Mauritius Holidays

Why Mauritius, and why book it with us

Mauritius works for South Africans because it's close, easy and set up for how we holiday. Four airlines fly there direct from Johannesburg or Cape Town, and with a two-hour time difference there's no jet lag for the children. A coral reef rings most of the island, so the lagoons in front of the resorts are usually calm. And the big resort groups build their rooms, clubs and offers around families and couples: at Beachcomber, children aged 11 and under get the all-inclusive free when their parents take it.

We have planned Mauritius holidays for South Africans since 2005, and we are an authorised Beachcomber partner. We also book Sunlife, Attitude, Riu and other groups, so we compare resorts for you rather than steer you to one. Our consultants work nationally, online, from the Garden Route and Bloemfontein, and we quote your flights, transfers, room and meal plan as one price.

Which coast for what

For most South Africans we suggest the west or north-west coast. It's the most sheltered side of the island in winter, the sun sets over the sea, and most Beachcomber resorts are there. Choose another coast for a reason: the south-east for the shortest transfer, the east for long, quiet beaches, Le Morne in the south-west for mountain scenery, kitesurfing and golf.

• North and north-west (Grand Baie, Pointe aux Canonniers, Trou aux Biches, Balaclava): calm lagoons on the drier side of the island, and Grand Baie's restaurants, shops and catamaran trips to the northern islets. About 60-75 minutes from the airport. Resorts: Royal Palm, Mauricia, Canonnier, Trou aux Biches, Victoria and The Ravenala Attitude, with Zilwa Attitude at Calodyne in the far north and Radisson Blu Azuri on the north-east.
• West (Flic en Flac and Wolmar): long beaches, sunsets and shelter from the winter wind. About 60 minutes from the airport. Resorts: Sugar Beach and La Pirogue, side by side.
• East (Belle Mare and Palmar): long beaches, sunrises and a quieter feel. Breezier in winter. About 60 minutes. Resorts: Long Beach and Ambre.
• South-east (Blue Bay and Mahébourg): next to the airport, with the Blue Bay Marine Park and, at Preskil, one of the island's largest lagoons. Breezier from about June to September. Resorts: Shandrani (10 minutes) and Preskil Island Resort (15 minutes).
• South-west (the Le Morne peninsula): beaches below Le Morne Brabant, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with kitesurfing and the Paradis golf course. About 70 minutes from the airport and about 70 km from Grand Baie. Resorts: Paradis, Dinarobin, Riu Turquoise and the adults-only Riu Palace Mauritius.

Mauritius resorts compared

The resorts South Africans search for most, side by side. Stars are as each hotel states them.

Our short list:

• Toddlers: Shandrani. Babies: Preskil's Baby Club, or the free baby care rooms at Victoria, Canonnier and Mauricia.
• Teenagers: Victoria, Canonnier or Trou aux Biches; Sugar Beach or Long Beach outside Beachcomber.
• Couples: Dinarobin's Zen crescent, Victoria for 2, Shandrani for 2, or Ambre.
• Golf: Dinarobin. Town on foot: Mauricia. Service above all: Royal Palm.

More detail: Mauritius family holidays, Mauritius honeymoons, Mauritius all-inclusive and Beachcomber vs LUX* vs Constance.

What a Mauritius holiday costs

Three things set the price: the season, the resort's category and the meal plan. The table below gives the range of our live Beachcomber packages per person sharing, for 5 nights with return flights from Johannesburg, airport transfers and the meal plan shown (prices checked 9 November 2026). For longer stays and other dates, your consultant quotes the exact price.

For families, the children's terms often matter more than the adult rate. At Beachcomber, the all-inclusive is free for children aged 11 and under at the seven resorts that sell it, for stays from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2027. Some specials go further on set dates, such as one child under 18 paying only for flights and transfers from 1 to 20 June 2027 at some resorts. We confirm each child's rate in your quote. Full breakdown, with what's extra: How much a Mauritius holiday costs from South Africa.

