Five starMauritius

Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa

9.0
The Palmprint
9.0 out of 10
Six fronds, six scores ·
Fly into
MRU · 75 min
Dining
6 venues
Value7.6 out of 10
Service8.9 out of 10
Beach9.4 out of 10
Dining9.0 out of 10
Rooms9.1 out of 10
Pools & Spa9.2 out of 10

Last verified August 2026. Value is the weakest mark at 7.6. No resort can pay to change a score. See the full Palmprint file

Dining, pools and the beach

Dining & bars

9venues · 6 restaurants, 1 buffet, 2 bars

A few venues take reservations, the rest are walk-in

Official factsheet lists six restaurants, two bars and daytime casual / evening smart-casual dress guidance.

International · Mauritian · Italian · Seafood · Thai · Indian · Asian fusion
Food 9.0

Pools & waterplay

100pools

Beachcomber materials describe roughly 100 swimming pools, mostly private pools attached to suites and villas; public-pool heating months were not verified.

Pools 9.2

The beach itself

9.4beach score · high confidence

The resort sits on nearly two kilometres of white sand and a turquoise lagoon on Mauritius’ northwest coast.

  • Calm water, swimmable straight off the sand
  • Gradual entry, shallow a long way out

Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.

Rooms & suites

Who fits where at Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa

All 7 categories that publish an occupancy, from the resort's own accommodations pages. The figures are the comparison: how many the room takes, against the most this property puts in any one key.

Room categories at Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa, smallest first: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
SuiteOccupancySizeBedroomsAspect
Junior SuiteSleeps 2678 ft²631 bedroomNot published
Tropical Junior SuiteSleeps 3753 ft²701 bedroomNot published
Two Bedroom Family SuiteSleeps 51,012 ft²942 bedroomsNot published2 baths
Beachfront Suite with PoolSleeps 31,098 ft²1021 bedroomBeachfrontprivate pool
Senior Beachfront Suite with PoolSleeps 31,755 ft²1631 bedroomBeachfrontprivate pool
Two Bedroom Pool VillaSleeps 52,648 ft²2462 bedroomsNot publishedprivate pool · 2 baths
Three Bedroom Pool VillaSleeps 73,122 ft²2903 bedroomsNot publishedprivate pool · 3 baths
Family fit7 in one key is possible in exactly one category, the Three Bedroom Pool Villa · a party of 8 needs two · a true two-bedroom exists

Occupancy is the maximum published occupancy including rollaways, not comfortable occupancy. Categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.

= sleeps 2 of 7 max

Every table on property

The dining, restaurant by restaurant

What is open, when, and whether it is in your plan or costs extra.

In your plan

8

Covered by the all-inclusive rate.

  • Blue Ginger

    Thai, Asian fusion

    Asian-fusion restaurant with Thai influence.

    Dinner · A la carte · Dress: Smart casual · Reservation recommended
  • Il Corallo

    Italian

    Italian restaurant in the resort dining circuit.

    Dinner · A la carte · Dress: Smart casual · Reservation recommended
  • L’Oasis

    International, Local, Fusion

    Main restaurant overlooking the pool and sea, serving buffet breakfast and dinner.

    Guests rave about this: Guests repeatedly praise the main restaurant setting and breakfast/dinner variety.

    Breakfast, Dinner · Buffet · Dress: Daytime casual; evening smart casual
  • L’Oasis Bar

    Pool-and-sea-facing bar with drinks and light daytime food service.

    Drinks, Light lunch, Snacks · Bar · 10:00 AM–1:00 AM
  • La Caravelle

    Gourmet, Mauritian

    Gourmet restaurant with Mauritian influence and refined dining.

    Guests rave about this: Guest reviews repeatedly identify La Caravelle as one of the resort’s strongest dining experiences.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · A la carte · Dress: Smart casual · Reservation recommended
  • La Caravelle Bar

    Bar serving rum, cigars, champagne and evening drinks.

    Drinks · Bar · 10:00 AM–11:00 PM
  • Le Deck

    Seafood

    Beachside seafood restaurant with a lagoon-facing setting.

    Guests rave about this: The beachside seafood setting is repeatedly praised in guest comments.

    Lunch, Dinner · A la carte · Dress: Smart casual · Reservation recommended
  • Mahiya

    Indian

    Indian restaurant offering regional Indian flavors.

    Guests rave about this: Mahiya is repeatedly mentioned as a memorable specialty-dining option.

    Dinner · A la carte · Dress: Smart casual · Reservation recommended

Venues, hours, and what is included come from the resort's own pages and can change by season. Guest verdicts are drawn from recent reviews. Confirm anything that will make or break your trip when you book.

The research file · Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa

Before you book

Eight things the research turned up about Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa that the brochure does not say, from 863 guest reviews read end to end.

