Mauritius has some of the finest family resorts in the Indian Ocean and there are dozens of them, spread across four very different coastlines. The island genuinely spoils you for choice. To make this guide useful rather than overwhelming, we’ve picked one standout hotel from each of the three main areas families consider: the east coast, the west coast, and the north-west. Each one represents the best of what that part of the island offers. Once you’ve picked your coast, you’ll know which direction to look.
Get the coast right, and you’ll have one of the best family holidays you’ve ever had. Get it wrong, and you’ll spend $6,000 wondering why.
Are Family Hotels in Mauritius Worth It?
Yes — Mauritius has some of the best family resort infrastructure in the Indian Ocean. The top hotels offer genuine kids’ clubs (not just a room with a TV), included watersports, multiple pools, and beach access that’s safe for young children. Mid-range here means $300–500 per night in peak season for a family of four, luxury pushes well past $600. That’s significant money, but the all-inclusive value at many of these properties is genuinely strong.
Which Part of Mauritius Is Best for Families?
Before you book a hotel, you need to pick your coast. This is where a lot of families go wrong.
The east coast (Belle Mare, Poste de Flacq) has the longest stretches of white sand on the island, calm protected lagoons, and some of the most polished five-star resorts. It’s quieter and more spread out — better for families who want a proper beach holiday. The trade-off: it’s about 90 minutes from the airport, and there’s less to do outside the resort.
The west coast (Flic-en-Flac, Le Morne) has stunning sunset views and a lively beach atmosphere. The lagoon at Flic-en-Flac is sheltered and shallow, genuinely safe for kids to swim. About 55–60 minutes from the airport.
The north-west (Grand Baie, Balaclava, Trou aux Biches) is closer to Port Louis, good for first-timers who want easy access to day trips and the livelier tourist village of Grand Baie. Some resorts here feel more intimate and boutique.
Our take: if beach and pool time is the priority, book east or west. If you want a smaller, quieter resort with easy access to the island’s sights, look north-west.
The Best Family Hotels in Mauritius for 2026 — One Per Coast
Long Beach Mauritius – Our East Coast Pick
Location: Belle Mare, East Coast | Price: From around $350/night (half board)
Long Beach sits on a kilometre of white sand on the untamed east coast, with a reef that keeps the water calm and clear. It’s a big resort (255 rooms), but it doesn’t feel overwhelming — the layout flows well, anchored around a central piazza of restaurants and a massive main pool.
For the kids: The Sunlife Kids’ Club runs daily from 9:30am to 10pm for children aged 2–11, with separate age groups and a programme that goes well beyond arts and crafts: archery with a professional coach, pizza-making sessions, yoga, painting classes with the hotel’s resident artist, and a dedicated splash pool for younger ones. The Waves Teen Club runs for 12–17 year olds, with its own games room, excursions, and regular beach BBQs and pizza nights around the campfire.
For the adults: Long Beach has four pools. A huge main pool, a dedicated adult-only infinity pool (genuinely off-limits to under-18s, so you can actually use it), and a lap pool in the fitness centre. The Cinq Mondes Spa is set away from the main resort in its own garden, peaceful enough to feel like a proper escape. Six tennis courts, a climbing wall, kayaking, windsurfing, and snorkelling over the reef are all included. Golf at the Ile aux Cerfs Golf Club, one of the top 20 courses in the Indian Ocean is also included in the package rate, which is an exceptional perk.
Evening entertainment: Every night brings something different with live Kreol Sega shows around a beach bonfire, live music trios, DJ sets, and cultural performances by local Mauritian artists. The piazza transforms after dark into an open-air venue with craft stalls and live visual artists. Themed nights include a multicultural beach bonfire buffet with Sega dancing, and the Bombora Bar runs late for anyone who wants to keep going after the shows.
One honest note: Rooms are spacious. The Family Suites, located close to the kids’ club with a separate sleeping area and kids’ bathroom, are worth the upgrade for families with young children. The east coast means a transfer of around 70–75 minutes from the airport, factor that in if you’re arriving late with tired kids.
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Sugar Beach Mauritius – Our West Coast Pick
Location: Flic-en-Flac, West Coast | Price: From around $320/night (half board)
Sugar Beach is one of the most photogenic resorts in Mauritius. Built in the style of a colonial sugar plantation in dark timber, high ceilings, lush gardens, and a double staircase that sweeps down to the pool, it sits on 30 acres and shares its beach and facilities with sister hotel La Pirogue next door. That connection matters: guests can use both resorts’ pools, restaurants, and beach areas, which significantly expands what you get.
The beach here is exceptional. The Flic-en-Flac lagoon is shallow and safe for young swimmers, and the west coast sunsets are the best on the island. If you’re choosing between Mauritius coasts for spectacular sunset views, this one wins.
