Intercontinental Mauritius Res, Port LouisIntercontinental Mauritius Res in Port Louis, Mauritius has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 53 of 64 hotels we score in Port Louis. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 3.9, Agoda 3.1. Rooms from about $343 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in Balaclava on the northwest coast of Mauritius, this five-star resort sits between a river and a lagoon overlooking Turtle Bay. It provides direct beach access and is situated next to a golf course. The property includes two heated swimming pools, a 24-hour gym, a spa, and four different restaurants. It suits travellers looking for seaside facilities and diverse dining options. While the rooms are spacious, some guests find the food quality and service standards do not consistently meet five-star expectations. The resort is positioned near several local beaches and is a short drive from Grand Baie.What stands out

Direct beach access

Two heated swimming pools

On-site spa and sauna

Spacious guest rooms

Watch out for

High drink prices

Inconsistent service levels

Better-scored in Port Louis

Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury, Port Louis: 4.3 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $673 a night. Located on the north coast of Mauritius in Grand Baie, this five-star hotel sits directly on a white sandy beach facing a lagoon.

Constance Prince Maurice, Port Louis: 4.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $1,143 a night. Constance Prince Maurice is a five-star resort situated on a private 148-acre peninsula in Poste de Flacq, Belle Mare.

The Oberoi, Mauritius, Port Louis: 4.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $633 a night. The Oberoi, Mauritius is a five-star resort situated on the white sands of Turtle Bay.