Perched on a sheltered peninsula on the north-western tip of the island, Canonnier Beachcomber is one of the most popular family resorts in Mauritius.

A decent all-rounder of a resort with good facilities for families as well as a separate “adults only” section for couples wanting a quieter and more tranquil holiday experience.

Encircled by dazzling white sandy beaches and overlooking the sparkling aquamarine seas of Turtle Bay, the elegant Maritim is one of our favourite recommendations!

On the long sandy stretch of beach at Palmar is where you will find the new Maritim Crystals, a 4 Star resort that will appeal to lovers of clean, modern contemporary architectural design!

The perfect choice if you want to be in the heart of Grand Baie and are looking for a livelier experience - generally attracts families and younger couples wanting to enjoy a bit of fun in the sun! !

A stylish yet relaxed resort boasting a great beachfront location alongside the turquoise lagoon on the southern coast of the island - the Outrigger is unusual amongst 5 star resorts for its informal dining dress code (no long trousers required for gents!)

A romantic adults-only boutique hotel of just 67 stylish rooms, uniquely located on a secluded little cove with a small white sandy beach in t north of the island - a great choice for couples wanting a romantic break!

Set on a private peninsula on Mauritius' south-east coast, the idyllic Preskil Beach Resort is fringed by white sandy beaches and the invitingly azure waters of the Indian Ocean. Fabulous for families, host to an excellent spa and a great romantic wedding or honeymoon location, it is no wonder Preskil Beach is such a popular resort.

Large all-suite resort of 272 stylish and very spacious rooms (the smallest is 64 sqm!) and offering a huge choice of restaurants and bars to keep everyone happy - if you fancy avoiding kids, there is a dedicated wing of 40 Suites which are adults-only (including 2 adults only restaurants)

A relaxed and simple adults-only boutique hotel of just 70 rooms with an unusual white Cubist Mediterranean architectural style - the most stunning feature has to be the gorgeous rim-flow pool perched just above the cosy beach!

The Shandrani blazed an innovative trail as one of the first 5 Star resorts in Mauritius to offer an All Inclusive package, and their “Serenity Plus” offer continues to represent superb value for money! It’s easy to see why this Beachcomber resort has become such a firm favourite with South African travellers!

Located on a lovely beach in the quiet and unspoiled south coast of the island, the Shanti Maurice boasts spacious and luxurious suites and villas as well as one of the best Spas on the island!

ALL-INCLUSIVE! If you’re looking for a simple resort which still offers All Inclusive at a reasonable price, then Tropical Attitude is well worth considering – a big plus is the free boat transfers on offer to guests to the nearby paradise island of Ile aux Cerfs!

A huge R1 billion rebuild has produced a stunningly modern and upmarket 5 Star Deluxe resort with a range of facilities unmatched on the island! The new Trou aux Biches is set to garner a whole new legion of followers whilst delighting fans of the old resort who will no doubt be bowled over by the superb transformation of their old favourite!

Having undergone a major renovation in 2010, the Veranda Grand Baie remains an affordable 3 Star option for guests wanting to stay in the exciting village of Grand Baie – only it’s now a much more stylish experience than before!

Long a favourite with honeymooners and couples looking for a romantic island break, the Veranda Paul & Virginie is located on a picturesque little cove on the quiet north-eastern tip of the island and is filled with loads of romantic little touches.

A firm favourite with South Africans, Victoria Beachcomber has to be one of the most family-friendly resorts in Mauritius – the accommodation is particularly spacious with some of the roomiest rooms on the island in the four star deluxe category and there’s a great kid’s club too!

The Westin was previously known as The Grand Mauritian and was one of our favourite resorts on the island before it unfortunately went up in flames from an uncontrolled fire in neighbouring cane fields. It has subsequently been rebuilt and rebranded as the Westin, and the good news is that it has been re-born even better than before!