Astroea Beach

Half Board at Astroea Beach in Mahébourg:

• Meal plan: breakfast and dinner (lunch and drinks not included)

Things to do near Astroea Beach

1. Beaches near Pointe d'Esny
   • Pointe d'Esny beach (2 min drive): the long public beach of Pointe d'Esny, on a calm, shallow lagoon.
   • Blue Bay Marine Park beach (3 min drive): the public beach beside Blue Bay Marine Park, a protected area known for its coral gardens.
2. Landmarks and nature near Pointe d'Esny
   • Île aux Aigrettes nature reserve (3 min drive): a protected islet run by the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation, reached by boat, with giant tortoises and pink pigeons.
   • Mahébourg waterfront (9 min drive): the seafront promenade of Mahébourg, the historic village of the south east.
   • Vallée de Ferney (19 min drive): a protected forest valley with walking trails and 4x4 tours.
   • Frederik Hendrik Museum, Vieux Grand Port (20 min drive): a museum on the site of the first Dutch settlement in Mauritius.
3. Restaurants near Mahébourg
   • Esco_Burger (3 min drive): a burger kiosk on the coast road about 100 m from Blue Bay beach, known for its homemade sauce.
   • Chez Marilyne (6 min drive): a seven table local restaurant on Rue des Hollandais, serving octopus curry, fried noodles and bol renversé.
   • Kwizine Mama Manzé Lakaz (6 min drive): a home dining table in a family garden in Mahébourg, serving a set Creole dinner cooked by the owners, by reservation.
   • Ti Kaz Kreol (6 min drive): a family Creole restaurant in Mahébourg open for dinner, with a terrace and dishes like seafood noodles and grilled prawns.
   • Les Copains d'Abord (7 min drive): a seafood restaurant on the Mahébourg waterfront, looking over the lagoon to Île Mouchoir Rouge, known for its crab gratin and fisherman's platter.
   • La Vieille Rouge (7 min drive): a small seafood restaurant on a Mahébourg back street with a shaded terrace, known for spiced fish cooked in banana leaf.
4. Nightlife near Mahébourg
   • Blue Bamboo (1 min drive): a restaurant and bar on the coast road at Pointe d'Esny, with wood fired pizzas, cocktails and live music.
5. Island trips on MariDeal near Mahébourg
   • Ile des Deux Cocos (3 min drive to the boat)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at Ile des Deux Cocos (3 min drive to the boat)
   • Ile des Deux Cocos Saturday Day Pass with Lunch Buffet (3 min drive to the boat)
   • Ile aux Aigrettes, Manioc Biscuit Factory & Lunch in Mahébourg (8 min drive to the boat)
   • Catamaran Cruise to Ile aux Cerfs from Mahébourg with Croisières Australes (9 min drive to the boat)
   • Private Catamaran Cruise to Ile aux Cerfs from Mahébourg (9 min drive to the boat)
   • Ile aux Aigrettes Guided Tour with Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (10 min drive to the boat)
   • Ile aux Aigrettes & Blue Bay Marine Park Day Tour with Lunch (10 min drive to the boat)

Scuba diving near Astroea Beach

• Dive centres within 30 minutes of Astroea Beach, nearest first:
  • Blue Bay Divers (2 min drive): a PADI 5 Star dive centre on Blue Bay beach.
  • Coral Diving (3 min drive): a PADI dive centre at Pointe Jérôme near Mahébourg, which runs canyon, cave and wreck dives on the south east coast.
• Dive sites in the area:
  • Colorado: a canyon about 400 m long outside the reef, ending in a tunnel and a sea fan forest, down to 40 m and for experienced divers.
  • Roche Zozo: rocky peaks, canyons and tunnels, with a plateau at about 20 m that leads into a parallel canyon.
  • Sirius wreck: the British frigate burnt and sunk in 1810 during the Battle of Grand Port, lying at 20 to 25 m with cannon still visible.

Astroea Beach in Pointe d'Esny

Astroea Beach is a 3 star boutique hotel on the beach at Pointe d'Esny, on the south east coast of Mauritius, with only 11 rooms and 5 bungalows, all facing one of the best preserved lagoons on the island. Canoes, pedal boats and snorkelling gear are free to use from the beach, the Etoile de Mer restaurant serves Mauritian cooking and seafood on a sea view terrace, and Blue Bay Marine Park, Île aux Aigrettes and the Mahébourg waterfront are a few minutes away.

