Mauritius’s coast offers public beaches, island shorelines, beachfront stays and waterside restaurants. This guide groups them by area; the hotel and restaurant entries are places to stay or eat beside the coast, not public beach access. Check local notices and sea conditions before swimming, as public designation does not guarantee facilities or conditions on the day.
North coast
The north coast has a mostly calm, shallow lagoon, with Grand Baie as a hub for restaurants, bars, shops and boat trips to the northern islets.
Bain Boeuf Public Beach is a proclaimed public shoreline on the northern coast, in Cap Malheureux. Check current Beach Authority notices and follow local signs; public status does not confirm facilities or the sea conditions on your visit. Where: Cap Malheureux.
La Cuvette Beach is a proclaimed public shoreline beside Grand Baie. Check current notices for maintenance or access changes, and ask locally about swimming conditions. Where: Grand Baie.
Mont Choisy Beach is a public shoreline between Trou aux Biches and Grand Baie, with Beach Authority beach-management and clean-up work recorded there. Follow current notices and designated access points, and check facilities and sea conditions locally. Where: Morcellement Choisy.
Pereybere Beach is a public shoreline in the Grand Baie area. Check Beach Authority notices and local signs for access changes, and follow local advice before swimming. Where: Grand Baie.
Trou aux Biches Public Beach is a northern public beach with a long sandy shore and reef-protected lagoon. Check notices about maintenance or access and take local advice before swimming. Where: Trou aux Biches.
For a beach stay, Mystik Lifestyle Boutique Hotel at Mont Choisy has direct beach access, a beach-facing infinity pool and an on-site restaurant and bar. Its #36 Beach Resto Bar serves food and drinks overlooking Mont Choisy Beach. Where: Mont Choisy.
Ocean Villas Hotel is a small beachfront hotel in Grand Baie, with bungalow and suite options, three pools, two restaurants, a spa and water activities. Pool access varies by room type, so check the specific room details when booking. Where: Grand Baie.
For a family resort stay beside the beach and lagoon, Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa has suites, private-pool villas, several restaurants, a kids club and water activities. Room and villa features vary, so compare the descriptions before choosing. Where: Trou aux Biches.
Villa Mauridul in Baie du Tombeau offers a seaside apartment and a larger villa, with hosts who share local guidance and offer Mauritian meals. Where: Baie du Tombeau.
West coast
The west coast faces the sunset, with a long beach at Flic en Flac.
Flic en Flac Public Beach is a public shoreline in the west, and the Beach Authority lists several public-beach sections at Flic en Flac and Wolmar. Nearby services belong to the village and businesses, so check access points and current local notices before travelling. Where: Flic en Flac.
La Preneuse Public Beach is a proclaimed public shore in the village of La Preneuse. Where: La Preneuse.
Tamarin Public Beach is a proclaimed public shoreline beside the village. Check Beach Authority notices for works or temporary restrictions and follow local advice before swimming or water activities. Where: Tamarin.
For direct beach access, Hilton Mauritius Resort & Spa is a west-coast resort near Flic en Flac, with renovated accommodation, several dining venues and a spa with fitness facilities. The property has views across the lagoon; confirm room and service details with the resort. Where: Flic en Flac.
La Pirogue, A Sunlife Resort is a beach resort near Flic en Flac with individual thatched cottages, Mauritian food and water-based activities. The cottages look towards tropical gardens, the lagoon or the beach, and guests can use venues at neighbouring Sugar Beach. Where: Flic en Flac.
Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa is a west-coast villa resort with private pools, garden terraces and beach access. Its beachfront suite category has direct beach access and a private pool; compare villa types for your group. Where: Flic en Flac.
Sands Suites Resort & Spa is a beachfront suites resort in Flic en Flac, with restaurants and bars, a spa, golf access and water activities. Direct beach access is specified for the beachfront suite category, so check the room description when booking. Where: Flic en Flac.
Sugar Beach, A Sunlife Resort is a beachfront resort in Wolmar, with rooms and suites, two pools, dining venues, a spa, fitness facilities and family activities. Guests can also use dining and facilities at its sister property, La Pirogue. Where: Flic en Flac.
For a waterside meal at La Preneuse, The Bay Restaurant serves Mauritian-influenced dishes, tapas and cocktails. It offers table bookings and a separately reserved day pass; check the terms rather than assuming a table booking includes other facilities. Where: La Preneuse.
