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Planning a honeymoon to Mauritius gets easier once you know which part of the island suits the kind of trip you want. Some places are made for slow beach days, while others put you closer to water activities, restaurants, local food or places to explore.
The right base can also make a difference to how much time you spend travelling between places and how relaxed the trip feels. You may want to stay near the beach for most of the honeymoon or use one area as a base for a few day trips.
This guide covers the 10 best Mauritius honeymoon places, resort areas and places that are better suited to a day out. It also covers the best time to go and a few simple tips for planning the trip.
10 Best Mauritius Honeymoon Places for Couples
Each of these 10 places brings something different to a Mauritius honeymoon. Choose from the best places to stay in Mauritius, then add nearby attractions as day trips.
1. Le Morne
Le Morne is hard to miss. The huge Le Morne Brabant mountain rises behind the beach, with the lagoon stretching out in front of it. The mountain is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and also has an important history connected with escaped enslaved people who sought refuge there.
The beach is only part of the reason to come here. You can spend a quiet morning by the lagoon, then hike Le Morne Brabant or try kitesurfing when the conditions are right. The area is one of the best places in Mauritius for kitesurfing, while the surrounding coast is also good for snorkelling and other water activities.
For a stay, LUX Le Morne or JW Marriott Mauritius Resort puts you close to the beach and the mountain.
2. Trou-aux-Biches
Trou-aux-Biches is better suited to slow mornings than a packed sightseeing schedule. The long beach and calm lagoon make it easy to swim, snorkel or simply spend a few hours by the water without needing to travel elsewhere.
Restaurants and places to stay are close to the coast too, which is good on a honeymoon. You can have breakfast, spend the morning at the beach, head back to freshen up, and still be near the water for the afternoon.
The area is also one of the best recognised beach destinations in northern Mauritius, along with nearby Grand Baie and Mont Choisy.
3. Grand Baie
Grand Baie brings more life into the honeymoon evenings. Once the beach day is over, there are plenty of things to do in Mauritius, from trying local restaurants and cafés to browsing shops or grabbing a drink at a bar. This makes it a good choice for couples who want a beach base without the whole trip revolving around the resort.
During the day, boat trips leave from Grand Baie for the northern islands, making it a convenient base for sailing and snorkelling. Catamaran trips to Îlot Gabriel can include beach time and lunch on board, giving you a relaxed day out together.
For a luxury stay, LUX* Grand Baie features beachfront dining and a rooftop bar with an infinity pool.
4. Flic en Flac
Flic en Flac has one simple advantage that becomes especially noticeable in the evening, because the place faces west. After a day in the water, the beach gives you a natural place to sit and watch the sunset.
The long sandy coast and calm lagoon also make it easy to spend a day without much planning. When you want to do more, you can also go snorkelling, diving, take a boat trip, or try other water activities along the west coast.
There are restaurants and smaller places to eat along the coastal area, so you can step outside the resort for dinner rather than staying in every evening.
5. Blue Bay
Blue Bay is the place to consider when the sea is more than just somewhere to swim. The main attraction here is Blue Bay Marine Park, where the protected lagoon has coral reefs and marine life that can be seen while snorkelling or from a glass-bottom boat.
A day here does not need much planning. Start with a boat or snorkelling trip, spend some time around the beach and then head towards nearby Mahébourg for food or a little sightseeing.
Blue Bay can also work as a day trip if the main hotel is somewhere else on the island. That is useful for honeymoon itineraries where you want to see a different coast without changing hotels.
If you want to stay nearby, Shandrani Beachcomber Resort & Spa is close to Blue Bay and gives you a resort base with access to several beaches and water activities.
6. Île aux Cerfs
Île aux Cerfs is one of the best places for a full-day honeymoon plan. The island sits off the east coast and is reached by boat, so the journey itself gives you a change from the usual hotel-and-beach routine.
Once there, you can keep the day simple with swimming, beach time and lunch, or add activities such as parasailing and other water sports. The island also has the Île aux Cerfs Golf Club for anyone who wants something beyond the beach.
There is no need to squeeze several sightseeing stops around it. Give the island most of the day, enjoy the water and head back to the mainland when you are ready.
7. Chamarel
Chamarel is the place to add when you need a break from the coast. After several days of beaches and lagoons, the hills and forests of southwest Mauritius give the trip a completely different setting.
The main stops are the Seven Coloured Earths and Chamarel Waterfall. The coloured earth is a natural geological formation created by Mauritius’s volcanic past, while the waterfall is one of the area’s other major sights.
You can also add the Black River Gorges area if you want more time outdoors. Hiking routes, viewpoints and forest scenery make the southwest better for a day when sitting on the beach is not quite enough. Chamarel is best visited as a half-day or full-day outing from a coastal resort.
