The Oberoi Beach Resort Mauritius

For the Oberoi project, the American landscaper Bill Bensley paired with a well-known Thai architect Lek Bunnag. They excelled at creating an exclusive, stylish, and romantic resort that embraces the insular charm of Mauritius.

In harmony with nature

Exotic bushes, trees, and flowers encompass the hotel villas and premises—with volcanic boulders dotted around the landscaped gardens. The buildings blend in, and the architecture of tall, thatched roofs reflects the island’s African and Asian heritage. So do the ebony sculptures and headboards, woven from the sugarcane leaf, in the guest rooms.

The Oberoi Beach Resort Mauritius has seventy-one Pavilions and Villas. The Pavilions are grouped in single-floor clusters, while the freestanding villas are set within their own walled gardens. Inside, subtle tones dominate the décor, and the rooms feature enormous four-poster beds, sunken marble baths and the uninterrupted view from lawn to the ocean.

The Royal Villas are the most decadent option: set within large tropical gardens, they come with private swimming pools and thatched dining pavilions.

Dining and spa

There are two restaurants at Oberoi. One has the European, Oriental and Creole dishes on the menu, the other serves light lunch by the pool and fusion cuisine in the evening. The main restaurant features a soaring palm-thatched roof and ensures great views of the Indian Ocean.

Spa junkies will find The Spa more than satisfactory. It’s an exclusive sanctuary with all the state-of-the-art treatments on the menu, some drawing from local traditions, like the fresh coconut massage.

Check availability for Oberoi Mauritius: Booking.com | Oberoi Hotels | Mr And Mrs Smith or see what others think on TripAdvisor.

in our opinion

Hidden away along the north coast, not far from the island’s vibrant capital, the chic and romantic Oberoi made our stay truly enjoyable thanks to fantastic service, great spa, and delicious cuisine.

What we love

• Great location, in the northwest corner of Mauritius—the leeward side of the Island (the windward side can have very strong wind—and rain). The hotel is sheltered and has some breathtaking ocean sunsets
• Romantic private villas with pools
• Great landscaping, beautiful tropical gardens
• The food is simply divine! We loved the mouthwatering Indo-Creole dishes as well as simple Mediterranean fare
• Fantastic service, very well trained staff—they surround guests with genuine attention. Exceptional in every way
• Sumptuous spa—we loved the hotel’s signature massage, which is the revitalizing coconut husk body brush, followed by a deep massage with freshly ground coconut
• Dinners under the stars, with toes in the sand

What you should know

• The best accommodation choices are the villas with pools, number 205 and 206, but if the price is no object, book one of the two Royal Villas: villa 412 is more private; 112 is right by the ocean
• There are two swimming pools at Oberoi, one reserved for adults
• The Oberoi Hotel is 55 minutes from the airport and only 15 minutes from the island’s capital, Port-Louis
• Northwest coast beaches are less impressive than those on the island's east coast
• Car rental is available, as well as bike hire (free of charge)
• Babysitting facilities are available at an additional charge. Children under 8 stay for free when sharing with parents
• There is complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel
• Getting there: The flight-comparison sites such as Skyscanner (www.skyscanner.com) or Kayak (www.kayak.com) will help you find the best flights and deals.