Hotels near Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport - MRU, Blue Bay

We stayed at this particular location for a few hours before we checked in for our flight. Mauritius itself is the worst holiday destination I’ve ever been to. It’s pretty, that’s about the only positive. Go to the Maldives instead.

It's a beautiful, quiet coastal village perfect for slowing down and unwinding, for just *being* rather than doing! There are lovely grassy banks to chill by the sea, watching the waves crashing over the reef, a lovely swimming spot in the lagoon, and a beautiful nature trail along the coast to the next public beach to the north. For supplies and cash it's worth travelling to the nearby town of Mahebourg which has plentiful shops, markets (Mondays) and ATMs. It's possible to make this journey by bus (I did) though there will be some waiting around and some confusion in trying to find the right bus to get back to Le Bouchon.

Dirty public beach with dogs tied up to trees because the people there seem to think that’s the way to treat these poor animals. Lots of stray animals and was not impressed with the coral life either when snorkelling.

Lovely peaceful place, mostly encountered locals rather than tourists, no big hotels. Beautiful safe lagoon for swimming and great boat trips to the reef and other islands. Lacking in decent restaurants, we went every evening to the one decent place, the Blue Bamboo.

Mahebourg is only a place to stay if you need to be near the airport. There is no beach, only a marina. Do not rely on shop/restaurants opening times on google, businesses basically open and close whenever they want. The highlight of the town is the cozy restaurant Le Bazilic near the market. The is a nice view to the Lion Mountain. Easy to go around by foot.

Very close to the airport and blue bay which is one of the closest beach you can swim. A quiet place, not so much going on with regards to night life. With a car or scooter you can easily get to other part of the city. The roads are pretty good and depending on where you are staying you may just have a bus stop close. There are buses that commute to other parts of the city but usually not at night. You will find a lot small shops and restaurants around to buy food and basic things you might need.