Food & drink prices at La Pirogue
Food and beverage costs at La Pirogue are notably high outside all-inclusive packages, with wine, cocktails, and beer priced at European levels (€7–15 per drink) despite the Mauritian location. Half-board guests must pay for à la carte dining and beverages, including bottled water at meals.
Claims span May to July 2026 with consistent messaging throughout. Most detailed pricing claims from late June 2026 (claims 454043, 454047, 454051, 454056, 454062). No improvement or degradation detected over the review window—pricing appears stable and structural rather than a recent change.
What the reviews tell us
Wine, beer, and cocktails priced at European levels (€7–15 per drink), well above typical Mauritian market rates, with wine averaging €10/glass and beer €7–8 for 0.3L
Half-board guests must pay separately for à la carte dining and all beverages, with no drinks included in the rate
Lunch costs approximately €15–20 per person for food alone, without beverages
Bottled water is charged during meals for half-board guests despite free water dispensers available throughout the resort
Free water dispensers are available throughout the property, providing an alternative to paid beverages
La Pirogue's food and beverage pricing presents a significant cost concern for guests not booked on an all-inclusive plan. Alcoholic beverages are the primary pain point: wine averages €10 per glass, beer €7–8 for 0.3L, and cocktails €12–15, all priced at European standards rather than reflecting the Mauritian market. Half-board guests face additional friction—à la carte dining in specialty restaurants requires separate payment, and beverages are charged as extras even though the resort provides free drinking water from dispensers. One French guest specifically noted surprise that bottled water is charged during meals despite free water availability elsewhere. Lunch costs approximately €15–20 per person for food alone. While one Danish reviewer found the prices reasonable by Nordic standards, multiple European guests (Belgian, German, Slovenian) reported the pricing as unjustifiably high. A positive note: free water dispensers are available throughout the property. The overall picture reflects a resort pricing model that penalizes guests outside all-inclusive arrangements, with beverage costs substantially above comparable Mauritian properties.
Perceived value varies sharply by origin and price expectations
While most European reviewers (from Germany, Slovenia, Belgium) report beverage prices as unjustifiably high relative to the resort's location and competitive offerings, one Danish reviewer (claim 495826) found the prices higher than other island properties but 'not expensive by Danish standards.' This reflects a stark difference in reference frames: Western/Northern European guests compare to home prices and find them inflated, while Nordic guests may have higher baseline expectations. Additionally, one Belgian guest (claim 494797) specifically criticized serving cocktails in cardboard glasses while charging European prices 'outside all-inclusive'—suggesting the markup feels especially unreasonable when not bundled as part of a comprehensive package.
The evidence
Representative quotes from 17 supporting reviewsThe wine prices are abysmal, especially in the a la carte restaurants
Drinks are expensive: 7.5 euros for a 0,3 L beer
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