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Relax on Belle Mare Public Beach, a long ribbon of fine white sand and shallow lagoon backed by shady filao trees
Destination guide · East coast
BelleMare
The whitest sand on the island, a lagoon held back by a distant reef, and fourteen hotels whose gate we already know.
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Belle Mare is a long, low-rise stretch of the East coast known for some of Mauritius's whitest sand and a wide turquoise lagoon protected by a distant reef.
It has a calmer, more upmarket feel than the busy north, anchored by a cluster of five-star resorts, golf courses and a famous public beach backed by casuarina and filao trees. The coastline catches the morning sun and the cooling south-east trade winds, which keep afternoons fresh and feed steady kitesurfing and windsurfing conditions. It suits couples, families and golfers after a quieter, scenic base, with easy day-trip access to the wild south-east, Île aux Cerfs and the central plateau.
CouplesFamiliesGolfKitesurfing & water sportsRelaxation
Things to do in Belle Mare
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Take a boat or catamaran trip to Île aux Cerfs, the famous offshore island with sandbanks, snorkelling and the GRSE waterfall
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Play a round on The Legend or The Links, the two championship courses right on the coast at Constance Belle Mare Plage, or further afield at Anahita and Île aux Cerfs Golf Club
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Kitesurf or windsurf the lagoon, which benefits from steady south-east trade winds and reliable flat-water conditions
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Snorkel or take a glass-bottom boat over the lagoon and reef to spot reef fish and coral
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Cool off at Splash n Fun Leisure Park, a pirate-themed water park on Coastal Road above the public beach
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Visit the salt pans and old sugar heritage of the east, and browse local fishing villages like Trou d'Eau Douce
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Day-trip to the wild south-east coast for kitesurfing at Le Morne-style spots, Blue Bay marine park and waterfalls
Where to stay
If yours is here, we already know
the gate, the drive and the time.
These are the hotels we collect from — so if yours is here, we already know the gate, the drive and the journey time.
The beach the page is named for — the widest, shallowest part of the lagoon and the shortest walk to the public sand.
On Belle Mare beach
Constance Belle Mare Plage
Airport50 min
On Belle Mare beach
LUX* Belle Mare
Airport50 min
On Belle Mare beach
Long Beach Mauritius
Airport50 min
On Belle Mare beach
The Residence Mauritius
Airport50 min
On Belle Mare beach
Solana Beach Mauritius
Airport50 min
On Belle Mare beach
Émeraude Beach Attitude
Airport50 min
On Belle Mare beach
Crystals Beach Resort (Radisson Individuals)
Airport45–60 min
Palmar & Trou d’Eau Douce
Ambre Mauritius
Airport50 min
Palmar & Trou d’Eau Douce
Shangri-La Le Touessrok
Airport55 min
Palmar & Trou d’Eau Douce
Tropical Attitude
Airport55 min
Poste de Flacq & the north-east
One&Only Le Saint Géran
Airport50 min
Poste de Flacq & the north-east
Radisson Blu Azuri Resort & Spa
Airport70 min
Beau Champ & the Anahita estate
Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita
Airport50 min
Beau Champ & the Anahita estate
Anahita Golf & Spa Resort
Airport50 min
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Constance Belle Mare Plage
Airport 50 minOn Belle Mare beach1 of 14 · 7 in this group
One of the largest properties on the beach, sitting behind a long frontage in the middle of the Belle Mare stretch, with two championship golf courses attached to the estate. Big enough that the gate matters — we confirm which reception before the day rather than guess.
Staying somewhere else? We collect from there too — tell us the hotel and we will quote it.
Getting to Belle Mare
45–60minutes
from SSR
SSR International Airport sits in the south-east, so Belle Mare is roughly a 45-60 minute drive north up the east coast, depending on traffic. There is no convenient public transport for visitors, so the simplest option is a pre-booked private transfer that meets you on arrival and drives you door-to-door. A rental car or private driver makes day trips easy.
See airport transfers & prices →What's nearby
01Île aux Cerfs
02Trou d'Eau Douce village and boat jetty
03Grand River South East (GRSE) Waterfall
04The Legend & The Links golf (Constance Belle Mare Plage)
05Splash n Fun Leisure Park
06Centre de Flacq market town
07Bras d'Eau National Park
Frequently asked questions
How far is Belle Mare from the airport?
Belle Mare is about 45 to 60 minutes by road from SSR International Airport in the south-east, covering roughly 40-50 km up the east coast. A pre-booked private transfer is the easiest way to arrive, with a driver meeting you in the arrivals hall.
What is Belle Mare known for?
Belle Mare is known for its exceptionally long white-sand beach, a wide turquoise lagoon, championship golf courses and a concentration of five-star resorts. It has a quieter, more refined feel than the north and is a launch point for boat trips to Île aux Cerfs.
What is the best beach in Belle Mare?
Belle Mare Public Beach is the standout: a long stretch of soft white sand with calm, shallow lagoon water and shade from filao trees, popular for swimming and picnics. Palmar and the Poste de Flacq area nearby are quieter alternatives.
When is the best time to visit Belle Mare?
May to December brings cooler, drier weather and reliable south-east trade winds that are ideal for kitesurfing and windsurfing. The warmer summer months (December to April) are better for calm-water swimming, though they can be more humid with occasional rain.
What side of Mauritius is Belle Mare on?
The east. That matters more than it sounds: the east coast catches the prevailing south-east trade winds, so the lagoon runs cooler and breezier than the north or west, and is at its calmest roughly from November to April. It is also why the east is the island’s kitesurfing and sailing coast.
Is Belle Mare, Mauritius nice?
It is one of the longest white-sand beaches on the island — several kilometres of it — with a wide, shallow turquoise lagoon held back by a distant reef, so the water stays calm and swimmable. Quiet on weekdays, busy with Mauritian families at weekends. The honest trade-off against the north is that there is no nightlife strip: Belle Mare is beach, lagoon and resorts.
Which country is Belle Mare in?
Mauritius, an island nation in the Indian Ocean roughly 2,000 km off the south-east coast of Africa and 900 km east of Madagascar. Belle Mare sits in the district of Flacq on its east coast.
Is Belle Mare beach public?
Yes. Every beach in Mauritius is public up to the high-water mark, the stretches in front of the resorts included. Belle Mare has a large free public beach with casuarina shade, parking and food vans at weekends.
Do you pick up from hotels in Belle Mare?
Yes — Belle Mare is our home coast, so it is the shortest drive of our day. We collect from every hotel on this page and from villas, guesthouses and Airbnbs along the same stretch, at a fixed price per vehicle rather than per person.
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