Belle Mare, Mauritius: travel guide
Long powder-white beach, calm lagoon and golf on the east coast
East-coast resort strip with a long powder-white beach, calm lagoon, golf courses and upscale resorts between Belle Mare and Trou d'Eau Douce.
About Belle Mare
Belle Mare is a resort area on the east coast of Mauritius rather than a town, a long strip of powder-white sand beside a calm lagoon that stretches towards Trou d'Eau Douce. The beach is wide and fine, the water is shallow, and the reef offshore keeps the swimming gentle.
Resorts and golf courses are the backbone of the area, with Palmar Beach and quiet public stretches of sand in between. From Trou d'Eau Douce, boats run to Ile aux Cerfs, an island of beaches and watersports, and the Grand River South East waterfall is reached by boat from the same area.
Belle Mare suits couples and families who want a relaxed resort stay on a quieter coast. The east catches the trade winds, so it can be breezier than the west; May to November is the cooler, drier season.
- Country
- Mauritius
- Currency
- MUR
- Time zone
- Indian/Mauritius
- Nearest airport
- MRU
- Typical trip
- 2-3 days
Last updated
Top places to visit in Belle Mare
Belle Mare Public Beach
lagoon-beach · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate
One of the longest and most beautiful white-sand beaches in Mauritius, stretching along the east coast with a wide coral-protected lagoon. Backed by casuarina trees, it is quieter than the north-coast beaches.
Ile aux Cerfs
island · about 5 h · check the fee at the gate
Famous leisure island in the largest lagoon of Mauritius, off Trou d'Eau Douce, with white-sand beaches, watersports, restaurants and a championship golf course. Reached by a short boat hop or day cruises.
Grand River South East (GRSE) Waterfall
river-waterfall · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate
Waterfall where the Grand River South East drops into a gorge just before meeting the sea. Visited by boat from the river mouth; monkeys often watch from the cliffs. A standard stop on Ile aux Cerfs cruises.
Palmar Beach
lagoon-beach · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate
Casuarina-lined public beach south of Belle Mare with a wide lagoon and long stretches of quiet sand between the resorts. Good swimming at high tide and popular with locals at weekends.
Trou d'Eau Douce Village
fishing-village · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate
Fishing village on the east-coast lagoon and the gateway to Ile aux Cerfs. Waterfront jetties, boat operators, creole houses, an 1840s former sugar mill (Victoria 1840 art foundation) and relaxed seafood restaurants.
Splash N Fun Leisure Park
water-park · about 4 h · check the fee at the gate
Water park on the Belle Mare coastal road with slides, wave pool, lazy river and kids' pools spread over 30 arpents - the main family water park on the east coast.
Flacq Market (Centre de Flacq)
local-market · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate
One of the largest open-air markets in Mauritius, in the district town of Centre de Flacq about 10 km inland from Belle Mare. Fruit, vegetables, spices, textiles and street food, busiest on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Belle Mare Golf Course (Constance Belle Mare Plage)
golf-course · 4.5 rating · about 4 h · check the fee at the gate
18-hole championship golf course designed alongside the lagoon at Constance Belle Mare Plage resort.
Things to do
- Île aux Cerfs Catamaran Cruise & GRSE Waterfall Boat · 7 h · from MUR 2,800 per person
- Belle Mare Deep Sea Fishing Water Sports · 4 h · from MUR 6,500 per person
- Belle Mare Golf Round (Legend Course) Sport · 4 h · from MUR 5,000 per person
- Belle Mare Beach Watersports Session Water Sports · 1.5 h · from MUR 1,200 per person
Day trips and tours
- Ile aux Cerfs Beach & GRSE Waterfall Day 7 h · from MUR 2,000
Where to stay in Belle Mare
- Belle Mare Beach about MUR 9,800 per night
The east coast's main resort strip — long white-sand beach lined with large hotels, golf courses and calm swimming waters, the most popular base on this coast.
- Trou d'Eau Douce about MUR 4,500 per night
A lively fishing-village-turned-tourist-hub, the main departure point for Ile aux Cerfs boat trips, with a more affordable and local feel than the Belle Mare resort strip.
Hotels
- Long Beach Hotel Mauritius 5-star · MUR 14,000 to MUR 26,000 per night
- Ambre Resort & Spa 4-star · MUR 17,000 to MUR 30,000 per night
- Constance Belle Mare Plage 5-star · MUR 25,000 to MUR 45,000 per night
- SM Lodge 2-star · MUR 3,000 to MUR 5,000 per night
Where to eat
- Symon's Restaurant Indian, Chinese, Seafood · about MUR 700 per person
- Seasons Restaurant & Bar International, Mauritian, Seafood · about MUR 900 per person
- Le Cafe des Arts French, International, Fine Dining · about MUR 2,500 per person
- Chez Tino Mauritian, Seafood, Creole · about MUR 800 per person
Getting to Belle Mare
Nearest airport: Port Louis (MRU), about 27 km away in a straight line. The road or rail journey is longer.
How visitors arrive in Belle Mare
- Fly into the airport, then road transfer east By air from Mauritius airport (MRU) · common · unconfirmed
Visitors land at the south-east airport and cross to the east coast by road, typically hotel transfer or taxi. Source: roughguides.com
- Bus via Flacq By road from Flacq · possible · unconfirmed
Island buses reach the east coast through the Flacq hub; services are mostly non-direct so a change is likely. Source: roughguides.com
From the airport to the centre
- Resort transfer or tourist taxi unconfirmed
Most resort guests arrange a pickup; agree the fare in advance if taking a taxi. Source: roughguides.com
From the bus terminal to the centre
- Taxi from Flacq bus station unconfirmed
Local bus drops at Flacq; shared or tourist taxi covers the coast road to the beach. Source: roughguides.com
Getting around
- Walking
Safety and scams to avoid
Ile aux Cerfs Boat Trip Overcharging
Trou d'Eau Douce jetty and Belle Mare beach road
Independent boatmen and touts along the jetty and beach road offer cut-price "direct" speedboat trips to Ile aux Cerfs, quoting a low headline price then adding charges for waterfall stops, barbecue lunch or return timing once passengers are already on the water.
How to avoid it: Book Ile aux Cerfs trips through your hotel tour desk or a Tourism Authority-licensed catamaran/speedboat operator with a clear, written all-inclusive price. Avoid the cheapest cash-only touts on the jetty.
Best time to visit Belle Mare
- Jan 28°C
- Feb 28°C
- Mar 28°C
- Apr 27°C
- May 26°C
- Jun 24°C
- Jul 24°C
- Aug 23°C
- Sep 24°C
- Oct 25°C
- Nov 26°C
- Dec 27°C
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Frequently asked questions about Belle Mare
- How many days do you need in Belle Mare?
- A typical trip to Belle Mare is 2-3 days.
- What are the main places to visit in Belle Mare?
- Places covered in our Belle Mare guide include Belle Mare Public Beach, Ile aux Cerfs, Grand River South East (GRSE) Waterfall, Palmar Beach, Trou d'Eau Douce Village.
- Where should I stay in Belle Mare?
- Our guide covers these areas to stay in Belle Mare: Belle Mare Beach, Trou d'Eau Douce.
- How do I get around Belle Mare?
- Ways to get around Belle Mare covered in our guide: Walking.
- What scams should I watch out for in Belle Mare?
- Scams reported to us for Belle Mare include Ile aux Cerfs Boat Trip Overcharging. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.
- What is the weather like in Belle Mare?
- Average daytime highs in Belle Mare run from 23°C in Aug to 28°C in Feb.
- Which airport is nearest to Belle Mare?
- The nearest airport to Belle Mare has the code MRU.