Not just a hotel, Zilwa Attitude is more of an experience, embracing the life of the islanders. With a relaxed village feel, it is packed with authentic Mauritian experiences so you’ll truly feel like one of the natives after a week or two here. In a beautiful location, overlooking endless stretches of sandy beach and with stunning views of no less than five islands, it is a slice of heaven. Just a few minutes away by boat, or a short paddle, is Grand Zil where you can while away a few hours on a lounger and perhaps tuck in to a barbecue lunch — or enjoy a rejuvenating massage on the smaller Ti Zil. Rooms are inspired from traditional seaside bungalows and are contemporary in design but rustic too with rough white-washed walls and brushed cement floors. Embracing bright colours, there's a choice of room types, as well as family rooms, apartments and suites by the sea. Book a treatment at the world-class spa and take some time to chill on a day bed in the relaxation garden whilst listening to the twitter of birdsong. As you kick back, the little ones will be kept happy at the kids' club, with a fun garden, a games room and a large boat to explore and escape the sun ! There are seven restaurants at Zilwa, offering cuisines from European to Creole, Indian and Asian, and the All Inclusive dine-around experience means you can discover wonderful varied meals each day of your stay.
Amenities
Kids Club
Wedding
Bar
Internet Access
Restaurant
Spa
Beachfront location
Where is it
On the north coast of Mauritius, in Kalodyne, close to the fishermen’s village of Grand Gaube. 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
214 rooms and suites, set in two half moons, infused with Mauritian identity. All with air-conditioning, satellite TV, complimentary WiFi, telephone, mini-bar*, tea/coffee-making facilities, hairdryer, safe, iron and ironing board, and souvenir flip flops.
Superior Rooms with terrace or balcony have 1 double-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child under 12 years.
All Inclusive of: breakfast in the main buffet restaurant Karay. Lunch at Lor Disab beach restaurant, Gran Zil BBQ and Taba-J snack bar. Traditional Mauritian afternoon tea at Taba-J snack bar (sweet, savouries and pancakes). Dinner in the main buffet restaurant Karay, Tadka Restaurant, Kot Nou and Manao. Guests also enjoy two dinners at Lor Disab beach restaurant (reservations required, minimum stay 5 nights). Alcoholic, non-alcoholic, and hot beverages including water, soft drinks, juice, locally bottled spirits, beer, wine by the glass, and filter coffee. A selection of drinks and snacks at the bulk shop from 8:00am-11:00pm. Tea, coffee and sweet local goodies from 3:30pm-6:00pm at Taba-J. Local snacks served with evening drinks. Mini-bar with water, beer, soft drinks, juice and dry snacks (replenished once per day). Picnic baskets available for day excursions. Plus 20% discount on one Mauritian massage for bookings 9:00am–2:00pm (minimum stay 5 nights).Please note: All Inclusive is available from time of arrival to time of departure. Selected menu items may incur a supplement, charged locally. Dinner reservations may be required. Guests may enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in one of the other Attitude Hotels (applies to a selection of restaurants subject to availability, prior booking required, transfers not included).
Room upgrades
Superior Partial Sea View Rooms, Superior Sea View Rooms (with views across the gardens and pool towards the sea) and Superior Beachfront Rooms all have 1 double-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child (under 12 years).
Family Rooms feature a main bedroom area and adjacent living area with canopy bed which converts to a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children/teens.
Family Deluxe Rooms have two en-suite bedrooms (one with double bed and a kids' room with 3 single beds), sleeping maximum 2 adults and 3 children or 2 adults and 2 teens.
Family Apartments consist of two interconnecting Superior Rooms that share a joined entrance hall. Family Apartments Sea View consist of two interconnecting Superior Sea View Rooms (double beds or twin beds) that share a joined entrance hall. They sleep maximum 4 adults and 2 children.
Couples Deluxe Partial Seaview Rooms and Couples Deluxe Beachfront Rooms (with direct sea view) both have 1 double-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Couples Junior Suite Beachfront Rooms with a separate living room, and 1 double-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Couples Privilege Suite Sea View or Couples Privilege Suite Beachfront, both with jacuzzi and 1 double-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
All Couples rooms and suites include bathrobes.
Karay (main buffet restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner), Manao (Thai restaurant, open for dinner), Lor Disab (adult-only beach restaurant, open for lunch and dinner), Tadka (Indian cuisine, open for dinner), Kot Nou (Mauritian cuisine, open for dinner), Gran Zil BBQ (located on private island, open for lunch), and Taba-J (Mauritian street food, open for lunch). 4 bars: Siro Kann main bar, Lor Disab beach bar, juice bar and Tea Baz (tea bar).
Evening entertainment including special themes evenings and a séga show once a week
4 swimming pools (1 adults-only pool - 18+, 2 family friendly pools and a kids splash pool). Spa POZ* with salon* and a range of treatments*. Fitness centre. PADI dive centre*. Selection of free non-motorised water sports, including glass bottom boats, kayaks, pedalos, stand-up paddle, windsurfing, hobie cat sailing and snorkelling. Catamaran trips*. Water polo. Beach volleyball. Table tennis. Petanque. Beach football. Yoga and stretching. Floodlit tennis court (equipment rental at additional cost). Board games. Games room. Kids' club (3–12 years) and treasure hunt. Playground. Otentik experiences including home-cooked dinners in local homes* (available once per week), weekly ‘Made in Mauritius’ craft market, complimentary cooking classes, complimentary music and sega dance, and complimentary self-guided tours app for your smart phone (or borrow a phone if you prefer). Bicycle rental*.
