Club Med La Pointe aux Canonniers
Set in tropical gardens on the tip of Grand Baie, this is Club Med's easygoing Mauritius resort, sailing, water-skiing, and reef snorkeling by day, Mauritian cooking workshops when you want to slow down.
Last verified June 2026. Rooms is the weakest mark at 8.2. No resort can pay to change a score. See the full Palmprint file
About This Resort
Set in tropical gardens on the tip of Grand Baie, this is Club Med's easygoing Mauritius resort — sailing, water-skiing, and reef snorkeling by day, Mauritian cooking workshops when you want to slow down. Family-friendly and active without being overwhelming. The shoulder months, April through November, are the sweet spot.
Highlights
- Tropical garden setting
- Sailing school and water skiing
- Coral reef snorkeling
- Mauritian cooking workshops
Activities & Experiences
- Water Sports
- Diving & Snorkel
- Kids Activities
- nature
Guest Reviews
I had a wonderful experience at La Pointe Hotel. The atmosphere is absolutely beautiful and peaceful. The combination of the palm trees, well-kept gardens, and the stunning view of the beach creates a very relaxing and welcoming environment. Everything feels calm, clean, and perfectly maintained. I...
We had a fantastic stay at Club Med La Pointe aux Canonniers! A special mention for the Ski Nautique team who was absolutely incredible: friendly, approachable, and always attentive to both safety and everyone’s needs. The atmosphere down at the pontoon was truly second to none. A massive thank you...
I had a wonderful stay. The sailing is great and we were looked after by Jean Ive and Jack sparrow! The snorkeling team were great. Thank you Joe and Andy for showing all there was to see on the reef. The food was great. Always custom mad omelets and great Mauritian and Indian specialities. The fish...
We had a wonderful family stay with our two kids! The location is stunning and the food was absolutely AMAZING—every meal exceeded our expectations. A very special mention to the sailing team, and especially JOE. He deserves to be recognized for his kindness and genuine spirit; the world needs more...
Had so much fun in club med everything is great , the food, the location, the place , the best hotel I’ve been. The staff was so nice especially the sailing and the ski nautice team who teach me everything i wanted to know about water ski and sailing, they were so calm and nice , i want to thank per...
What we recommend
- Find flights (opens in a new tab)Round trips to Mauritius from about $1545
- Airport transfer (opens in a new tab)About 1 hr 15 min from MRU, booked before you flyWe use this every trip
- Rent a car (opens in a new tab)See Mauritius beyond the resort gates
- Things to do (opens in a new tab)Diving and snorkel trips around Grand Baie, Mauritius
- Travel insurance (opens in a new tab)Cancellations, delays, and the medical bill you hope not to seeWe never travel without it
- Stay connected (opens in a new tab)Data working the moment you land at MRU
Before you book
- Fly into
- MRUSir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
- Airport transfer
- About 1 hr 15 min
- Flight time
- 10 hours or morefrom the US East Coast
- Best months
- Apr to Nov
- All-inclusive
- Included in the rate
- Kids' club
- Yes
Passport, safety, tipping & more, read before you fly.
Read the country guideAll-inclusive, except the good stuff
That is where trips get expensive: the plan covers the week, then the things you actually wanted are quietly a la carte. Here is the line at Club Med La Pointe aux Canonniers, item by item, with what we checked it against.
| What you'd expect to pay for | Status |
|---|---|
| Premium & à la carte diningbeachfront a la carte Le Paul & Virginie and Alma Beach Lounge included alongside main buffet | Included |
| Top-shelf liquoropen bar with house pours included; premium brands and bottled champagne extra | Partly included |
| Wi-Fi | Included |
| Motorized water sportswaterskiing and wakeboarding included with the stay | Included |
| Non-motorized water sportssailing, kayak, stand-up paddle, snorkeling included | Included |
| Spa treatmentsSpa by Cinq Mondes; treatments, hammam and massages at extra cost | Costs extra |
| Off-site excursionsglass-bottom boat outings included; other island excursions and scuba diving extra | Partly included |
| Kids' clubMini (4-10) and Junior/teens clubs included; Baby Club Med (from 4 months) and Petit Club (2-3) available at extra cost | Included |
Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this
What the week is actually like
La Belle Creole main buffet, Le Paul & Virginie beachfront a la carte, Alma Beach Lounge with restaurant, lounge bar and wine & rum cellar; Fregate bar and adults-only Lazuli bar in the Zen Zone
main pool, family pool with splash zone (water jets, fountains, sprinklers), adults-only (18+) Zen Zone infinity pool
two wind-protected beaches on a turquoise lagoon at Grand Bay, northwest coast; guests snorkel and waterski from the resort (basis: official pages and traveler reviews); Indian Ocean, outside sargassum belt
- Calm water, swimmable straight off the sand
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Who fits where at Club Med La Pointe aux Canonniers
All 3 room categories, from the resort's own accommodations pages.
The right room is personal: a swim-out for the pool people, a top floor for the view people, two real bedrooms and two baths for families who like a little distance. Here's the lineup from the resort's own accommodations pages.
From the resort's own accommodations pages. Categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.
Bringing the kids to Club Med La Pointe aux Canonniers
What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.
