.png?width=1200&auto=webp&trim=0%2C7%2C0%2C6)
Holyrood is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Holyrood 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 Holyrood, 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 Holyrood, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
| Hotels from | €28/night |
| Options nearby | 20 |
| Nearest city | Vacoas Phoenix, 4 km |
| Activities from | €87.54 |
| Airport | No |
Where to stay
Accommodation in Holyrood starts at around €28 per night, with a typical rate near €71 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels
- Maison D’hôtes Coignet, guest rating 9.2 from 44 reviews, from €114 per night
- City Lodge, guest rating 8.7 from 40 reviews, from €31 per night
- Vintage Lodge, guest rating 7.8 from 175 reviews, from €28 per night
- Hennessy Park Hotel, 4-star, guest rating 7.7 from 267 reviews, from €144 per night
- Auberge Le Rajah, guest rating 7.2 from 46 reviews, from €58 per night
Fascinating Nature Tour Incl Ebony Forest, 7 Coloured Earth,Lunch
from €138
Day trips & routes
- Vacoas Phoenix — about 4 km, 10m drive
- Saint Paul — about 5 km, 12m drive
- Black River — about 15 km, 20m drive
- Tamarin — about 17 km, 20m drive
- Flic en Flac — about 14 km, 17m drive
- Chamarel — about 27 km, 41m drive
Fastest option is Vacoas Phoenix: 10m by car.
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
Private Guided North Tour Of Mauritius With Lunch Included
from €94
Getting there and around
Holyrood 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 Holyrood is around €71, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
Car rental essentials
To rent a car in Holyrood 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.
Padi Open Water Diver Course
from €670