Picolo recommends · Hotel in Poste de Flacq, Mauritius
Constance Prince Maurice
Dinner on a floating deck in a mangrove lagoon, with suites standing on stilts above the water a short walk away.
The tables at Barachois sit on wooden platforms out on the water, tucked among the mangrove roots. As the light goes, lanterns come on and the only sound is the lagoon moving under the deck.
The hotel has a headland to itself, with a beach on either side and a protected mangrove forest behind. Some suites stand on stilts over the lagoon, and with relatively few rooms the whole place keeps a hushed, unhurried pace.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Constance Prince Maurice
This is our romantic pick. The setting is unusual even by Mauritius standards, the food is a reason to stay in for dinner, and the small scale means the beaches rarely feel busy.
It is built for couples and quiet, so it is not the place for children who need entertaining or for anyone after nightlife. Dinner at Barachois is popular and the floating tables are limited, so reserve early in your stay.
What you get
- Suites on stilts over the lagoon
- Barachois, a restaurant floating among the mangroves
- Two beaches on a private headland
- Mangrove nature reserve on site
- Few rooms and a calm mood
A day at Constance Prince Maurice
- Morning
- An early swim from the beach on the quieter side of the headland.
- Midday
- A paddle through the mangrove channels before the heat builds.
- Afternoon
- A long lunch in the shade, then a lazy hour by the pool facing the lagoon.
- Evening
- Dinner on a floating deck at Barachois as the lanterns come on.
Location
North of Belle Mare, Poste de Flacq, Mauritius
Open in MapsQuestions about Constance Prince Maurice
Can you stay over the water at Constance Prince Maurice?
Yes. Some of the suites stand on stilts over the lagoon. They are the most sought after, so book them well ahead.
Do you need to book Barachois at Constance Prince Maurice?
Yes, reserve as soon as you arrive or before. The floating tables among the mangroves are limited and popular with couples.
Is Constance Prince Maurice good for families?
It is better suited to couples. The hotel is small and calm, and families wanting a kids' club and lots of activities will find more at a larger resort.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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