  1. Trou aux Biches is all-inclusive optional: the Premium All-Inclusive package is sold as a supplement.

  2. The resort is temporarily closed for refresh work from 15 May to 15 October 2026.

  3. This is a luxury beach-and-garden resort with strong family infrastructure and many private-pool room types.

  4. Hidden tips

    Do not compare rates unless you confirm whether Premium All-Inclusive is included.

  5. Families should compare the Two Bedroom Family Suite against Pool Villas depending on privacy and pool needs.

  6. Things guests wish they had known

    Premium All-Inclusive is a supplement, not the default product on every booking.

  7. The resort is temporarily closed from 15 May to 15 October 2026 for refresh work.

  8. Many of the pool counts refer to private pools attached to higher room categories.

Most loved

4 themes
  • Long calm lagoon beach72 mentions
  • Private-pool suites and villas58 mentions
  • Restaurant variety46 mentions
  • Family facilities38 mentions

Most complained about

3 themes
  • High price point21 mentions
  • Renovation closure timing12 mentions
  • Optional all-inclusive supplement complexity9 mentions
From Reddit
Sentiment: Split

Reddit discussion treats Trou aux Biches as one of Mauritius’ strongest beach-and-family luxury choices, while flagging the 2026 temporary closure and high cost.

What it costs

The rate, and where to check it

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Best time to visit

When to go

Temperature barely moves here across the year, and no month takes an unusual share of the rain, so the decision is mostly about price and crowds.

Getting there

75 minutes from MRU

Nearest airport
MRU · Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
Transfer
75 min

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Before you fly

Mauritius

Language
English & French official; Mauritian Creole everyday
Currency
Mauritian rupee (MUR); cards widely accepted
Power
230V, mainly Type G (UK-style) plugs – bring an adapter
Driving
On the left
Main airport
Port Louis / Plaisance (MRU)
Flight time
~17–20h+ from the US, with at least one connection

Read the Mauritius guide: passport, visa, tipping, safety

The vibe

Who it suits

Romance9.3
Quiet9.0
Family9.0

Three of the 11 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa; the full set is above.

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Flights

Fly into MRU, 75 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $1545.

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Insurance

Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.

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Data

An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.

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Days out

Off-site excursions cost extra here, so price the days out of Mauritius ahead.

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Don't buy

Kayaks & paddleboards is already in the rate. Don't pay for them twice.

The Palmprint file

How we scored Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa

11 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 14 August 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.

reddit · booking · expedia · official · fact_sheet · coordinates · tripadvisor · all_inclusive · booking_reviews · premium_all_inclusive_pdf
9.0

The six that set the score

Value7.6
Service8.9
Beach9.4
Dining9.0
Rooms9.1
Pools & Spa9.2

And 5 more we track

Romance9.3
Family9.0
Quiet9.0
Luxury8.6
Wellness8.5

Open a category

Value7.6
Price Point
6.5
Half Board Value
7.5
Quality Delivered
8.5
Extras Transparency
7.0
Guest Value Sentiment
7.5
Method: Value compositeTripAdvisor · Booking.com · Kayak · HotelsCombinedVerified 14 August 2026
Service8.9High confidence
Villa Service
8.9
Family Service
8.8
Restaurant Service
8.8
Staff Friendliness
9.0
Booking Review Count
863.0
Method: Weighted review and source analysisOfficial · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Reddit863 reviews readVerified 14 August 2026
Beach9.4High confidence
Lagoon Calm
9.5
Beach Length
9.4
Sand Quality
9.3
Swimmability
9.4
Sunset Orientation
9.2
Booking Review Count
863.0
Method: Weighted review and source analysisOfficial · Beachcomber factsheet · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Reddit863 reviews readVerified 14 August 2026
Dining9.0High confidence
Cuisine Range
9.0
Package Clarity
8.2
A La Carte Depth
9.1
Restaurant Variety
9.2
Booking Review Count
863.0
Method: Weighted review and source analysisOfficial factsheet · Premium All-Inclusive factsheet · Booking.com · Tripadvisor863 reviews readVerified 14 August 2026
Rooms9.1High confidence
Suite Size
9.2
Private Pools
9.3
Villa Inventory
9.4
Booking Review Count
863.0
Family Configurations
9.1
Method: Weighted review and source analysisOfficial factsheet · Booking.com · Tripadvisor863 reviews readVerified 14 August 2026
Pools & Spa9.2High confidence
Quiet
9.0
Family Pool Use
8.9
Public Pool Scene
8.6
Booking Review Count
863.0
Private Pool Inventory
9.5
Method: Weighted review and source analysisOfficial · Beachcomber factsheet · Booking.com · Tripadvisor863 reviews readVerified 14 August 2026
Romance9.3High confidence
Restaurants
9.0
Beach Setting
9.4
Private Pool Suites
9.4
Quiet Garden Layout
9.1
Booking Review Count
863.0
Method: Weighted review and source analysisOfficial · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Reddit863 reviews readVerified 14 August 2026
Family9.0High confidence
Kids Club
9.0
Teen Club
8.8
Family Rooms
9.2
Lagoon Beach
9.3
Booking Review Count
863.0
Method: Weighted review and source analysisOfficial factsheet · Premium All-Inclusive factsheet · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Reddit863 reviews readVerified 14 August 2026
Quiet9.0High confidence
Lagoon Calm
9.3
Large Gardens
9.1
Suite Privacy
9.2
Booking Review Count
863.0
Family Activity Tradeoff
8.4
Method: Weighted review and source analysisOfficial · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Reddit863 reviews readVerified 14 August 2026
Luxury8.6
Room Design
8.5
Dining Range
9.0
Staff Service
9.0
Grounds Setting
8.5
Star Classification
9.0
Method: Luxury compositeTripAdvisor · Booking.com · Kayak · Oyster.com · Luxury Lifestyle MagazineVerified 14 August 2026
Wellness8.5
Fitness
8.0
Spa Brand
8.5
Spa Scale
9.0
Treatment Variety
9.0
Wellness Programmes
9.0
Method: Wellness compositeBeachcomber Tours · Booking.com · Inspiring Travel · Yellow Zebra SafarisVerified 14 August 2026

