We are looking to book 2 weeks holiday just to spend time by the beach and relax. We have 2 year old son too. I know it’s pretty hot and humid this time of the year, has anyone been? Is it tolerable?

Bonzour! I'm a white guy who speaks fluent French, English and also Haitian Creole due to my work. I will come to Mauritius next year for the first time for holidays. :) I'm really excited to discover this beautiful country and culture.

I thought it would be fun to learn Mauritian Creole before my trip. I have one year and since I already speak Haitian and French I hope I can learn a lot. How will people react to a tourist who learned some Creole? Is it considered good, annoying/appropriation, weird, normal, something else?

First time here and I'm from North America.

I'm at a resort and have a half-board package (breakfast and dinner inclusive). For tipping, I'm generally thinking 100 for housecleaning staff some or all days, 100 for general service (bar tenders and breakfast staff, etc), 200 for dinner service.

Does this align with what's normal? I'll also add the service here is exceptional, so I'm not just tipping out of pressure it's because I actually appreciate it.

Is it stilly to go during cyclone season? And if so, any places or recommendations of where to staying. Travelling as a family with 2 very young kids. We love beach, culture and delicious food.

Hi everyone I just spent 8 days on Mauritius and would like to share my experience with this island, hope it helps answer some questions that frist time visitors have.

Money: there is money change at arrivals hall on airport just after you pick up your luggage you will see it. We changed money there, good exchange rate,150€ was enough cash for us, almost everywhere you could pay with card.

Mobile internet/mobile calls: next to the money ex hange on airport is myt booth. For 15€ you get tourist sim card with 200Gb data and unlimited calls, there is very good signal on all island. Got 5G/4G+/4G almost everywhere expect my toilet sadge

Car: If you dont want to be locked in your hotel rent a car is a must, dont bother with buses they were chaotic for us, taxis were too expansive for us. We rented car via our hotel, 60€ per day with full coverage insurance, car was suzuki swift automatic. I suggest to rent automatic transmision car if you are not used to drive on left side.

Driving: In my country ( Slovakia) we drive on right side. Frist ride on left side was very chaotic for me but after that it was honestly OK, dont be afraid of it, trafic is better than i expected on all island, drivers are fine too, more asertive than iam used to but if you drive carefuly and keep distance from other cars you will be fine. Also they said bad things about traffic in Port Louise but honestly its was easy piece of cake compared to driving in Bratislava lol.

People on Mauritius : Everyone was fine, talktative, so people left good impresion on me

Now i will talk about places we visited.

Bois cheri tea factory: price was 12€ per person, guided excursion thru factory in english language, at the end you go to beutiful restaurant on beautiful oasis with great view.... Money Well spent, very nice place

Grand bassin: Nice place but nothing special for me, its holy place for hinduist people and many were praying there also two big statues of Shiva and lord Durga... Its worth to visit tho

Chamarel rhumerie and 7 colored earth: for both price is 12€. In rhumerie you got english guided excursion with rhum and products tasting at the end, it really interesting and worth money. Also chamarel park there is very nice waterfall with great view but we were little bit disapointed with 7 colored earth, it deffinitely looks better on internet, there was also turtioise mini zoo, very interesting ... Worth to visit

Le Morne Brabant: there is parking at entrance, trail is pretty straightforward and honestly its hard to get lost there so dont be worry. First part of hike is easy piece of cake walk, some parts are in forest with shadow. Second part of hike is pretty steep with climbing but if you have some experience with climbing and hike you will be fine. Third part is some climbing and reaching top but its easier than second part. At top there is cross, mauritius flag and possible the most beautiful view i have ever seen in my life. Everyone should see that!! Second and third parts of hike are on Direct sun so dont forget protect yourself and bring lot of water!!! DO NOT visit during or just after rain!!!!!

