Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel, Port LouisLabourdonnais Waterfront Hotel in Port Louis, Mauritius has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 34 of 64 hotels we score in Port Louis. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 4.5. Rooms from about $367 a night (cached, not a live quote).Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel is a five-star establishment situated on the waterfront in Port Louis. It sits near the Caudan Waterfront, the financial district, and various local shops and museums. The hotel contains 105 rooms with views of the harbour. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness club, a sauna, and a spa. It serves business travellers and families, offering meeting rooms and pet sitting services. While the property has been recently renovated to provide a refreshed appearance, some guests find the building shows its age. The location is a short walk from the Lataniers River and is roughly 45 minutes from the airport.What stands out

Harbour views

On-site spa and gym

Central waterfront location

Meeting and business facilities

Watch out for

Property shows its age

Breakfast quality varies

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