Where is Astroea Beach?

• Location: on the beach at Pointe d'Esny, between Blue Bay and the village of Mahébourg, in the Grand Port district on the south east coast of Mauritius.
• Nearby: 3 min by car to Blue Bay Marine Park beach and 9 min to the Mahébourg waterfront.

Who is Astroea Beach best for?

• Couples: a small, quiet hotel of 16 units, where every room is built for two and the Comfort and Deluxe rooms look straight out to sea.
• Snorkellers and divers: free snorkelling gear and canoes on the lagoon, PADI and CMAS scuba diving on request, and Blue Bay Marine Park next door.
• Travellers on a first or last night: a beachfront stay close to the airport, with check-in at 14:00 and check-out at 11:00.
• Small families: the five two bedroom bungalows sleep two adults and up to two children or teenagers.

Rooms and bungalows at Astroea Beach

• Standard Rooms: five rooms of 30 m² on the ground floor, with a garden view and a terrace, for two adults.
• Comfort Rooms: four rooms of 35 m² on the ground floor, with a sea view, for two adults.
• Deluxe Rooms: two rooms of 45 m² on the first floor, with a sea view, high ceilings and a seating area, for two adults.
• Bungalows: five bungalows of 62 m² facing the beach, each with two separate bedrooms (one king size, one twin) and a living room, for two adults and up to two children or teenagers.
• In every room: air conditioning, a flat screen TV, a minibar, an electronic safe, a hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, a shower and free Wi-Fi.

Restaurants at Astroea Beach

1. Etoile de Mer, the beachfront restaurant
   • Etoile de Mer is the only restaurant at Astroea Beach and serves Mauritian and international cooking, with seafood, chicken and vegetarian dishes, on a sea view terrace.
   • Opening hours: breakfast 07:00 to 10:00, lunch 12:00 to 15:00, dinner 19:00 to 22:00.
   • Dress code: no swimwear in the evening; men are asked to wear closed shoes and a collared shirt.

Bars at Astroea Beach

• Etoile de Mer bar: exotic cocktails and soft drinks, served on the terrace facing the Pointe d'Esny lagoon. 10:00 to 23:00

Families and kids at Astroea Beach

• Astroea Beach is built mainly for couples and has no kids club or children's pool.
• Where children can stay: only in the two bedroom bungalows, which take two adults and up to two children or teenagers. Every other room category is for two adults.
• For children nearby: the calm, shallow lagoon in front of the hotel and the giant tortoises of Île aux Aigrettes, a short boat ride away.

Activities and water sports at Astroea Beach

• Free water sports: canoes, pedal boats and snorkelling equipment on the lagoon in front of the hotel.
• Scuba diving: PADI and CMAS dives at extra cost, with the 1902 Dalblair shipwreck among the dive sites near Pointe d'Esny.
• Boat trips at extra cost: glass bottom boat trips to Blue Bay Marine Park, catamaran cruises and deep sea fishing, booked through the hotel.
• Getting around: bicycles, scooters and cars to rent at reception, for Mahébourg, Blue Bay and the south east coast road.

Beach, pool and facilities at Astroea Beach

• Beach: directly on the sand at Pointe d'Esny, with a calm, shallow turquoise lagoon for swimming and snorkelling from the hotel.
• Pool: Astroea Beach has no swimming pool; guests swim in the lagoon in front of the hotel.
• Facilities: free Wi-Fi, free parking, airport transfers on request, a doctor on call 24 hours a day and laundry at extra cost.
• Check-in and check-out: check-in from 14:00, check-out by 11:00.

Astroea Beach or Preskil Island Resort?

• Both hotels belong to Beau Vallon Hospitality and share the same lagoon on the south east coast, a few minutes apart.
• Astroea Beach: a 3 star boutique hotel with 16 rooms and bungalows, one restaurant and free non motorised water sports, mainly for couples.
• Preskil Island Resort: a 4 star superior resort on the Pointe Jérôme peninsula, between the lagoon and Lion Mountain, larger and set up for families.

