Constance Belle Mare Plage is one of the east coast’s grandest beach resorts, set on a long stretch of sand at Belle Mare in the Flacq district. It is a five-star-class property with 278 rooms, so it feels more like a small village of gardens, pools and restaurants than a single building. The room range is wide: Prestige Rooms and Junior Suites for couples, Deluxe Suites for families, and two- and three-bedroom pool villas of well over four thousand square feet for groups who want their own space and garden. Many categories look onto the beach or the tropical grounds. Dining is a particular strength, with seven restaurants including a café, a beach restaurant, Italian and creole venues, plus a swim-up bar, poolside bars and a winery with a tasting room. The resort has three outdoor pools and a children’s pool, and the Constance Spa has ten treatment rooms with a Turkish bath and Ayurvedic therapies. Golfers get an 18-hole course with a driving range, clubhouse and lessons, and guests aged eighteen and over can usually play a round during their stay. A free children’s club, playground and mini golf keep younger guests busy.
Location and getting around
The resort is on the east coast, roughly an hour and a quarter by road from the airport, so it suits travellers who want to settle in for a week rather than hop between bases. A shuttle can be arranged for a fee, and airport transfers need to be requested a couple of days before arrival.
The nearby beach is calm and good for walking, and the Ile aux Cerfs catamaran trips in this guide are an easy day out from this side of the island. The Grand River South East waterfalls are a short drive away, and a supermarket and shops are about ten minutes by car.
The rooms
Prestige Rooms are the entry point, and the beachfront and garden-view categories differ in price, so choose by how close to the sand you want to be. Junior and Deluxe Suites add space for families, and the pool villas, from two to three bedrooms, are the right call for multi-generation trips or friends splitting the cost. There are no lifts on the property, so ask about ground-floor rooms if mobility matters. Connecting rooms are available on request.
Things to do
Non-motorised water sports such as kayaking, sailing and snorkelling are included with all-inclusive rates, and parasailing, windsurfing, scuba diving, water skiing, boat tours and fishing can be arranged. On land there are tennis courts, a fitness club, yoga, pilates, aerobics, bicycle rental and evening shows. Children’s club activities are free, and babysitting is available for a fee.
Who it suits and what to know: Constance Belle Mare Plage suits families, golfers and couples who want a polished, well-run resort with lots of choice. All-inclusive plans cover buffet meals, snacks, select drinks and the minibar, with some restrictions, so check what your rate includes. The resort is Green Globe certified and uses a mix of solar and geothermal energy. Card payments are the norm on site, so do not rely on cash. Winter, from May to October, is cooler and drier; summer is hotter and wetter. Book early for school holidays.
Why stay here
- ✓278 rooms, suites and pool villas
- ✓Seven restaurants and a winery
- ✓Three pools plus a children’s pool
- ✓18-hole golf course and driving range
- ✓Constance Spa with ten treatment rooms
- ✓Free children’s club and playground
- ✓Tennis, mini golf and fitness club
- ✓Optional all-inclusive plans
Good questions
How far is Constance Belle Mare Plage from the airport?+
It is about an hour and a quarter by road on the east coast. A shuttle is available for a fee and should be requested a couple of days before arrival.
Is there a golf course?+
Yes, there is an 18-hole course with a driving range, clubhouse and lessons. Guests aged eighteen and over can usually play one round during their stay, and tee times need to be reserved.
Is it good for children?+
Yes. It has a free children’s club, a children’s pool, a playground, free cribs and family suites and villas. Babysitting is available for a fee.
