25 Best Things to Do in Grand Baie, Mauritius (2026 Guide)

Grand Baie sits on the northwest coast of Mauritius and is the busiest resort town on the island. It gathers turquoise swimming coves, a lively marina, casual beach bars and some of the best boat departures on the island in a two-kilometre stretch. It is also the closest hub to Luxora Villa in Pereybere.

Beaches you can walk or drive to in minutes

The bay itself is calm and shallow, which is why families come back year after year. La Cuvette is the prettiest public beach in Grand Baie, tucked between two headlands with soft sand and shady casuarina trees. Pereybere Public Beach, five minutes by car from Luxora Villa, has better swimming and snorkelling right off the sand. Mont Choisy, ten minutes south, is the longest beach in the north and perfect for a sunset walk.

Boat trips and water sports

• Speedboat to Coin de Mire, Ilot Gabriel and Flat Island for snorkelling and a barbecue lunch
• Catamaran cruise up the north coast with dolphin watching in the morning
• Undersea walk or sea kart at Merville, ideal for non-swimmers
• Kite surfing lessons at Anse La Raie in the north-east
• Deep-sea fishing charters leaving from Grand Baie marina

Where to eat in Grand Baie

For a smart dinner, book a table at Le Capitaine on the waterfront for grilled fish and a sunset view. Cocoloko has been a Grand Baie institution for years for casual pasta, burgers and cocktails. For Mauritian street food, head to the food trucks near Sunset Boulevard after 6pm and try dholl puri, mine frit and gato piment.

Nightlife

Grand Baie has the busiest nightlife in Mauritius. Beach House and OMG are the main clubs on the strip. Banana Beach Club is a good early evening spot with live music and cocktails on the sand.

Family friendly options

• La Croisette shopping mall for a rainy afternoon, cinema and food court
• Sculpture park and botanical walk at the SSR Botanical Garden in Pamplemousses, twenty minutes away
• Otentic Ecotour on the north-east river for kayaking and lunch on a floating platform

Base yourself in Pereybere at Luxora Villa and you can reach every point above in under twenty minutes by car.