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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).

City
Mauritius
Airport
MRU
Nightly range
$40–$450+
Best area
Mahebourg waterfront + Naval Museum

Best neighborhoods to stay in Mauritius

Mahebourg waterfront + Naval Museum

20 min from MRU

Old 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.

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Getting out of Mauritius (MRU)

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Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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