Eight nights,
one private pool.

How to use this

Every villa here has a private pool and was free for our dates.

Picked from Airbnb, Booking.com and Villanovo on 8 November. Prices are for the whole stay, all four of us. Tap any photo to open the listing.

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The short answer

Three to look at first

Sea at your door

Northern Islands Views 1

AED 8,684 · 2,171 each

Seafront in Calodyne, built 2021, 4.92★ (36)

Character + beach

Villa Bulbul (Dodo Retreats)

AED 8,556 · 2,139 each

Colonial villa 150 m from the beach, 9.8 (22)

Best value

Maison Lacoste

AED 6,315 · 1,579 each

Tropical garden in Grand Baie, 5.0★ (20)

Choosing an area

The north in three flavours

At a glance

All 16 options

The villas

In detail

01

Top pick · on the sea

Northern Islands Views 1

Calodyne4 bedrooms · 3.5 baths4.92★ · 36 reviewsAirbnb

AED8,684

2,171 per person · 1,086 / night

Why we like it

• Right on the water with views of the northern islands
• Modern seafront duplex built in 2021, with a garden and its own pool
• 36 reviews averaging 4.92

Keep in mind

• Calodyne is quiet, about 15 min drive to Grand Baie
• Half of a duplex in a small complex

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02

Top pick · colonial + beach

Villa Bulbul (Dodo Retreats)

Grand Baie4 bedrooms · 3 baths9.8/10 · 22 reviewsBooking.com

AED8,556

2,139 per person · 1,070 / night

Why we like it

• Recently renovated colonial-style villa
• About 150 m from the beach on the coast road
• Scored 9.8 from 22 reviews; location rated 9.7

Keep in mind

• 4 bedrooms, so more space than you need
• Coast road location, so check for road noise

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03

Top pick · best value

Maison Lacoste

Grand Baie / Pereybère3 bedrooms · 2 baths5.0★ / 9.8 · 30 reviewsBooking.com

AED6,315

1,579 per person · 789 / night

Why we like it

• Classic Mauritian villa with a columned veranda
• 750 m² tropical garden; no neighbours can see the pool
• 5.0 on Airbnb (20 reviews), 9.8 on Booking (10)
• About AED 1,050 cheaper on Booking.com than on Airbnb

Keep in mind

• Not on the beach (short drive)
• 2 bathrooms for 3 bedrooms

View on Booking.comalso on Airbnb · AED 7,366 · view

04

Beach + staff

Villa La Rafale

Roches Noires3 bedrooms · 2 baths9.5/10 · 27 reviewsVillanovo

AED7,890

1,972 per person · 986 / night

Why we like it

• Direct beach access, kayaks included
• Maid 6 days a week (9am–12pm), welcome hamper
• 97% of guests recommend it

Keep in mind

• About 30 min to Grand Baie, so a car is a must
• Price is the 2-bedroom rate (3rd room stays locked)

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05

Walk to the beach

Villa Tirta

Pereybère3 bedrooms · 3 baths5.0★ · 4 reviewsAirbnb

AED7,583

1,896 per person · 948 / night

Why we like it

• 250 m²; all 3 bedrooms en-suite with king beds
• Slate pool through the garden, thatched gazebo
• Pereybère beach and restaurants are 750 m away on foot

Keep in mind

• Only 4 reviews so far

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06

Most loved

Villa Koko

Pointe aux Canonniers2 bedrooms · 2 baths4.98★ · 58 reviewsAirbnb

AED9,568

2,392 per person · 1,196 / night

Why we like it

• Designed by an architect and an interior designer
• 4.98 from 58 reviews
• Near Mont Choisy, one of the best beaches

Keep in mind

• 2 bedrooms only; no BBQ allowed
• Near the top of the budget

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07

Most reviewed

Quaint elegant villa, Grand Gaube

Grand Gaube4 bedrooms · 3 baths4.89★ · 75 reviewsAirbnb

AED7,898

1,974 per person · 987 / night

Why we like it

• Private 4-bedroom villa with pool and garden
• Beach is 500 m (6 min) on foot
• 75 reviews, a long track record

Keep in mind

• Grand Gaube is a village, about 20 min to Grand Baie

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08

Villa de Luxe V12 (Victoria)

Grand Baie3 bedrooms · 2 baths9.5/10 · 16 reviewsBooking.com

AED9,155

2,289 per person · 1,144 / night

Why we like it

• Luxury villa with a private pool, terrace and garden
• 9.5 from 16 reviews

Keep in mind

• Not on the beach

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09

Villa Laélia 8

Trou aux Biches4 bedrooms · 3 baths9.3/10 · 9 reviewsBooking.com

AED8,781

2,195 per person · 1,098 / night

Why we like it

• Trou aux Biches, one of the best swimming beaches
• Private pool, open-plan living area

Keep in mind

• Only 9 reviews

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10

La Paisible de Palme Grove

Grand Baie4 bedrooms · 3 baths9.5/10 · 6 reviewsBooking.com

AED9,607

2,402 per person · 1,201 / night

Why we like it

• Infinity pool, BBQ, outdoor dining
• 4 bedrooms

Keep in mind

• Beach is a 16-min walk
• Near the top of the budget

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11

Villa Turquoise

Bain Bœuf / Cap Malheureux4 bedrooms · 3 baths9.6/10 · 9 reviewsBooking.com

AED10,334

2,584 per person · 1,292 / night

Why we like it

• Sea views, private pool and hot tub
• Bain Bœuf beach area

Keep in mind

• Just over 10K once taxes are added

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12

Beautiful 3-Bedroom Villa

Grand Baie3 bedrooms · 3 baths5.0★ · 12 reviewsAirbnb

AED7,791

1,948 per person · 974 / night

Why we like it

• No neighbours overlooking the pool
• A bathroom for every bedroom

Keep in mind

• 5-min drive to the beach

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13

Barachois 5 Waterfront

Calodyne4 bedrooms · 3 baths4.9★ · 10 reviewsAirbnb

AED8,760

2,190 per person · 1,095 / night

Why we like it

• On the water with views of the islands
• Its own pool plus a shared residence pool

Keep in mind

• Quiet Calodyne, ~15 min to Grand Baie

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14

Dream home with beach access

Trou aux Biches4 bedrooms · 3 baths4.77★ · 26 reviewsAirbnb

AED8,303

2,076 per person · 1,038 / night

Why we like it

• Beach access in Trou aux Biches
• 4 bedrooms, private pool

Keep in mind

• Lower rating than the others (4.77)

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15

Villa Okera

Pereybère4 bedrooms · 3 baths5.0★ · 8 reviewsAirbnb

AED7,011

1,753 per person · 876 / night

Why we like it

• New, modern 4-bedroom villa
• Close to the beach and shops

Keep in mind

• Simple style, less "wow"

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16

Comfortable villa with private pool

Grand Baie3 bedrooms · 2 baths4.92★ / 9.8 · 18 reviewsBooking.com

AED6,582

1,646 per person · 823 / night

Why we like it

• No neighbours overlooking it, in a secure complex
• Good scores on both Airbnb and Booking

Keep in mind

• 5-min drive to the beach

View on Booking.comalso on Airbnb · AED 6,742 · view

Getting around

Car rental

Airport pickup and drop-off (MRU), Fri 27 Nov to Sat 5 Dec, automatic, free cancellation. Prices for all 8 days, compared on Kayak.