Tamassa Bel Ombre

Tamassa Bel Ombre is a Sun Resort all-inclusive on the south-west coast that has positioned itself as the best-value beach resort in Mauritius for pure quantity of fun per euro spent. It's unapologetically lively — there are daily activities, nightly entertainment, a beach bar that operates from midday to midnight, and a pool deck that sees serious use from the moment it opens. The all-inclusive terms cover local and international spirits, motorised water sports, and all meals at three restaurants, which means the only decision from check-in to check-out is how to fill the day. The beach at Bel Ombre is wide, backed by the coastal forest, and has the south coast's slightly wilder character compared with the sheltered northern lagoons; the waves are bigger and the wind is more present, which makes kite-surfing a more viable proposition here and sunbathing a more bracing one. Families with older children and teenagers are the natural market — the activity programme runs from water polo to cooking competitions, and the entertainment staff take their jobs with infectious seriousness. Couples in their twenties and thirties who want a genuinely lively beach holiday without paying five-star prices are equally well served. The Heritage Golf Club is adjacent for those whose idea of activity extends to the fairway.