Le Saint Géran is one of the best-known names in Mauritian hospitality, a grand resort that has welcomed honeymooners and celebrities to the east coast for decades. It occupies a long peninsula at Belle Mare, where land narrows to a point between two seas: on one side is a sheltered lagoon with turquoise, shallow water that is perfect for swimming and paddling, and on the other is the open Indian Ocean, wild and blue. That double personality is the resort’s signature, and it makes for dramatic walks along the beach at sunrise. The east coast is known for its beaches, which are long, white and blessedly uncrowded, and Le Saint Géran sits among the best of them. The resort is designed for luxury living: spacious rooms and suites with sea views, private villas for those who want more seclusion, and a series of restaurants and bars serving everything from relaxed lunches on the sand to refined evening dining. The spa is a draw in its own right, with treatments designed to complement a beach holiday, and there are pools, water sports and fitness facilities to fill the days. Service is a point of pride, with an emphasis on attentive, personal touches. The resort is a favourite for honeymoons, anniversaries and special occasions, but it is also well suited to families who want a refined setting, since the sheltered lagoon is safe for children. It is the sort of place where you may find that the hardest decision of the day is whether to swim in the lagoon or the pool.
Location and getting around
The resort is at Belle Mare on the east coast, around an hour by road from the airport, which is among the shorter transfers on the island. The east coast has a quieter, more residential feel than the north and the west, with fishing villages and sugar fields inland.
Ile aux Cerfs and the catamaran cruises are within easy reach, and the Pamplemousses garden and Port Louis are around an hour away. The south-west sights such as Chamarel and Le Morne take longer, so plan a dedicated day with a driver if you want to see them.
Rooms
Accommodation ranges from elegant rooms and suites to larger private villas, with many positioned close to the water and set in landscaped gardens. Villas suit families and groups and add privacy and space. Check the room and villa descriptions when you book, and ask about views and positions, since the resort’s peninsula setting means the outlook varies.
Who it suits
Honeymooners, couples celebrating milestones and travellers who want a refined, unhurried beach holiday with excellent service. It is also a good choice for those who value a classic resort with heritage, rather than a new-build, and for families who can use the calm lagoon and the facilities.
Good to know
The east coast catches the south-east trade winds, which keep the air fresh but can make the open-ocean side breezy in the southern winter from May to October, while the lagoon side stays calm. The summer months from November to April are hotter and more humid, with a chance of heavy showers and, occasionally, cyclones. Packages with breakfast, half-board or extras such as spa credits are often available, so compare options when you book, and reserve restaurants and spa treatments early at busy times.
Why stay here
- ✓Peninsula between lagoon and open ocean
- ✓Beachfront on the east coast
- ✓Rooms, suites and private villas
- ✓Spa treatments
- ✓Several restaurants and bars
- ✓Swimming pool
- ✓Water sports on the lagoon
- ✓Fitness facilities
Good questions
Where is One&Only Le Saint Géran?+
It is on a peninsula at Belle Mare on the east coast, about an hour by road from the airport, with a calm lagoon on one side and the open ocean on the other.
Is One&Only Le Saint Géran good for honeymoons?+
Yes, it is a long-established favourite for honeymoons and anniversaries, with private villas, a spa and refined dining.
Can I visit Ile aux Cerfs from Le Saint Géran?+
Yes, the east coast base is close to Ile aux Cerfs, and catamaran and boat trips to the island are easy to arrange.