MariDeal offers near Astroea Beach

1. Day passes:
   • All-Inclusive Preskil Day Package with Lunch Buffet (3 min)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at Ile des Deux Cocos (3 min)
   • Ile des Deux Cocos Saturday Day Pass with Lunch Buffet (3 min)
   • Day Pass with Hike or 4x4 Tour & Lunch at Ferney Nature Lodge (19 min)
2. Spas and massage:
   • Spa Break with 60-Min Massage & Lunch at Preskil Island Resort (3 min)
3. Restaurants and evenings out:
   • All-Inclusive Evening Pass at Preskil Island Resort (3 min)
   • Lunch at Ferney Nature Lodge & Open Track Hike at La Vallée de Ferney (12 min)
   • Evening Pass with 4x4 Dusk Safari & Dinner at Ferney Nature Lodge (19 min)
4. Diving, islands and nature:
   • Exploration Dive with Scuba World Diving Mauritius (3 min)
   • PADI Discover Scuba Diving with Scuba World Diving Mauritius (3 min)
   • PADI Open Water Course with Scuba World Diving Mauritius (3 min)
   • Ile aux Aigrettes, Manioc Biscuit Factory & Lunch in Mahébourg (8 min)
   • Ile aux Aigrettes Guided Tour with Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (10 min)
   • Ile aux Aigrettes & Blue Bay Marine Park Day Tour with Lunch (10 min)
   • La Vallée de Ferney Discovery Package with Lunch (17 min)
   • 4x4 Guided Tour & Lunch at La Vallée de Ferney (17 min)
   • Wild South E-Bike Adventure with Yanature (19 min)
5. Other hotels in Pointe d'Esny:
   • Horizon Holidays, Pointe d'Esny (2 min)
   • Chantauvent Guest House (2 min)
   • Preskil Island Resort (3 min)
   • Ile des Deux Cocos (3 min)
   • Holiday Inn Mauritius Mon Trésor (15 min)
   • Constance Le Chaland (20 min)
   • La Hacienda Mauritius (24 min)

Astroea Beach FAQ

1. Where is Astroea Beach?
   • Astroea Beach is on the beach at Pointe d'Esny, between Blue Bay and Mahébourg, in the Grand Port district on the south east coast of Mauritius.
2. How far is Astroea Beach from the airport?
   • Astroea Beach is 8 minutes by car from SSR International Airport, and the hotel can arrange airport transfers on request.
3. Is Astroea Beach good for families?
   • Astroea Beach is built mainly for couples and has no kids club. Children can stay only in the two bedroom bungalows, which take two adults and up to two children or teenagers.
4. Does Astroea Beach have a spa?
   • No. The nearest spa offer on MariDeal is the Spa Break with 60-Min Massage & Lunch at Preskil Island Resort at Preskil Island Resort, the sister hotel 3 minutes away.
5. Does Astroea Beach have a beach and a pool?
   • Astroea Beach is directly on Pointe d'Esny beach, with a calm lagoon for swimming, but it has no swimming pool.
6. What rooms are there at Astroea Beach?
   • Astroea Beach has five Standard Rooms with a garden view, four sea view Comfort Rooms, two first floor sea view Deluxe Rooms and five two bedroom bungalows.
7. What restaurant is there at Astroea Beach?
   • Etoile de Mer, the beachfront restaurant and bar, serves Mauritian and international dishes with seafood. Breakfast is 07:00 to 10:00, lunch 12:00 to 15:00 and dinner 19:00 to 22:00.
8. What water sports are free at Astroea Beach?
   • Canoes, pedal boats and snorkelling equipment are free. Scuba diving, glass bottom boat trips, catamaran cruises and deep sea fishing cost extra.
9. Can you visit Astroea Beach for the day?
   • Yes, with the Day Pass with 2-Course Lunch at Astroea Beach, which includes access to the beach on the Pointe d'Esny lagoon.
10. What is there to do near Astroea Beach?
    • Near Astroea Beach you can visit Île aux Aigrettes and Blue Bay Marine Park, walk the Mahébourg waterfront, see the Frederik Hendrik Museum at Vieux Grand Port, or hike Lion Mountain and the Vallée de Ferney.