What it does best

  • Excellent protected lagoon beach.
  • Deep official room inventory with large suites and villas.
  • Strong kids and teens programming.

Where it costs you

  • All-inclusive is not automatically included.
  • Renovation closure affects 2026 travel timing.
  • Luxury pricing.
Palmprint methodology 1.0How we scoreWhat the Palmprint measures

Room intelligence

Best Value Room
Tropical Junior SuiteOfficially larger than the entry Junior Suite and sleeps up to three guests.
Best Family Room
Three Bedroom Pool VillaLargest official family configuration, with three bedrooms and private pool.
Best Room Category
Senior Beachfront Suite with PoolOfficial room grid confirms beachfront location, private pool and 163 sqm size.

Everything we read on Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa

What's actually included

All-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 Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa, item by item, with what we checked it against.

4
Included
2
Cost extra
14 August 2026
Last verified
What the all-inclusive plan covers at Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa, and what costs extra
What you'd expect to pay forStatus
Premium & à la carte diningPremium All-Inclusive package includes all meals at selected resort restaurants, with buffet and à la carte service subject to package rules.Included
Top-shelf liquorSelected drinks and spirits are included; prestige wines, champagne and spirits outside the selection are excluded.Partly included
Room serviceOfficial package excludes room-service tray charges for breakfast.Partly included
Wi-FiPremium All-Inclusive factsheet lists complimentary Wi-Fi.Included
In-room minibarMinibar water, soft drinks and snacks are included; other minibar items may be excluded.Partly included
Non-motorized water sportsPremium All-Inclusive factsheet includes watersports.Included
Spa treatmentsSpa treatments and hairdresser services are excluded from the Premium All-Inclusive package.Costs extra
Off-site excursionsExcursions, diving and deep-sea fishing are excluded.Costs extra
Kids' clubKids Club and Teens Club are included in the Premium All-Inclusive factsheet.Included
No timeshare pitch: No. Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa doesn't run vacation-club or timeshare presentations. No vacation-club or timeshare sales-pressure pattern found in reviewed sources.

Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this

For families

Bringing the kids to Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa

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, ages 3–11
Drop-off care from
Age 3, covers toddlers
Teen program
Active: events teens actually show up to
Babysitting
Available at extra cost
Rooms that fit a family
3 categories, incl. Two Bedroom Family Suite, Two Bedroom Pool Villa
Beach for young swimmers
Gradual, calm entry: toddler-friendly
Dinner reservations
Needed at some restaurants
Questions parents ask
Can a family of 5 stay in one room at Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa?
Yes. Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa has room categories that sleep 5 or more in one key: Two Bedroom Family Suite, Two Bedroom Pool Villa, Three Bedroom Pool Villa. The largest stated occupancy is 7. Occupancy rules count most children (and sometimes infants) toward the limit, so confirm your exact ages with the resort when you book.
Does Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa have a kids' club, and from what age?
Yes. Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa runs a supervised kids' club for ages 3–11. Drop-off starts at age 3, so it covers toddlers. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm before booking.
Group travel

Taking a group

The resort supports family groups, weddings and meetings, with a conference room and multiple restaurants.

Private dining & events
Bookable
Connecting rooms
Limited, book early
Group rates
Negotiable on a block
Nightlife
Low-key, quiet by late evening
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