East coast
The east coast has long beaches around Belle Mare, Palmar and Poste Lafayette; trade winds can make the sea choppier than on the north or west coast, especially in winter.
Belle Mare Public Beach is a proclaimed public shoreline on the east coast, and Beach Authority records include the main beach and nearby sections. Check current notices for maintenance and access, and follow local guidance before swimming. Where: Belle Mare.
Bras d’Eau Public Beach is a public shoreline in the Poste de Flacq area, near Bras d’Eau National Park. The beach and park are separate places; check current beach notices and signs for access and sea conditions. Where: Poste de Flacq.
Île aux Cerfs is an offshore island with beaches and lagoon activities, reached by boat from the east coast. The leisure island and golf club are separate visitor offers; check boat times, activities and return arrangements before travelling. Where: Trou d'Eau Douce.
Poste Lafayette Public Beach is a public beach on the east coast in the Roches Noires area, with several proclaimed sections along the coast. Where: Roches Noires.
Ambre, A Sunlife Resort is an adults-only Belle Mare resort with an all-inclusive option, beachfront rooms, an infinity pool and resort dining. Where: Belle Mare.
La Maison D’Été Hotel at Poste Lafayette has direct beach access, two pools, a spa and two restaurants. Some room categories are beachfront and others have different outlooks, so check the details for the room you choose. Where: Poste Lafayette.
LUX* Belle Mare is a Belle Mare resort beside the beach, with varied dining and facilities for adults and younger guests. Its beachfront restaurant, Beach Rouge, combines dining with a beach setting. Where: Belle Mare.
SALT of Palmar is an adults-only hotel in Palmar, with sea-facing rooms, locally rooted dining, a spa, fitness facilities and water activities. Its water activities include complimentary and paid options; confirm current terms with the hotel. Where: Palmar.
Seasense Boutique Hotel & Spa is an adults-only beachfront hotel on Palmar with 63 rooms, three restaurants, two bars and an on-site spa. Where: Palmar.
South coast
Near Souillac, the reef gives way and ocean swells reach the cliffs at Gris Gris; the south-east also includes Mahébourg and Blue Bay Marine Park.
Gris Gris Public Beach is a public beach near Souillac on the southern coast, where the shoreline is open to the ocean rather than a protected lagoon. Check safety signs and local guidance before approaching the water. Where: Souillac.
OUTRIGGER Mauritius Beach Resort is a beachfront resort at Bel Ombre, with cultural activities, several dining venues and half-board, full-board and all-inclusive plans. Its buildings have no elevators; confirm meal-plan terms and accessibility needs directly. Where: Bel Ombre.
Preskil Island Resort sits on Pointe Jérôme near Mahébourg, with lagoon-facing rooms and sailing, paddling and snorkelling close by. Where: Mahébourg.
For a waterside meal, Station A is a restaurant and cocktail bar in Baie du Cap, serving Mauritian-inspired dishes on a terrace beside the southern lagoon. Where: Baie du Cap.
Rodrigues
Rodrigues is a small, hilly island with a lagoon far larger than the island itself; the coastal path runs between Saint François and Trou d’Argent.
Pointe Coton Beach is a public beach on the east side of Rodrigues. Check wind, weather and sea conditions locally, and follow any signs or beach-staff advice; public status does not confirm facilities or swimming conditions. Where: Pointe Coton.
Saint François Beach is a public beach on Rodrigues’s eastern coast and a starting point for coastal walks towards Trou d’Argent. Public designation does not confirm facilities or water conditions, so check locally before swimming; carry water, sun protection and suitable footwear if walking onward. Where: Saint François.
Trou d’Argent is a small cove reached on foot along the coastal path between Saint François and Graviers. There are no services confirmed at the cove; carry water and sun protection, wear suitable footwear for uneven ground and allow time to return before dark. Where: Saint François.
Auberge St François is a family-run guesthouse beside Saint François Beach, with rooms, studios, houses and a restaurant serving Rodriguan meals. Where: Saint François.
For a seafront stay, Constance Tekoma at Anse Ally has individual villas, a pool, dining, spa treatments and island activities. Some excursions or rentals may be separate from the room booking, so confirm costs and availability before arrival. Where: Anse Ally.
For more on villages and shoreline settings, see the North, West, East, South and Rodrigues area guides. Use current local signs and advice for access and swimming, and take rubbish away from public shorelines.
