Tropical Attitude

Mauritius, Indian Ocean

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The hotel

Those torn between ‘contemporary chic’ and ‘utterly authentic’ needn’t choose – after a radical revamp, Tropical Attitude promises both. All bold geometric design and luxe natural touches, this adults-only retreat gives grownups that boutique hotel feel and a genuine Mauritian experience. It starts with its location – facing a turquoise lagoon, just a free shuttle ride from the beautiful beaches at Ile aux Cerfs, it’s near the traditional fishing village of Trou d’Eau Douce. And it continues with its attitude – with real Mauritius found everywhere from its spa treatments to its experiences, including cookery lessons, a weekly ‘Made in Mauritius’ market, and home-cooked dinners at local families’ homes. Dining at Tropical Attitude is equally authentic, whether you’re at its intimate Kot Nou restaurant (which seats just 20 guests), tucking into Mauritian street food from TABA-j, or taking one of its picnic baskets over to Ile aux Cerfs. Book into one of the newer villas to enjoy a private pool all to yourselves, perfect for a special occasion. 

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Golf
  • Snorkelling
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

On a lagoon near the fishing village of Trou d’Eau Douce, opposite beautiful Ile aux Cerfs, with a free shuttle running to the island for swimming and sunbathing. It is also 15 minutes’ drive from Belle Mare, and an hour’s drive from the capital, Port Louis. 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

58 rooms and 11 villas, decorated in Creole style. All sea-facing with private furnished balcony or terrace, air-conditioning, TV, WiFi, telephone, mini-bar, safe, hairdryer, and complimentary WiFi access.

Couple Seafront Rooms offer views of Trou d'Eau Douce lagoon and Île aux Cerfs Island, with 1 double bed, or 2 twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Please note: Mini bar is initially empty and can be filled from a selection of coffee, tea, snacks, and cold drinks from Laboutik. 

All Inclusive of: - Breakfast at the main restaurant Bor Lamer - Lunch at the main restaurant and at Taba-J - Afternoon snacks at Taba-J - Dinner at the main restaurant and at Kat Nou (reservation required) - A selection of local beverages including water, beer, tea, coffee, soft drinks, house wine, and local spirits - A selection of drinks and snacks at the Bulk Shop corner in Laboutik from 8.00am-8.00pm - Local snacks served with evening drinks -  Picnic baskets for day excursions. 20% discount on one massage for bookings 9:00am–2:00pm (minimum stay 5 nights) - All activities unless otherwise stated.

Please note: All Inclusive is available from time of arrival to time of departure. Selected menu items at a supplement, charged locally. Breakfast, lunch and dinner may be taken in one of the other Attitude hotels (applies to a selection of restaurants subject to availability, prior booking required, transfers not included). 

Couple Deluxe Seafront Rooms are located on the ground floor with views of Trou d'Eau Douce lagoon and Île aux Cerfs Island, and are larger in size, with either 1 double bed or 2 twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Villas are approximately 100 sq m and are located on the ground floor with a private swimming pool and garden with hammock, bathrobes and slippers, and either 1 double bed or 2 twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Bor Lamer (local and international cuisine, open for buffet breakfast, buffet or à la carte lunch and special theme buffet or table d’hote dinner). Kot Nou (traditional Mauritian cuisine, open for dinner 4 days a week). Taba-J (serving street food for lunch, as well as afternoon snacks). Moonrise (open-air lounge area with lobster menu on request*). Bar Sea-U. Teabaz (Tea bar).  

Evening entertainment 4 times a week, including sega show. 

Swimming pool. Spa POZ*. Snorkelling. Glass bottom boat trips. Bocce ball. Table tennis. Darts board. Fitness corner. Board games. Golf* (on request). Equestrian centre* (nearby). Catamaran cruises*. PADI Diving centre* (located at Belle Mare). Kite surfing* (nearby). Otentik Experiences including guided walks, dinner at a local's home*, cooking classes, and more. 

Complimentary WiFi access. Complimentary shuttle to Ile aux Cerfs (twice a day). Laundry service*. Convenience store. 24-hour reception. 

5 nights between 21 Dec '24 – 5 Jan '25

*Denotes local charge

Please note: This property is 18+ only.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Very relaxing

Feb 6, 2026 Ian G

We stayed for 12 nights on an all inclusive deal in a private Villa. We loved it the stay. It was very laid back and the staff were brilliant. Special thanks to Kimini our maid and Karen on guest relations who helped to make my wife's birthday special. We couldn't fault the staff at all. The food was good and varied and the bar area was relaxing… Read more
We stayed for 12 nights on an all inclusive deal in a private Villa. We loved it the stay. It was very laid back and the staff were brilliant. Special thanks to Kimini our maid and Karen on guest relations who helped to make my wife's birthday special. We couldn't fault the staff at all. The food was good and varied and the bar area was relaxing with entertainment most evenings on. I would have used the Taba J food truck a few more times for lunch but unfortunately it was next to the smoking area so we didn't use it but this would be my only issue. Great place to stay if you want a quiet laid back holiday. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best vacation ever 🌞

