Picolo recommends · Hotel in Pointe aux Piments, Mauritius
The Oberoi, Mauritius
Thatched villas behind a west-facing beach on Turtle Bay, where the evening is mostly about watching the sun slip into the sea.
By late afternoon the light on Turtle Bay turns gold. The beach faces west, so the sun goes down straight ahead of you, and behind the sand the thatched roofs of the villas sit low among the gardens.
Many villas come with a private pool behind high garden walls, which makes it easy to spend a whole day without seeing another guest. Just offshore the bay is a protected marine park, and the water is often clear enough to see the coral from the surface.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose The Oberoi, Mauritius
We picked The Oberoi for sunsets, but what keeps it on the list is the calm. Service is attentive without being fussy, the villas give real privacy, and the sheltered bay is a good place to snorkel straight from the beach.
Evenings are quiet. There is little in the way of entertainment, so if you want bars, music and other people, the north coast has livelier choices. It is also a long way from the east coast beaches if you want to explore them.
What you get
- Villas, many with a private pool and walled garden
- West-facing beach for sunsets
- Marine park in Turtle Bay
- Attentive service
- Beach with gardens behind
A day at The Oberoi, Mauritius
- Morning
- Snorkelling in the bay while the water is at its clearest.
- Midday
- A long swim in your own pool behind the garden wall.
- Afternoon
- A nap in the shade of the villa before the light softens.
- Evening
- The sun going down over Turtle Bay from a lounger on the beach.
Location
Turtle Bay, Pointe aux Piments, Mauritius
Open in MapsQuestions about The Oberoi, Mauritius
Can you snorkel at The Oberoi, Mauritius?
Yes. Turtle Bay is a protected marine park, and you can swim out from the beach. Mornings usually give the clearest water.
Do the villas at The Oberoi, Mauritius have private pools?
Many of them do, along with walled gardens. Check the room type when you book, as not every category includes a pool.
Is The Oberoi, Mauritius good for families?
It works best for couples. The atmosphere is quiet and there is little going on in the evening, so families with active children may prefer a larger resort with a kids' club.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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