Honeymooner, kite surfer, spa hound, nature lover, beach babe, first timer or old hand: whatever your reason for visiting Mauritius, we can all agree that everyone loves to walk into their guest room and feel wowed.

Luckily for you the chances of that happening in Mauritius are exceptionally high, so whether you’re into sleek, soothing or stimulating, we know some of the most satisfying places to rest your head…

Beachcomber Royal Palm

Directly opposite the sea on the ground or first floor, the Ocean Suites reflect the discreet luxury of Beachcomber’s Royal Palm. With a spacious bedroom, palatial bathroom, separate lounge and double terrace there’s plenty of space to spread out and relax. For optimum privacy without compromising any sense of space, the bedroom and lounge are separated by timber Venetian blinds, offering total control over light and mood.

Comfy deep-seated sofas and custom-made wooden furniture are offset by the natural stone flooring and fabrics in hues of beige, bronze and turquoise which mirror the ocean beyond the window and provide an instant feeling of warmth. Bathed in natural light, the bathroom is finished in a sophisticated mix of marble and wood, while the sun-drenched outdoor terrace is the ideal spot for a sundowner or al fresco dinner.

LUX* Belle Mare

The light, bright Kelly Hoppen-designed Honeymoon Suites at LUX* Belle Mare are some of the most sought-after on the island, due in part to their pared-back minimalistic design teamed with natural, tactile fabrics and restrained colour palette.

Not content with the cloud-like handcrafted Sleep Tight beds, huge bathrooms and romantic candlelit terraces, the rooms also feature thoughtful extra touches like coffee machines, bottled water, Asiatide accessories, movies on demand, a Focal sound system and even a Panama hat.

20 Degres Sud

The four 80m2 ‘Austral’ suites at 20 Degres Sud are all different, but all reflect the concept and essence of this popular boutique hotel. Dressed in calming shades of white, cream and taupe, the suites’ décor is designed to complement the watery views beyond, which are not dissimilar to those you’d find on a boat – not surprising when you realise these rooms are just two metres away from the sea.

Inside, pale polished floors and high ceilings with exposed rafters create a sense of light and space, helped by an abundance of natural fabrics and materials like wicker, linen, leather, and flowing white muslin draped over the four poster beds. Outside, the rooms on the ground floor have their own small private plunge pool and those above have a personal large Jacuzzi.

Tamassa

Down in Bel Ombre in the south west of Mauritius, Tamassa’s Beach Rooms play a little more on the tropical theme and feature rich wooden furnishings and big bold pops of colour which mirror the island’s exotic flora and fauna. Expect to see lots of zingy limes or hot pinks making an appearance, either in super-scale artworks above the beds or as an accent colour on pillows and throws.

These chic, clutter-free rooms also come with iPod docks so you can sing along to your favourite tunes, and big marble bathrooms stacked with lotions and potions. You’ll also have direct beachfront access and incredible views over the Indian Ocean.

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Photos: Beachcomber Royal Palm, LUX* Belle Mare, 20 Degres Sud, Tamassa