Where to Stay in Mauritius with Kids: The Ultimate Island-Wide Guide

We went to Mauritius expecting a holiday that would only be full of beautiful beaches but came away surprised with 2 weeks of giant tortoises, dolphin encounters and a night sleeping in a see through bubble on a private island.

As a family we moved around a lot during our 2 weeks, which I'd recommend if you have the time. Mauritius is small enough that you can cover a lot of ground without long drives, and staying in different areas gives you a very different experience of the island in each place. We stayed in six properties across the north, south, west and east so below is a guide to each area with my picks, including everywhere we stayed.

For the full day-by-day itinerary, read our 2 Weeks in Mauritius with Young Kids guide.

Before You Book: Practical Notes for Families

Getting around: The best way to explore Mauritius is by car. We hired one for five days and it gave us far more freedom than taxis or tours. Driving is straightforward and they drive on the left, which helps if you're coming from the UK. For days without a car, we used the Yugo and DodoGo apps for taxis, both similar to Uber. Check both for pricing as which is cheaper depends on journey length. At the time of our visit, Uber had not yet launched in Mauritius.

Staying in one place vs moving around: You could easily base yourself in one area and do day trips across the whole island; Mauritius is small enough for this. But moving around, as we did, gives you a very different feel for the island and lets you experience the different landscapes and atmospheres. My advice would be to do at least one night in the south and one night on the east coast if you can.

Where to Stay in Mauritius: Quick Reference

Hotel	Area	Best For	Price
Mont Choisy Lodge	North	Self catering flexibility near the beach	(from around £80/night)
Trou aux Biches Beachcomber	North	All inclusive luxury and calm lagoons	(from around £200/night)
La Vieille Cheminée	South	Eco farm stay with animals	(from around £130/night)
LUX* Le Morne Resort	South	Luxury facilities on a scenic beach	(from around £300/night)
Anelia Resort & Spa	West	Mid range all inclusive convenience	(from around £170/night)
Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort	West	Premium resort with brilliant kids club	(from around £250/night)
Otentic Eco Tent Experience	East	Jungle glamping and the best food	(from around £110/night)
Bubble Lodge Île aux Cerfs	East	A private island sleeping under the stars	(from around £350/night)
Anahita Golf & Spa Resort	East	Ultimate luxury with private pools	(from around £350/night)

Where to Stay in Mauritius with Kids: By Area

North: For Beaches, Boat Tours and the Best Tourist Infrastructure

The north is the most popular part of Mauritius for tourists and it is very easy to see why. The beaches here are among the best on the island, featuring incredibly calm, shallow water and soft white sand. Grand Baie is the main hub for restaurants, boat tours, and evening entertainment. It is also very practical because you will find large supermarkets, pharmacies, and easy taxi connections to the airport.

1. Mont Choisy Lodge (from around £80/night)

Best for: families who want self-catering flexibility close to the beach for the first few days of a trip.

This is where we started our trip, and it was a cheap and cheery way to settle in. We booked this two bedroom self catering apartment with access to a shared pool and just a 5 minute walk from Mont Choisy Beach. Being able to cook our own simple food after a long flight and a hot day at the beach made those jet lagged first few days much easier. The apartment was spacious and had everything we needed including a well equipped kitchen and washing machine. The location is only 10 minutes by taxi to Grand Baie, but it feels much calmer and far less touristy here.

2. Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa (from around £200/night)

Best for: Families who want all inclusive resort facilities on a calm lagoon.

Set on a beautiful stretch of beach in Trou aux Biches about 15 minutes south of Grand Baie, this is one of the most highly rated family resorts in the north of Mauritius. The eco certified resort has an excellent supervised kids club that operates from age three, a dedicated children's pool, a full service spa, and direct access to one of the calmest lagoons on the entire island. The all inclusive rate covers all your meals and most activities. If you want the full all inclusive experience then this is the standout option in the north.

South: For Mountains, Wildlife and the Most Dramatic Landscapes

The south of Mauritius feels like a different country from the tourist-facing north. This is where you find the mountains, the Black River Gorges National Park, the Seven Coloured Earth geopark, Chamarel Waterfall, La Morne Beach, and La Vanille Nature Park with the giant tortoises. It's also the wettest part of the island, which means the scenery is lush and green and the waterfalls are dramatic, so factor in the possibility of afternoon showers if you're visiting in the wet season but the landscape more than makes up for the possibility of rain.

3. La Vieille Cheminée (from around £130/night)

Best for: families who want a truly distinct eco experience with animals, nature, and proper self-catering space in the most dramatic scenery on the island.

This was genuinely one of my favourite stays of the entire trip. La Vieille Cheminée is a beautiful eco lodge set on a working farm in the mountains near Chamarel. They offer a handful of standalone cabins, each with a fully equipped kitchen, a terrace with mountain views, and access to a shared swimming pool. What makes it so special with young children is the farm itself. Our daughter fed the chickens, collected eggs for our breakfast, picked carrots for the rabbits, and has talked about the farmer who showed her around ever since! Horses graze freely on the grounds so waking up to horses outside the cabin door was a nice surprise. If you want to cook but have forgotten to head to the shops you can either order a homemade dinner delivered to your door or there is a small farm shop stocked with essentials including frozen homemade ready meals (it was our first time trying palm heart) and were even surprised to see frozen vegan sausages.

4. LUX* Le Morne Resort (from around £300/night)

Best for: Families who want full luxury resort facilities on a scenic beach.