Best Time to Visit

For most South Africans we suggest May to early December. It's the drier half of the year, October is the driest month, and the beach weather holds. Avoid February and March if you can: they're the wettest months of the hot, humid summer. Winter, June to September: cool and dry by Mauritian standards, with days in the mid-20s at the coast and cooler evenings. The east and south-east are breezier, so choose the west or north-west for calm water and sunsets. Pack a light jersey for the evenings. Summer, November to April: warm to hot and humid, with the island's warmest days in January and February. It's the season when tropical storms, and occasionally cyclones, can bring heavy rain. May and October are the in-between months, and often the best of both. The South African school holidays matter as much as the weather. June/July falls in Mauritius's dry winter, so it's popular with families and books up early. Mid-December to early January is the festive peak, so book early. Month by month: best time to visit Mauritius from South Africa.

How to Get There

Mauritius's international airport, Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (MRU), is at Plaisance in the south-east. From there it's 10 minutes to Shandrani, 15 to Preskil, and about an hour to 75 minutes to the north, west and Le Morne. Mauritius is two hours ahead of South Africa. From Johannesburg About four hours direct, and a little longer coming home. Three airlines fly it: Air Mauritius: daily, leaving early afternoon, with extra flights over December and early January. SAA: daily, leaving mid-morning. FlySafair: four a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday). From Cape Town About five hours direct, and about six coming home. The route runs all year, on three airlines: Air Mauritius: three a week (Tuesday, Friday and Sunday), overnight, arriving early morning. A fourth flight is added from 9 December to 19 January. SAA: three a week (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday), leaving mid-morning. Airlink: two a week (Tuesday and Friday), since October 2026. That's eight direct flights a week in each direction, so there's no need to route through Johannesburg. Ask us to price your package on a direct Cape Town flight. From Durban There's no direct flight from Durban at the moment. You connect in Johannesburg, and the connection is included in your package price. Entry for South African passport holders No visa: South African passport holders don't need a visa for Mauritius. The immigration officer sets how long you may stay when you arrive. At the border you need: a passport valid for longer than your stay (we suggest at least six months, to be safe with airlines); a return ticket; confirmed accommodation; enough money for your stay. Online form, before you fly: every traveller must complete Mauritius's All-in-One Travel Form, which includes a health declaration, at safemauritius.govmu.org. It's free, and the airline checks proof at boarding. Use only the official site. Travelling with children South Africa's government says children travelling on South African passports don't need to carry a birth certificate. If a child travels with one parent, or with another adult, take a parental consent affidavit. Airlines can still ask, so we suggest you carry each child's unabridged birth certificate anyway. With a baby or booster seat, ask us for a private transfer: Beachcomber's standard shared transfers can't fit them.

Mauritius Holiday Packages (page 1 of 4)

74 packages available.

• Mauricia Beachcomber Resort & Spa, Mauritius: 5 nights with flights from Johannesburg, from R21,559 pps

  From R21,559 per person - 5 nights, in Mauritius, flights included & transfers included.

• Canonnier Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa, Mauritius: 5 nights with flights from Johannesburg, from R21,810 pps

  From R21,810 per person - 5 nights, in Mauritius, flights included & transfers included.

• Mauricia Beachcomber Resort & Spa, Mauritius: 5 nights with flights from Johannesburg, from R22,707 pps

  From R22,707 per person - 5 nights, in Mauritius, flights included & transfers included.

• Shandrani Beachcomber Resort & Spa, Mauritius: 5 nights with flights from Johannesburg, from R22,748 pps

  From R22,748 per person - 5 nights, in Mauritius, flights included & transfers included.

• Canonnier Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa, Mauritius: 5 nights with flights from Johannesburg, from R22,955 pps

  From R22,955 per person - 5 nights, in Mauritius, flights included & transfers included.

• Victoria Beachcomber Resort & Spa, Mauritius: 5 nights with flights from Johannesburg, from R23,482 pps

  From R23,482 per person - 5 nights, in Mauritius, flights included & transfers included.