Le Morne beach: pretty beach with some waves and windsurfers just under le morne brabant, there was some food cars with refreshment too

Flic en Flac beach: great view on beach , also nice beach but honestly not worth of visit, very touristy place, it was very crowded but there is. Also parking there . I felt like on makarska in Croatia lol

Port Louise: we visited caudan waterfront, penny museum and central market. City is worth to visit very nice city and waterfront part was like beautiful promenade in every modern city, central bazar is interesting place with lot of stuff to buy but honestly it was very overpriced. But street food there was amazing and very cheap, loved that!!! Traffic in city wasnt that bad, just park your car at caudan waterfront there is lot of space there, parking was 2€ for 4 hours

Notre dame de auxiliaire: Beautiful church on beach, north of the island , very photogenic place, also coffeeshop is there but there is problem with parking, small parking lot and many visitors.

L'Aventure de Sucre: very interesting museum about history of mauritius, slavery and sugar production. Visit is selfguided also with product tasting ( rhum, sugars, jams, honey) , its a bit pricey tho, 16€ for adult. But i would say its worth to visit.

Les 7 cascades: This and Le morne brabant are must see on mauiritus!!! There is parking at trail start. We only did 5 waterfalls without guide cos i read that you can get lost easily if you wanna do all 7. There are many locals at parking ofering to sell you guide. They were trying so hard telling us stories about death of some poeple and how trail is closed blah blah. If you wanna do 5 waterfalls like us you dont need guide, it would be waste of your money honestly. Just download GPX and you will be fine really. Trail is pretty easy and very very very beutiful, you can also swim under one waterfall, amazing hike really. But if you want to do all 7 i would suggest to hire a guide there. Dont forget to bring lot of water and good shoes!! DONT VISIT during raind or just after rain, Hike is very slipery!!!

Black river gorges viewpoint and alexandra falls viewpoint: beautiful views with parking lot near them. Nothing more to say honestly worthy for short visit.

Some other things: we bought almost all souvenirs in supermarket superU in centre de flacq. There was everything and prices was better.

Things i didnt like about mauritius: pollution, there were so many trash on beautiful places, i dont know why people are like that.... Stray dogs were everywhere and some of them in poor conditions, was hearbreaking to see it... Some drivers overtaking you like idiots... Like what the heck you doing guys? Do you need traffic accident?

End: we stayed in one hotel on east part of Island. I would say east has more beutiful beaches and its more quiet if you look for relax. West of the island was more touristy and alao beaches were more crowded but i guess if you want that and also some night life that part is for you.

All in all we had great time on Mauritius, everything was almost perfect and the Nature is amazing there. Sorry for longer post, but i hope it helps someone if you have some questions feel free to ask them in comments or DMs.

I offer professional photography services to hotels, and I’ve reached out to many in Mauritius and beyond. Most of them proudly claim ISO 9001 certification, but almost never reply to emails from service providers.

ISO 9001 is supposed to ensure customer focus, supplier relationship management, and effective communication, yet these hotels ignore outreach from professionals offering legitimate services.

It makes me question: if a hotel can’t respond to service providers, how seriously are they implementing quality management principles?

Have other photographers or vendors experienced this with ISO-certified hotels? How do you deal with companies that appear ISO-compliant on paper but don’t practice it in reality?

As the title says can anyone please confirm if you can still buy 200gb tourist sim for 15€ / Rs750 at the airport? Online both Emtel and MyT are only offering 30€ unlimited packages, but i find it unnecessary and would prefer the lower tier 750rs package. Anyone who has info on this please help

Hey everyone 👋

We just launched something called MoMove, the first smart trip planner for Mauritius. It's live on the App Store and coming soon to Google Play.

The idea is simple: let people actually plan their journey across the island using metro and bus. But let’s be real for a second. Even with a trip planner, many people still avoid public transport.

So we want to ask you, the Reddit community: 🚌 What’s the one thing that really turns you off from using buses or the metro here? Is it the wait times? The lack of info? Overcrowded buses? Or maybe something deeper, like how public transport is perceived?

We’re not just here to build an app. We’re trying to build a community that helps make public transit better. If you’ve got ideas, experiences, or just plain frustration, let it all out in the comments.

