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 ฿19,238 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
฿19,238
฿22,340 total
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (136 reviews)
The smiley faces and the welcome throughout the hotel

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

LUX* Grand Baie
Stella Rina Adults Only

Stella Rina Adults Only

3 out of 5
Reservoir Road Grand-Baie
The price is ฿2,662 per night from 17 Jan to 18 Jan
฿2,662
฿3,281 total
17 Jan - 18 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly guesthouse in Grand-Baie. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a business centre. Popular attractions Grand Bay Beach and Trou ...
8/10 Very Good! (74 reviews)
The breakfast was good, a variety of health foods. The place has clean environment and clean rooms. Good service from the staff at the Bar and restaurant. Value for money.

Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

Stella Rina Adults Only
Toparadis Guest House

Toparadis Guest House

3 out of 5
Costal Road, Mont Oreb Grand-Baie
The price is ฿3,482 per night from 14 Jan to 15 Jan
฿3,482
฿4,225 total
14 Jan - 15 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Grand-Baie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Grand Bay Beach and Trou aux Biches Beach are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (98 reviews)
Petit coin de paradis
Superbe endroit, près de la plage; personnel très dévoué. Lit et literie très confortable. Grande salle de bain. Superbe piscine et très bel environnement relaxe.

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Toparadis Guest House
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 aparthotel in Grand-Baie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Grand Bay Beach and Trou aux Biches Beach are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (63 reviews)
Nice property
Checking in was a little confusing but the property manager more than made up for it. I really enjoyed my stay and the property manager was very helpful and accommodating to all my needs. I would definitely stay there again

Reviewed on 2 Apr 2025

Wanna Studio Apartments
La Pointe Villas

La Pointe Villas

3 out of 5
Royal Road, Pointe aux Canonniers Grand-Baie
Stay at this apartment in Grand-Baie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Grand Bay Beach and Trou aux Biches Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (228 reviews)
Excellent manager in Richard who always goes out of his way to make your stay enjoyable. The cleaning lady took good care of us. The accommodation is spacious, however we feel the owner needs to invest more money in the property to fully utilise its potential.

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

La Pointe Villas
Residence Le Point Choisy

Residence Le Point Choisy

3.5 out of 5
Royal Road Grand-Baie Rivière du Rempart District
Stay at this aparthotel in Grand-Baie. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Grand Bay Beach and Trou aux Biches Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Inchecken was makkelijker dan verwacht. De kamer was schoon en van alle gemakken voorzien. Ontbijt was vers en gevarieerd, wel miste ik een ommeletje. De omgeving is erg stil in de avond (wat geldt voor heel Mauritius) maar het hotel is op makkelijke loopafstand op een van de mooiste stranden die ...

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Residence Le Point Choisy
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

4.1
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 37%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 42%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 16%
2 - Disappointing
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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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