Veranda Grand Baie
4-star resort in Mauritius.
Our verdict
Veranda Grand Baie is the hotel we suggest when you want to walk into Grand Baie for dinner and a drink, at a four-star price. It stands in the town on the north-west coast, on the bay, with an infinity pool and a beach bar looking out over the yachts and catamarans, and Grand Baie's restaurants, shops and nightlife are on the doorstep. It's a hotel of 95 rooms, including eight apartments, in a Creole style of white walls, carved wood and tin roofs. It suits couples and friends best, and families of four in a Family Comfort room, which puts the children in a separate room. The trade-offs: most rooms are 30 to 36 m², there are only two restaurants, children get an activity corner rather than a full Kids Club, and the draw is the town and the bay, not a long beach. Against Mauricia Beachcomber, also in the middle of Grand Baie: choose Veranda for a smaller hotel and an all-inclusive you can also use at four sister hotels. Choose Mauricia for free waterskiing on the bay and two-bedroom apartments for families. For Grand Baie close by with two beaches, big gardens and a Teens Club, choose Canonnier Beachcomber.
Best for
- couples and friends who want Grand Baie's restaurants and nightlife on foot
- a smaller hotel: 95 rooms and a relaxed feel
- families of four in a Family Comfort room (children in a separate room)
- guests who use a wheelchair or walk with difficulty: the hotel is adapted
- a base for the north: catamarans to the islets leave from the bay
At a glance
| Category | 4-star (Veranda Resorts, part of Rogers Hospitality) |
|---|---|
| Location | North-west coast, in the centre of Grand Baie, on the bay |
| Airport transfer | About 70 minutes by road (Veranda doesn't publish a time; Beachcomber gives 75 km and about 70 minutes for Mauricia, also in Grand Baie) |
| Rooms | 95: 42 Comfort Garden (30 m²), 24 Comfort Pool (31.5 m²), 13 Family Comfort (36 m²), 8 Privilege (65 m²), 8 apartments (38-44 m²), sizes including the terrace |
| Restaurants | 2: Le Food Comptoir (buffet) and Lazy Lobster (seafood, on the beach) |
| Bars | 2: La Varangue (main bar) and La Crique (beach bar) |
| Pools | An infinity pool facing the bay, a children's pool (under 60 cm) and a teens' pool (1.2 m) |
| Kids | A kids' and teens' corner with a daily programme · babysitting at extra cost |
| Meal plans | Half board or "All Add In" (all-inclusive) |
| Spa | Seven Colours Spa: 3 treatment rooms, treatments for children 4 to 12 |
| Accessibility | Adapted for guests with limited mobility: ground-floor rooms, walk-in showers, step-free public areas |
Which room to book
- Couples: a Comfort Pool Room (31.5 m²) opens straight onto the infinity pool. A Comfort Garden Room (30 m²) faces the garden and is the entry-level room. For more space, a Privilege Room (65 m², king bed and a sofa bed), which also includes à la carte dinner at Lazy Lobster on half board or all-inclusive (selected dishes, seafood excluded), a pillow menu, an espresso machine and a catamaran cruise on stays of seven nights or more.
- Couple with one child or teenager: a Comfort Garden or Comfort Pool Room takes two adults, one child or teenager and a baby.
- Family of four: a Family Comfort Room (36 m²): a king or twin room with a trundle bed in a separate room for the children. It takes two adults and two children or teenagers, plus a baby. There are only 13.
- Three adults or friends: a Privilege Room takes three adults.
- Independent travellers: one of the eight apartments (38 to 44 m²), for two adults and a baby, with the hotel's services.
- Bigger families: two rooms. Children can have a room of their own next to yours.
Children
- Kids' and teens' corner: at the leisure kiosk, with a daily activity programme. It's not a full Kids Club with its own building and evening sessions, so check the programme for your dates with us.
- Pools: a children's pool under 60 cm deep and a teens' pool of 1.2 m.
- Spa: treatments and massages for children aged 4 to 12; from 13, teenagers have the adult menu.
- Babysitting: at extra cost, booked ahead.
- For a full Kids Club in Grand Baie, choose Mauricia Beachcomber, or Canonnier Beachcomber 5 km away, which also has a Teens Club.
Meal plans
There are two meal plans: half board and Veranda's all-inclusive, called "All Add In".
Half board includes breakfast and dinner at Le Food Comptoir, plus a credit of Rs 900 per adult per night towards dinner at Lazy Lobster (at least two plates per person). Snacks and afternoon tea are extra. In a Privilege room, dinner is included.