Jan 30, 2026 Navigate00369899231

Best vacation ever, very nice to be with the "Family" again. Our 6th visit. The hotel and staff is absolutely amazing, very kind and attentive, totally there for the guests 🥰 We stayed i a Villa for 3 weeks, beautiful and spacious, with it's private pool, and with a really nice cleaning lady, good value 🌞 The food is excellent in our opinion,… Read more
Best vacation ever, very nice to be with the "Family" again. Our 6th visit. The hotel and staff is absolutely amazing, very kind and attentive, totally there for the guests 🥰 We stayed i a Villa for 3 weeks, beautiful and spacious, with it's private pool, and with a really nice cleaning lady, good value 🌞 The food is excellent in our opinion, and the free boat (with a picnick basket if you like) to Ille aux Cerfes is a nice bonus 🏖 Best regards to the entire staff, and manager Desiré from " the Johansens, villa 105"❤️ Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The place to unwind 🙏🏽

Jan 27, 2026 Krishnen N

Went in for a day package with my dad and brother. Very good location + Welcome and attention to detail was very good by Muhamad Food was good and our waitress/barmaid Shivangee was very good with recommendations and drinks service. Would definitely recommend and would revisit
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fabulous little hideaway.

Jan 25, 2026 David W

What an amazing little hotel. Great view, fantastic room and really terrific staff, their service was second to none. The rating of 3 stars really doesn't do the tropical justice, it is a good as many 4 stars we have stayed in. The staff really make you feel welcome, always smiling and nothing is too much trouble. We celebrated our 25th… Read more
What an amazing little hotel. Great view, fantastic room and really terrific staff, their service was second to none. The rating of 3 stars really doesn't do the tropical justice, it is a good as many 4 stars we have stayed in. The staff really make you feel welcome, always smiling and nothing is too much trouble. We celebrated our 25th anniversary during our stay and they prepared a fabulous celebration meal. Massive thanks to Karen, Chef Navan, Jay and Ram for making it happen. Everywhere was spotlessly clean and our maid Geeta was fabulous. Really couldn't fault the Tropical and the staff are it's secret weapon. ( and Fifi, the dog) Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely relaxing Hotel with an amazing team

Jan 21, 2026 Mitch77Cornwall cornwall

One of the best hotels we have stayed in, the staff are amazing and the most happiest and sincere people that you will meet. We stayed n villa 109, which was such a treat with the plunge pool and hammock and was also very quiet. We were met with a drink and warm face cloth on arrival after the long journey and our villas was available earlier to… Read more
One of the best hotels we have stayed in, the staff are amazing and the most happiest and sincere people that you will meet. We stayed n villa 109, which was such a treat with the plunge pool and hammock and was also very quiet. We were met with a drink and warm face cloth on arrival after the long journey and our villas was available earlier to allow us to check in. Every day we had lovely towel art left for us from Karriin the cleaner as well as a turn down service in the evening with a bottle of fresh water. We spent Years Eve watching the fire works on the beach and a beautiful spread of food and prossecco was put on for all guests. I had a lovely massage from the lovely Nadia. The staff that really went above and beyond were Ram (thank you for my husbands birthday cake), Arvin (always willing to stop for a chat and such an asset to the hotel), Jasraj (amazing young man who will do well), Karen, the main Chef (always checked we enjoyed our food), Gevin and the lovely sweet young lady who is going to France to study her Front of House qualifications. Breakfast was my favourite meal with the choice of omelettes and pastries, cheese and meat and fresh fruit! All of the facilities were constantly kept clean and the pool was very refreshing after a hot day. We did a few trips, the 5 island tour was my favourite where we went on a speed boat and saw 5 different islands, dolphins, turtles, fed the monkeys and finished off with a lovely BBQ, Donney the skipper was so much fun and provided us with snacks and rum and we met some lovely people on our trip. We also did a day tour of the north of the Island with a local tour guide and my husband played a round of golf on the Lle aux Cerfs island while I made the most of their private beach. The staff and the hotel are what made our holiday so special but it is quite a poor country in some parts and I was a little disappointed int the village as there not a lot there, I like to venture out and visit some shops in the evening but Trou d'Eau Douce, was very limited. Grand Bie did look nicer but the lagoon and the view out of the hotel was like a picture postcard. We also took advantage of the free shuttle boat to Lle aux Cerfs, this I feel is a lovely beach but is streaming with tourists, the little market there but was very touristy oriented with water sports and just scores of tourists, so different to the private beach by the golf club. the glass bottom boat is the same boat used for the snorkelling, but the boat was hard to get in and out of and was very small. Was lovely holiday but very we did get bitten quite a bit from the mozzies even with repellent on and beach shoes are advisable. Please note that there is a hotel dog that lives there, so if you are not a dog lover please be aware he is around the hotel and restaurant, he lives there so please do not order him out of the restaurant like a certain German lady did - he has been around a lot longer than you!!! All in a lovely hotel and all staff were lovely apart from one in the bar area, please at least smile and look like you are enjoying your job!! Beach towels can be replenished each day and so can your mini bar if staying all inclusive. A picnic can also be ordered if you are going off for the day. Read less