Crystals Beach Resort occupies a quiet section of the Belle Mare coastline between its two celebrated five-star neighbours, offering guests most of the east coast's natural gifts — the luminous lagoon, the reef-protected beach, the trade-wind breeze — at a significantly more accessible price point. The resort is genuinely comfortable without striving for the rarefied atmosphere of its surroundings: rooms are light-filled, modern, and spacious, with either garden or partial sea views; the beachfront junior suites are the pick of the category for their direct sand access. The pool is large and the beach itself is a public strip, meaning local families and Mauritian teenagers join international guests on the sand at weekends, giving the scene a lively authenticity that the gated luxury properties lack. The in-house restaurant serves a creditable Creole and international menu; for more adventurous dining, the cluster of local restaurants at Belle Mare village is a ten-minute walk. The resort is well-suited to families — the calm lagoon is ideal for children learning to snorkel, and the water sports desk can arrange glass-bottom boat trips to the offshore patch reef within walking distance. For guests who want the east coast's famous beach without paying east coast five-star prices, Crystals is a solid and honest option.