Lagoon Attitude at Anse la Raie on the far north coast is part of the Attitude Hotels group, which has made its reputation building properties that feel rooted in their communities rather than airlifted above them. The hotel sits directly on a calm lagoon beach at the northern tip of the island, near Coin de Mire — the distinctive offshore pyramid rock that anchors the views north — and the atmosphere is genuinely relaxed and social. The colour palette is joyful: peacock blue and coral pink, locally made furniture in driftwood and recycled mahogany, and art on every wall from Mauritian artists. Rooms are clean and light-filled; sea-view rooms have the best of the northern lagoon. The restaurant sources heavily from local producers and fishermen — the tuna tartare with lime and local ginger is the house signature — and the beach bar stages regular live music nights featuring séga and modern Creole bands. Attitude's 'Respect' philosophy commits the hotel to local hiring, sourcing, and community investment; guests are actively invited to join village walks and reef clean-ups. The north coast here is calm for most of the year and offers excellent snorkelling within swimming distance. Lagoon Attitude works particularly well for solo travellers and socially-minded couples who want a lively, engaged atmosphere rather than the hermetic isolation of a luxury enclave.