Activities & Attractions

The protection of a coral reef encircling the island creates gentle warm seas, suitable for the youngest of swimmers and also creating a perfect environment for a host of watersports from scuba-diving to water-skiing.

Activities are not just focused off the 200 mile coastline however, with world-class Golf courses such as the Isle au Cerfs, situated on its own tropical island.

A lush, volcanic interior also beckons for exploration, such as The Black River Gorges National Park which is a haven of native rainforest, diverse flora and fauna. Whilst giant waterlillies may be a feature at The Botanical Gardens, it is free-roaming tortoises of an extraordinary large size that attract visitors to the Vanille Reserve des Mascareignes.

For those parents just looking to relax, there are some heavenly Spa's at many of the luxurious hotels we feature, set in stunning tropical surroundings. See our Spa Pages or individual hotel pages below for further details.

Accommodation

The standard of accommodation on the island is superb, from hotels inspired by the turn-of-the-century plantation houses to thatched villas on stilts over water.

Rooms are of a good size, with space for children to share, whilst some hotels offer reduced rates or even free accommodation at certain times of year for children in a separate room.

All of the hotels we feature offer excellent purpose-built, fully-supervised children's clubs for younger guests to enjoy as they choose.

Many provide children's menus and an all-inclusive option for families looking for particularly good value.

For the full selection of hotels we offer, please see our Mauritian accommodation selection page.

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