Scores at a Glance
Hotel Riu Palace MauritiusLong Beach Mauritius
Overall
8.9
8.5
Beach
8.4
8.9
Food
8.7
8.1
Service
8.7
8.2
Rooms
8.9
8.8
Luxury
8.6
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Value
8.6
7.8
Romance
9.0
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hotel Riu Palace Mauritius | Measure | Long Beach Mauritius |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.9 | Overall Score | 8.5 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.4 (2,574) | Google Rating | 4.7 (6,293) (better) |
| From $196 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| – | Airport Transfer | 60 min |
All Scores
| Hotel Riu Palace Mauritius | Measure | Long Beach Mauritius |
|---|---|---|
| 8.4 | Beach | 8.9 (better) |
| (better)8.7 | Food | 8.1 |
| (better)8.7 | Service | 8.2 |
| (better)8.9 | Rooms | 8.8 |
| 8.8 | Pools | – |
| 8.6 | Luxury | – |
| (better)8.6 | Value | 7.8 |
| – | Family | 8.7 |
| 9.0 | Romance | – |
| (better)8.4 | Quiet | 8.0 |
| – | Adventure | 8.8 |
| 8.4 | Wellness | – |
| 7.8 | Remote work | – |
Of the 8 measures we call, Hotel Riu Palace Mauritius leads on 6 and Long Beach Mauritius leads on 2.
Vibes
| Hotel Riu Palace Mauritius | Measure | Long Beach Mauritius |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Hotel Riu Palace Mauritius | Measure | Long Beach Mauritius |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Golf | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Hotel Riu Palace Mauritius
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
Long Beach Mauritius
- 4 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from MRU
Pros · Hotel Riu Palace Mauritius
- Official 24-hour all-inclusive
- Adults-only
- New/rebuilt 2024 product
- Three pools and Elite Club options
Pros · Long Beach Mauritius
- Large rooms and strong family layouts.
- Beautiful Belle Mare beachfront setting.
- Good activity mix, including watersports and golf access.
- Several included restaurants under the AI plan.
Cons · Hotel Riu Palace Mauritius
- Wind exposure risk
- Some service-speed complaints
- Restaurant-count discrepancies across sources
- Exact coordinate needs manual confirmation
Cons · Long Beach Mauritius
- All-inclusive exclusions can frustrate guests expecting everything to be covered.
- Restaurant reservations and service can be inconsistent.
- East-coast conditions can be windier than Mauritius' northwest.
- Not a small, ultra-quiet boutique resort.
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