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Azura Benguerra IslandvsSugar Beach

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Azura Benguerra Island
Azura Benguerra Island
Five-Star·4.7
Sugar Beach
Sugar Beach
Five-Star·4.4

Scores at a Glance

Azura Benguerra IslandSugar Beach
Overall
9.2
8.8
Beach
9.4
8.9
Food
9.1
8.5
Service
9.3
8.8
Rooms
9.2
8.6
Luxury
9.1
8.6
Value
·
8.0
Romance
9.6
8.8
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Azura Benguerra IslandMeasureSugar Beach
(better)9.2Overall Score8.8
5-starStar Rating5-star
(better)4.7 (128)Google Rating4.4 (1,215)
Rates TBDPrice / Night (pp)From $290
NoAdults OnlyNo
Kids' ClubYes
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
(better)40 minAirport Transfer60 min

All Scores

Azura Benguerra IslandMeasureSugar Beach
(better)9.4Beach8.9
(better)9.1Food8.5
(better)9.3Service8.8
(better)9.2Rooms8.6
Pools8.6
(better)9.1Luxury8.6
Value8.0
8.2Family8.9 (better)
(better)9.6Romance8.8
(better)9.4Quiet8.3
8.9Adventure
(better)8.7Wellness8.5
Remote work7.8

Of the 12 measures we call, Azura Benguerra Island leads on 11 and Sugar Beach leads on 1.

Vibes

Azura Benguerra IslandMeasureSugar Beach
YesRomanceYes
YesQuiet
YesAdventure

Activities

Azura Benguerra IslandMeasureSugar Beach
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
YesKidsYes
GolfYes

Azura Benguerra Island

  • 2 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • Butler service
  • 40 min from VNX

Sugar Beach

  • 2 pools
  • Full-service spa
  • 75 min from MRU

Pros · Azura Benguerra Island

  • Beautiful and uncrowded Bazaruto beach setting.
  • Private-pool villas and dedicated butler-host model.
  • Strong food and service reputation for a small remote island resort.

Pros · Sugar Beach

  • Large beachfront Mauritius resort with strong review volume.
  • Official kids club starts at age two and runs late.
  • Dine-around access with sister resort La Pirogue expands the stay.

Cons · Azura Benguerra Island

  • Remote transfer logistics and a high nightly price.
  • Limited nightlife and no walkable town scene.
  • Some excursions and premium drinks are not clearly included.

Cons · Sugar Beach

  • All-inclusive is rate-plan dependent.
  • Some dining venues or items have supplements.
  • Exact main-entrance coordinates need manual confirmation.
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