La Margarita

Small 2* hotel with a family atmosphere; the rooms are correct, well equipped (wifi, tv, safe, fridge, air conditioning), the bathroom could do with a refresh in the shower but everything is functional. The typical local cuisine is very good although the choice of dishes is sometimes limited. The staff, including the manager, are very available and friendly. The swimming pool is small but sufficient to cool off after the beach, a beach which is close but very rocky (bring swimming shoes) so do not expect a long beach of fine sand. The bus stops in front of the hotel but the times are not easy (every 1h15 to go to Grand Baie). The big downside of this hotel is the very noisy environment because on the side of the main road (trucks, motorbikes and backfiring cars), plus many stray dogs barking at all hours = peace and quiet are not appropriate. Overall, this hotel will appeal to small budget "backpacker guides" but will disappoint regulars of 4* hotels (you can't see it both ways). This establishment is located in a typically Mauritian context and not in a tourist spot which would not be the reality of the inhabitants of this Island; which allows more direct contact with the population. A tip of the hat for the “Indian” evening during which the women are dressed in saris and the meal served on a sheet without cutlery: fun and exotic.

Extremely disappointed with the accommodation! Cockroaches in the bathroom (and staff who directly give us the anti-cockroach spray in “get over it”) A small swimming pool that is not always cleaned Disappearances of our personal belongings during our absence (packets of cigarettes, perfumes, etc.). .) and little consideration from the manager to resolve the problem or at least make a commercial gesture Very similar meals (always identical starters / only one choice of dessert per meal). Cold chain not necessarily respected. Strangely we all got sick shortly after arriving at the hotel... I don't recommend it at all!