8. Tamarin
Tamarin has a more outdoorsy feel than the resort-heavy parts of the island. The west-coast village sits around Tamarin Bay, where surfing and dolphin trips are two of the activities that draw visitors.
The area also suits anyone who wants some movement in the honeymoon itinerary. You can spend a morning on the water, then have lunch in the village and enjoy a quieter afternoon back at the hotel.
Veranda Tamarin is a great hotel choice in the area, while Tamarina Golf & Spa Boutique Hotel is another option around Tamarin Bay.
9. Port Louis
Port Louis suits honeymooners who prefer roaming and shopping. Instead of another beach morning, spend a few hours around the capital’s markets, food stalls and waterfront.
The Central Market is a good place to start. Spices, snacks, clothes and souvenirs from Mauritius fill the different sections, while the surrounding streets offer a look at everyday life in Mauritius. The Caudan Waterfront is nearby, with shops, restaurants and cafes by the harbour.
Food is another reason to make time for the capital. Try local favourites such as dholl puri, samosas and alouda rather than treating the stop as a quick shopping trip.
10. Belle Mare
Belle Mare is one of Mauritius’s best beaches for slowing down. The east coast has a long beach, a calm lagoon and several luxury resorts, so you can easily spend a day doing very little beyond swimming, having a long breakfast and sitting by the water.
The east coast also gives you a different start to the day from the western beaches. An early morning by Belle Mare means watching the sunrise over the ocean before the beach gets busier.
When you want to get off the sand, snorkelling and boat trips are easy additions. The wider east coast also makes it convenient to combine Belle Mare with an outing to Île aux Cerfs.
For a luxury stay, One&Only Le Saint Géran is set on a private peninsula near Belle Mare, while LUX Belle Mare is another well-known beachfront resort in the area.
Best Time for a Mauritius Honeymoon
The best time to visit Mauritius for a honeymoon is generally September to November. These months have a good balance of warm weather, beach time and sightseeing without the heavier summer humidity.
| Best Time to Visit | Weather and Honeymoon Plans |
| September-November | Warmer days make this a good period for beaches, boat trips and exploring inland. October is the best choice for a mix of activities. |
| December-April | Warm weather and warmer seas suit swimming, though higher rainfall and humidity mean keeping outdoor plans flexible. |
| May-August | Cooler conditions suit sightseeing. August in Mauritius can be windier along the east and south coasts, particularly for beach days. |
Tips for Planning a Mauritius Honeymoon
- Choose your base first: Pick Le Morne, Flic en Flac, Grand Baie or Belle Mare based on whether you want more beach time, outdoor activities, evening options or resort time.
- Keep day trips as day trips: Add places like Chamarel, Port Louis and Île aux Cerfs without changing hotels.
- Balance activities with downtime: Follow hiking, snorkelling or boat trips with a relaxed beach day, and leave a few mornings or afternoons free for unplanned activities.
- Leave some time unplanned: Keep a few mornings or afternoons free for the beach, a spa treatment, a long lunch or simply staying at the resort.
Final Thoughts
A morning beneath Le Morne, lunch after a swim at Île aux Cerfs or an evening tasting local food in Port Louis can become the moments you remember most from your Mauritius honeymoon. The appeal is in experiencing these places together, beyond simply seeing the sights.
Use this list as a shortlist rather than a checklist. Pick a few places you are both excited about, and give each visit enough time to feel like part of your honeymoon rather than another stop to complete.
Plan your Mauritius honeymoon with Dimaak Tours, with stays, activities and day trips arranged around your travel dates and preferences.
FAQs About Mauritius Honeymoon Places
1. Is Mauritius a good place for a honeymoon?
Yes. Mauritius has beaches, outdoor activities, sightseeing, restaurants and resorts, so you can keep the trip relaxed while still having plenty to do.
2. Which Mauritius honeymoon places should couples include in their itinerary?
Le Morne, Trou-aux-Biches, Grand Baie, Flic en Flac and Belle Mare are good places to consider for your stay. Chamarel, Port Louis and Île aux Cerfs can be added as day trips.
3. What is the best place to stay in Mauritius for a honeymoon?
There is no single answer. Le Morne suits outdoor activities, Grand Baie has more evening options, while Belle Mare is better for a slower resort stay.
4. What are the best things to do in Mauritius for couples?
Hike Le Morne Brabant, snorkel at Blue Bay, take a boat trip, visit Chamarel, spend a day at Île aux Cerfs or explore Port Louis.
5. What are the best beach destinations in Mauritius for couples?
Le Morne, Trou-aux-Biches, Flic en Flac and Belle Mare are the main beach destinations covered in this guide, each with a different setting and pace.
