Trou-aux-Biches is the most popular resort in northern Mauritius and is home to the most resorts and truly beautiful long beaches ideal for relaxing.

Trou-aux-Biches is often visited by tour operators from Europe, but the resort is also popular with individual travellers.

The town itself is very small, but you will still find plenty of restaurants, shops and services.

Top resorts in Trou-aux-Biches

Great beaches and calm sea

The resort boasts some of the best beaches, as well as much better climatic conditions than those of the south-eastern part of the island.

All the local beaches are covered in fine white sand and are also pleasant to walk and run on.

There are several public beaches in the resort, as well as resort hotel beaches, which you can visit, but you cannot use sunbeds and umbrellas (these are only available to hotel guests).

The entrance to the water is very gradual and the sea is usually calm without waves.

If you're looking for a spacious beach outside of town, take a leisurely 10-15 minute walk north to Mon Choisy, Mauritius' longest public beach.

Trou aux Biches

Snorkelling, diving and boat trips

Trou-aux-Biches is an absolutely great destination for diving and snorkelling, as there is an extensive coral reef just about 1km offshore.

Check out these well rated agencies offering snorkelling and diving:

There are also boat trips from the city as part of the so-called 3 Islands Tour.

The following companies are based in Trou-aux-Biches, for example:

We describe what the prices are, where the cruises go and other embarkation points in the What to do in Mauritius chapter.

What to do in Mauritius, where to go and what to see and where to stay in Mauritius.

Trou-aux-Biches has several hotels that are mainly used by tour operators and travel agents from Europe.

A holiday in Trou-aux-Biches is synonymous with beautiful catalogue-like beaches, but also an active holiday with many water activities, boat trips or diving.

We recommend you take a look at the tours to these hotels:

Le Palmiste Resort & Spa *** - traditionally one of the cheapest holiday hotels in the centre of town about 100 metres from the beach.
Veranda Pointe Aux Biches **** - a great compromise between excellent quality and good prices, the hotel is located right by the beach in the southern part of the resort
Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort ***** - top hotel right on the beach in the centre of Trou-aux-Biches
Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa ***** - the largest and most luxurious resort

Our accommodation tips

Trou-aux-Biches is also a good choice if you are travelling around Mauritius on your own.

Here you will find several cheap apartments with prices starting from 40 usd per night.

You will find very cheap and simple apartments under the name Rama Villas Mauritius right in the centre of town.

How to get there

Trou-aux-Biches is located 20 km from the capital Port Louis and 63 km from the airport.

Free parking is available anywhere along the street where there is no yellow line painted. Free parking is available at public beaches and, of course, all hotels.

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The city is also easily accessible by bus.

The following bus routes pass through Trou-aux-Biches:

direction Mon Choisy, Grande Baie, Pereybere, Bain Boeuf, Cap Malheureux - lines 20C, 82, 95, 228 (frequency 3-10 minutes)
direction Port Louis - lines 20, 20C, 82 (frequency 15-20 minutes) + express line 215 (every 30 minutes)
direction Pamplemousses (SSR Botanical Garden) - line 95 (frequency 20-35 minutes)

Detailed information on tickets and timetables can be found in the Transport chapter.