Grand-Baie Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Grand Bay featuring food
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 accommodation 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 holiday town for fun-filled, sunny days.

Ocean Villas
Ocean Villas
3 out of 5
Royal Road 23, Grand-Baie
The price is ₹5,312 per night from 5 Jun to 6 Jun
₹5,312
per night
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa.
7.4/10 Good! (280 reviews)
"The property was excellent. The beach amazing and the hotel facilities very good. Very happy with my stay"

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2023

Ocean Villas
LUX* Grand Baie
LUX* Grand Baie
5 out of 5
Grand Baie, Grand-Baie
The price is ₹28,710 per night from 5 Jun to 6 Jun
₹28,710
per night
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Grand-Baie. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Grand Bay Beach and Trou aux Biches ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (67 reviews)
"This is one of the best resort like hotels we have ever stayed! Plenty of space, no crowds, many water sports activities included. You get courtesy fruit, flavoured water and picolés while enjoying beachtime in the many available sunbeds. Incredible and diversified breakfast options! All staff is ..."

Reviewed on 11 May 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 ₹13,149 per night from 21 May to 22 May
₹13,149
per night
21 May - 22 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa.
8/10 Very Good! (207 reviews)
"The hotel is beautiful and we loved the position. We had a privilege room which was lovely, close to the pool/reception and thankfully meant we weren’t disturbed by the bar/restaurant next door. The staff were in the main really nice and friendly but often quite slow/disorganised. Drink orders sometimes ..."

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2024

Veranda Grand Baie Hotel & Spa
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.
Grand Bay Suites
Grand Bay Suites
3.5 out of 5
Royal Road, Grand-Baie
Enjoy free parking, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and daily housekeeping.
8.4/10 Very Good! (197 reviews)
"Large rooms with nice pool area.Staff were pleasant Hotel showing its age in a rundown area. Large number of stray dogs barking at all hours."

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

Grand Bay Suites
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! (218 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
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 Grand Bay Beach and Trou aux Biches Beach ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (56 reviews)
"Excellent value for the cost. Comfortable, secure and convenient."

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2024

Wanna Studio Apartments
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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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
10 Sep 2019

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
18 Aug 2019

Nice place. Find everything you need.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
13 Aug 2019

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
14 Jul 2019

Great place to stay

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
17 May 2019

Not much for tourists outside of resort

2/5 - Disappointing

Oscar
6 Apr 2019

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

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