Must-see hotels in Mauritius, Réunion & Seychelles

  • Fregate Island Private

    Seychelles

    Perched on a hillside and patrolled by some of the island's 3500 free-roaming giant tortoises, this breathtaking resort is home to 16 elegant villas that…

  • North Island

    Seychelles

    It's easy to understand why North Island regularly features on lists of the world's top hotels. The natural island environment is staggeringly beautiful,…

  • Le Prince Maurice

    Mauritius

    The sense of perfect tranquillity is immediately striking as you pass through the entryway – this is a world unto itself that knows no limit to luxury…

  • Le Saint Géran

    Mauritius

    Le Saint Géran is classic Mauritian luxury at its finest. And the clientele seems to agree. The resort sees more repeat customers than most top-end hotels…

  • Le Touessrok

    Mauritius

    Le Touessrok has one of the best reputations on the island, and the accolades are well deserved. Rambling across a sandy peninsula, it blends Moorish…

  • Maia Luxury Resort & Spa

    Mahé

    One of Mahé's most exclusive hotels, this place will render you speechless – you'll never want to leave. Overlooking glorious Anse Louis, it's truly…

  • Four Seasons Resort at Anahita

    Mauritius

    Located in Beau Champ, slightly south of Trou d'Eau Douce, the Four Seasons Resort is part of a vast luxury complex known as Anahita and features a…

  • Shanti Maurice

    Mauritius

    One of the loveliest places to stay along the south coast, and among the island's signature resorts, the Shanti Maurice oozes luxury. All of the expansive…

  • Six Senses Zil Pasyon

    Seychelles

    By focusing on connecting its properties and guests with nature, Six Senses has climbed to the top of the luxury hotel brand rankings. Looking at Zil…

  • Desroches Island Resort

    Seychelles

    Reborn in 2018 under the Four Seasons name, this completely overhauled five-star 71-room resort resides at the western end of the island. The airy…

  • Le Nautique

    La Digue

    Although this small boutique offering opened in 2018, owner Natasha's family has longstanding roots on the island. Together with her Australian husband…

  • Le Domaine de L'Orangeraie Resort & Spa

    La Digue

    This dramatic 63-suite resort climbs its way up the tree-covered slope that overlooks the harbour, with spacious, well-appointed villas nestled among…

  • 20° Sud

    Grand Baie

    Perhaps the boutiquiest resort on the island, 20° Sud has a cache of chic, plantation-inspired rooms. Walls are lavished with prim white paint, accented…

  • Le Four à Pain

    Réunion

    Simplicity, character and a great welcome make Le Four à Pain special. Rooms, in two adorable Creole-style cottages, are light and fresh with contemporary…

  • Gîte de Yoleine et Théophane

    Réunion

    One of southern Réunion's best-kept secrets, this rural paradise surrounded by forest and sugar-cane fields is a great place to come down a few gears. Way…

  • Copolia Lodge

    Morne Seychellois National Park

    Copolia Lodge is magical, if you don't mind the sense of isolation – it's a 15-minute drive uphill from Victoria. Poised on a greenery-shrouded promontory…

  • Matilona

    The East

    You wouldn't guess from outside, but this B&B housed in a converted supermarket (yes!) is a great find. Push the door open and you're in another reality:…

  • Diana Dea Lodge & Spa

    The East

    What a surprise it is to come upon a boutique hotel in such a remote location – Diana Dea Lodge is set high in the hills above Ste-Anne (it's signposted)…

  • Maison Papaye

    Mauritius

    Set among imposing homes on a residential street away from the sea, this stately chambre d'hôte is a real find. Although the whitewashed facade, gabled…

  • Villa Belle

    Réunion

    Occupying a converted Creole mansion, this oh-so-chic maison d'hôte is the epitome of a refined cocoon, revelling quietly in minimalist lines, soothing…

  • Anse Takamaka View

    Mahé

    No photo retouching on the website – we guarantee that the views from the terrace are that terrific, the pool (complete with a pool bar) that…

  • Senteur Vanille

    Réunion

    A true find for peace seekers, Senteur Vanille makes you feel like you've stepped into a Garden of Eden, with mango, lychee and papaya trees all over the…

  • Eden Bleu Hotel

    Mahé

    The closest hotel to the airport, the Eden Bleu overlooks the sedate marina on Eden Island. Its stylish rooms have Nespresso machines and in-room Apple TV…

  • La Maison d'Edith

    Réunion

    The owners are passionate about Creole culture and have renovated this mansion with a happy respect for the spirit of the place. Curl up with your sweetie…

  • La Belle Rodriguaise

    Rodrigues

    Laval and Françoise Baptiste's inviting seaside retreat has sun-drenched rooms in charming case-style abodes, all with wonderfully unobstructed sea views…

  • La Maison d'Été

    Mauritius

    We're yet to hear a bad word about La Maison d'Été, one of Mauritius' top B&Bs, and we can understand why. The Franco-Mauritian owners have hit the nail…

  • Maison Charme de L'Île

    La Digue

    Maison Charme de L'île offers home-style comfort, friendly staff and a super-quiet location for an affordable price. A two-minute bike ride from the…

  • Devon Residence

    Mahé

    No, you're not hallucinating, the view is real. Poised on a greenery-shrouded hillside, the five villas overlook Anse Royale – full frame. They're…

  • La Cour Mont Vert

    Réunion

    Your heart will lift at the dreamy views over the coast; your body will rejuvenate with the Valatchy family's healthy meals (€27, certain evenings); your…

  • Dan'n Tan Lontan

    Réunion

    Swap stress for bliss at this enticing venue in a splendid property five-minutes' walk from the centre. Handsome, well-thought-out and practical, the…

  • Bay Hotel

    Mauritius

    What a find! The Bay comes pretty darn close to boutique chic while still keeping prices relatively low. The thoughtfully decorated rooms (bright pillows,…

  • Pension Michel

    La Digue

    Loungers, hammocks and other areas of quiet respite are just a few of the treats found in this pension's lovely garden. And set between the flowers,…

  • Le Blue Margouillat

    Réunion

    This delightful hotel on the southern outskirts of St-Leu adds a welcoming touch of glam to the local hotel scene, with just 12 artfully designed rooms…

  • Sous Le Badamier

    Grand Baie

    Once known as Chez Vaco for the artist's enchanting paintings adorning almost every wall, this wonderful guesthouse now takes its name from the badamier…

  • Le Sakoa

    The North

    Easily the most stylish option in Trou aux Biches, Le Sakoa is instantly recognisable by its high-pitched roofs that match the neighbouring palms in both…

  • Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa

    Mahé

    This gorgeous villa-only property is the smallest Hilton in the world and we love it all the more for it. There's a quiet sophistication and intimacy…

  • Le Suffren Hotel & Marina

    Port Louis

    Le Suffren is the trendier but quieter sister to the Labourdonnais, and just a short complimentary water-taxi ride away. For better or worse, you feel as…

  • Four Seasons Resort

    Mahé

    With its stadium-sized villas perched on a hillside, swoony ocean views, sense of privacy and lovely spa, this five-star bigwig, opened in 2009, is a fab…

  • Fairy Tern Chalets

    Mahé

    Run by an affable South African couple, this is a great place to get away from it all; it's the most reasonable option within Ste Anne Marine National…

  • Anse Sévère Beach Villas

    La Digue

    Across the road from Anse Sévère (and one of the island's sweetest juice stalls), these three villas host six self-catering apartments. Apart from Number…