Most visitors to Mauritius stay on the beach, but a night or two in Port Louis is the best way to get under the skin of the capital, and the Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel is the place to do it. It stands on the Caudan Waterfront, the harbourside quarter of shops, restaurants, cinemas and promenades, half a kilometre from the city centre, with views over the port and the mountains behind the town. There are 105 rooms and suites, from 33-square-metre Classic rooms to Deluxe, Prestige and Luxury suites and a two-bedroom penthouse, and higher categories have access to an Executive Lounge. Asian Fusion by Yuzu and Brasserie Chic are the two restaurants, with a coffee lounge and The Post Box Lounge Bar for drinks. There is an open-air swimming pool, a fitness and wellness club with a gym, sauna and spa treatments in the I Spa Suite, a recently revamped conference centre, a business and cultural concierge and free unlimited Wi-Fi. The Port Louis street food tour starts a few steps away, the Aapravasi Ghat and the Central Market are within walking distance, and the Pamplemousses garden is half an hour north. Expedia lists it as Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel in Port Louis.
Location and getting around: the hotel is on the Caudan Waterfront in Port Louis, about 44 kilometres and 45 minutes from the airport and close to the M1 motorway, so it is easy to reach the north, the west coast and the centre by car. On foot you can explore the waterfront, the Aapravasi Ghat, the Company Gardens, Chinatown and the Central Market.
Rooms: Classic rooms are comfortable and well equipped for a city stay; ask for a harbour view. Suites add a sitting area and more space, and the penthouse suits families or small groups. Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out by 11:00.
Who it suits: travellers who want a night or two in the capital for the markets, food and history, business visitors, and anyone arriving late or leaving early who wants a central, comfortable base between beach stays.
Good to know: Port Louis is lively on weekdays and very quiet in the evenings and on Sundays, so plan sightseeing for daytime and dine at the hotel or along the waterfront. There is no beach, but the pool is a pleasant break. The sister hotel, Le Suffren Hotel and Marina, is a short walk along the harbour.
Why stay here
- ✓Open-air swimming pool
- ✓Asian Fusion by Yuzu
- ✓Brasserie Chic
- ✓The Post Box Lounge Bar
- ✓I Spa Suite, gym and sauna
- ✓Executive Lounge
- ✓Free unlimited Wi-Fi
- ✓Conference centre
Good questions
Where is the Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel?+
It is on the Caudan Waterfront in Port Louis, about half a kilometre from the city centre. The markets, Chinatown and the Aapravasi Ghat are within walking distance.
Does the Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel have a pool?+
Yes, it has an open-air swimming pool, as well as a gym, sauna and spa treatments. There is no beach, as it is a city hotel.
How far is the hotel from the airport?+
The airport is about 44 kilometres away, roughly 45 minutes by car. The M1 motorway is close to the hotel.
