It is difficult to choose the best of the Mauritius beaches, because each of them is good in its own way. Beach vacations are one of the strengths of the island, it’s almost impossible to find a something wrong about them. I have selected the top 5 beaches of Mauritius with hotels where your vacation will fly by in no time. I myself have vacationed in hotels on 4 of the 5 beaches listed in the rating, so I know what I’m writing about.

• What the Best Beaches for a Vacation in Mauritius Look Like and What to Expect from the Facilities
• Trou aux Biches – a Beach from the TOP 10 Best Beaches in Africa
• Flic-en-Flac – Beach №1 for snorkeling
• Mont Choisy – Beach for a Peaceful Vacation
• Grand Baie – the busiest beach on the island
• Le Morne – all kinds of surfing, all-inclusive and much more

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What the Best Beaches for a Vacation in Mauritius Look Like and What to Expect from the Facilities

Most beaches in Mauritius are municipal, but there are also wild and hotel beaches. In fact, all of the island’s beaches are accessible to the public. Hotels cannot fence off a beach and stop tourists from coming in. But some hotels, due to their location, have beaches that are quite private. For example, Preskil Island Hotel, located on the peninsula. I did not include such beaches in the list of the best beaches of the island of Mauritius. But if you are interested in staying in such hotels, you can read the article Best Hotels for a Vacation in Mauritius.

Also, I didn’t include wild beaches in the list – they have no infrastructure, and often there are no hotels nearby. Therefore, it makes no sense to include wild beaches in the rating.

I have selected the 5 best municipal beaches with hotels for vacations on the island. All these beaches are regularly cleaned, have free toilets (sometimes with changing cabins and showers), parking and food trucks or cafes.

Close to the beach is a coral reef, which protects the coast from waves and ocean currents. In some places, the coral reef comes almost to the shore, which creates excellent conditions for snorkeling. This is also a very good place for a vacation with children – the entrance to the sea is very gentle and there are no unexpected changes in depth.

Unlike Flic-en-Flac, there are practically no corals in the sand on Trou aux Biches beach, and sea urchins are extremely rare near the coast. So, besides this being an excellent place for snorkeling, entering into the water is safe for those who just want to swim.

Lovers of a civilized vacation will find everything they need in Trou aux Biches. Shady places under palm trees, deckchairs with umbrellas, dozens of tents with food, drinks and souvenirs.

Another feature of Trou aux Biches that almost all tourists mention – truly fantastic sunsets.

Detailed overview of the beach →

Flic-en-Flac – Beach №1 for snorkeling

Flic-en-Flac – one of the most popular beaches on the west coast, loved by locals and visitors alike. It is the complete opposite of Grand Baie – long and spacious, but with somewhat less developed beach infrastructure.

There are places to changing booths, there are toilets and restaurants, but you can’t count on anything special in that regard. But swimming here is much more pleasant – the sea in Flic-en-Flac is very gentle and protected by a coral reef.

On Flic-en-Flac, as well as on many other beaches in Mauritius, there is a shady strip of trees next to the beach where you can hide from the hot sun.

The beach is perfect for long walks along the coast, and is especially attractive at sunset, when the setting sun colors the sand with all the shades of molten gold.

The only serious minus of Flic-en-Flac, compared to other beaches, is that sea urchins are often found here. It is better not to go into the sea without special shoes – or you have to carefully watch where you step. Fortunately, the water here is clear and transparent, so you can clearly see the bottom.

In-depth review of the Flic-en-Flac beach →

Mont Choisy – Beach for a Peaceful Vacation

Mont Choisy is located a little further north than Trou aux Biches and it is even longer than Trou aux Biches – it is 3 whole kilometers long. Like Trou aux Biches, it is equipped with all the necessary treasures of civilization. There are slightly fewer tourists on it, especially on weekdays, so it is very quiet and provides more opportunities for relaxation. The beach of Mont Choisy is especially popular with locals who come to the beach on weekends with their families.

The coral reef near the coast is far from ubiquitous and does not fully protect the beach from the open ocean. There is no snorkeling on this beach, but this can hardly be called a disadvantage – tourists have a lot of opportunities for water sports. Near the beach there is an organized soccer field, aerobics fields and running tracks.

Mont Choisy’s postcard – the lush thickets of casuarina, conifers whose branches with soft thorns resemble cassowary feathers. The only drawback of such environment are the casuarina cones, which are sometimes found in the sand of Mont Choisy beach. But the beach is constantly cleaned, and besides that, the edges of this tree’s cones are very small and the maximum danger when stepping on one, without your shoes on, is an unpleasant feeling.

More photos of Mont Choisy beach can be found in this article →

Grand Baie – the busiest beach on the island

Grand Baie beach can be called not only a public beach, but also an urban one – it is located in the heart of the Grand Baie resort. Grand Baie beach is small, but the water is such a color that it causes a storm of emotions.

• The main disadvantage of this beach – the pier. There are many motorboats, catamarans and other water transport, but there is also an enclosed area for swimming.
• The main advantage of Grand Baie – a lot of entertainment, from sea tours and massages to night clubs and bars.
• Another plus – next to Grand Baie, within walking distance, there are several small but good sandy beaches: Pereybere, La Cuvette, Hibiscus.

There are dozens of tourist attractions within walking distance of Grand Baie. Here you can eat a delicious meal in one of the many local cafes and restaurants, have a drink in a pub or lounge bar and spend an evening or night in a disco. There are great places for shopping here: in local shopping centers and shops you can buy almost everything, from Mauritian souvenirs to elite drinks and jewelry.

Also, catamarans depart from Grand Baie beach to neighboring Gabriel Island, which is one of the best snorkeling spots in all of Mauritius. I wrote about what else to do in Mauritius in this article →

Here you can find my in-depth review of Grand Baie beach. In the article you can find more photos and tips on things to do in Grand Baie.

Le Morne – all kinds of surfing, all-inclusive and much more

Le Morne beach is located on the west coast in one of the most picturesque parts of Mauritius – on the Le Morne Peninsula at the foot of the Le Morne Brabant mountain. In addition to the organized public beach on the peninsula, there are also many smaller beaches that are conditionally connected to hotels in this part of the coast. You can relax on any of them – there are no private beaches on the island, and the cleanliness of the public ones is carefully monitored.

Le Morne beach – The most important place on the island for those who practice water sports, especially those sports that need the wind: sailing, windsurfing and kitesurfing. Here you will find many places to rent relevant inventory. On Le Morne you can hire a personal instructor or sign up for general lessons.

Le Morne attracts not only amateurs, but also professionals – competitions are held here from time to time, which can be good fun even for those who will not try to fly a kite.

Detailed overview of Le Morne beach →

You can find reviews of other beaches in Mauritius in this section of the website.