Sands Suites Resort & Spa

We arrived at Sand suite for a 12 day stay. This ended in a friend’s wedding on the penultimate day. I can’t think of anything that wasn’t perfect and the hotel went above and beyond to make our trip exceptional. From booking day trips to exclusive dinners with a complimentary birthday cake for my partner on his special day. The housekeeping, the pool staff - Ruddy, was exceptional and nothing was too much trouble. Front of house was always checking everything was to our satisfaction, and my only criticism was the early finish of the band in the evening, but they took that onboard and we had a few lovely evening of dancing to local music and a DJ. The food was different every night, fresh and appetising and we ate twice in Spices (once on the beach) and once in The Pink Peppercorn. Bags are valeted to your room and collected at the end of your stay. Rooms are serviced everyday with an additional turn down at a time to suit you; with fresh bottled water, little chocolates and a lovely thought for the day. All rooms are sea facing and look over the stunning palm tree peppered lawn that meanders down to the soft white sand. There are plenty of sun beds, some are double beds under canopy’s. Take sand shoes as the sea urchins are prolific and there’s quite a bit of coral on the beach but these can be bought in the hotel shop. Drinks are a little expensive but you’re on holiday …. And we did grab a few bits from the local supermarkets, which we kept in the mini- bar fridge. Who can forget Jonathan … aqua gym instructor, singer, DJ, bingo caller and wedding officiator - what a man. All in all a 1000% satisfaction. Col and Amanda -

Amazing place to stay. Very beautiful and private location on the beach. Hotel not too busy so always places to relax around the resort. Great complimentary activities. Had some personal advice from the staff on other things to do and get around, special thanks to Suresh and Selvan for their considerate guidance on activities and foods. One of us got a special menu offered every day in the buffet because he is vegan, very thoughtful. Food generally good, preffered buffet (different cuisines every day) over pink peppercorn actually. Also nice availablility to explore restaurants of 5 star sister hotel with a credit (good food at japanese place). Rooms very spacious and clean. Generally personalised experience with very friendly staff. Only downside is pricing of taxis to do activities outside of hotel on this island.

It’s no wonder the Sands Suites Resort & Spa is currently rated one of the best hotels in Mauritius. We stayed for two weeks in May 2024, and couldn’t recommend it more. If you’re looking for a smaller boutique vibe, with the facilities of a larger resort, then this is the place for you. The hotel is not too big, nor too small, with excellent facilities all-round. The relaxed atmosphere resonates within seconds of arriving with the impressive reception revealing a breathtaking view out over the infinity pool, glistening sea and Mauritius’ iconic Le Morne mountain beyond. This, accompanied with freshly-chilled face towels, a warm welcome and breeze of a check-in process, meant we knew we were in for a special stay. Our first-floor Superior Suite was spacious and well-equipped; with fantastic views out to the beach and turquoise sea between the palms (and indeed all rooms are sea-facing). The room was spotlessly cleaned throughout our stay. A pillow menu and turn-down service (with a chocolate and “quote of the day”) topped off the accommodation. A great nights’ sleep was often had here. Three restaurants are on offer: two a-la-carte (requires booking), and the main buffet. The food offering has something to cater for every taste through themed buffet nights in the main restaurant. We recommend the a-la-carte “Pink Peppercorn”: a great lunch spot right on the beach with a delicious menu. The culinary experience was exceeded by a surprise dinner on the beach at the “Pink Peppercorn” laid on by the wonderful Ashlay, for our anniversary. Many days were spent on sun loungers enjoying the picture-postcard beach or large pool with the staff kindly catering for our every need; it was never long before we were offered a drink or snack. Sunglasses getting dirty? No problem - the brilliant Ruddy will be along shortly with his sunglasses cleaning service! Sun loungers were aplenty. Never did the place feel crowded or noisy. Just perfect. To note, sea shoes are recommended, although not essential, if you fancy a dip in the lagoon. If you can separate yourself from your sun lounger, try your hand at various water sports on offer (we recommend the complimentary group boat trip out to snorkel near the reef, and the private trip out to see the dolphins in Tamarind Bay), beach volleyball, Aqua Gym, and Spa. The concierge desk will also happily organise any bespoke trip to visit the various sites of Mauritius. An impressive yet relaxed bar area with extensive drinks menu (local rums aplenty) has everything you need for a post-dinner tipple. Entertainment, albeit relatively low-key and not the late-night thumping type, perfectly accompanies the Sands’ chilled evening vibe. Lastly; and certainly not least: the staff. The biggest asset to this hotel, all of whom go above and beyond to provide a fantastic guest experience. Specifically we noted excellent service (and a consistent smile) from: Rajiv (Bar) Bhavesh and Yashvin (Beach), Nalindee (Chef), Bren

We went to Sands Suites for a family wedding this year. The hotel is of course gorgeous, and the wedding looked like an absolute fairytale, but the thing that makes sands suites really special is the fabulous staff, and the ethos everyone working there proudly follows. Laurent, Karina, Jonathan, just all of the staff were expectional. Everyone went absolutely above and beyond to make the experience magical for the whole duration of our week-long stay, especially the wedding day. I cannot commend this team enough for their talent, creativity, generosity, and flexibility. Laurent, you are truly wonderful! Many thanks again, and hope to see you all again soon someday!

Spent a week at this wonderful hotel for a family wedding. The service is outstanding. Nothing is too much trouble. The staff went above and beyond to make our holiday special. The wedding was beautiful, Laurent the manager personally ensured everything was perfect. The concierge service was wonderful from ordering taxis to allowing the whole family to stay in our rooms until departure. It was a truly fabulous week.

From the moment you arrive to your departure you are cocooned in the warmth and friendliness of the staff. Always smiling, exchanging a few words. Always eager to do anything however small to add to your comfort. 'If you're happy then I'm happy' is a key phrase. A tremendous asset to the hotel. Thank you so much to all we met we loved talking to you. Our room was spacious and comfortable and so well cleaned each day. If you rang for something it arrived within minutes. The pool was beautiful and well serviced. Drinks and meals could be served there and usually enough loungers for everyone. We preferred the beach with its thatched shades and palms and a few steps into the lagoon. Don't remove shells from the beach as it's prohibited with hefty fines. You can go for long walks on the beach and the sunsets are amazing. Overall, everyone is made to feel so welcome that you don't want to leave this amazing hotel . We hope to be back before too long. The rest of the island is well worth visiting too, if you can drag yourself away from the embrace of the hotel!

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at the Sands Suites Resort and Spa. We were exceptionally warmly welcomed by Krishna and his team on our arrival. The view from the reception overlooking the ocean was breathtaking . The personal service we received from the hotel staff during our entire stay was excellent. The room with a veranda had a beautiful view out to sea. We thoroughly enjoyed the themed evening buffets . As an elderly couple we found that everything was easily accessible. We highly recommend this hotel and hope that we will one day return.

What a wonderful resort. A boutique resort with a very relaxed atmosphere and exceptional service! Suites are large, comfortable and well serviced. Spa team was excellent and there were many activities to do if you could drag yourself away from the beach including a small but well equipped gym, (free!) water sports and tennis courts. The food was good and the half board option is recommend. With the dine around concept, including restaurants in the sister resort next door, there were plenty of options. The whole Sands team always had a smile on their face and provided fantastic service to all the guests, nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely return.