Paradis Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa is the value way to honeymoon at Le Morne. It sits on the peninsula beneath Le Morne Brabant, with lagoon beaches, a championship 18-hole golf course inside the grounds and a long list of restaurants, at rates that usually come in well below its neighbors on the same stretch of sand.
It suits couples who want a big, easy resort with lots to do and do not need a private pool or butler. Mornings can mean a round of golf or a kitesurfing lesson, afternoons a massage at Spa Beachcomber and evenings a choice of four restaurants at Paradis itself. Guests can usually also use the restaurants at sister resort Dinarobin next door.
This is a family-friendly resort, with a kids club that has its own pool, so it is livelier than a hushed couples' retreat. The grounds are large enough to find calm, especially in beachfront rooms and suites away from the main pool.
Prices are approximate. A recent travel-guide snapshot put average nights at about $300 for two. Beachcomber often runs honeymoon offers for recently married couples.
Highlights at a glance
- 18-hole championship golf course inside the grounds
- Lagoon beaches beneath Le Morne Brabant
- Four restaurants plus access to sister resort Dinarobin
- Spa Beachcomber with outdoor treatment cabins
- Thirteen villas for a bigger splurge
Why Couples Choose Paradis
Location does a lot of the work. The resort occupies a big slice of the Le Morne Peninsula, so the lagoon, the mountain and the open ocean are all around you. The water inside the reef is shallow and pale green, ideal for wading, paddleboarding and long floats.
Beachcomber is a Mauritian hotel group with a long track record on the island. Service is warm and practical rather than formal. The draw for honeymooners is choice: golf, water sports, a big spa and many places to eat, all at a price that leaves room for excursions. Couples who like to be busy one day and lazy the next get both here without paying luxury rates.
Rooms and Suites to Book
Room types climb in clear steps.
- Paradis Rooms come with bay views or a beachfront position.
- Junior Suites are on the beach, with more space for lounging indoors.
- Paradis Suites and Senior Suites, also beachfront, add a separate lounge and dressing area.
- Thirteen villas, including the Villa Paradis and the Presidential Villa, are the most spacious and private.
For a honeymoon, a beachfront Junior Suite is the sweet spot. You step from the terrace to the sand and avoid the busier areas around the main pool. Bay view rooms are the budget pick and still comfortable.
If you are recently married, ask about Beachcomber's honeymoon offers, which can bring sizable discounts. They usually require proof of marriage within the previous year, so pack a copy of your certificate.
Food, Drink and the Spa
Paradis has four restaurants. Le Brabant is the main restaurant, overlooking the pool and beach. Zest is Mediterranean, with its own bar and lounge. Blue Marlin offers modern gourmet cooking and is the dress-up dinner of the week. La Ravanne is open-air and serves Mauritian dishes, the best way to taste the island's Creole, Indian and Chinese influences.
Guests can normally also eat at Dinarobin's restaurants next door, which adds variety on a longer stay.
Spa Beachcomber has indoor rooms including couples' suites, outdoor treatment cabins, steam baths and a yoga platform. Book a couples' massage in an outdoor cabin, where you hear the lagoon during the treatment. Compare half board with all-inclusive, since the remote location means most meals happen in the resort.
Why guests fall for it
Things to Do
Golf is the resort's signature. The 18-hole, par 72 championship course runs through the grounds with holes along the lagoon. There is a golf academy and driving range for beginners. Guests also get privileged access to Mont Choisy Le Golf in the north.
Beyond golf:
- Kitesurf, windsurf or paddleboard on the lagoon.
- Hike Le Morne Brabant at sunrise with a guide.
- Take a boat trip to Île aux Bénitiers and snorkel the reef.
- Join a dolphin-watching trip off Tamarin early in the morning.
- Drive up to Chamarel for the Seven Colored Earths and a rum tasting.
One partner can play a round while the other books the spa or a lagoon excursion. Swim only in marked zones, since kitesurfers share the water.
Getting There
Fly into Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU). The drive to Le Morne takes about 75 to 90 minutes. Beachcomber can arrange private transfers, which many packages include.
There are no nonstop flights from the US, so plan on at least one connection, usually through Dubai, Doha, Paris or Johannesburg. A hotel night on the way softens the journey.
The peninsula is at the far southwest of Mauritius. For dinners out, La Gaulette, Tamarin and Black River are a short taxi ride north. Hire a driver for longer excursions. Driving is on the left and mountain roads near Chamarel are narrow and winding.
Is It Worth It?
For couples who want Le Morne's scenery at a reasonable price, yes. Paradis gives you the same lagoon and mountain as the most expensive hotels on the peninsula, plus golf, a big spa and plenty of restaurants. With a honeymoon offer, it can be one of the best-value stays in Mauritius.
Pick elsewhere if you want quiet luxury. The resort is family-friendly and busy in school holidays, with a kids club and activities. Couples who want butler service or a private pool should look at The St. Regis Le Morne Resort or a villa rental. Those who want a modern design hotel will find Paradis more classic than contemporary.
Book a beachfront category, request a room away from the kids club and the value equation looks very good.
Insider tips
- Book a beachfront Junior Suite and ask to be far from the kids club.
- Bring a copy of your marriage certificate if you book a honeymoon offer.
- Swim only in the marked zones, since kitesurfers share the lagoon.
- Reserve Blue Marlin early for a special-occasion dinner.
