Beachcomber is Mauritius. The group has been running hotels on the island longer than anyone else, and Trou aux Biches is one of its flagships — a name that turns up in Hollywood gossip columns and honeymoon brochures alike. Set on a nearly two-kilometre stretch of white sand on the island's northwest coast, the resort faces squarely into the sunset, which is not a trivial detail: on Mauritius, the northwest is the sunny side, and Trou aux Biches is where that sunshine meets the sea.
Editor's note: Trou aux Biches Beachcomber is temporarily closed from 15 May 2026 to 15 October 2026 for a selective refresh and enhancement of selected areas. The resort reopens on 15 October 2026, with two new room categories — the Tropical Junior Suite Plus and a 2-Bedroom Beachfront Suite with Pool — available from 1 November 2026. Bookings are open for stays from the reopening date.
An All-Suite Resort
What separates Trou aux Biches from most five-star resorts in the Indian Ocean is that there are no standard rooms. Every category is a suite. The entry-level Junior Suites — 90 of them, at 63m² — are on the upper floor of buildings reached via winding alleys through the tropical gardens. Each opens into a bedroom with a cosy lounge area and a private balcony. Above that, 110 Tropical Junior Suites (70m², ground floor) extend onto intimate terraces overlooking the lush gardens and crescent-shaped pools. Then come 40 two-bedroom Family Suites (94m², sleeping up to five) that open onto colourful gardens with a private pool in the centre of their crescent. The beachfront category spans two tiers: 44 Beachfront Suites with private pools (102m², a stone's throw from the sand) and the Beachfront Senior Suite with pool (163m², top floor, panoramic sea views). At the summit, 27 Villas — two-bedroom (246m², sleeping six) and three-bedroom (290m², sleeping eight) — offer private infinity-edge pools, open-plan kitchens, terraces, and a private valet.
The interiors are colonial-tropical: super-king beds, deep soaking baths, waffle robes, and sliding doors designed to let the trade-wind breeze replace the air conditioning. The outdoor showers — tucked into corners where palm fronds partially obscure the rainfall shower head — are a genuine design feature rather than a novelty.
Most resorts in this category measure their luxury in marble and square footage. Trou aux Biches measures it in walking distance to the water.
Six Restaurants, One Sunset Bar
The dining here is a genuine programme, not a buffet with pretensions. Six restaurants cover the ground: L'Oasis, the main restaurant, serves the breakfast buffet each morning — and it is one of the most beautiful breakfast spreads in the Indian Ocean, with fresh coconut, pineapple, watermelon, and passion fruit piled high — alongside evening buffets and fusion cuisine. Mahiya is the Indian restaurant, and its cheese naan has achieved a kind of local legend status; the butter daal and tandoori paneer are equally worth the visit. Il Corallo handles Italian, La Caravelle does beachfront lunch with rose and salads against the turquoise ocean, and the remaining restaurants cover Asian fusion and à la carte dining.
The sunset bar is where the northwest orientation earns its keep. Head mixologist Benito — over a decade at the property — turns out classic martinis and inventive twists (coconut ice cream in a piña colada) while the sky goes through its evening programme. For rum enthusiasts, he will guide you through Mauritian rums, including the banana-vanilla St Aubin distilled on the island's southern slopes.
The Beach, the Lagoon, and the Golf
Nearly two kilometres of white sand is the headline, but the lagoon is what makes it work. The water here is calm, shallow, and reef-protected — ideal for swimming, snorkelling, and the complimentary glass-bottom boat trips. Paddle-boarding and kayaking are included, and the diving centre — staffed by qualified instructors with high-quality equipment — offers reef and wreck dives for certified divers. The beach is also one of the few in Mauritius where the sunset is the main event: the northwest-facing orientation means the sun drops directly into the sea, not behind a headland.
For golfers, the resort offers privileged access to two 18-hole par-72 championship courses: the Paradis Golf Club and Mont Choisy Le Golf. Both are within easy reach, and the arrangement means green fees and transfers are handled through the concierge — a significant convenience in Mauritius, where golf logistics can be complex.
The Spa and the Family
The Spa Beachcomber is a Mughal-inspired sanctuary hidden among trees that hum with the sound of hummingbirds. It offers the full range — deep tissue massages, body wraps, a sauna and steam room, a beauty parlour for manicures and blow-drys — but the standout is the signature facial: a 60-minute deep-cleanse that genuinely alters the complexion. Yoga instructors, personal trainers, and tennis coaches are available throughout the stay.
For families, Trou aux Biches is one of the strongest propositions in the Indian Ocean. The Kids Club — complimentary for ages 3 to 11 — has its own restaurant, private garden, and swimming pool. The Teens Club (12-17) gives older children their own space. And for parents of infants, there is a complimentary babysitting service from 1pm to 4pm on weekdays for children between 1 and 3 years old, plus a dedicated baby care area. This is not a resort that tolerates children; it is a resort designed around them.
Why It Matters
Trou aux Biches Beachcomber is the proof that a large resort — 311 suites across 35 hectares — can still feel intimate. The scale allows for a depth of facilities that smaller boutique properties cannot match: six restaurants, two golf courses, a full spa, a diving centre, and a kids' programme that genuinely works. But the layout — suites scattered through tropical gardens, semi-private pools, the beach always a short stroll away — means it never feels like a mega-resort. For British travellers considering Mauritius, it is the standard-bearer for the Beachcomber group and, arguably, the best all-round five-star on the island.
