Zilwa Attitude

Mauritius, Indian Ocean

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The hotel

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).


Please note: Meal plan inclusions are defined by the hotel and are subject to change at any time without notice.

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.

  • Booking Bonus: Receive up to 20% off the accommodation cost between 1 Nov '26–31 Oct '27, when booking 30 days or more in advance. 

    Plus, kids aged 6.99 years or below, stay and eat free between 1 Nov '26–31 Oct '27. 

    Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 

  • Booking Bonus: Book by 12 Oct '26 to receive up to 28% off the accommodation cost between 01 Dec '26–31 May '27. Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 

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*.

Complimentary WiFi access. Laundry service*. 24-hour reception. Babysitting service*. 

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.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful Mauritius, amazing hotel and unforgettable memories

Oct 4, 2026 Serhii K

We spent 8 nights at this hotel, and looking back at our holiday, we are genuinely very happy that we chose this place. It gave us a great combination of relaxation, good food, beautiful surroundings, activities and the opportunity to explore Mauritius. Most importantly for us personally, it became the place where we got engaged, so we will… Read more
We spent 8 nights at this hotel, and looking back at our holiday, we are genuinely very happy that we chose this place. It gave us a great combination of relaxation, good food, beautiful surroundings, activities and the opportunity to explore Mauritius. Most importantly for us personally, it became the place where we got engaged, so we will definitely remember this hotel for the rest of our lives. The location and views are absolutely beautiful. The hotel has a large, very well-maintained territory, and you constantly see the staff taking care of it. Everything feels clean, green and looked after. The swimming pools were clean, warm and very comfortable. We especially enjoyed the pools near the bar — the view from there is fantastic, and it was one of our favourite places to simply swim and relax. Our room was spacious and comfortable, and we slept very well. The housekeeping was also good. One thing worth mentioning is that the staff here are generally very unobtrusive, so if you would like something specific, it is better simply to ask. For example, we asked to have our towels changed every day, and after that it was done without any problem. The same applies to the service around the beach and pool areas. The staff are always friendly and happy to help, but in our experience they did not often approach us proactively to ask if we wanted drinks. Usually, we simply called someone over or went to the bar ourselves. Once you ask, however, the service is friendly and helpful. So my advice would be: don’t hesitate to ask — the staff are there and happy to help, they are just not intrusive. The drinks were very good, with plenty of classic cocktails available. One of the bartenders also surprised us with some of his own creations, which we really enjoyed. And, of course, the local rum was excellent. Food & All Inclusive If you are staying here for a holiday, I would personally recommend going all inclusive, especially because of the variety of dining options. Breakfast is served buffet-style, with a good selection and plenty of choice. Lunch feels more like a restaurant experience: instead of a large buffet, you order from a smaller menu, and the food was consistently very good. For dinner, you can either choose the buffet or make a reservation at one of the five restaurants around the resort. During our stay, we tried all five: BBQ, Mauritian, seafood, Indian and Asian. For us, booking the restaurants was definitely the better experience. You sit down, order from the menu, drinks are brought to your table, and the whole evening feels much more like going out to a proper restaurant. The dinner buffet is perfectly fine, but in our opinion the individual restaurants offer a much better overall experience. The biggest surprise was the Indian restaurant. Before this holiday, we had very little experience with Indian cuisine, so we did not expect it to become one of our favourites. The food was incredibly flavourful and delicious, and it was honestly one of the culinary highlights of our stay. A special thank you to Gregory The person I would particularly like to recognize is Gregory. From the beginning, Gregory went out of his way to help us. He was always friendly, welcoming and attentive, and whenever we saw him around the hotel, he would come over, say hello and make sure everything was going well. This holiday was particularly important to me because I was planning to propose to my girlfriend during our stay. Gregory helped me organize the special dinner and plan everything around the proposal. Everything was prepared beautifully, including the flowers and all the little details. The whole evening was organized to an extremely high standard and turned into exactly the kind of special moment I had hoped for. She said yes, and this will obviously remain one of the most important memories of our lives. Gregory played a big part in making that possible, and I am genuinely grateful for the effort, attention and care he put into helping me organize it. He also recommended several places outside the hotel, including a restaurant serving authentic Mauritian cuisine. Unfortunately, I cannot remember its name anymore, but it was excellent and gave us the opportunity to experience something much more local. If you stay here, ask Gregory which local Mauritian restaurant he recommends and give it a try — we were very glad we did. Activities and exploring Mauritius We are not the type of travellers who want to spend the entire holiday lying on the beach, so this hotel suited us very well. There are plenty of activities available, but the atmosphere never felt overly busy. It was also a great base for exploring the island. During our eight nights, we had the opportunity to travel around Mauritius and visit many beautiful places, while still having a comfortable and relaxing hotel to return to afterwards. The one area we would improve If there is one thing we would improve, it would be the beach itself. The surroundings and views are beautiful, but there are quite a lot of pieces of coral in the beach and shallow-water area. We think this area could be maintained a little better and cleared more regularly, which would make entering the water more comfortable and safer for swimming. This did not ruin our holiday in any way, but it is probably the clearest area where we felt there was room for improvement. Overall What really stood out throughout our stay was the attitude of the staff. People smile, they are kind, friendly and willing to help, but they are never pushy or intrusive. Once you understand that style of service, the atmosphere becomes very comfortable. After eight nights, we left Mauritius with a lot of wonderful memories — great food, beautiful views, trips around the island, relaxing days by the pool, and most importantly, our engagement. We came here expecting a beautiful holiday and left with something much more memorable. We are genuinely happy that we chose this hotel, and if we have the opportunity to return to Mauritius, we would happily stay here again. Thank you to the entire team for making our stay so enjoyable, and a very special thank you to Gregory for helping turn an already beautiful holiday into one of the most important trips of our lives. ❤️ Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Outstanding Service at Kot Nou – Zilwa Attitude, Mauritius