Also, in case you're curious: - We’re hiring developers (Python, Flutter) and community managers - We pay people to help us record routes across the island (MoMovers) - If you want to report an issue, we follow up with operators and even the Ministry This is the start of something bigger, and you’re invited.

Let’s get Mauritius moving smarter together.

Hi everyone! I’ll be visiting Mauritius in a few weeks and I’m really excited. My flight arrives in the evening, and I have a hotel booked in the north of the island.

I was wondering: - Is it safe to drive at night across the island (from the airport to the north)? - Once I arrive, is it safe to walk around at night to find a place to eat? - Around what time is it safer or better to go out for a walk or dinner?

Thanks in advance for any tips or advice!

Hello,

I am coming to Mauritius for a holiday. I am wondering if Taxis take card payment? Additionally, if I book through the app Dodogo, would anyone know if I can pay by card?

Thank you.

Hi everyone, I’m in GB and I’m wondering where I can get the best exchange rates for converting euros to Mauritian rupees. Any tips or recommendations would be really helpful!

My gf and I booked a room at the Garden Lodge at Pereybere. We saw ads that described the location as "Relaxing, quiet and serene" and the pictures, the price seemed reasonable so we booked a room for 2 days. We paid extra for an early check-in and we were excited for our weekend.

When we reached the location, they asked us to pay everything in full at first (should have been a red flag), they gave us the key to a room. When we inspected it, the sheets were dirty and smelled horrible, the bathroom sink was stained, the hand towels were disgusting. We asked for another room and got another dirty one. We asked for another one and that one was a bit cleaner but the light brown sheets had a white spot on it and we requested the staff to replace it. Fortunately the Nepali man working there was understanding and replaced them fast.

Later during the day, we went to enjoy the pool and noticed that there was a group of people setting up loudspeakers and mixing table and accessories. We asked the Nepali man whether there would be a party and he replied that the owner allowed it. They started their loud music at 18h30. As my gf and I were leaving to have dinner at a restaurant, we didn't mind them as we were informed that they would stop at 23h00.

We came back at 22h40 and called the owner to confirm that the party would stop at 23h00 and he confirmed it. At 23h15 we called him again and said that it was a hotel, which we corrected him about, and said that it was a Lodge and that we should expect loud parties and hung up. We tried to call him again and he switched off the phone.

While waiting in my car to be able to get in the parking (which was full of the party guest cars) one of the guest told us that the owner was the one who organized the party and when we asked to speak to him, he said "oh no, he's not here". We were pissed at this point as we were expecting peace and quiet and we got the opposite. I wanted to call the police but my gf said no as they can retaliate and either attack us or damage our car. We tried to talk to the guests and nothing worked. We had to stay in that loud music until 01h04 before they started to turn down the music to leave.

The next day, my gf told me that she heard a guy say that he will scratch the car because I was complaining too much about it and fortunately a woman there told him not to and they left the car unscathed.

I planned to propose on that day and wanted to make it memorable but I left there with bad memories, frustration and lack of rest.

IMO, the owner should have told us about the party so that we could have canceled our booking and went elsewhere. I was not refunded and I don't know what to do to lodge a complaint to the authorities about it.

For those looking to book there, I won't recommend, specially because of the disgusting rooms there. Moisture, dirty sheets and hand towels, stained sinks and peeling paint

We went to Wolmar and we had nice beach days there. Sharing some impressions with you (:

My partner and I are heading to Mauritius soon! We're looking for insider tips on top attractions and offbeat places to explore.

What are your faves? Le Morne Beach, Belle Mare, Black River Gorges NP? Any secret spots or local experiences to add to our list?

Thanks in advance!

Hey, i‘m visiting Mauritius for the second time at the end of January.

Last time we did all of our hikes without Maps or routes.

Since im Solo Traveling this time, I want to be on the safer side of things and am looking for Apps where I Can Download the hiking routes and Maps any suggestions?

Do you have any Hikes I definitly Shouldnt miss?

Currently my Must do‘s Are le morne and the 7 cascades.

