Grand-Baie Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Grand Bay which includes boating and a beach
Grand Bay featuring food
Grand Bay showing boating and a sandy beach
Grand Bay showing a temple or place of worship and religious aspects
Grand Bay which includes 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 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.

LUX* Grand Baie
LUX* Grand Baie
5 out of 5
Grand Baie, Grand-Baie
The price is Rp7.195.223 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
Rp7.195.223
Rp8.274.487 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Grand-Baie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (113 reviews)
"Close to grand baie town- 15/20 min walk. Good room size, great showers, all basic toiletries and hand towl provided. Excellent beach, lots of beds and private beach. Great acitivies included in room rate and easily accessible"

Reviewed on 30 May 2025

LUX* Grand Baie
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 Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (333 reviews)
"Property was very good for a family. We took 2 separate rooms. Staff were accommodating to give us rooms adjacent to each other. Rooms were spacious. Good restaurant in the property and breakfast was included. Though lunch was a bit expensive. Has a private beach and some activities included in the ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

Ocean Villas
Veranda Grand Baie Hotel & Spa
Veranda Grand Baie Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
Royal Road, Grand-Baie
The price is Rp2.883.195 per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
Rp2.883.195
Rp3.315.674 total
4 Jul - 5 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Grand-Baie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (235 reviews)
"Lovely hotel beautifully styled warm and welcoming staff, great location, would recommend"

Reviewed on 3 May 2025

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.
Dodo Square
Dodo Square
3 out of 5
Coastal Road, Grand-Baie, Rivière du Rempart District
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Grand-Baie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Grand Bay Beach and Trou aux Biches ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
Perfect apartment
"We loved our stay at Dodo Square. Dodo was a great location as a base to travel around the north of Mauritius. Entry details were emailed to us the day before arrival. And once we arrived one of the house keepers notified the admin and our room pin was activated. The studio apartment was clean, spacious ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2025

Dodo Square
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! (210 reviews)
"You get what you pay for. These are a great price for space and location. They are a little tired and there's a lack of sunbeds, but overall great value for money. Beware the overspill from the clubs nearby - outside with very loud music til 6am one morning. But that's not the property's fault. The ..."

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2025

Grand Bay Suites
Nautilya Apartments with LOV
Nautilya Apartments with LOV
3 out of 5
Coastal Road, Grand-Baie
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Grand-Baie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Grand Bay Beach and Trou aux Biches Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Very clean, spacious and modern."

Reviewed on 30 Sep 2023

Nautilya Apartments with LOV
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 - Good
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4 - Good 42%
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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.

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