Trou aux Biches Beachcomber
by the TopOfHotel team
Trou aux Biches is a north-coast 5-star sitting on a beach that keeps landing on TripAdvisor's World Top Beaches list, paired with a Clarins spa and a PADI dive centre.
Trou aux Biches is a north-coast 5-star sitting on a beach that keeps landing on TripAdvisor's World Top Beaches list, paired with a Clarins spa and a PADI dive centre.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Trou aux Biches Beachcomber is a 5-star resort from the Beachcomber group, and it carries the highest review score of any property in the brand at 9.0/10 on Agoda. It is built right on Trou aux Biches beach on the north coast. If you want to wake up with the sand at your feet, ask for a Beachfront Suite, which opens straight onto the beach.
Food and amenities
There are 6 restaurants to work through, led by Cilantro, the Indian spot that is listed in the Michelin Guide, and Il Corallo for Italian, alongside L'Asiatique and Le Beachcomber. The Clarins spa was the first of its kind in Mauritius and runs entirely on Clarins products. Water sports are free, so the catamaran, windsurf gear, kayaks and glass-bottom boat are all yours at no extra charge.
Location and getting there
The resort sits on Trou aux Biches beach on the north coast, which TripAdvisor has ranked among its World Top Beaches for several years running. The sand is the finest and whitest on the island, and the water is clear, blue and shallow enough that kids can swim safely. The 5-star PADI dive centre runs courses from beginner to Divemaster and Instructor, and good dive sites like Coin de Mire, Whale Rock and the Aquarium are close by.
Things to know before booking
The north coast is the busier tourist side of Mauritius, so expect more people than on the quieter coasts. The water is shallow in spots, which is ideal for small children but means snorkellers have to swim out further to find the good stuff. And traffic around the Trou aux Biches area gets heavy in peak season. Rates run roughly $315 to $970 a night.
Our take
This is the pick for couples who want the best beach on the island, for divers who like a serious dive centre on the doorstep, and for families with kids who will appreciate the shallow water. The first Clarins spa in Mauritius is the cherry on top.
Score Breakdown
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The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- The beach itself is the headline. Trou aux Biches has ranked among TripAdvisor's World Top Beaches for several years running, with the whitest, finest sand on the island.
- The Clarins spa was the first Clarins spa to open in Mauritius and runs entirely on Clarins products, which is a genuine draw if French skincare is your thing.
- The dive centre is a 5-star PADI operation running courses all the way from absolute beginner up to Divemaster and Instructor, with sites like Coin de Mire, Whale Rock and the Aquarium close by.
- Six restaurants cover a lot of ground, including Cilantro for Indian (listed in the Michelin Guide), Il Corallo for Italian, plus L'Asiatique, Le Beachcomber and Mediterranean and beach-grill options.
- Water sports are free, so you can take out a catamaran, windsurf, kayak or a glass-bottom boat without paying extra.
- The north coast is the busier tourist side of the island, so you will see more people here than on the quieter coasts.
- The water is shallow in places. That is great for kids who can paddle safely, but if you want to snorkel you will have to swim out further.
- Traffic around the Trou aux Biches area gets heavy during peak season.
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Insider Tips
- Book the Discover Scuba course at the dive centre, an easy starting point if you have never dived before.
- Ask for a Beachfront Suite so you can open your door straight onto the sand.
- Do not skip Cilantro, the resort's Indian restaurant, which is listed in the Michelin Guide.