The Residence Mauritius, Port LouisThe Residence Mauritius in Port Louis, Mauritius has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 38 of 64 hotels we score in Port Louis. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 4.0. Rooms from about $434 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Residence Mauritius is a five-star hotel situated in Belle Mare on the east coast of the island. It sits along a one-kilometre stretch of white sand beach and is surrounded by tropical gardens. The property features an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, floodlit tennis courts, and a golf course. Guests can choose from rooms with balconies, patios, or terraces that look out over the lagoon. On-site facilities include a spa with a sauna and poolside cabanas, alongside beachfront dining options. While the resort offers extensive leisure facilities, the large scale of the property means some areas may require walking. It suits travellers looking for traditional luxury and direct beach access.What stands out

Direct access to a sandy beach

On-site golf course and tennis courts

Rooms with lagoon views

Comprehensive spa and sauna facilities

Watch out for

Large property size

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.