| there's also a bar, an outdoor pool and a spa. a beach hut-style restaurant has a terrace with views of the water. wi-fi is free. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. a complex of thatched buildings set in lush tropical gardens, this informal hotel on trou aux biches beach is 2 km from the maheswarnath temple and 3 km from mauritius aquarium. the understated rooms and suites provide flat-screen tvs and kitchenettes; some also have balconies, terraces and/or beach views. continental breakfast is free
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport 1 hr 1
Château de Labourdonnais (16 min)
Restored Victorian mansion on a sugarcane planation with rum tastings & a gift shop. Central Market (28 min)
Traditional market for fruit, vegetables & souvenirs plus Chinese herbal medicines & aphrodisiacs. Trou aux Biches Beach (4 min)
Idyllic palm tree–lined white-sand beach with clear turquoise waters known for snorkeling & sunsets. La Cuvette Public Beach (15 min) Anse la Raie (19 min)
Peaceful sandy beach backed by palms & with clear seas popular for kitesurfing, SUP & snorkeling. Gunner's Quoin (20 min)
Grass-topped rocky isle with a nature preserve, swarming sharks & ruins of a sugar plantation. Mont Choisy Beach (5 min)
Peaceful, 1.4km coastal strip with fine sand, shade trees, clear, calm waters & food vendors. Blue Safari Submarines (3 min)
Indian Ocean tour company running 2 mini submarines descending to 115 ft & subscooter excursions. Citadelle (33 min)
This 19th-century military fortress features a walled courtyard & panoramic city views. Mauritius Aquarium (5 min)
Local marine species like sea turtles & angel fish, plus ray & white-tipped shark feeding sessions. Solar Sea Walk Undersea walk Ltd (14 min) L'Aventure du Sucre (18 min)
This museum in a former sugar factory features exhibits on the cultivation of sugarcane. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden (19 min)
18th-century botanical gardens with 500 plant species including giant water lilies & Talipot palm. Blue Penny Museum (32 min)
Charming museum with stamp, coin & art exhibits devoted to the cultural heritage of Mauritius. Le Pouce (39 min)
Accessible by scenic trails, this alpine landform features a summit that resembles a thumb. | 
