This budget beach resort has three big things going for it: a great oceanfront location on Mauritius's beautiful east coast, consistently low rates, and a tranquil vibe. Every one of Le Surcouf's 55 rooms faces the sea; the units are a tad spartan, but all are bright and cheery and outfitted with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and ocean-view balconies or patios. Buffet meals and drinks are served at the restaurant and bar, which, along with a small pool, form the heart of the resort. Neighboring Trou d'eau Douce resort Friday Attitude -- a 50-room family-friendly boutique -- can cost double the price, but provides approximately 25 times more polish.
This budget beach resort has three big things going for it: a great oceanfront location on Mauritius's beautiful east coast, consistently low rates, and a tranquil vibe. Every one of Le Surcouf's 55 rooms faces the sea; the units are a tad spartan, but all are bright and cheery and outfitted with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and ocean-view balconies or patios. Buffet meals and drinks are served at the restaurant and bar, which, along with a small pool, form the heart of the resort. Neighboring Trou d'eau Douce resort Friday Attitude -- a 50-room family-friendly boutique -- can cost double the price, but provides approximately 25 times more polish.
The intimate and breezy Friday Attitude appeals to families and couples searching for a Mauritian beach getaway with a splash of style. The upper-middle-range beachfront boutique has 50 rooms, each one equipped a flat-screen TV, free coffee and tea, and open-concept bathroom with rainfall shower. Though Friday is a small property, its features list checks just about all of the boxes: It has a beach restaurant that serves all meals (dinners rotate between buffets and table d'hotes), two bars, a spa, and a pool with a dedicated kids' section. Speaking of kids, Friday's supervised kids' club is free and right on the beach. For an adult-only experience, consider Friday's sister resort, Tropical Attitude, just a minute's drive down the coast.
The intimate and breezy Friday Attitude appeals to families and couples searching for a Mauritian beach getaway with a splash of style. The upper-middle-range beachfront boutique has 50 rooms, each one equipped a flat-screen TV, free coffee and tea, and open-concept bathroom with rainfall shower. Though Friday is a small property, its features list checks just about all of the boxes: It has a beach restaurant that serves all meals (dinners rotate between buffets and table d'hotes), two bars, a spa, and a pool with a dedicated kids' section. Speaking of kids, Friday's supervised kids' club is free and right on the beach. For an adult-only experience, consider Friday's sister resort, Tropical Attitude, just a minute's drive down the coast.
The upper-middle-range, adults-only Tropical Attitude occupies a pretty beachfront spot on Mauritius' green east coast. Renovations in mid-2017 left the rooms, restaurant, and pool bar with a trendy, contemporary look, and half-board and all-inclusive rates are available. All 60 rooms offer straight-on views of the sea, plus minibars, sexy rainfall showers, and free coffee and tea. Tropical's beach disappears at high tide, but the resort compensates with free daily boat trips to the famous Ile aux Cerfs, and free twice-a-day glass-bottom boat trips to explore the lagoon. Travelers looking for a family-friendly resort with a few more features will be happy at Tropical's nearby sister property Emeraude Beach Attitude, but that property is across the coastal road from the beach.
The upper-middle-range, adults-only Tropical Attitude occupies a pretty beachfront spot on Mauritius' green east coast. Renovations in mid-2017 left the rooms, restaurant, and pool bar with a trendy, contemporary look, and half-board and all-inclusive rates are available. All 60 rooms offer straight-on views of the sea, plus minibars, sexy rainfall showers, and free coffee and tea. Tropical's beach disappears at high tide, but the resort compensates with free daily boat trips to the famous Ile aux Cerfs, and free twice-a-day glass-bottom boat trips to explore the lagoon. Travelers looking for a family-friendly resort with a few more features will be happy at Tropical's nearby sister property Emeraude Beach Attitude, but that property is across the coastal road from the beach.
The three-pearl Stylia Villas is among the swankiest boutique aparthotels in Trou d'eau Douce. The six, two-story villas sleep up to nine people and offer a long list of modern features including 42-inch flat-screen satellite TVs, full kitchens, separate living and dining areas, and private plunge pools (optionally situated on the beach). The beach is postcard-worthy, and room service is available (provided orders are placed well in advance). However, there is no restaurant or other common amenities. Guests will need to look elsewhere for dining and entertainment options. Travelers seeking a more full-featured, all-inclusive alternative will find it nearby at the adult-only Tropical Attitude for lower rates.
The three-pearl Stylia Villas is among the swankiest boutique aparthotels in Trou d'eau Douce. The six, two-story villas sleep up to nine people and offer a long list of modern features including 42-inch flat-screen satellite TVs, full kitchens, separate living and dining areas, and private plunge pools (optionally situated on the beach). The beach is postcard-worthy, and room service is available (provided orders are placed well in advance). However, there is no restaurant or other common amenities. Guests will need to look elsewhere for dining and entertainment options. Travelers seeking a more full-featured, all-inclusive alternative will find it nearby at the adult-only Tropical Attitude for lower rates.
Silver Beach Hotel is a three-pearl beach resort located in Trou d'eau Douce on the east coast of Mauritius. The main features are the buffet restaurant with adjacent bar and terrace, the small lagoon-shaped pool, and the long stretch of white-sand beach set up with loungers and umbrellas. Clunky green furnishings make the hotel's 60 rooms appear past their prime, but all units come with air-conditioning, mini-fridges, electric kettles with free coffee and tea, and balconies or terraces -- many of which face the ocean. (No in-room Wi-Fi, though.) The rest of Silver Beach's interiors are old-fashioned, as well, but this doesn't bother most guests as they are here for the pretty beachfront location, the laid-back atmosphere, and the all-inclusive value. The next-door Friday Attitude has modern style, a spa, and sometimes slightly lower rates, but it lacks Silver Beach's boathouse.
Silver Beach Hotel is a three-pearl beach resort located in Trou d'eau Douce on the east coast of Mauritius. The main features are the buffet restaurant with adjacent bar and terrace, the small lagoon-shaped pool, and the long stretch of white-sand beach set up with loungers and umbrellas. Clunky green furnishings make the hotel's 60 rooms appear past their prime, but all units come with air-conditioning, mini-fridges, electric kettles with free coffee and tea, and balconies or terraces -- many of which face the ocean. (No in-room Wi-Fi, though.) The rest of Silver Beach's interiors are old-fashioned, as well, but this doesn't bother most guests as they are here for the pretty beachfront location, the laid-back atmosphere, and the all-inclusive value. The next-door Friday Attitude has modern style, a spa, and sometimes slightly lower rates, but it lacks Silver Beach's boathouse.