All Add In adds:
- lunch at Le Food Comptoir (à la carte) or at Lazy Lobster (selected dishes);
- afternoon tea with pancakes or Mauritian snacks, and street-food snacks at lunchtime;
- soft drinks, juices, water, local beers, cocktails, local spirits and house wine by the glass, from 11:00 to 23:00;
- tea and coffee in the room, and a minibar of soft drinks, juices, water and local beer, refilled daily;
- a picnic box for a day out (book 24 hours ahead).
All Add In guests can also eat and drink on their package at Veranda Pointe aux Biches, Paul et Virginie, Palmar Beach and Tamarin. You pay the transport and give 24 hours' notice.
What we'd do: Grand Baie is full of restaurants, so this is one hotel where half board often makes more sense than all-inclusive. Choose All Add In if you'd rather not sign for drinks by the pool. The drinks are local brands; imported brands are extra.
Restaurants
Restaurants:
- Le Food Comptoir: the main restaurant, looking over the bay. Buffet breakfast 07:00 to 10:00 and buffet dinner 19:00 to 22:00, with international dishes and a Mauritian corner at a sharing table.
- Lazy Lobster: on the beach, à la carte, for lunch (12:00 to 15:00) and dinner (19:00 to 22:00). Fresh and marinated fish from the lagoon. At a supplement unless your plan or room includes it.
Bars:
- La Crique, the beach bar, 11:00 to 23:00, beside the infinity pool facing the bay, with rum cocktails, fritters and tapas, and drinks served on the beach;
- La Varangue, the main bar in the garden, 09:00 to 23:00, with signature cocktails, teas and a list of aged rums.
Honest downsides
- Small rooms. The Comfort rooms are 30 to 36 m². Only the eight Privilege rooms are big.
- Only two restaurants. Grand Baie makes up for it, but it means eating out or eating in the same places.
- No full Kids Club. Children get a kids' and teens' corner with a programme, not a club with its own building. Families with young children are better off at Mauricia or Canonnier.
- A town hotel. You're on the bay in the middle of Grand Baie, with the bustle that brings. For a long beach, choose a resort out of town.
- Local drinks on the all-inclusive. Imported brands cost extra.
- A small spa. Three treatment rooms.
Veranda Grand Baie holiday packages
Packages from R25,200 per person, including flights from Johannesburg (prices checked 15 Nov 2026).
R500 off your holiday when you book with us by 31 December 2026.
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Veranda Grand Baie Hotel & Spa, Mauritius: 5 nights with flights from Johannesburg, from R25,200 pps
From R25,200 per person - 5 nights, in Mauritius, flights included & transfers included.
Frequently asked questions
Is Veranda Grand Baie in the town?
Yes. It's in the centre of Grand Baie on the north-west coast, on the bay, so the town's restaurants, bars and shops are within walking distance.
How far is Veranda Grand Baie from the airport?
About 70 minutes by road. Veranda doesn't publish a time; Beachcomber gives 75 km and about 70 minutes for Mauricia, also in Grand Baie.
Is Veranda Grand Baie good for families?
For a family of four, yes: a Family Comfort room puts the children in a separate room, and there's a children's pool, a teens' pool and a kids' and teens' corner with a daily programme. There's no full Kids Club, so for young children we'd usually suggest Mauricia or Canonnier Beachcomber.
Is Veranda Grand Baie all-inclusive?
You can choose half board or Veranda's all-inclusive, called All Add In. It covers three meals, afternoon tea and local drinks from 11:00 to 23:00, and you can also use it at four other Veranda hotels.
Veranda Grand Baie or Mauricia Beachcomber: which is better?
Both are in the centre of Grand Baie. Choose Veranda for a smaller hotel and an all-inclusive you can use at its sister hotels. Choose Mauricia for free waterskiing on the bay, a Kids Club and two-bedroom apartments for families.
Is Veranda Grand Baie wheelchair friendly?
Yes. The hotel is adapted for guests with limited mobility: some rooms are on the ground floor, the rooms have walk-in showers and room to turn, and the public areas are wheelchair accessible. Tell us when you enquire so we can request the right room.
How much does a Veranda Grand Baie holiday cost from South Africa?
Packages from R25,200 per person, including flights from Johannesburg (prices checked 15 Nov 2026). We quote flights from Johannesburg, Cape Town or Durban, transfers, your room and meal plan in one price.
Reviewed by Marthinus Strydom, CEO, Exotic Vacations, 14 Nov 2026.