For the kids: The Sun Kids’ Club takes children from age 2 to 11, divided into three age groups (2–3, 4–6, and 7–11), with its own clubhouse, kids’ pool, sandpit, and a programme that gets genuinely creative: glass blowing, jewellery making, crab hunting, supervised windsurfing, pool games, and evening discos. Dinner at the kids’ club is its own event — supervised buffets and BBQs with dedicated hosts. The Teen Club runs for 11–17 year olds.
For the adults: The adults-only quiet pool is separate from the main lagoon pool — perfect for a peaceful hour while the kids are occupied. The Cinq Mondes Spa offers body treatments, facials, and wellness therapies. Six tennis courts, watersports, a fitness studio with martial arts, and yoga are all available. The Buddha Bar Beach restaurant at sunset is one of the best dining experiences on the island — Asian-inspired menu, cocktails made with local rum, and the kind of view that makes you linger well past dessert.
Evening entertainment: Every night has a different show theme. There’s a weekly Sega evening on the beach: flaming torches, a bonfire, dancers in colourful costumes performing the traditional Kreol dance to live ravane and triangle, with guests invited to join in. Tuesday is Jazz Night with the Sugar Jazz Band. Other evenings bring variety shows like Bollywood, Latino Tropicana, Francofollies, followed by the resident band playing until late. The shows are themed to match each evening’s dinner in the main restaurant, so the food and entertainment are part of the same experience.
One thing to know: the beach has coral along the shoreline, so reef shoes for children are worth packing.
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Le Jadis Beach Resort & Wellness Mauritius – Our North-West Pick
Location: Balaclava, North-West Coast | Price: From around $600/night
Le Jadis Beach Resort is a different proposition from the two above. With just 54 suites and a single Imperial Pool Villa, it’s one of the most intimate five-star resorts on the island. Set in a secluded cove in Turtle Bay, it feels genuinely tucked away and that’s exactly the point.
The majority of suites have private pools and hammams. The Asian-influenced aesthetic wide terraces, outdoor showers, large windows opening to gardens or the sea means rooms feel luxurious rather than just large. For a family looking for privacy alongside the beach experience, the bedroom villas with private pools offer a level of space and seclusion that the bigger resorts can’t match.
For the kids: The Kids’ Club offers arts and crafts, games, and a children’s pool with trained staff. The kitchen will cook off-menu for young children without hesitation, something guest reviews consistently praise. The compact, flat layout means no golf carts or long walks between rooms and the pool, which parents of toddlers appreciate more than they expect. The resort is 15 minutes from Port Louis and within easy day-trip distance of Grand Baie, the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, and Casela Nature Park.
For the adults: Le Jadis Wellness & Spa is one of the best on the island with hydrotherapy, yoga pavilions, and tailored treatments in a dedicated wellness centre. The infinity pool overlooks the bay and is genuinely beautiful at sunset. Two restaurants celebrate both Asian flavours and Mauritian cuisine, with beachfront dining available. Watersports on the calm Turtle Bay lagoon include kayaking, windsurfing, and paddleboarding.
Evening entertainment: The atmosphere here is more intimate than the larger resorts. Evenings lean toward beachfront dining under the stars, sunset cocktails at the bay bar, and occasional live local musicians rather than full production shows. It suits the tone of the resort; guests come here for peace and privacy, not a packed programme. For a full nightly entertainment schedule, Long Beach or Sugar Beach is the better fit.
The tradeoff: two restaurants rather than five, no golf course on-site, and a more limited activity programme. At the price point, you’re paying for privacy and intimacy, not a full activity resort. Families who want the kids-club-and-shows energy of Long Beach should look elsewhere; families who want a beautiful, calm base with their own pool will love it here.
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How to Choose Between These Three
If you’re travelling with children aged 2–11 and want them fully occupied in a proper kids’ club so you can genuinely relax: Long Beach or Sugar Beach.
If your kids are teenagers who need their own space and activities: Long Beach has the stronger teen programme and more varied activity schedule.
If you want west coast sunsets, character, and themed nightly entertainment: Sugar Beach.
If you have younger kids (especially under 5), value privacy, or want a villa with your own pool: Le Jadis Beach Resort & Wellness.
For first-time visitors to Mauritius with no strong preference: Long Beach is the safest, most complete pick for families.
When to Go to Mauritius with Kids
The best time to visit Mauritius as a family is May to November in the dry season, with lower humidity and less chance of rain. October and November are a particular sweet spot: the weather is excellent, prices begin to drop from peak, and the crowds are thinner. July and August align with UK and European school summer holidays, so expect higher prices and a busier resort atmosphere.
Avoid cyclone season (January to March) if possible while Mauritius isn’t as severely affected as some Indian Ocean destinations, weather can be unpredictable and some days will be lost to rain.
A Note on Getting to Your Resort
All three hotels are served by Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in the south of the island. With young children, book a private transfer rather than a shared shuttle. You’ll pay around $40–60 more, but you go directly to your hotel without stopping at three others first, which is worth every penny after a long-haul flight.