Saint Paul is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul, 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 Saint Paul, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Saint Paul starts at around €30 per night, with a typical rate near €84 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 €32 per night; Vintage Lodge, guest rating 7.8 from 175 reviews, from €30 per night; Hennessy Park Hotel, 4-star, guest rating 7.7 from 267 reviews, from €131 per night; Voila Bagatelle, 3-star, guest rating 7.6 from 453 reviews, from €117 per night.
Day trips & routes: Vacoas Phoenix — about 1 km, 3m drive; Holyrood — about 4 km, 11m drive; Black River — about 20 km, 29m drive; Tamarin — about 21 km, 29m drive; Flic en Flac — about 18 km, 26m drive; Chamarel — about 31 km, 49m drive. Fastest option is Vacoas Phoenix: 3m by car.
Saint Paul: what to know
Things to see: "FULL DAY TAXI ONLY to VALLÉ OR CASELA.", rated 5 from 20 reviews, from €89.32; "Creole Culinary Workshop", rated 5 from 13 reviews, from €75; "Mauritius Guided South Tour (Private)", rated 5 from 11 reviews, from €100; "Mauritius Guided North Tour (Private)", rated 5 from 10 reviews, from €90; "ROUTE OF INDIAN SPIRITUALITY", rated 5 from 8 reviews, from €55.
Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul is around €84, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Saint Paul 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.