Oct 2, 2026 Alina S Mauritius

We had an absolutely wonderful experience at Kot Nou Restaurant at Zilwa Attitude, and the outstanding service from the entire team made our visit truly special. A very special mention goes to Mohun, the Supervisor, who deserves particular recognition. His service was truly first-class. Mohun was exceptionally attentive, professional, friendly… Read more
We had an absolutely wonderful experience at Kot Nou Restaurant at Zilwa Attitude, and the outstanding service from the entire team made our visit truly special. A very special mention goes to Mohun, the Supervisor, who deserves particular recognition. His service was truly first-class. Mohun was exceptionally attentive, professional, friendly and welcoming. He always made sure that everything was perfect and that we felt comfortable and well looked after. His warm and professional manner really stood out and made a big difference to our experience. We would also like to sincerely thank our two wonderful waiters, Bibek and Emran. Both provided excellent service, were extremely friendly, attentive and professional, and always made us feel welcome. A big thank you as well to Krishna, our barman, who was incredibly friendly and provided excellent service throughout our visit. And of course, a huge compliment to our chefs, Shristy and Vick. The food was absolutely delicious, beautifully prepared and full of flavour. Their dedication and passion were clearly reflected in every dish. Together, Mohun, Bibek, Emran, Krishna, Shristy and Vick made our experience at Kot Nou truly memorable. Every single one of them provided outstanding service, and their friendliness and professionalism were exceptional. We would definitely come back again and would be delighted to meet and be served by this fantastic team again. Thank you all for making our stay so special! 🇲🇺❤️ Absolutely fantastic service, delicious food and wonderful people. Highly recommended! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A relaxing break by the blue ocean

Oct 1, 2026 Ian W Torquay, United Kingdom

Relaxing hotel on a beautiful beach setting. Friendly staff- special mention to Nitesh, Sanjette(amazing Thai chef) Catherine (at the food shack) and Dursun from the beach bar( the vanilla rum was amazing). Our first time in Mauritius but not our last. Great place to stay for a chilled holiday.
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Sep 30, 2026 piyush g

Excellent location and beautiful property. The resorts sevice exceeded our expectations the boutique experience really made our kid felt at home. The staff was very helpful everyone in their own way and special mention to Nitish , Chef Sanjeet and Mohun who went out of their way to give us the best experience.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating An amazing honeymoon 🙂

Sep 29, 2026 Charlotte C

Stayed at the hotel as part of our honeymoon trip, everything about the stay has been amazing. The hotel facilities are beautiful, there are so many options for food, lots of activities, lots of area to relax in and just such a memorable stay. Special mention to the barmen in the main bar, who were so attentive every evening we sat to enjoy our… Read more
Stayed at the hotel as part of our honeymoon trip, everything about the stay has been amazing. The hotel facilities are beautiful, there are so many options for food, lots of activities, lots of area to relax in and just such a memorable stay. Special mention to the barmen in the main bar, who were so attentive every evening we sat to enjoy our evening. We were in an all inclusive package but the team were always so quick to see to check if we needed another drink and the drinks were amazing! We looked forward to our evenings in the bar lots. Suman the bar man didn’t stop, was so kind to us and made us feel very welcome. Ayush also made amazing cocktails and always wanted to provide the best service. Read less