La Maison 20 Degres Sud, Port LouisLa Maison 20 Degres Sud in Port Louis, Mauritius has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 24 of 64 hotels we score in Port Louis. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Booking.com 4.0, Tripadvisor 4.3, Google 4.0. Rooms from about $475 a night (cached, not a live quote).La Maison 20 Degres Sud is a five-star boutique hotel situated in a coconut grove on the northern tip of Mauritius. Positioned at the edge of a quiet white-sand beach, this Relais & Châteaux property offers 36 colonial-style rooms and suites. The hotel caters to adults seeking an intimate setting with access to activities like windsurfing and snorkeling. On-site facilities include a spa, swimming pools, and a restaurant specialising in fresh seafood. While the property provides a high standard of service and modern interiors, some guest feedback indicates that certain rooms can feel small. The location is ideal for those wanting direct oceanfront access in a peaceful environment.What stands out

Adults only boutique setting

Direct beach access available

On-site spa and wellness centre

Fresh seafood restaurant

Watch out for

Some rooms are small

Windy conditions in August

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.