Nestled on the beautiful beach of Flic en Flac and surrounded by landscaped tropical gardens, this relaxed resort has a welcoming Mauritian atmosphere. The outlook across the lagoon and the bay of Tamarin, with Le Morne Mountain in the distance, is impressive. Being on the west coast of Mauritius, you'll also be spoilt by amazing sunsets. The beach here is bounded by two reefs, an inner one that gives the hotel's swimming beach privacy and an outer reef where there’s a selection of complimentary water sports on offer. Enjoy the translucent, calm lagoon and keep a watch from the terrace for the dolphins that come into the bay. When it comes to dining, there's the main Tamarind Terrace restaurant, the intimate Pink Peppercorn on the beach terrace, and Spices, with its refined indoor dining room or more casual outdoor terrace. It's clear to see why this resort has a high volume of repeat guests.
Amenities
Golf
Kayaking
Sailing
Scuba Diving
Snorkelling
Tennis
Water Skiing
Bar
Spa
Swimming Pool
Where is it
On a beautiful white-sand beach on the west coast of Mauritius overlooking the Bay of Tamarin with the majestic Le Morne Mountain as a backdrop. Near the town of Flic en Flac, with its shops, bars and restaurants. Transfer time from Mauritius International Airport: approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Please note that if taking a seat in coach this may be longer depending on how many hotel stops are en route.
Hotel information
91 elegantly appointed suites on 3 floors. All suites with sea facing balcony or terrace, air-conditioning, satellite TV, WiFi, iron and board (on request), mini-bar*, safe, hairdryer, tea/coffee-making facilities, walk-in wardrobe, bathroom with separate bath and shower. Superior Suites are on the 1st and 2nd floors with remarkable lagoon views, and have 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults.
Half Board includes: Breakfast and dinner in the main restaurant, Tamarind Terrace. Guests can also dine around at the other two restaurants at Sands and a further three restaurants at sister hotel Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa with a credit towards the bill. Reservations may be required.
Deluxe Suites are the same as the Superior Rooms but located on the ground floor (some are interconnecting). They have a private terrace with direct access to the gardens and beach beyond, with 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults.
Beachfront Suites are set on the ground or first floor in a premium location with direct access to the beach and magnificent views of the bay of Tamarin. They have 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults.
Exclusive Suites are spacious and elegant, set on the first floor with one of the best views of the Indian Ocean. They have 2 balconies, a living/dining space and 2 bedrooms, sleeping maximum 3 adults.
Tamarind Terrace restaurant (buffet breakfast and dinner; International and local delicacies), Spices Restaurant (Mediterranean cuisine with a local touch, open for à la carte dinner), PinkPepperCorn beach restaurant (romantic seafood dinners, reservation required). Dolphin bar.
Live evening entertainment including Mauritian music, Sega and cultural shows. Live music from local bands at the Dolphin Bar.
Swimming pool (heated during the winter). Sands Spa* (choice of treatments and massages). Hair and beauty salon*. Fitness centre. Aerobics and water aerobics. Sauna*, whirlpool and hammam facilities*. Complimentary water sports including water-skiing, sailing, snorkelling, pedaloes, kayaking, windsurfing, stand-up paddle boarding, and glass-bottom boat tours. Tennis court. Table tennis. Beach volleyball. Bocce balls. Croquet. Darts. Games room. PADI diving centre*. Dolphin boat trips*. Sunset cruise*. Big-game fishing*. Bike hire*. Yoga classes. Sunrise meditation. Kids club* at adjacent sister hotel, Maradiva. Golf available* (next door). Walking and bicycle tours available.
Good general access for guests who are able to walk short distances and can manage up to six steps. One handicapped fitted room on ground floor. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page
6 nights between 23 Dec–4 Jan.
* Denotes local charge.
Please note: this resort allows children aged 12 years and above.
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Aug 31, 2025alexander1393bw
Absolutely amazing. The service was perfect. The staff were so nice and attentive. Great facilities. The food was delicious and varied from day to day which was great. The live music in the buffet restaurant in the evening was also great.
Everything was clean and was kept to high standard everyday. Also great that children under 12 aren’t…
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Absolutely amazing. The service was perfect. The staff were so nice and attentive. Great facilities. The food was delicious and varied from day to day which was great. The live music in the buffet restaurant in the evening was also great.
Everything was clean and was kept to high standard everyday. Also great that children under 12 aren’t allowed, which insured a calm vibe at the resort. Perfect for a relaxing holiday.
Would highly recommend to visit this amazing place.
Really a 10/10 experience.
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Aug 29, 2025Christian DDietzenbach, Germany
We quickly felt welcome in this beautiful resort with amazing mountian view and beach sunsets. The staff is Incredible for all their effort making out 30th wedding celebration worth the long flight. For those who know... we forgot what day is was on day 3! Relaxation set in. Kudos goes out to Gino (wine recommendations & more), Sandy for exquisit…
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We quickly felt welcome in this beautiful resort with amazing mountian view and beach sunsets. The staff is Incredible for all their effort making out 30th wedding celebration worth the long flight. For those who know... we forgot what day is was on day 3! Relaxation set in. Kudos goes out to Gino (wine recommendations & more), Sandy for exquisit beach service and laughs, Pela and crew for water sport activities, breakfast eggs omelette wishes of all sorts with a morning smile every day. We had lots of fun and enjoyed what Sands and the Island has to offer.
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Definitely would stay again - wonderful!
Aug 29, 2025Dreamer62506127333Shutlanger, United Kingdom
Wonderful stay. Beautiful location and wonderful hotel staff who were always willing to to oblige. As a family we all felt we’d been here for longer than the actual days .
Excellent stay!
Aug 24, 2025Kamil j
Great place to stay – clean and comfortable rooms, very friendly staff, and delicious breakfast. Perfect location with everything close by. Highly recommended!
We had a wonderful stay at the Sands Suites Resort & Spa. The staff were exceptionally friendly and always made us feel welcome. The resort offers a wide range of water sports, which we really enjoyed. The diving trip was fantastic – we saw many beautiful fish and even a turtle! For those who don’t like snorkeling, there’s also the option to…
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We had a wonderful stay at the Sands Suites Resort & Spa. The staff were exceptionally friendly and always made us feel welcome. The resort offers a wide range of water sports, which we really enjoyed. The diving trip was fantastic – we saw many beautiful fish and even a turtle! For those who don’t like snorkeling, there’s also the option to explore the reef with a glass-bottom boat.
We truly enjoyed our time here and would love to come back.
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