- Kids' club
- Supervised program
- Teen club
- Dedicated teen program
- Does Club Med La Pointe aux Canonniers have a kids' club, and from what age?
- Yes. Club Med La Pointe aux Canonniers runs a supervised kids' club. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm before booking.
- Is the beach at Club Med La Pointe aux Canonniers good for young children?
- The water in front is typically calm.
Taking a group
Superior rooms can connect for larger families; packages offered for groups; nightly live shows, DJ sets, nightclub and themed gala/White Party evenings
- Connecting rooms
- Limited, book early
- Group rates
- Negotiable on a block
- Nightlife
- Lively, bars running late
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Kids' club hours, teen programs and group availability all move with the season. Confirm the specifics with the resort for your dates.
How we scored Club Med La Pointe aux Canonniers
9 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 28 June 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 4 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except wellness and nightlife, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Service8.5Very High confidence
- Service Rating
- 4.5
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.6
- Cleanliness Rating
- 4.5
published_rating_analysis
Beach8.4High confidence
- Setting
- 8.5
- Crowding
- 7.8
- Snorkeling
- 8.6
- Watersports
- 8.8
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.5
official_beach_activity_and_guest_sentiment_analysis
Dining8.4High confidence
- Variety
- 8.5
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.4
- Family Suitability
- 8.6
guest_consensus_and_official_restaurant_review
Rooms8.2High confidence
- Rooms Rating
- 4.4
- Category Range
- 8.2
- Sleep Quality Rating
- 4.5
published_rating_analysis
Pools & Spa8.6High confidence
- Zen Zone
- 8.8
- Pool Count
- 2.0
- Family Pool
- 8.8
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.5
official_facility_and_guest_consensus_review
Family9.0High confidence
- Activities
- 9.1
- Kids Clubs
- 9.2
- Family Pool
- 9.0
- Room Options
- 8.5
official_family_programming_and_guest_consensus
Adventure8.8High confidence
- Tennis
- 8.2
- Fitness
- 8.3
- Sailing
- 8.7
- Snorkeling
- 8.7
- Waterskiing
- 9.0
- Wakeboarding
- 8.8
official_activity_inventory
Wellness8.3Medium confidence
- Spa
- 8.3
- Fitness
- 8.2
- Zen Pool
- 8.6
official_spa_and_pool_inventory
Nightlife8.0Medium confidence
- Bar Scene
- 8.0
- Entertainment
- 8.3
- Family Orientation
- 7.7
official_entertainment_and_guest_activity_review
What it does best
- Excellent activity depth for families and active travelers.
- Strong review volume and consistently high official/TripAdvisor-derived ratings.
- Beachfront peninsula setting with snorkeling and water sports.
Where it costs you
- Not adults-only; families and children are central to the resort atmosphere.
- Value scores are lower than location, service, and cleanliness scores.
- Travelers seeking a quiet boutique resort may find the programming and family energy too active.
What else the research turned up
Things to know before you book
- This is a family-oriented Club Med with extensive included activities and age-specific kids programming.
- The resort has a beach peninsula setting near Grand Baie and an adults-only Zen Zone pool and bar.
- Official transfer time from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam airport is about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Hidden tips
- Use the Zen Zone if adults want a calmer pool experience within a family resort.
- This is a strong choice for active travelers because waterskiing, wakeboarding, sailing, paddleboarding, snorkeling, fitness, tennis, and other activities are highlighted by Club Med.
- Families should confirm child-club eligibility by age before booking, since the resort has age-specific programming.
What guests say · 9,170 reviews read
Most loved
- Activities and water sports1 mention
- Staff and GO team1 mention
- Family facilities1 mention
- Food variety1 mention
- Beach and snorkeling1 mention
Most common complaints
- Value1 mention
- Potential noise and activity level1 mention
Things people wish they had known
- This is a high-activity family resort rather than a quiet couples-only escape.
- The Zen Zone can materially change the experience for adults seeking calmer pool time.
- The resort's strongest appeal is the included activity program.
From Reddit
Available Reddit results include resort-specific and Mauritius Club Med discussions, but the strongest evidence in this pass came from Club Med’s official TripAdvisor-integrated review feed.
Everything we read on Club Med La Pointe aux Canonniers
Apr to Nov
Temperature barely moves here across the year, so rain is the whole decision: the wet months run Jan to Apr.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rain days | One of the best months to visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°F | 73°F | 13 (a wet month) | No |
| Feb | 86°F | 73°F | 13 (a wet month) | No |
| Mar | 86°F | 73°F | 13 (a wet month) | No |
| Apr | 82°F | 70°F | 10 (a wet month) | Yes |
| May | 79°F | 66°F | 7 | Yes |
| Jun | 77°F | 63°F | 6 | Yes |
| Jul | 75°F | 61°F | 6 | Yes |
| Aug | 75°F | 61°F | 5 | Yes |
| Sep | 79°F | 63°F | 4 | Yes |
| Oct | 81°F | 64°F | 4 | Yes |
| Nov | 84°F | 68°F | 5 | Yes |
| Dec | 86°F | 72°F | 8 | No |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- MRU · Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
- Transfer
- 75 min
- Address
- La Pointe aux Canonniers, Grand Baie, Pointe aux Canonniers 742CU001, Mauritius
- Phone
- +230 209 1000
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