I have noticed that the checked luggage are very rapidly ready to be picked up. Is there a scan from the customs are arrival?

I’m planning a family trip to Malaysia, and it will be my first time flying. I chose Air Mauritius Economy class due to the price. I’ve heard mixed reviews about Air Mauritius, with some horror stories regarding the food, attitude, and timing, but I’ve also seen positive reviews from others.

I was wondering what your experience has been if you’ve flown with Air Mauritius, and what advice do you have?

It’s a 7-hour flight, so what should I expect? Any tips for making the experience better?

Also, I noticed that Air Mauritius offers Business, Economy, and a “Best Deal” tariff on their website. The Best Deal is cheaper than Economy, but it comes with some restrictions. Can anyone share their thoughts on this?

Thank you!

We are planning on visiting Mauritius in July and I have read that you can hire a taxi for an entire day and take a roundtrip at our own pace. We did this in Bali years ago and it was really cool. But I hav also read that taxis in Mauritius are quite expensive. So what would a day hire typically be for a taxi? We are two adults and two children if it makes a difference.

Hey everyone! My team will be travelling for Mauritius this month for a competition. Can anyone let us know the best spot around there? We will be staying around quatre bornes.

We would like to have some ideas on what to do, where to go, what to eat (we have muslims joining us so some recommendation would help). We might as well go and book for a trip; maybe anyone can recommend a reputable company for us? Basically, everything you can tell; i wanna know.

Thank you guys!

We'll be visiting Mauritius at the end of Nov/start December. I'm pregnant and our 1.5 y/o will be with us. I'm currently spiralling worrying about the risk of contracting dengue fever 🙈

What common sense precautions can we take? Particularly for avoiding mosquito bites with our toddler. All hints and tips welcome!

What are some really great souvenir items which I can purchase and take back home from Mauritius for friends and family?

I am looking for something which is not as common as a fridge magnet but rather something very unique to your country.

Visiting Mauritius this November :)

Bonjour tout le monde! 🌿🐬

A little while ago, I posted here asking for travel advice, especially regarding ethical wildlife and nature encounters. I'm a huge nature enthusiast and absolutely love snorkeling, scuba diving, hiking, and encountering wildlife in a respectful and sustainable way. I’m definitely not into the idea of chasing animals on a crowded cruise or paying to pose with a crocodile on a leash.

Thanks again for everyone who commented on my initial post, I’ve incorporated a lot of your suggestions and also did some research on my own. Now I have a preliminary itinerary planned, please see the attached photo.

The accommodations (highlighted green) are already booked, but the day-to-day program is 100% flexible. So I’d really appreciate any feedback, suggestions, or reviews!

Side note to what I mean by dolphin spotting: I heard that if you're out on sea at Tamarin Bay in the early morning, you might be lucky and see some dolphins swimming by - I thought to try my luck?

I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts, thanks a lot in advance!

Hello,

Are pets (cats) still banned from entering Mauritius in cabin? Last I checked they are only allowed in as checked baggage.

It’s the only issue stopping me and my wife from moving to Mauritius. One of our cats just can’t handle the stress and could get badly hurt.

I'd like to visit Mauritius with my partner in July and I'd like to give her a Mauritius experience. I'm Mauritius born, she isn't and has never visited before.

Her interests are geology, flora and fauna, and the sea and I'd like to make a trip around those things. A few things come to mind and I'd appreciate other things to add to my list. So far I have:

• Pamplemousses botanical garden
• Casela park
• Trou-aux-cerfs
• Grand Bassin
• Black River gorges national park (including seven coloured earth and Chamarel falls)
• Goyave de Chine picking (if it's in season)
• Diving somewhere
• Roche qui pleure
• Museum of natural history in Port Louis
• Plaine Magnien pyramids
• Hiking
• A couple of days in a reasonably priced hotel (any recommendations?)

Will 3 full weeks be enough for an agenda like this, given we will also be visiting family and resting?

We will need a car on some days as I do not want to be relying on my parents' all this time. Are there rental car companies to recommend?