Destination assessment

What Guests Really Pay for Food & Drink in Mauritius

A hotel's room rate tells you almost nothing about what a week there costs. Restaurant prices, minibar policy, what's actually included in a half-board plan, what a bottle of water costs on the beach — none of it appears on a booking page, and star ratings don't capture it. Guests, on the other hand, write about it constantly, usually after checkout and usually in detail.

We read what guests in Mauritius reported paying, and what surprised them. Every finding below links to the reviews it came from. Where hotels are consistently fair about pricing, that shows up too — this isn't a list of complaints, it's what the evidence says either way.

45 hotels decodedAgoda, Booking.com, Google Reviews, Hotels.com, Tripadvisor, Trip.comreviews from Dec 2023 – Aug 2026

Of 45 hotels in Mauritius with enough guest evidence, 36 drew consistent complaints and 9 were mixed. We track 81 hotels in Mauritius; the rest don't yet have enough guest evidence on this to call.

The Residence Mauritius exterior
The Residence MauritiusBelle Mare, East Coast · 5★ · resortNegative4

Food and beverage pricing is consistently perceived as high across multiple outlets, with bar service, à la carte dining, and dinner prices notably above typical market expectations. Multiple reviewers report significant supplement charges even under meal-plan arrangements.

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Anelia Resort & SpaFlic en Flac, West Coast · 4★ · resortNegative6

Food and beverage pricing is notably expensive and lacks transparency. Reviewers report hidden charges, unexpectedly high meal costs, and beverages consistently priced at approximately 5 euros outside inclusive plans.

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Victoria Beachcomber Resort & SpaBalaclava, Pointe aux Piments · 4★ · resortNegative4

Half-board packages charge extra for water at what reviewers describe as excessive rates—a persistent pain point. Limited feedback on other F&B value makes broader assessment difficult.

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Ferney Nature LodgeOld Grand Port, South Coast · 4★ · resortNegative4

Guests report poor value for money on food and beverages, with limited meal variety, underwhelming dinner quality relative to price, and additional charges for beverages not typically expected to be paid separately.

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Constance Belle Mare Plage MauritiusBelle Mare, East Coast · 5★ · resortNegative6

Food and beverage pricing at Constance Belle Mare Plage is perceived as significantly overpriced, with limited inclusion in meal plans and à la carte pricing structured to exceed allocated credits.

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Preskil Island ResortPointe d'Esny, Blue Bay · 4★ · resortNegative13

Food and beverage pricing is overwhelmingly perceived as expensive and poor value across all categories. Reviewers consistently report high costs for low-quality meals, mandatory paid extras, and charges for basics like water even when complimentary elsewhere.

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LUX Grand GaubeGrand Gaube, North Coast · 5★ · resortNegative14

Food and beverage prices are overwhelmingly perceived as excessive across multiple categories, with particular criticism of drink pricing and unexpected charges for basics like water even within meal plans.

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Salt of Palmar, MauritiusPalmar, East Coast · 5★ · resortNegative14

Food and beverage pricing at Salt of Palmar is consistently reported as extremely expensive relative to local market rates and perceived quality, with drinks marking up dramatically compared to supermarket prices and restaurant meals charging prices well above Mauritian norms.

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LUX Le MorneLe Morne, Southwest Coast · 5★ · resortNegative11

Food and beverage prices are overwhelmingly reported as very expensive—significantly above comparable luxury hotels on the island—with little value difference between à la carte restaurants and main dining options, and additional charges for basics like water.

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Tamassa Bel OmbreBel Ombre, South Coast · 4★ · resortNegative16

Food and beverage costs are overwhelmingly reported as very high, with guests particularly frustrated by water being charged despite tap water not being potable, and drinks excluded from meal plans.

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Mauricia Beachcomber Resort & SpaGrand Baie, North Coast · 4★ · resortNegative9

Beverages at this resort are consistently overpriced and poorly valued, with water paradoxically charged even to half-board guests despite being a basic necessity. Quality-to-price ratio is unfavorable.

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LUX Belle MareBelle Mare, East Coast · 5★ · resortNegative4

LUX Belle Mare charges significantly above-market prices for food and beverages across all categories, with reviewers reporting high costs for restaurant meals, drinks, snacks, and minibar items.

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