Located at the south western tip of the island right on La Morne beach with the iconic mountain as a backdrop, this is the ultimate luxury option for the south. The resort sits on one of the most beautiful beaches in Mauritius with white sand and a calm lagoon that looks exactly like a screensaver. It features two pools, a full spa, multiple restaurants and a properly staffed kids club for ages four and above. Their dedicated children's programme offers cooking classes, beach activities, and face painting. The famous dolphin watching tours are also within very easy reach.

West: For Flic-en-Flac Beach, Casela Nature Park and Dolphin Tours

The west coast is where many of the best family activities on the island are clustered. Flic-en-Flac is one of the longest beaches in Mauritius, perfectly flat and sandy, and backed by great beach bars. The famous dolphin watching tours depart from Tamarin Bay just just south of here. Casela Nature Parks is only 10 minutes from Flic-en-Flac and provides a brilliant full day of family activities including a wildlife safari and a petting zoo. The west also gets a lot of sunshine because it is sheltered from the trade winds.

5. Anelia Resort & Spa (from around £170/night)

Best for: Families who want all-inclusive convenience with direct sea access.

This is where we stayed for three nights in the west, and it did exactly what we needed it to do. Anelia is an all inclusive resort directly on Flic-en-Flac beach with two pools, a spa, and a kids club. After several days of moving around and self catering, being able to have our meals, drinks, and children's activities completely handled felt like a real holiday. The food is varied, the pool was excellent, and the beach location meant snorkelling directly off the shore was incredibly easy. They also offer free glass bottom boat tours which I would recommend booking onto when you check in. I would recommend it as a mid-range all-inclusive that works very well as a family base.

6. Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort (from around £250/night)

Best for: families who want a premium resort on the west coast with the best children's facilities in the area.

Set on the northern stretch of Flic-en-Flac beach, the Outrigger is a clear step up in terms of facilities and overall polish. The resort boasts a vast swimming pool with a shallow area specifically for young children. Their kids club runs crafting, cooking and sports activities for ages two to eleven. The all inclusive rate covers your meals and free non motorised activities including kayaking and paddleboarding. Casela Nature Parks is just a 10 minute drive away.

East: For Île aux Cerfs, the GRSE Waterfall and the Most Beautiful Lagoons

The east coast is arguably the most beautiful part of Mauritius, with turquoise lagoons, uninhabited islands, the GRSE waterfall accessible by kayak from the riverbank, and Île aux Cerfs just offshore. Blue Bay Marine Park, one of the best snorkelling spots in the Indian Ocean, is down at the southern end. The east is quieter than the north and west, more local in feel, and if you're prepared to move away from the resort infrastructure, it rewards you.

7. Otentic Eco Tent Experience (from around £110/night)

Best for: Families who want a one of a kind jungle glamping experience with a jungle vibe and kayaking.

This was another absolute highlight of our trip. Otentic is a fantastic glamping site on the banks of the Grande Rivière Sud Est river where you sleep in safari tents raised on wooden decks in the jungle. The food here was without question the best of our entire two weeks. It is cooked on site using vegetables from their kitchen gardens and served at communal tables under fairy lights. The swimming pool is right next to the river, and a free shuttle boat takes guests to Île aux Cerfs each morning. Our daughter was given snacks by the kitchen staff every time she walked past, so she absolutely loved it! You are staying in the jungle so there is a mosquito net over each bed and I'd remind you to bring extra mosquito repellant. This is communal glamping rather than a private resort, which gives it a warm, social atmosphere that worked very well for us.

8. Bubble Lodge Île aux Cerfs (from around £350/night)

Best for: a once-in-a-trip splurge: the only accommodation on the island, private beach, sleeping under the stars.

There are only four transparent "bubble" suites on the island, which means that when the day trippers leave around 5pm, you get Île aux Cerfs to yourselves. The rate includes boat transfers from mainland Mauritius, a three-course dinner at the golf clubhouse, breakfast, and a complimentary golf lesson. You will be allocated a butler from when you arrive to when you finally leave the island (even after check out) and their role is to make sure you have everything you need and they will also help drive you around the island in a little golf cart so you don't have to walk.

It was a magical stay so you can read the full review here: Bubble Lodge Île aux Cerfs Review with Kids: Sleeping Under the Stars on a Private Island

9. Anahita Golf & Spa Resort (from around £350/night)

Best for: Families who want the ultimate luxury resort with private pools.

If you are looking to truly treat yourselves then Anahita is a magnificent option on the east coast. It's based in a private lagoon and instead of standard hotel rooms, they offer spacious private villas with full kitchens, living areas, and private plunge pools for the most comfortable experience around.

The beachfront is brilliant for little ones, featuring a calm and shallow lagoon that is perfectly safe for toddlers. When you want to explore, the resort operates a private boat shuttle directly to their exclusive beach club on Île aux Cerfs, letting you skip the busy public ferries entirely.

A Few Final Thoughts

Most people I had spoken with around Mauritius had only stayed in one place but having stayed in all the main regions of the island we discovered there are so many fantastic accommodation options available. From beach luxury to mountain retreats you can easily feel like you're having a different type of holiday if you change things around a bit. The recommendations would be great either for a few days or for the complete duration of the trip (the exception being bubble lodge where I'd only recommend for 1-2 nights) but if you have 2 weeks I would recommend spreading yourself across at three areas. The north for the beaches and boat trips, the south or west for the wildlife and activities, and the east for Île aux Cerfs and the GRSE waterfall.

Read our full 2 Weeks in Mauritius with Young Kids itinerary for the day-by-day guide, activity recommendations and everything you need to know before you go.