…
Flic en Flac
Mauritius' oldest resort shares the same management as Sugar Beach next door, but there's a completely different feel here. Rather than a colonial-manse…
Veranda Pointe aux Biches Hotel
The North
Extremely good value, this outpost of the Veranda chain mixes simplicity in the rooms (think pine bunk beds in the family rooms) with the reassuringly…
Réunion
Its sensational position across the road from the small beach in the Terre Sainte neighbourhood is the main drawcard here. The six rooms, which are done…
Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel
Port Louis
An ultrasmart business hotel on the Caudan Waterfront, the Labourdonnais has excellent, light-filled rooms – even the standard ones are huge – and an…
La Digue
This peaceful place is set around a shapely pool and deck area. There are three rooms (two doubles and a triple), as well as six one-bedroom apartments…
The North
These stylish, modern apartments, each with an expansive balcony overlooking the pool and small beach, are a fine choice. The beach isn't really for…
Club Med La Plantation d'Albion
Mauritius
Forget what you know about the Club Med chain: this is one of the finest resorts on the island, with acres of groomed gardens and savvy design that fuses…
Mauritius
Recently reopened after a major and much-needed overhaul, this is now a modern resort hotel on a prime patch of beachfront real estate. The rooms are…
Tamarina Golf & Spa Boutique Hotel
Mauritius
Golf enthusiasts should consider leasing a luxurious villa here – rental packages include golfing privileges on its golf course. As the four-star resort…
Mauritius
On the southern side of Blue Bay, this relaxed, family-friendly resort rambles across a private peninsula with luscious jungle foliage. It has three…
Rodrigues
A block (or a rather long stone's throw through the filao trees) from Pointe Coton's quiet beach, Kafe Marron is a stylish little guesthouse that blends…
Mahé
The epitome of a luxurious island retreat, this Round Island resort, within Ste Anne Marine National Park, has stunning, spacious villas turned out in a…
Mahé
Tranquillity: this family-friendly place has 12 sparkling-clean, fully equipped bungalows that are well spaced out; recent furniture and mattresses;…
Réunion
Run by Christine (hence the name), this boutique-style maison d'hôte (guesthouse), perched on the side of a hill, rejuvenates the weariest of travellers…
Mauritius
Is this a vision of the future? The luxury apartments at La Balise Marina may be the first signs of an upmarket-tourism surge in the area. You've all the…
Flic en Flac
With gorgeous views from the beachside pool onto Tamarin Bay and towards Le Morne, this sophisticated yet unpretentious option has an airy, tropical…
Mauritius
Opened in late 2015, this fine South African–run complex has stunning, spacious, contemporary apartments, many with their own splash pool, and a real…
The North
This very large, stylish establishment enjoys an idyllic location miles from the mass tourism found further down the coast. Guests have the run of the…
Rodrigues
When St François was known for its end-of-the-world seclusion, this charming Tudor-style lodge was the only place to hang your hat. The well-maintained…
Mauritius
Fronting onto the beach in Pointe d'Esny, this fine spot styles itself as a luxury boutique hotel without the prohibitive price tag. Rooms, all decked in…
Flic en Flac
With its mock plantation mansion look and wonderfully colonial lawns, Sugar Beach caters to a huge number of people coming to enjoy the smart setting and…
Mahé
This venture strikes a perfect balance between luxury, seclusion and privacy (there are only 24 villas), on a hillside. This is a romantic resort,…
Mauritius
Evoking the forgotten grandeur of colonial India, the Residence's vast complex of hotel rooms occupies an enviable stretch of sand. Rooms are simply…
Rodrigues
Adorable studio accommodation in Baie Malagache, southwest of Port Mathurin, is what's on offer here. The rooms have a hint of whitewash and bamboo about…
The North
Zilwa Attitude is a lovely four-star place with all the features you'd expect from this excellent chain. These include an infinity pool with fabulous…
Chamarel
Plucked from the sky-scraping ridges of Réunion, this lovely chambre d'hôte feels miles away from anything else in Mauritius. A quaint Creole-style option…
Grand Baie
On a lovely quiet stretch of beach that looks across the bay, this classy boutique hotel is one of our favourite upmarket places in Grand Baie. Intimate…
Mauritius
The Heritage Le Telfair has perfectly captured the luxury and grandeur of the island's colonial yesteryear, with stately rooms, expansive grounds,…
Mauritius
A ravishing Beachcomber beauty, with a sprawling campus of 172 suites, this property is named after the first moniker given to the island by Arab…
The North
Large and luxurious serviced apartments on a quiet stretch of beach are what Plage Bleue is all about. Each has Weber gas barbecues and Nespresso coffee…
Mauritius
It's difficult to find fault with this uber-luxurious place, where the rooms have lovely hardwood floors and ceilings, a marvellous sense of light and…
The North
The attractive apartments here, a block from the beach, all overlook the pool and there's a stylish cafe. Everything from the garden areas to the service…
Mauritius
Elegance and luxury as we've come to expect from the Lux team, with the full range of superb rooms, fine dining, cocktails with a view and plenty of…