Maybe More variety on the dinner menu

Location and the water sports.

Stayed in August 2025

A small note for improvement: We felt that The Plantation restaurant had very limited inclusive options for half-board and all-inclusive guests. The dishes we ordered from the à la carte menu were beautifully presented, but the flavour pairings felt a little unusual and not as special as we had hoped. I would also suggest heating at least one of the pools. During the winter months in Mauritius, this would make swimming far more enjoyable, and even in summer, maintaining a consistent temperature would be a great touch. We stayed at another Mauritian hotel last August that had a heated pool, and it quickly became the heart of the resort — with guests spending full days in the water.

We stayed for 8 nights at The Residence Mauritius and had a truly fantastic experience — we could not recommend it more highly. From the moment we arrived, the service was seamless. The warm welcome, complete with hot towels and a refreshing drink, set the tone for our stay. Every staff member we encountered was friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Our room was spacious, beautifully furnished, and felt wonderfully luxurious — from the marble bathroom to the elegant furniture and crisp white linen. The beach and surrounding lawns were impeccably maintained, and the beach staff were always eager to assist. The kids’ club was a highlight for our daughter. It’s large, with both indoor and outdoor play areas, and offers a full schedule of activities for the week. We were warmly welcomed on check-in by one of the kids’ club staff, which made our daughter feel right at home. Evenings were a treat with themed dinners that offered variety without compromising quality. The dining hall was immaculate and elegantly set each night. Special thanks to Executive Chef Desire and his dedicated team — their passion for hospitality shines through in every detail. The hotel’s facilities are exceptional — too many to list — but everything was spotlessly clean, well maintained, and had a luxurious yet homely feel. A few staff members deserve special mention (though every single team member was outstanding): • Jane – Our daughter adored you for your warmth and friendliness at the pizza station. • Saheb – Thank you for going the extra mile with the sorbet. • Kazeem and Ramsamy – Your attentive service in the dining hall made each meal memorable. • Desire (Executive Chef) – For your friendliness and dedication to making each dining experience special. • Rajesh – For your hospitality and care in the dining hall. • Carina at reception – For handling every request with a smile and efficiency.

Stayed in August 2025

None..

Everything was perfect and well organised. We are vegetarians and Chef Nishal, Yarov and the team took extra care to delight us with meal options. Brenda and the team went an extra mile to help us celebrate our special occasion.

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing

The hotel is located on the east coast of Mauritius at the Belle Mare beach. Exquisite hotel, very welcoming staff always ready to help and make sure you are having the best possible stay at The Residence Mauritius. I was on half-board basis which was fantastic, the buffet spread was delicious and has something for everyone. The room was well appointed and spacious enough. I really enjoyed my stay and I would definitely recommend it for anyone who wants a relaxed holiday in style, yet at an affordable price.

Stayed in June 2025

Plantation restaurant is very disappointing.

The property is stunning, with very good buffet spread. The staffs are amazing and very welcoming.

Stayed in May 2025

I prefer that balcony has net window cover so it will prevent the ppl from mosquito and lizerd as I am allergic to both of these I prefer to have twins beds with different head boards

The facility, staff, food , location, service

Stayed in May 2025

The hotel does not occupy very big territory, however there are lots of space on the beach, you can choose either surrounding with the palms or the white sand. The sand is very soft like a powder and not hot. Kayaks, paddles, catamarans, water ski, etc - all are free of charge. Great experience was to try water ski! There is cold refreshing water on the beach during the day free of charge. Beach towels are soft and new. The ebb and flow of water in the ocean was not significant during our stay, you can easily swim during the day. Seaside is perfect with soft sand, no stones, no fish, good for kids. The room is very big, we had 2 rooms and got free of charge upgrade for the ocean view. The personnel is really very kind, very kind. Always ready to help and solve any problem. At the end of our stay we were presented with the bottle of champagne from the manager. There is consierge service, they can book any restaurant, excursions, taxi, etc. There is a big library in the hotel, very nice massages and body treatment, free of charge sauna, hammam and gym. Although giving good humidity, hammam looks a bit out of date. Every evening there are wisdom affirmations near the bed, I collect all of them and took with me. The hotel and the rooms are in colonial style, although looking fresh, very nice towels and bed linens. Very clean all around. There are no restaurants outside the hotel, therefore if you eat 3 times per day it’s better to order HB/all-inclusive at once. Food was good, combination of Asian and European cuisine, wide selection of fruits, pan cakes, gems, eggs, etc, although being enough I cannot say there were a lot of vegetables. The location of the hotel is quite far from other attractions, we had a boat tour to the nearest waterfall, dolphins and monkeys and it was great. The weather in May was not stable, one day was all raining, others not hot but very comfortable, rains are very short and mostly at night. Water in the ocean was perfect.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing.

