Grand-Baie

Travel Guide
Grand Bay showing boating and a beach
Grand Bay showing food
Grand Bay showing boating and a beach
Grand Bay showing a temple or place of worship and religious elements
Grand Bay showing a temple or place of worship and religious aspects

This bustling Mauritian oceanfront town offers water adventures, biking trips, luxurious accommodation, renowned shopping spots and a fun-filled nightlife.

Grand Bay rests on a glorious natural cove in Mauritius. Cycle through the village and explore busy marketplaces and boutiques. Enjoy watersports in the calm ocean. Stunning hotels and spirited nightlife round out your stay.

Sunbathe on one of Grand Bay’s most enticing beaches, La Cuvette. This picturesque cove is secluded, with little boat traffic. Float in tropical waters. Stroll along the sandy coastline and enjoy views over the sparkling lagoon.

Enjoy Grand Bay’s famous shopping and leisure attractions. Head to Sunset Boulevard for chic fashion at upmarket boutiques. Alternatively, visit the Grand Bay Bazaar for a fabulous craft market offering ornate Mauritian crafts. Purchase expressive paintings of Mauritian beach life at a local art gallery.

Enjoy 5-star hotel accommodations with sea breezes and oceanfront terraces. Laze on a sun lounge near the pristine pool and enjoy a selection of carefully sourced French wines. Take part in the various watersports adventures that most hotels offer, including snorkeling, kayaking and waterskiing tours.

From your hotel, rent bicycles and take a scenic, easy ride around the bay to the brilliantly colored Shiv Kalyan Vath Mandir Hindu temple. Admire its vivid red and white turrets. Remove your shoes before entering and enjoy the calming interior of this sacred space. Visit another tranquil, ornately decorated Hindu temple, Surya Oudaya Sangam, just west of town.

For more challenging off-road cycling, book a mountain bike excursion at your hotel and follow scenic trails in the Grand Bay area. Weave through cane fields and glorious lagoons. Stop for lunch by the bay at a relaxed café and taste fresh, exquisite seafood.

Experience Grand Bay’s nightlife in its lively bars and nightclubs, where parties last until the early morning. Stroll across town and visit one of Grand Bay’s bustling club venues. Sip delicious cocktails in laid-back lounge settings or enjoy the party atmosphere on busy dance floors.

Reach Grand Bay in a little over an hour from Mauritius International Airport. Grand Bay is the ideal vacation town for fun-filled, sunny days.

LUX* Grand Baie
LUX* Grand Baie
5 out of 5
Grand Baie, Grand-Baie
The price is €590 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
€590
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2025
Book a stay at this beach resort in Grand-Baie. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (85 reviews)
"From the moment you enter the lobby you know youve arrived somewhere special. The elegance, the modern amenities and the natural beauty are present everywhere at thsi resort. The rooms are absolutely amazing. The pools spectacular and the service is top notch."

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2024

LUX* Grand Baie
Veranda Grand Baie Hotel & Spa
Veranda Grand Baie Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
Royal Road, Grand-Baie
The price is €193 per night from 7 Jan to 8 Jan
€193
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Grand-Baie. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (217 reviews)
Great location
"Property is refreshing and modern. Great pool and beach area, crystal clear water. Food was good as was service. Check in was a bit weird and long winded, perhaps island time."

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2024

Veranda Grand Baie Hotel & Spa
Ocean Villas
Ocean Villas
3 out of 5
Royal Road 23, Grand-Baie
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Grand-Baie. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (313 reviews)
NICE RESORT WITH SOME ATTENTION NEEDED
"There are a few things that is great of the hotel. The sea front area, the restaurant. The furniture and buildings need some attention and is very dated."

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2024

Ocean Villas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Wanna Studio Apartments
Wanna Studio Apartments
3.5 out of 5
Morcellment Raffray, Grand-Baie
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Grand-Baie. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Neos Wellness and Mont Choisy Beach are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (56 reviews)
"Excellent value for the cost. Comfortable, secure and convenient."

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2024

Wanna Studio Apartments
La Pointe Villas
La Pointe Villas
3 out of 5
Royal Road, Pointe aux Canonniers, Grand-Baie
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Grand-Baie. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Grand Bay Beach and Trou aux Biches Beach ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (221 reviews)
"This was my second visit and it was just as enjoyable. It was a bit quieter than the last time as it was low season."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2023

La Pointe Villas
Grand Bay Suites
Grand Bay Suites
3.5 out of 5
Royal Road, Grand-Baie
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly apartment in Grand-Baie. Enjoy free parking, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (199 reviews)
"The flats are next to a very busy road with morning and evening heavy traffic and next to three discos with a lot of weekend night actions and noise. The flats are spacy and awere nicely build but meanwhile lack repair and maintenance and thus appear to be rundown."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2024

Grand Bay Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Grand-Baie

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Top destination
5 - Excellent
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Pereybere is actually just further up the coast from Grand-Baie town itself; but is less busy, crowded, and has less boats moored in the sea, and I think nicer beaches and swimming.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice place. Find everything you need.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Staff @Le Canonnier are great. Special thanks to Roshan and Chef V.Boolan. Kitchen tour a real privilege,staff canteen same food as guests, waiter has recommendations. @50Waterski. A fantastic resort culture to relax with family on holiday.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great place to stay

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Not much for tourists outside of resort

2/5 - Disappointing

Oscar

Not as beautiful as the every other area of the island. Tourist area becoming rough in the evenings.