Trou aux Biches Beachcomber is one of the classic resorts of the north-west coast, and it is built on a generous scale. It stands on the beach at Trou aux Biches, a long, gently curving bay with soft white sand and a calm lagoon that is often named among the best swimming beaches on the island. With 333 rooms, suites and villas set in tropical gardens, it is a proper resort village rather than a boutique hideaway, and that scale gives it variety: you can eat somewhere different every night, swim in a different pool each morning and still find a quiet corner of beach when you want one. The resort has six on-site restaurants covering breakfast, lunch and dinner and a mix of cuisines, with guests often mentioning Caravelle, Blue Ginger and La Plage among their favourites. There are seven outdoor pools plus a children’s pool, so families and couples can find their own spot, and six outdoor tennis courts for active guests. Spa Beachcomber offers facials, body treatments and manicures, a welcome retreat after a day in the sun. On the water, windsurfing and water skiing are available, and guests often mention free kayaks, paddle boards and pedal boats, plus a scuba centre for certified divers. The resort is aimed at couples and families who want a polished, easy holiday with everything on the doorstep. Babysitting and childcare services are available for a surcharge, and the beachfront location makes it simple for children to move between the sand, the pools and the restaurants. Despite the golf resort in its name, the course itself is not on site: Mont Choisy Le Golf is nearby, around a quarter of an hour’s drive, so golfers can combine a round with a beach holiday.
Location and getting around
The resort is on Royal Road in Trou aux Biches, on the north-west coast, around an hour and ten minutes by road from the airport in the south-east. The beach is a two-minute walk away. Grand Baie, with its restaurants, shops and boat trips, is a short drive up the coast, and Port Louis, Pamplemousses and L’Aventure du Sucre are within about 30 to 40 minutes, which makes this a convenient base for the north’s sights.
The catamaran trips to the northern islands and the underwater sea walk are both easy to reach from here, and there is free self-parking for guests with hire cars.
Rooms
The accommodation ranges from comfortable rooms in the main garden to suites and larger villas, with many close to the beach. Families can find rooms that suit groups, and couples will find quieter garden and beach positions. Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out at noon, with early check-in and late check-out available for a fee, subject to availability.
Who it suits
Couples looking for a classic beach resort, families who want a choice of pools and activities, and active travellers who like tennis, water sports and diving. It also suits visitors who plan to explore the north by day, since Grand Baie, the northern islands and the capital are all within reach.
Good to know
The north-west coast is calmer and more sheltered than the south and east, with a lagoon that is usually gentle for swimming. Half-board and all-inclusive packages are often available and can offer good value given the price of dining at a large resort, so compare them when you book. Free WiFi and parking are included, and it is worth reserving the more popular restaurants early in your stay.
Why stay here
- ✓Beachfront on Trou aux Biches bay
- ✓Six restaurants
- ✓Seven outdoor pools plus children’s pool
- ✓Spa Beachcomber
- ✓Six outdoor tennis courts
- ✓Windsurfing, water skiing and scuba centre
- ✓Babysitting and childcare services
- ✓Free WiFi and free self parking
Good questions
How far is Trou aux Biches Beachcomber from the beach?+
The resort is on the beachfront at Trou aux Biches, with the beach a couple of minutes’ walk away. The bay has a calm lagoon that suits swimming.
Does Trou aux Biches Beachcomber have a golf course on site?+
No, despite its name the course is not on site. Mont Choisy Le Golf is nearby, about a quarter of an hour by road.
Is Trou aux Biches Beachcomber good for families?+
Yes, it has seven pools plus a children’s pool, six restaurants and babysitting and childcare services for a surcharge, and the beach is on the doorstep.
