1. Location: Grand Baie is a coastal village in the Rivière du Rempart District that is situated at the northwestern side of Mauritius. The village has the town of Pereybere on its eastern side and the town of Trou aux Biches on the western side. It’s distance from Port Louis, the capital city of Mauritius is 47.8 kms.
Grand Baie has a mild tropical monsoon climate.The summer starts from November and becomes very hot from December. The summer season extends till April with temperatures ranging around 28 degrees during these months. The cool winter starts from June and extends till September. During this time the temperature remains around 24 degrees. The months of October and May are transition months with moderate temperature ranging between 25-26 degrees.
Best Places to Stay at Grand Baie Mauritius
1. Veranda Grand Bay: The Veranda Grand Bay welcomes its guests with a traditional drum beat. This hotel gives its guest a glimpse of the Mauritian lifestyle. The hotel has two swimming pools and a spa for their guest’s comfort.
2. Le Mauricia Hotel: Mauricia Beachcomber Resort & Spa offers its guests a taste of luxury. The hotel boasts of having two infinity pools, two restaurants, a tennis court, a volleyball court and a wellness centre.
20° SUD: Hôtel 20° SUD , with its private beach, spa, wellness centre, heated swimming pool and three restaurants, provides guests a luxurious stay in the midst of a tropical paradise.
3. Royal Palm: The 5 star Royal Palm is located on the beach, thus you remain surrounded by some of the most scenic views. The hotel delights its guests with their three swimming pools, three restaurants and an awesome treatment at the Clarins spa.
4. Merville Beach Resort: The three star hotel is known for its beachfront rooms and delightful restaurants and luxurious spa.
Travel Tips to Visit Grand Baie Mauritius
- During a trip to Grand Baie Mauritius, do not miss out experiencing underwater adventures such as underwater scooter, underwater sea walk and submarine excursion.
- For local travel, use taxis and bicycles that are available on rent.
- For touring nature reserves, wear covered clothing and carry insect repellents.
- Local food is prepared with lots of spices and seasoning hence they should not be eaten too much.
- Drink only bottled water as local tap water composition may not be suitable for tourists consumption.
- For Scuba Diving, take help of local instructors to know about places with strong undercurrent.
