Mauritius has a genuine golf scene. The island has over 10 courses depending on how you count them, ranging from championship resort layouts to shorter tracks attached to smaller properties. If golf is part of your trip, here’s a useful overview before you start making plans.
Is Mauritius worth it as a golf destination?
Yes, for the right traveller. Mauritius has somewhere between 10 and 13 courses open to visitors, depending on whether you include private member clubs and hotel-only facilities. Several are attached to well-known luxury resorts and open to non-staying guests, though access policies and green fees vary by property. Prices at the more established resort courses typically start around $80 to $100 for a round and can exceed $250 at the island’s marquee venues, particularly for non-guests. Resort guests often benefit from discounted rates, but the discount varies significantly between properties, so it’s worth checking before you book your accommodation.
Golf Courses in Mauritius Worth Considering
The courses below are among the most visited and talked-about on the island. This isn’t an exhaustive list, and course conditions, access policies and pricing change, so always confirm directly before booking.
Ile aux Cerfs Golf Club
East Coast • Ile aux Cerfs
Set on a small island off the east coast, Ile aux Cerfs is one of the most recognisable courses in the Indian Ocean. The 18-hole layout was designed by Bernhard Langer and makes use of natural water features and ocean views across some holes. Getting there requires a short boat transfer from the mainland, which adds to the experience but also to the logistics. Green fees are on the higher end for Mauritius, and prices for non-guests can exceed $250 depending on the season and tee time. If this is the round you’re planning the trip around, book well in advance. Check availability and book a tee time here.
Anahita Golf Club
East Coast • Beau Champ
Anahita Golf Club sits within the same estate as Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita, and is another of the island’s more prominent courses. It’s an 18-hole layout designed by Ernie Els, with a mix of open fairways and water hazards throughout. Green fees are also at the upper end of the island’s pricing range, and like Ile aux Cerfs, non-guest rates can exceed $250 in peak season. Resort guests typically pay less, though the actual discount depends on your package. Pre-booking is important here. Check availability and book here.
Mont Choisy Golf Club
North • Mont Choisy
Mont Choisy is an 18-hole course in the north of the island and is well-placed for tourists staying in the popular northern beach resort area. The course is well-maintained and the setting is pleasant. Green fees are more affordable than the east coast marquee venues, making it a practical option if you want to play a round without the premium price tag of Ile aux Cerfs or Anahita. Worth considering if the north is your base. Check availability and book here.
Heritage Golf Club
South • Bel Ombre
Heritage Golf Club sits in the south of the island near Bel Ombre, within the Heritage resort complex. The 18-hole course runs through sugar cane fields and patches of forest, with lagoon views from several holes. It’s a more challenging layout that suits golfers with some experience. Green fees for non-resort guests vary by season, so check current rates directly with the course before booking. The south of the island is less visited than the east coast, which means the course is often quieter. Check availability and book a tee time here.
Tamarina Golf Club
West Coast • Tamarin
Tamarina is on the west coast in the Black River district, with the Tamarin mountains as a backdrop. The 18-hole course is attached to a private golf estate and is open to visitors. Green fees are generally in a more mid-range bracket compared to the east coast resort courses. The west coast location puts you close to some of the island’s better beaches for the afternoon, which works well if you’re splitting the day. Check availability and book here.
Mini Golf in Mauritius for Young Kids
If you’re travelling with children who are too young for a full course, a few places on the island have mini golf as part of their activity offering. Access for non-guests varies and isn’t always guaranteed, so treat the options below as starting points and check directly before turning up.
Heritage Resort (Bel Ombre): The resort grounds include a mini golf course. Non-guest access may be available as part of a day pass to the resort’s facilities, but this isn’t guaranteed. Contact the resort in advance to check whether day pass access includes the mini golf area and what the current pricing is.
Casela World of Adventures (Cascavelle): This nature and adventure park on the west coast includes mini golf as part of its broader activities lineup. It’s a practical option for a family day out, particularly for children aged 4 to 12, and the park format means there’s plenty to do beyond just the golf. Located about 25 minutes from Tamarin by car. Check availability and book here.
Resort leisure facilities: A number of larger resort hotels include mini golf within their recreational amenities for guests. If keeping younger kids entertained while one adult golfs is a priority, it’s worth asking about this when choosing where to stay rather than assuming it will be available on arrival.
Practical Tips Before You Tee Off
Book tee times ahead. The more popular courses, particularly Ile aux Cerfs and Anahita, can fill up during high season (July through September, and December through January). Turning up without a reservation is rarely possible at the main resort courses. Book at least a few days in advance, and further ahead during peak periods.
Green fees are almost never included in resort packages. Even if you’re staying at the resort where the course sits, golf is charged separately in most cases. Check this explicitly when booking your accommodation if golf is a significant part of your budget.
Resort guest rates vary more than you might expect. Some resorts offer meaningful discounts on green fees for in-house guests. Others offer very little. It’s worth factoring this into your accommodation decision if you plan to play multiple rounds.
Tee off early. Mauritius gets hot and humid from mid-morning onwards. A 7am or 7:30am start puts you finishing the back nine before the worst of the heat. Most courses open by 6:30am and carts are standard.
Caddies are available at some courses. At a few of the older resort courses, caddies are still part of the culture. If you use one, tip around $20 to $30 for a full round. They’re genuinely useful on a layout you haven’t played before.
Dress code is enforced. Collared shirts and proper golf shoes or flat-soled trainers are required at all the main courses. Jeans are not acceptable. Check the specific dress code when you book.
Most resort courses rent full club sets for around $30 to $50. If you’re a casual golfer or don’t want to travel with clubs, this is a reasonable option. Shoes can usually be rented too. Confirm at the time of booking.
Where to Stay if Golf Is a Priority
Staying near the course you most want to play makes the logistics considerably easier. For Ile aux Cerfs and Anahita, the east coast resort corridor between Belle Mare and Beau Champ puts you closest. Heritage Bel Ombre is the obvious base if Heritage Golf Club is your main target, and it has enough on-site facilities that a non-golfing partner or family members won’t be short of things to do.
If you want a more affordable base with access to several courses, the Tamarin and Flic en Flac area on the west coast is worth considering. You won’t be on a resort course’s doorstep, but you’re within reasonable driving distance of Tamarina and the central and southern courses.
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