I was absolutely blown away by this hotel, and had the most amazing 10 days staying here. There were plenty of sunbeds, both on the beach, and around the pool. My bedroom was spacious, clean, turndown and butler service every day. There are two restaurants open, and the selection of food was always good at both, but my preferred restaurant was The Plantation, as it was a la carte. The hotel staff were lovely, communicative, and nothing that you asked for was too much trouble (as an example, I left a water bottle in my room that was a gift, and the hotel are returning it to me in the UK). I would return again, in a heartbeat. Thank you so much for a fantastic, relaxing stay!

Stayed in May 2025

The water was billed which is strange, not much but still.

The staff was friendly, the room was beautiful and comfortable. The breakfast was good.

Stayed in May 2025

We loved everything! The only minor dislike was the WiFi wasn’t the best - but with everything else being so amazing it didn’t bother us much.

We had a wonderful stay! The beach and hotel grounds were beautiful, and the service was excellent. The Plantation Restaurant was amazing and absolutely delicious. We loved the free water sports and the kids club had lots of daily activities. Everything was perfect—we’ll definitely be back!

Stayed in April 2025

Unfortunately, one of us got a really bad stomach bug after the last dinner. The staff was very supportive and we were allowed to check out a bit later, so that we could directly move into our room at the next hotel. The staff at the bar was very slow, even though the bar wasn‘t crowded. One suggestion/idea would be to have some music and/or a pool bar. We were absolutely not looking for a „party“, but it might add a bit to the atmosphere.

The beach is one of the most beautiful beaches we’ve seen in Mauritius. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was very good - we loved the Omlette and Crepes stations, as well as the wide selection of fresh fruits. The daily theme (e.g., Asia, Mauritius, Italy, Latino, etc.) for the dinner offers a great variety, even though we think that the level was not always the same. We appreciated the free water stations at the beach and at the pool. Also, the water sports activities, which are free, were amazing! Lastly, we appreciated the nice breakfast we got at 05:00am, before an excursion.

Stayed in April 2025

Room service dishes, possibly could be improved.

Wonderfull Views, sandy clean beach and aqua blue water. Helpful staff, hand working and friendly. Peaceful, happy atmosphere. Upmarket style. I would love to come back one day.

Stayed in April 2025

Wonderful colonial-style hotel, excellent staff, spacious rooms, beautiful beach

Stayed in March 2025

Stray dogs on the property and not so verious lunc options on the pool and beach.

Hotel is amazing, great 2 beaches and pool, great specious rooms, very clean, great food.

Stayed in January 2025

It was quiet, an older crowd, would have liked a bit more life nearby

Sophisticated and beautiful hotel, gorgeous grounds and pool, beaches perfect

Stayed in December 2024

Very nice breakfasts. Beautiful beaches with Loungers. Nice clear water for swimming and snorkeling. Dinner was always exceptional with a different country's cuisine every evening. Evenings had live entertainment that was very enjoyable.

Stayed in October 2024

Food was bad. Not only did both I and my wife get diharea, the cooks kept a very variable standard. One day the slow cooked lamb stew was great, - few days later the exact same dish was super dry and tasteless. Feels like they had a bunch of cooks, some where great, some where fresh off the boat and no head chef that ensured a consistent high quality that you’d expect from such a luxurious resort.

Hotel was great with a lot of space and attention to details. Service was great with attentive staff. Beach was so beautiful though the sand with the crushed corals wasn’t great for long barfoot walks

Stayed in December 2024

The restaurant was incredibly expensive. Paid approx. 100 euros for just 2 plates.

Very friendly staff. Beach was perfect

Stayed in December 2024

water in the swimming pools was very cold.

Beach was amazing, the food was great and the staff were beyond exceptional.

Stayed in September 2024

The meals were absolutely delicious, offering a variety of options that catered to all tastes. The seashore was stunning, providing a perfect backdrop for relaxation and enjoyment. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure that all my needs were met with a smile. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone looking for a memorable and enjoyable stay.

Stayed in November 2024

Would benefit from more food options and beach/pool bar to complement beautiful setting

Incredibly friendly staff, great beach location, good pool, relaxed atmosphere

Stayed in November 2024

Buffet food was repetitive but there are other restaurants to go to for dinner

Lovely location with fabulous ocean view Great pools, plenty of sunbeds, watersports, choice of restaurants, spa Room was spacious and clean with high quality fittings Lots of golf courses in easy reach Very helpful concierge

Stayed in November 2024

Everything was great but it was quite windy on the beach (not the hotels fault obviously) and the evening entertainment could be better

The room and facilities were excellent

Stayed in November 2024

The paying for water during dinner. The glass of wine 11-12 eur. I think it is overpriced.

The beautiful beach, large rooms, comfortable beds, helpful staff.

Stayed in November 2024