Chamarel is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Chamarel works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Chamarel, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 6 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Chamarel, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Chamarel starts at around €194 per night, with a typical rate near €335 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: Dinarobin Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa, 5-star, guest rating 9.6 from 1198 reviews, from €385 per night; The St. Regis Le Morne Resort, Mauritius, 5-star, guest rating 9.4 from 1036 reviews, from €434 per night; LUX* Le Morne, 5-star, guest rating 9.2 from 110 reviews, from €335 per night; Paradis Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa, 5-star, guest rating 9.2 from 939 reviews, from €517 per night; Hotel Riu Palace Mauritius - All Inclusive - Adults Only, 4-star, guest rating 9 from 78 reviews, from €240 per night.
Day trips & routes: Tamarin — about 17 km, 26m drive; Chemin Grenier — about 22 km, 33m drive; Black River — about 22 km, 36m drive; Holyrood — about 27 km, 39m drive; Flic en Flac — about 28 km, 42m drive; Vacoas Phoenix — about 30 km, 46m drive. Fastest option is Tamarin: 26m by car.
Chamarel: what to know
Things to see: "Wild South Mauritius Tour: Caves, Waterfalls and A Rock Pool", rated 5 from 32 reviews, from €174.18; "Fascinating Nature Tour Incl Ebony Forest, 7 Coloured Earth,Lunch", rated 5 from 5 reviews, from €138.45; "Mauritius Colorful South West tour", rated 5 from 5 reviews, from €87.54; "Private Guided North Tour Of Mauritius With Lunch Included", rated 5 from 4 reviews, from €93.88; "Exclusive South West: Seven Colored Earth & Chamarel Waterfall", rated 5 from 4 reviews, from €104.67.
Chamarel has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 6 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Chamarel is around €335, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Chamarel you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 6 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Mauritius, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
