Seasense Boutique Hotel & Spa  

On Mauritius’s sun-soaked east coast in Palmar (Belle Mare/Trou d’Eau Douce), right on golden Palmar Beach. This beachfront, adults-only hotel sits minutes from Belle Mare Beach and about 15 km from Ile aux Cerfs.

A boutique luxury spot with 63 rooms across two levels. Room types range from Charm and Deluxe (ocean-view or beachfront) to Junior, Senior and full suites, many with private furnished balconies or patios. Interiors lean tropical and refined — expect air conditioning, minibars, LCD TVs, tea/coffee makers, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries. The property is set in a spacious tropical garden with picture-postcard sea views.

Full-service spa with massages and facials, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center. A diving club and boathouse get you on the water. Two bars plus a beach bar and a chilled lounge keep evenings lively. Library, table tennis and bike storage add low-key fun — wake up to sea-breeze mornings and step straight onto the sand.

Complimentary wireless internet across the property and a conference hall for meetings. 24-hour reception, concierge services and multilingual staff. Free self-parking on site and an airport shuttle available for a surcharge.

Three on-site restaurants serving local and international flavors, plus room service. Multiple bars and a beach bar offer cocktails and light bites to match the ocean view.