There is certainly no shortage of accommodation in Grand Baie; as well as hotels, there are copious apartments and houses to rent. Much of the accommodation is cheap and cheerful.
Luxury
A The Royal Palm Hotel (84 suites) Coastal Rd, Grand Baie; % 209 8300; f 263 8455; e royalpalm[at]bchot.com; royalpalm-hotel.com. Located at Grand Sable, adjoining Grand Baie, this is the flagship of the Beachcomber Group & a member of ‘Leading Hotels of the World’. The luxurious suites are on 3 storeys. They’re thoughtfully decorated with colonial-style furnishings & have all the features that you would expect from a world-class hotel, including personal butler service & internet access in the suites. There are excellent sports facilities & most watersports are free. Service is first-class & no wonder – the hotel claims that staff outnumber guests by 3 to 1. The atmosphere is peaceful with an air of self-satisfied superiority – photos of the celebrities who have stayed here adorn a wall, reminding you how lucky you are to be there. $$$$$
Upmarket
A 20° Sud (34 rooms) Coastal Rd, Pointe Malartic, Grand Baie; % 263 5000; f 263 4000; e info[at]20degressud.com; 20degressud.com. A boutique hotel full of charm. The rooms are decorated individually, with a homely, elegant, colonial style. All rooms have a stylish en suite, AC, flat-screen TV, DVD player, phone, Wi-Fi, minibar, safe, tea/coffee facilities & balcony/terrace. The 6 suites have an outdoor jacuzzi or plunge pool. The beach is small & it’s a windy spot but there are good beaches nearby. There are 2 restaurants, a bar, pool, small spa & some watersports. Guests can dine on the hotel’s restored 1929 motorboat or sail to Flat Island, where the hotel can provide lunch at a little restaurant. Popular with French & Belgian travellers. Children under 5 years are not permitted at the hotel. The hotel also offers 4 luxury villas nearby. $$$$
A Le Mauricia (197 rooms) Coastal Rd, Grand Baie; % 209 1100; f 263 7888; e mauricia[at]bchot.com; beachcomber-hotels.com. A lively, centrally located hotel at the bottom end of upmarket or the top end of mid-range, 4-star equivalent. Rooms have AC, TV, phone, safe, minibar & balcony/terrace. Family apartments have 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. More upmarket accommodation is available in private villa with pool. The beach area is rather small but pleasant. Extensive facilities include a shopping centre, 2 pools, a gym, spa, tennis, a kids’ club & a nightclub. The usual watersports are on offer & there’s a dive centre. The building isn’t pretty but this is a popular, mass-market hotel with lots going on. $$$$
Mid range
A Merville Beach Hotel (169 rooms) Coastal Rd, Grand Baie; % 209 2200; f 263 8146; e info[at]mervillebeach.com; mervillebeach.com. A good 3-star equivalent resort. Colourful en-suite rooms, either in an uninspiring 3-storey block or thatched cottages (deluxe & family rooms). All face the sea & have AC, TV, phone, minibar, safe & balcony/terrace. Facilities include a restaurant, pool, spa, tennis, gym, the usual watersports & a dive centre. There is a nice wide beach & the nightlife of Grand Baie is close by. Entertainment every evening. $$$
A Veranda Grand Baie Hotel & Spa (94 rooms & apts) Coastal Rd, Grand Baie; % 209 8000; f 263 7369; e resa[at]veranda-resorts.com; veranda-resorts.com. Recently refurbished hotel on the beach near the centre of Grand Baie, equivalent to 3 stars. Rooms have AC, TV, phone, minibar, safe, tea/coffee facilities. Family apartments have a kitchenette. Facilities include 2 restaurants, 2 pools, tennis courts, gym, spa, kids’ club & a good beach. Prices include some watersports & access to facilities at other Veranda Group hotels. $$$
Budget
A Ocean Villas (31 rooms & apts) Coastal Rd, Grand Baie; % 263 3039; f 263 3055; e reservations[at]ocean-villas.com; ocean-villas.com. A Mediterranean-style complex on a pleasant beach offering a range of accommodation, including 3- & 4-bedroom self-catering apartments, studios & double rooms. All have en suite, AC, TV, phone & Wi-Fi (payable). The villas have a good kitchen, complete with proper cooker & oven. 2- & 3-storey villas accommodate up to 9 people but prices are according to the number of guests, so you don’t pay for 6 when there are only 2 of you. There’s a nice pool, restaurant, barbecue facilities & maid service. Excursions & watersports can be arranged (payable). Worth considering if you are a large family or group. $$
A Ti Fleur Soleil (18 rooms) Coastal Rd, Grand Baie; % 269 3380; f 263 7060; e tifleursoleil[at]intnet.mu; tifleursoleil.com. No-frills accommodation across the road from the beach in the centre of Grand Baie. Rooms are simple & colourful, with en suite, AC, TV, safe, tea/coffee facilities, fridge & balcony. Massage & beauty treatments are available. The bar & restaurant on the ground floor are modern & trendy. Also helpful are the free Wi-Fi in the rooms, daily maid service, beach towels & free 15-minute welcome massage. Close to shops, nightlife & watersports but not suitable for those looking for a peaceful retreat. $$
A Ventura Hotel (28 rooms) Coastal Rd, Grand Baie; % 263 6030; f 263 7479; e info[at]hotelventura.net; hotelventura.net. Behind a row of shops, with the main road, private bungalows & large gardens between it & the beach. The rooms, studios & 2-bedroom family units are in small 2-storey blocks grouped around a pool. All come with en suite, AC, TV & phone, & most have a balcony/terrace. There is a good Indian/Creole restaurant here. $$
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