Best Mauritius resorts for snorkelling
Only resorts with a good-or-better house reef (or a snorkelling score of 80+), ranked by snorkelling and beach.
9 resorts, ranked by match · Updated October 2026
Top picks by budget
- SplurgeConstance Prince MauriceLow season $764–$1,528 / night
Broadly suitable for groups of friends: The peninsula is self-contained and the overwater villas are the most private, a more exclusive tier for the area.
- Mid-rangeLUX* Belle MareLow season $444–$903 / night
A good fit for groups of friends: A large resort with livelier public areas; the villa area is more private.
- Best valueHeritage Awali Golf & Spa ResortLow season $306–$583 / night
A good fit for groups of friends: A mid-sized, family-oriented resort with livelier public areas; opinions on noise are mixed.
At a glance
| Resort | Tier | Low season / night | Kids club | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUX* Belle Mare | Luxury | $444–$903 | ages 3–11 (PLAY) and 12–17 (Studio 17) | Room only (meals extra) |
| LUX* Le Morne | Luxury | $417–$833 | ages 3–11 | Room only (meals extra) |
| Constance Prince Maurice | Ultra-luxury | $764–$1,528 | ages 4–11 | Room only (meals extra) |
| One&Only Le Saint Géran | Ultra-luxury | $903–$1,806 | ages 4–11 | Room only (meals extra) |
| Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa | Luxury | $361–$764 | ages 3–11, plus a teen club for 12–17 | Room only (meals extra) |
| Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort | Luxury | $306–$583 | ages 0–3 baby club, plus kids’ and teen programmes | All-inclusive |
| Constance Le Chaland (formerly Anantara Iko Mauritius) | Luxury | $361–$764 | ages 4–11 (Coconut Tribe) | Room only (meals extra) |
| Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort | Mid-range | $250–$500 | ages 3–11 | Room only (meals extra) |
| Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa | Luxury | $417–$1,250 | ages 4 months–11 years | Room only (meals extra) |
East Coast · Luxury · Low season $444–$903 / night01LUX* Belle Mare
Good fit- · Good house reef, snorkel from the shore
- · The beach is good: A long east-coast beach; Tripadvisor guests call the location beautiful, if somewhat isolated.
- · A good fit for groups of friends: A large resort with livelier public areas; the villa area is more private.
Le Morne · Luxury · Low season $417–$833 / night02LUX* Le Morne
Good fit- · Good house reef, snorkel from the shore
- · Lush island vegetation
- · A good fit for groups of friends: About 6 hectares, moderately sized, with a more private villa area and a generally quiet feel.
East Coast · Ultra-luxury · Low season $764–$1,528 / night03Constance Prince Maurice
Good fit- · Good house reef, snorkel from the shore
- · The beach is good: Two white-sand beaches plus lagoon shoreline, with an exclusive feel and wide views according to guests.
- · Broadly suitable for groups of friends: The peninsula is self-contained and the overwater villas are the most private, a more exclusive tier for the area.
East Coast · Ultra-luxury · Low season $903–$1,806 / night04One&Only Le Saint Géran
Good fit- · Good house reef, snorkel from the shore
- · Lush island vegetation
- · Broadly suitable for groups of friends: Suite and villa terraces face the beach or lagoon and feel private; the resort is larger than small villa-style properties, so public areas are livelier.
North-West Coast · Luxury · Low season $361–$764 / night- · Good house reef, snorkel from the shore
- · Lush island vegetation
- · A good fit for groups of friends: A large resort with livelier public areas; rooms deeper in the gardens are quieter.
South Coast · Luxury · Low season $306–$583 / night06Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort
Good fit- · Good house reef, snorkel from the shore
- · Lush island vegetation
- · A good fit for groups of friends: A mid-sized, family-oriented resort with livelier public areas; opinions on noise are mixed.
South Coast · Luxury · Low season $361–$764 / night- · Good house reef, snorkel from the shore
- · The beach is good: A wide, clear Blue Bay beach with a gentle slope into the lagoon, within the Blue Bay Marine Park.
- · Broadly suitable for groups of friends: A quiet bay in the south-east, close to the airport yet calm; a mid-sized property.
South Coast · Mid-range · Low season $250–$500 / night08Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort
Partial fit- · Good house reef, snorkel from the shore
- · Lush island vegetation
- · A good fit for groups of friends: A larger, family-oriented resort with livelier public areas and average privacy.
South Coast · Luxury · Low season $417–$1,250 / night09Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa
Partial fit- · Good house reef, snorkel from the shore
- · Lush island vegetation
- · Broadly suitable for groups of friends: With only 61 units and a large site, guests describe it as peaceful and green - the most private option on the south coast.
Which coast in Mauritius is best for snorkelling?
South Coast — 4 of the top 9 picks. The rest are in East Coast, Le Morne and North-West Coast.
Quick answers
- Which resort ranks first?
- For “Best Mauritius resorts for snorkelling”, LUX* Belle Mare ranks first (Good fit), followed by LUX* Le Morne and Constance Prince Maurice.
- Where in Mauritius should I look first?
- South Coast has the most picks here (4 of the top 9).
- How much do these resorts cost per night?
- Across the 9 resorts on this list, low-season nightly rates run from $250 to $1,806. The top pick, LUX* Belle Mare, is about $444–$903. Always confirm current rates on the resort’s own site.
How this is ranked: a fixed rule engine scores every resort for this set of answers (experience × travel party × occasion, no AI); ties are broken by name. Prices are low-season nightly guides — check the resort’s own site.
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