Mauritius Travel

Le Tropical Mauritius

The island of Mauritius, situated in the midst of the awe-inspiring blue of the Indian Ocean, is renowned as a destination for those wishing to marry on foreign shores or spend their honeymoons on an island of rare natural beauty. It is rare on Mauritius to find a hotel resort that caters for families, but Le Tropical Mauritius does this in style. The hotel is known for it's family friendly atmosphere and range of activities that keep children entertained while their parents relax.

However, it is impossible to mention the Le Tropical Mauritius without covering some of the poor customer reviews it has received online. As with anything, the experience of a holiday is almost entirely subjective. While there are plenty of glowing reviews, receiving top marks, about Le Tropical Mauritius, there are also some damning condemnations of it, too. General complaints seem to be about standards of cleanliness, though there are many photographs taken by other guests who enjoyed their stay which seem to disprove the theory. No hotel is perfect, and Le Tropical Mauritius seems to struggle in online ratings, where one poor rating can bring down an entire average due to a generally low level of reviews.

Rarely does a hotel generate such different opinions, with some people stating that the hotel was the resort of their dreams and their stay there could not have been better. Other people claim it to be the worst hotel they have ever stayed in. This trends repeats across numerous Internet forums and message boards

Should this put you off Le Tropical Mauritius? Well, the good reviews are there, some of them glowing in their praise of the hotel, facilities and staff. Should you find yourself unhappy with the cleanliness of your room, you are fully within your rights to request it be cleaned as soon as possible. While it is worth keeping the negative reviews in mind, you should also bear in mind those who loved their experience of Le Tropical. As the hotel is a three-star, it is one of the more affordable on the island of Mauritius and opens up the chance to visit the island for those on a smaller budget than the average Mauritian traveler.

There is, after all, plenty this hotel has going for it. Located on the east coast of the island, many rooms have views out on to the Indian Ocean. There is an outdoor freshwater pool on site, boutique shopping and live music from a local band every night. The hotel also runs a shuttle to the nearby island of Ile aux Cerfs, which is renowned for it's beauty. There are plenty of family-friendly activities either on site or close nearby, such as snorkeling, boating, mountain biking and a nearby base for helicopter tours of the island.

There are 58 rooms currently in use at Le Tropical Mauritius. Each feature a balcony, air conditioning and come complete with a complimentary continental breakfast each morning. Prices per night start at around L200 / $350, which for Mauritius is one of the cheapest deals available. The island needs to become more accommodating to travelers who are unable to spend thousands of dollars per night. Le Tropical Mauritius is a good start.