Wheelchair adapted rooms with partially accessible amenities or facilities available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page
5 nights between 21 Dec '24–5 Jan '25.
*Denotes local charge.
Based on 7543 reviews
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Great holiday
Feb 15, 2026steveandgeetaAmmanford
Had the best week in Zilwa. The food was amazing with a huge choice. We were always greeted with a smile by the waiters/bar staff who were friendly and efficient. The grounds of the hotel was a tropical paradise with flowering shrubs and palms and kept immaculate. The accommodation was in keeping with the environment with thatched roofs and patio…
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Had the best week in Zilwa. The food was amazing with a huge choice. We were always greeted with a smile by the waiters/bar staff who were friendly and efficient. The grounds of the hotel was a tropical paradise with flowering shrubs and palms and kept immaculate. The accommodation was in keeping with the environment with thatched roofs and patio with furniture. In all my years of travel I have never stayed in such a friendly hotel. A big thank you to the entertainment team and the water sports centre.
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Fabulous holiday
Feb 15, 2026CarolLoughboroughLoughborough
Enjoyed one of the best holidays of my life at the Zilwa Attitude hotel. Fabulous location, amazing scenery, fantastic facilities and the most friendly and caring staff who went out of their way to make our stay so enjoyable. We stayed on al All Inclusive basis which I highly recommend.
Best hotel, one of the best expirience we ever made
Feb 12, 2026Thomas R
What a stay!
The entire trip was a blast and this hotel was one of the best we ever stayed and yes, we will come back!
From the very first moment we arrived, until the moment we had to leave (after 14 days), we enjoyed every minute. The hotel is fully open, no matter if you sitting at the main bar or in one of the four restaurants. The…
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What a stay!
The entire trip was a blast and this hotel was one of the best we ever stayed and yes, we will come back!
From the very first moment we arrived, until the moment we had to leave (after 14 days), we enjoyed every minute. The hotel is fully open, no matter if you sitting at the main bar or in one of the four restaurants. The architecture is warm and friendly, full of nature material.
The service, the food, the drinks were great and even as vegetarians, there was always plenty of different and delicious foods available.
The people working at the hotel, no matter if it was the reception, a waitress or one of the awesome animateurs were always super friendly and welcoming. At this point, please let me send a special thank you to Arvin, Olanike, Kush, Niraj and Ayush from the main bar, who made every evening for us a special one.
What else to say? The rooms are clean, there are plenty of attractions like snorkeling, beach volleyball, or archery. The whole hotel area has enough sun lounger, different pools, a fantastic beach and additionally a small island you can visit for some tasty barbecue or just to relax.
The guests were almost from all around the world and so a nice mixture. Everybody was friendly and we had some nice chats and met nice persons. Oh and yes, as we were there as a family, kids are welcome and no problem for anyone.
We already planning our second stay there in 2027 and hope we will meet again many of the people who working there.
One last note: Big John tours are worth every penny 😊
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Worth your money, just go!!
Feb 11, 2026Orsi N
Best holiday we ever had, the staff made sure of it! We been to different countries for holiday before but Zilwa Attitude in Mauritius topped it all. All the staff members were so nice all over the resort (for example Arvind at the bar, Rosy in the spa, Manoj from housekeeping, etc). Pictures are true to what view will wait for you there. Also, if…
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Best holiday we ever had, the staff made sure of it! We been to different countries for holiday before but Zilwa Attitude in Mauritius topped it all. All the staff members were so nice all over the resort (for example Arvind at the bar, Rosy in the spa, Manoj from housekeeping, etc). Pictures are true to what view will wait for you there. Also, if you need taxi service or someone local to help you plan your trips then go to the front of the hotel Mr Avinash Bundhoo ( +230 5775 0975) would help you. We went to Casela one day and another day we were hiking the Le Morne & went for a lagoon flight after and Avinash arranged everthing, took us there, waited for us until we finished and stopped if we asked him for ATM or pharmacy and took us back to the hotel entrance.
The food was great, so many options and they have multiple á la carte restaurants on site. Definitely worth going for the all inclusive package. We choose February because it was my birthday but we were worried about the weather as the forecast would show rain for all 6 days we were there however only 2 days rained badly on the evenings which didn’t really affect us as the staff was kind enough to provide us with umbrellas so we could go for dinner.
One thing to consider is that the sun is a little bit stronger compare to Europe as my partner managed to burn badly on his body eventhough he was in the shade so definitely consider taking high UV protective sunscream and protective clothing as he never had a problem before but he developed this sensitivity to the sun when we were there. Luckily there is a phamacy walking distance from the hotel.
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Pleasantly surprised experience
Feb 9, 2026Venture00478658472
Great experience in Zilwa! Was slightly worried about the food being gluten free, but Chef Arvin kept all my worries away and even made special arrangements that were so much appreciated and even seemed better than the normal gluten ones especially the cakes and desserts! Highly recommended!
Great holiday