Where to Stay in Mauritius
Best neighborhoods to base yourself in Mauritius for your 2026 trip — from central hotels to areas within easy reach of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU).
Best neighborhoods to stay in Mauritius
Mahebourg waterfront + Naval Museum
20 min from MRUOld colonial fishing town near airport. Naval Museum (MUR 100) tells the 1810 Anglo-French battle story. Saturday market is excellent.
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Eat here
Dholl puri (lentil flatbread). Octopus vindaye (Creole pickled octopus). Mine frite (Chinese-style fried noodles). Phoenix beer. Green Island rum.
Local tip
MRU is 48km from Port Louis but only 10-15 min from Mahebourg + Blue Bay. For 4-hour layovers: head to Blue Bay snorkel (close + spectacular). For 8+ hours: rent a car at airport (MUR 1,500/day) — Mauritius is 65km long, easy to circle.
Getting to your hotel from MRU
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Getting out of Mauritius (MRU)
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