Veranda Palmar Beach, Port LouisVeranda Palmar Beach in Port Louis, Mauritius has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 48 of 64 hotels we score in Port Louis. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 4.1.Veranda Palmar Beach is a three-star boutique resort located on the east coast of Mauritius. It sits directly on a 1.5 km stretch of white sand beach facing a lagoon. The property suits families and travellers looking for all-inclusive options, offering a kids club, games room, and an outdoor pool. Guests can choose from rooms with garden, pool, or ocean views. Facilities include a spa, a library, and a restaurant overlooking the Indian Ocean. While the service and food quality are noted for being good, some of the seating furniture is in poor condition. The resort provides free Wi-Fi and English breakfast for its guests.What stands out

Spacious rooms with various views

On-site spa and wellness centre

Direct access to a lagoon

All-inclusive meal options

Watch out for

Poor condition of some chairs

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.