• Mauricia Beachcomber Resort & Spa, Mauritius: 5 nights with flights from Johannesburg, from R23,656 pps

  From R23,656 per person - 5 nights, in Mauritius, flights included & transfers included.

• Canonnier Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa, Mauritius: 5 nights with flights from Johannesburg, from R23,921 pps

  From R23,921 per person - 5 nights, in Mauritius, flights included & transfers included.

• Shandrani Beachcomber Resort & Spa, Mauritius: 5 nights with flights from Johannesburg, from R23,959 pps

  From R23,959 per person - 5 nights, in Mauritius, flights included & transfers included.

• Victoria Beachcomber Resort & Spa, Mauritius: 5 nights with flights from Johannesburg, from R24,769 pps

  From R24,769 per person - 5 nights, in Mauritius, flights included & transfers included.

• Shandrani Beachcomber Resort & Spa, Mauritius: 5 nights with flights from Johannesburg, from R25,013 pps

  From R25,013 per person - 5 nights, in Mauritius, flights included & transfers included.

• Victoria Beachcomber Resort & Spa, Mauritius: 5 nights with flights from Johannesburg, from R25,864 pps

  From R25,864 per person - 5 nights, in Mauritius, flights included & transfers included.

• Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa, Mauritius: 5 nights with flights from Johannesburg, from R30,267 pps

  From R30,267 per person - 5 nights, in Mauritius, flights included & transfers included.

• Paradis Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa, Mauritius: 5 nights with flights from Johannesburg, from R31,939 pps

  From R31,939 per person - 5 nights, in Mauritius, flights included & transfers included.

• Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa, Mauritius: 5 nights with flights from Johannesburg, from R34,601 pps

  From R34,601 per person - 5 nights, in Mauritius, flights included & transfers included.

• Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa, Mauritius: 5 nights with flights from Johannesburg, from R36,344 pps

  From R36,344 per person - 5 nights, in Mauritius, flights included & transfers included.

• Paradis Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa, Mauritius: 5 nights with flights from Johannesburg, from R37,487 pps

  From R37,487 per person - 5 nights, in Mauritius, flights included & transfers included.

• Dinarobin Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa, Mauritius: 5 nights with flights from Johannesburg, from R37,652 pps

  From R37,652 per person - 5 nights, in Mauritius, flights included & transfers included.

• Paradis Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa, Mauritius: 5 nights with flights from Johannesburg, from R39,436 pps

  From R39,436 per person - 5 nights, in Mauritius, flights included & transfers included.

• Dinarobin Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa, Mauritius: 5 nights with flights from Johannesburg, from R39,613 pps

  From R39,613 per person - 5 nights, in Mauritius, flights included & transfers included.

• Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury, Mauritius: 5 nights with flights from Johannesburg, from R49,386 pps

  From R49,386 per person - 5 nights, in Mauritius, flights included & transfers included.

• Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury, Mauritius: 5 nights with flights from Johannesburg, from R71,743 pps

  From R71,743 per person - 5 nights, in Mauritius, flights included & transfers included.

• Veranda Tamarin Hotel & Spa, Mauritius: 5 nights with flights from Johannesburg, from R18,660 pps

  From R18,660 per person - 5 nights, in Mauritius, flights included.

• Sunrise Attitude, Mauritius: 5 nights with flights from Johannesburg, from R21,985 pps

  From R21,985 per person - 5 nights, in Mauritius, flights included.

What a holiday costs

Per person sharing.

Resorts we know well

• Canonnier Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa
• Dinarobin Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa
• Mauricia Beachcomber Resort & Spa
• Paradis Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa
• Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury
• Shandrani Beachcomber Resort & Spa
• Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa
• Victoria Beachcomber Resort & Spa

Guides

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• How much does a Mauritius holiday cost from South Africa (2027)
• Mauritius All-Inclusive Holidays
• Mauritius Family Holidays
• Mauritius Honeymoons
• Mauritius with a baby or toddler
• The best time to visit Mauritius from South Africa
• Which Beachcomber resort is best for you? Families, couples, golf and groups

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