Grand-Baie Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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 accommodations 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 vacation town for fun-filled, sunny days.

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LUX* Grand Baie

LUX* Grand Baie

5 out of 5
Grand Baie Grand-Baie
The price is NZ$1,141 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$1,141
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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! (139 reviews)
We had a fantastic stay for our honeymoon. The staff were very welcoming and the service was excellent. Additionally, the rooms were very modern and clean. The complimentary water sports was a great addition.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

LUX* Grand Baie
Veranda Grand Baie Hotel & Spa

Veranda Grand Baie Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Royal Road Grand-Baie
The price is NZ$422 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
NZ$422
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (250 reviews)
The room service was perfect on daily basis

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Veranda Grand Baie Hotel & Spa
Ocean Villas

Ocean Villas

3 out of 5
Royal Road 23 Grand-Baie
Stay at this 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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (373 reviews)
the room i had was ground floor garden view, the gardens were nice sitting on patio having a beer was relax full, the room itself was bigger than usual had a tv but channels were very limited we actually never watched it after first time. bathroom was also big bath and shower few personal items ,storage ...

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Ocean Villas
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! (65 reviews)
Speed of light check in.

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

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! (229 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
Dodo Square

Dodo Square

3 out of 5
Coastal Road Grand-Baie Rivière du Rempart District
Stay at this apartment in Grand-Baie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Grand Bay Beach and Trou aux Biches Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Clean and convenient
Dodo Square Residence is in a great location right on Grand Bay. There is no parking at the residence but it was easy to park just down the street in front of the temple. It was easy to walk anywhere in Grand Bay from the residence including the pick up spots for ocean activities and many good restaurants ...

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025

Dodo Square
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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Grand Bay is a touristy place with a good network of buses to go to Port Louis or the beaches in the area so it's very convenient to get around. There's also many tour operators offering competitive prices for tours to all places in Mauritius.

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