Driving routes, distances and day-trip ideas nearby.
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.
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.
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.
A day for what needs time and attention: museums, historic quarters, and lunch somewhere locals actually go.
Afternoon
Wild South Mauritius Tour: Caves, Waterfalls and A Rock Pool
5.0· 32from €174
Wild South Mauritius Tour: Caves, Waterfalls and A Rock Pool — rated 5 from 32 reviews.
Many museums close on a Monday or Tuesday — check the opening hours before you set out.
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
Black River
Black River is 6 km from Tamarin, about 10m 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 TamarinA free day. Go back to wherever you wanted to linger, and add one or two places from the list you haven't reached.
Afternoon
Fascinating Nature Tour Incl Ebony Forest, 7 Coloured Earth,Lunch
5.0· 5from €138
Fascinating Nature Tour Incl Ebony Forest, 7 Coloured Earth,Lunch — rated 5 from 5 reviews.
Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.
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
Flic en Flac
Flic en Flac is 12 km from Tamarin, about 16m 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 TamarinA calm finish: a favourite spot once more, some shopping, a late lunch. Leave yourself room before the airport.
Afternoon
Mauritius Colorful South West tour
5.0· 5from €88
Mauritius Colorful South West tour — rated 5 from 5 reviews.
Allow twice what the map says for the airport run — it is never the quiet hour when you need it.
Within a ~2.5h drive of Tamarin.
Where you can drive from Tamarin.
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Top attractions
Restaurants and cafés
Wild South Mauritius Tour: Caves, Waterfalls and A Rock Pool
€174
Fascinating Nature Tour Incl Ebony Forest, 7 Coloured Earth,Lunch
€138
Mauritius Colorful South West tour
€88
Private Guided North Tour Of Mauritius With Lunch Included
€94
Cap Ouest by Dream Escapes
from €157 / night
Sands Suites Resort & Spa
from €305 / night
La Pirogue Mauritius
from €414 / night
Royal Studio
from €38 / night
Source — Tripadvisor
Quiet, relaxing with beautiful views
The location is very peaceful and relaxing with a spectacular view of the bay and mountains and beautiful sandy beach. We had a beach facing room which was lovely to wake up to the sound of the waves. The rooms are spacious, clean and comfy with all the accessories you need. Every member of staff we came across were ve…
Amazing!
We had the best experience. The hotel facilities were excellent, delicious breakfast, super friendly staff, spacious and modern rooms.
What an experience!
We had the best experience. Hotel rooms were spacious, modern, beautiful and very clean. All of the services were amazing. Special thanks to Elodi and Emilie! We will definitely come back!
Je ne sais quoi by the bay
The location is stunning, by Tamarina Bay, and we got a bay facing room that was the cherry on top. The best part is the people, like Janet La, Janice, Donovan and Delphine who made the effort to make it extra special at all times. Merci mes amis❤️.