Veranda Palmar Beach

Veranda Palmar Beach has only 77 rooms, so it almost qualifies as a boutique hotel. Officially, the hotel has three stars, but in our opinion it deserves at least half a star more. It exudes charm and atmosphere, the rooms are neat and spacious, and the staff are very accommodating. The buffet may not quite be Michelin level, but it is well prepared and the selection is ample – you will definitely not go to bed hungry! If you like grilled seafood, we highly recommend that you dine once or twice at the beach restaurant, although it is not included in the hotel’s all-inclusive concept.

The rooms, which are located in a sweep of two and three-storey buildings, surround – together with the restaurant – the pool area and the charming bar.

There are three room categories, and thanks to the hotel’s ingenious layout you are never far from the water, whether it’s a pool or the sea.

The ‘Comfort’ rooms are located furthest away from the beach but on the other hand closest to the pool, while the ‘Comfort Beachfront’ rooms are – as their name suggests – closest to the beach. Between the two are the ‘Comfort Seaview’ rooms. All room categories are the same size – only their different situations set them apart. The rooms on the ground floor all have a small patio, while those on the first and second floors have balconies.

The hotel is suitable for both couples and families with children, as the rooms are large enough to accommodate two adults and two children (under 12 years old).

The hotel offers a wealth of water sports and is particularly suitable if you want to wind or kite surf, parasail or just sail in a regular sailboat. The wind on the east coast can be quite sustained at times, and is therefore ideal for sailing.

The months of June to August are the windiest, and during this period you might consider upgrading to Veranda Grand Baie, or perhaps compromise a little on the image of the chalk-white beach and instead book a stay at Veranda Tamarin.

However, the beach is still one of the most beautiful in all of Mauritius, and luckily there is almost always shelter by the pool!