Belle Mare or Le Morne? LUX*, St. Regis, Constance, One&Only or Royal Palm? My 2026 guide to a Mauritius honeymoon: the iconic hotels, realistic budgets, all-inclusive deals, getting married on the island and adding Reunion Island to make the most of your long-haul flight.
Mauritius has everything you'd want from a honeymoon: a turquoise lagoon almost all the way round, spa hotels with some world-famous names (Constance, LUX*, One&Only Le Saint Géran, Royal Palm Beachcomber), a delicious mix of Creole, Indian and Chinese food, English and French widely spoken, visa-free entry for Europeans (check the rules for your own passport) and the option of getting legally married on the island.
It's also just 45 minutes by air from Reunion Island, its French neighbour. If you're flying in long-haul, combining the two islands makes the most of the trip: 14 days instead of just 7 nights in Mauritius. This page covers everything you need to plan with confidence: the iconic hotels, realistic 2026 budgets, all-inclusive packages, wedding formalities and two-island trips.
Sources checked for this guide: the hotels' official websites (LUX*, St. Regis, Constance), international comparison sites (Tripadvisor Honeymoon Hotels, Oyster, The Hotel Guru), Mauritius specialists based in Reunion Island such as Mauritius Travel, and first-hand accounts from couples on French-language travel blogs.
The most recommended 5-star resorts for a honeymoon, with their perks for newlyweds. Prices are a 2026 guide, in euros per person for 7 nights, half-board or all-inclusive depending on the hotel.
| Hotel | Region | Typical price | Newlywed perk |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUX* Le Morne | South-west (Le Morne) | ≈ €2,180-3,200 per person | Honeymoon Junior Suite, 70% off for the second person |
| LUX* Belle Mare | East (Belle Mare) | ≈ €1,800-3,000 per person | Premium suites, the island's largest pool, honeymoon package |
| St. Regis Mauritius | South-west (Le Morne) | ≈ €1,650-2,990 per person | Suites with a private villa, butler service, romance package |
| Constance Belle Mare Plage | East (Belle Mare) | ≈ €1,600-2,800 per person | Upgrade, romantic dinner, 2 golf courses on site |
| One&Only Le Saint Géran | East (Belle Mare) | ≈ €2,500-5,000 per person | Private villa with direct lagoon access, a legendary luxury resort |
| Royal Palm Beachcomber | North (Grand Baie) | ≈ €2,200-4,500 per person | The island's oldest 5-star luxury hotel, Junior Suites |
| Long Beach Sunlife | East (Belle Mare) | ≈ €1,200-2,200 per person | Great value for a premium resort, welcome cocktail for newlyweds |
| Paradis Beachcomber | South-west (Le Morne) | ≈ €1,800-3,000 per person | Right on the lagoon facing Le Morne, 18-hole golf |
Typical 2026 prices for 7 nights in low season (May-June or September-October). Expect 25 to 40% more in high season (July-August, December-January). Prices generally include full board or all-inclusive depending on the hotel and dates; confirm when booking.
Beyond the hotel, six things make the difference between a nice honeymoon and a truly unforgettable one.
May to October is the southern winter: settled weather and warm water (24-26°C). September-October is the sweet spot, with fair prices, ideal weather and no European summer crowds. Avoid December-March (cyclone season) and July-August (peak season and peak prices).
Belle Mare (east) for the finest sand and the most established luxury hotels. Le Morne (south-west) for the UNESCO-listed mountain-and-lagoon setting and a sportier feel. Grand Baie (north) for luxury with some nightlife nearby. Avoid the centre of the island: there are no beaches.
Book 9-12 months ahead for the iconic hotels (LUX*, St. Regis, Constance, One&Only, Royal Palm), especially in high season: the best-value honeymoon packages sell out fast. Book long-haul flights at least 4-6 months ahead, earlier for high season.
Always mention it when booking. Typical perks: a room upgrade, flowers or champagne on arrival, a complimentary romantic dinner and sometimes a discount for the second person (up to 70% at LUX* Le Morne, for example). You may be asked for proof (a recent marriage certificate).
All-inclusive if you want nothing to think about and a fixed budget (drinks, meals and basic water sports included). Half-board if you want to try restaurants outside the hotel (local eateries, beach restaurants). Over 7-10 nights, many couples do 4-5 days all-inclusive and 2-3 days half-board to explore.
The best-value combination if you're flying long-haul: 7 days in Reunion Island (volcano, cirques, hikes) plus 7 days in Mauritius (lagoon, spa, rest). It spreads the cost of the long-haul flight over 14 days and pairs adventure with pure relaxation. The flight between the islands takes 45 minutes and costs €100-250 return.
Belle Mare (east coast): the island's most celebrated sand, a beach stretching for kilometres, luxury hotels established 30-40 years ago and guaranteed peace and quiet, 1h15-1h30 from SSR airport. Ideal for pure relaxation without leaving the hotel. Top resorts include Constance Belle Mare, LUX* Belle Mare, One&Only Le Saint Géran and Long Beach.
Le Morne (south-west coast): a spectacular setting with the UNESCO-listed basalt mountain rising above the lagoon, a sportier feel (kitesurfing, surfing, the Le Morne hike) and gorgeous sunsets, 1h30-2h from the airport. Ideal for a honeymoon with some activity and an unforgettable backdrop. Iconic hotels: LUX* Le Morne, St. Regis Mauritius, Paradis Beachcomber and Dinarobin.
My advice: if it's your first trip to Mauritius and relaxing is the priority, go for Belle Mare. If you want a constant "wow" view and a bit of activity, choose Le Morne. With 14 days, splitting your stay between the two is a lovely option.
Going all-inclusive doesn't mean never leaving the resort. If you keep two or three half-board days for exploring, check rental car prices for just those days, then drive to a beach restaurant for lunch or over to the other coast.
The long-haul flight is the biggest single cost of an Indian Ocean honeymoon (from mainland France, €700-1,800 per person depending on the season and how early you book). Combining both islands spreads that cost over 14 days rather than 7, and gives you a variety that neither Mauritius nor Reunion Island can offer on its own.
The perfect plan: 7 days in Reunion Island for the active first half (volcano, cirques, hikes, a helicopter tour, the L'Hermitage lagoon, Creole culture), then 7 days in Mauritius to unwind in style (lagoon, spa, romantic dinners, doing nothing at all). Stay in Saint-Denis or Saint-Gilles in Reunion Island, and Belle Mare or Le Morne in Mauritius.
Getting between them: Air Mauritius, Air Austral and Corsair fly between the islands in 45 minutes, several times a day. Budget €100-250 return per person depending on the season. Many Indian Ocean specialists sell two-island packages with transfers included.
For a couple's first-hand account, see the interview (in French) on Le Caillou aux Hiboux, covering the planning and highlights of their Mauritius honeymoon.
Mauritius hosts more and more international weddings, particularly French, Belgian, Swiss and South African couples. There are two options: a symbolic wedding (a beach ceremony with no legal standing, usually organised by the hotel or a local wedding planner) or a legally binding civil wedding (before a Mauritian registrar, then registered in your home country: French couples do this at the French consulate).
Many hotels offer all-in wedding packages (Constance, LUX*, One&Only, Beachcomber, Sunlife) that include the paperwork, a ceremony venue (beach, garden, chapel), flowers, a photographer, a private dinner, a cake and a premium suite for the wedding night. Typical prices: €3,000-8,000 for an intimate symbolic wedding, €8,000-25,000 for a full civil wedding with 10-20 guests.