Best Five-Pearl Hotels in Mauritius

The Oberoi Mauritius is located on Mauritius' northwestern coast, in an area with several luxury resorts (like Victoria Beachcomber Resort & Spa and The Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa) and postcard-perfect beaches. Oberoi's 71 rooms are all thatch-roofed villas and pavilions with views of the hotel's beautiful gardens or the Indian Ocean. There are marble bathrooms, private walled-in gardens, and espresso machines in every unit, and private pools in some. Four food and drink venues include the beachfront On the Rocks grill and the adult-only Gunpowder Room, housed in a French-colonial-era brick-and-stone structure. Other hotel features include a luxury spa and two pools -- one for adults only, and one stretching 90 feet along the ocean.

The all-villa Maradiva Villas Resort and Spa occupies a lovely beachfront spot on Mauritius' west coast. Villas start at 1,750 square feet, and every one of the 65 units has a private pool, an outdoor shower, and indoor bathrooms with separate tubs and rainfall showers. A buffet restaurant serves all meals, and there are a la carte Indian and teppanyaki restaurants, as well as 24-hour in-villa dining and beach and pool service. Maradiva's spa features dedicated pools, steam rooms, saunas, and the hotel also has a fitness studio, a tennis court, and an ocean-facing infinity pool. BMW Series X5 and Rolls-Royce Phantom and Ghost transfer services are available. 

LUX Belle Mare is an ideal spot for families or couples who want to feel removed from the world, but don't want to sacrifice style. This five-pearl property is located on a quiet coastline and has a relaxed, modern, and timeless vibe. There are four delicious restaurants (and a Michelin-star chef), a microbrewery and local rum hut, and 174 enormous suites and villas with sea views and loads of features. The resort offers the largest swimming pool on the island, as well as water sports, a PADI-certified dive center, and a kids' club, plus guests can relax on a gorgeous stretch of white sand beach. 

Set against a cliff, the 149-room LUX Le Morne provides a luxury beach vacation with all the trimmings. Chalet rooms overlook the ocean from patios or balconies and suites have whirlpool tubs. Manicured grounds feature four lagoon pools; one with a swim-up pool bar. Three restaurants, a bar, two pool bars, and a cafe offer beachfront views. A garden pool is in the open-air spa and a chalet-style gym provides fitness classes. Free perks include Wi-Fi, parking, and international calls. Activities for children and beach pop-up movies appeal to families, and adventurous travelers have access to a dive center and kitesurfing school.

Dinarobin Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa is one of the top hotels in southwest Mauritius. The 175 suites and villas start at 700 square feet; all come with minibars, separate living rooms, and huge bathrooms with separate showers and tubs. Hotel features are as generous and impressive as the rooms: there are four restaurants (one on the beach), a bar, a spa with a hydrotherapy pool, and a kids' club. Dinarobin guests also have access to features, including the 18-hole, par-72 golf course, at the neighboring Paradis Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa.

The luxurious Constance Belle Mare Plage is set on a stunning lagoon on the east coast of Mauritius. The resort’s 278 units combine upscale neutral-toned decor with modern and high-end amenities, like Apple TVs, 24-hour room service, and peek-a-boo bathrooms with separate tubs. Every room has a view of the sea from its balcony or terrace. With more than a dozen restaurants and bars, four pools, two golf courses, and a full range of features that includes a spa, fitness center, and kids’ club, Constance Belle Mare Plage is one of the most comprehensive and dazzling resorts in Mauritius. However, it's a 50-minute drive to the tourist center Grand Baie.

The 172-room luxury St. Regis Mauritius Resort features contemporary colonial buildings and is set on a beautiful beach. Rooms are decorated in stylish island fashion, have butler service, and overlook the garden or ocean; some also have beachfront access. There are a large lagoon pool lined with cabanas and a plunge pool on the property, as well as water sports and a kids' club. Other standout features include the 12-room spa with an open-air relaxation space; a large library with glass-ceilinged reading room; and a movie theater that serves popcorn. Four restaurants serve French, Mauritian, Japanese, and Southeast Asian cuisine, and there's a beachfront bar.

Anahita Golf & Spa Resort is a five-pearl beachfront property located on the east coast of Mauritius. The 525-acre property includes two 18-hole golf courses and two beautiful beaches. There are 98 suites (one to three bedrooms) and villas (one to five bedrooms) with elegant and airy decor, along with excellent features like modern kitchens with dining bars, spacious balconies, and enormous bathrooms with separate rainfall showers and tubs. Anahita's features -- from the beach bar to the garden spa, from the pro shop to the boathouse -- are as pristine and well appointed as the rooms. Even the kids' club is remarkably polished. Of course this level of luxury comes at a big price; Anahita's rates are among the highest in the area. 

Set up like a small village, the 36-acre Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa is a family-friendly resort on Mauritius' southern coast. Its 61 rooms are upscale suites and villas with terraces or balconies, minibars, espresso machines, and spacious bathrooms with separate tubs and rainfall showers. Because there is little in the surrounding area besides farmland and wilderness, Shanti Maurice provides substantial on-site features -- two restaurants (24-hour room service and picnics are also available), an infinity pool and adjacent bar, and a wonderful kids' club. The excellent spa has several pools, an open-air yoga pavilion, a fitness studio, and Pilates equipment. 

The swanky Paradise Cove Boutique Hotel is an adult-only boutique resort offering exceptional serenity. The resort’s 67 rooms and suites are beautifully appointed with colonial-inspired decor and furnished balconies or patios -- all with views of the hotel's private cove. The cove itself features a sandy beach, but most guests prefer to spend their days on the private peninsula, where there are secluded hangout spots, a stunning infinity pool, a boathouse with free water sports, and a casual beach restaurant and bar -- all overlooking the lagoon and the islands of the north. On land, there are an open-air spa; daily activities, like yoga and bike tours; and three classy restaurants and a lounge with evening music.