It’s easy to fall under the spell of Grand Baie, the vibrant fishing village on the northern coast of Mauritius. With its palm-lined shore, colourful boats bobbing in the bay, and a heady mix of Creole street food and yacht club glamour, this coastal gem is the island’s beating heart. At its centre sits a true icon: Veranda Grand Baie, one of Mauritius’ original boutique hotels, now beautifully reimagined for the modern traveller. After a top-to-bottom refurbishment, the four-star haven blends local soul with slow living—offering a relaxed yet refined experience steeped in Creole heritage, barefoot elegance, and warm Mauritian hospitality.
With just 95 rooms and a prime waterfront location, this freshly polished pearl delivers more than just a stay—it’s a sensorial immersion into island life, from beachside rum cocktails and communal feasts to catamaran adventures and wellness rituals rooted in tradition.
ISLAND SOUL WITH CONTEMPORARY TWIST
The 95 rooms and apartments at Veranda Grand Baie are a celebration of Mauritian craftsmanship, where tradition and comfort blend with effortless style. Locally sourced rattan, wooden shutters painted in pastel hues, and handwoven raffia details transport guests into the soul of island life—while contemporary touches like Les Dominotiers palm wallpaper and muslin-draped beds provide a serene, modern feel.
Every room feels like a personal sanctuary, especially the Privilege Rooms, with their soothing palettes of seafoam green and soft greys, outdoor showers, Nespresso machines, and plush orthopedic mattresses. Honeymooners will fall for rooms 801 and 802, while peace-seekers will find their zen in the single-storey hideaways at the far end of the property.
Families and longer-term guests are catered for with serviced apartments—a rare find on the Mauritius Riviera—featuring kitchenettes and access to all hotel facilities. A thoughtful touch? Each guest receives a traditional “tente” basket as a welcome gift, perfect for market shopping or beach days.
GASTRONOMIC TREASURES
Dining at Veranda Grand Baie is a celebration of local flavour and global inspiration, where every meal is an experience. The main hub, Le Food Comptoir, offers all-day dining at interactive stations, with communal tables encouraging conversation and connection. The views over the infinity pool and bay are as delicious as the dishes. Don’t miss the Wednesday Mauritian buffet, a deep dive into the island’s rich culinary heritage.
For something more intimate, Lazy Lobster delivers dreamy seafood dinners in barefoot elegance—candlelit tables in sandy cabanas by the water’s edge. Order the catch of the day with a side of garden-inspired cocktails and let the waves soundtrack your evening.
Quirky culinary surprises abound: a tabagie-style wooden truck offers fresh juice by day and rum infusions by night. A tiny clapboard shack, La Crique, serves as the ultimate sunset perch for tapas and sundowners. Elevenses bring gajacks (like warm taro fritters) to the cobbled courtyard, and nankatai biscuits—a nod to Indian wedding traditions—are sweetly packed as parting gifts.
WELLNESS DESTINATION
Step into the Seven Colours Spa, and you’re stepping into a world of ancestral knowledge and natural serenity. Rooted in traditional Mauritian healing practices, treatments here are deeply restorative, using locally sourced oils such as ylang-ylang, citrus, and peppermint to revive body and spirit.
The spa itself is an intimate, soothing enclave, framed by tropical greenery, with rooms designed to inspire calm. Guests can indulge in personalised massages, body rituals, and beauty treatments, all guided by the rhythms of the island. Weekly yoga sessions offer a gentle way to start the day or wind down at sunset.
For active travellers, the resort offers complimentary watersports—kayaks, paddleboards, sailing boats—and unforgettable catamaran tours to nearby islands, complete with snorkelling stops and on-board barbecues. A curated foodie day trip around Grand Baie explores the village’s bustling markets, Hindu temples, and street food gems like “bol renversé” and millionaire’s salad.
Veranda Grand Baie isn’t just a hotel—it’s a love letter to Mauritius. With its Creole charm, generous spirit, and handcrafted soul, this boutique retreat invites you to slow down, savour, and connect. Whether you’re here for romance, culture, cuisine or calm, this is island life at its most personal.
