Riviere du Rempart

Riviere du Rempart travel guide

Driving routes, distances and day-trip ideas nearby.

Riviere du Rempart is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Riviere du Rempart 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 Riviere du Rempart, 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 Riviere du Rempart, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.

Accommodation in Riviere du Rempart starts at around €56 per night, with a typical rate near €177 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.

Well-reviewed hotels: Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury, 5-star, guest rating 9.8 from 117 reviews, from €580 per night; Maison Du Nord, 3-star, guest rating 9.5 from 1680 reviews, from €83 per night; LUX* Grand Gaube, 5-star, guest rating 9.2 from 122 reviews, from €249 per night; Lagoon Attitude - Adults Only, 4-star, guest rating 9 from 51 reviews, from €187 per night; Sea Diamond Boutique Hotel & Spa by Sea Resorts, 5-star, guest rating 9 from 853 reviews, from €239 per night.

Day trips & routes: Roches Noires — about 15 km, 24m drive; Trou Aux Biches — about 17 km, 27m drive; Saint Paul — about 41 km, 47m drive; Vacoas Phoenix — about 43 km, 48m drive; Holyrood — about 46 km, 56m drive; Flic en Flac — about 55 km, 1h 5m drive. Fastest option is Roches Noires: 24m by car.

Riviere du Rempart: what to know

Things to see: "Mauritius Guided North Tour (Private)", rated 5 from 10 reviews, from €90; "Private Transfer from Airport to Hotel in Mauritius", rated 5 from 5 reviews, from €31.26; "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.

Riviere du Rempart 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 Riviere du Rempart is around €177, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.

To rent a car in Riviere du Rempart 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.

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What to see in Riviere du Rempart in 7 days

A ready week, day by day: highly rated places, lunches, tours and trips out of town. Ratings and opening hours come from Tripadvisor, distances are real driving distances.

day1

Getting to know Riviere du Rempart

An unhurried first day: the centre on foot, one landmark and a quiet dinner near where you're staying. Don't plan anything far — after travelling, getting your bearings matters more.

  • All day

    A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.

Hotel check-in is usually from 2pm — if you arrive earlier, most places will store your luggage.

day2

The main sights

The fullest day: two or three key places back to back. Start early — queues build by midday at the popular ones, and the light is better for photographs after lunch.

  • All day

    A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.

Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.

day3

Museums, history and local food

A day for what needs time and attention: museums, historic quarters, and lunch somewhere locals actually go.

Many museums close on a Monday or Tuesday — check the opening hours before you set out.

day4

A day out of town

Get beyond the city: the nearby towns and countryside are usually what stays with you. A rental car is the practical way — public transport on these routes is slow and infrequent.

  • All day

    Roches Noires

    Roches Noires is 15 km from Riviere du Rempart, about 24m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.

Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.

Rent a car in Riviere du Rempart
day5

Walking and what you missed

A free day. Go back to wherever you wanted to linger, and add one or two places from the list you haven't reached.

Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.

day6

A tour, or a second trip out

A good day for a guided tour: a guide tells you what the signs don't, and takes the driving off your hands.

  • All day

    Trou Aux Biches

    Trou Aux Biches is 17 km from Riviere du Rempart, about 27m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.

Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.

Rent a car in Riviere du Rempart
day7

Last day and departure

A calm finish: a favourite spot once more, some shopping, a late lunch. Leave yourself room before the airport.

Allow twice what the map says for the airport run — it is never the quiet hour when you need it.

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Where you can drive from Riviere du Rempart.

What to see and where to eat

What to see and where to eat in Riviere du Rempart

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Restaurants and cafés

What travellers say about places in Riviere du Rempart

Source — Tripadvisor

5 SauterelleFamily

Great outing in Grande Baie

It is always a pleasure to go to this restuarant in Grande Baie. Service is great food spectacular one of the best if not the best in the North
X4264WLmichaelw2026-08-07on Tripadvisor
5 Auto Nova Transport Service LtdFamily

Exceptional, reliable, and friendly transport in Mauritius

If you are looking for seamless, stress-free transport anywhere in Mauritius, Auto Nova Transport Service Ltd is as good as it gets. Having lived on the island for years, I have relied on AJ and his crew continuously, and they have consistently gone above and beyond. AJ and his entire team are warm, professional, and…
Departure119430578632026-08-07on Tripadvisor
5 Ocean V HotelSolo travel

Very nice

Perfect view from the room. Good service and dinner All was perfect Dev-/Krishnee
AlenaSitnik2026-08-07on Tripadvisor
5 Ocean V HotelCouples

Five star service

Had an amazing time at the hotel! We’ve experienced a warm welcome and delightful service from Dev, Medha, krishnee and Atish. It was over and above expectations. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
davissenp20262026-08-07on Tripadvisor

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