Nestled on the beautiful beach of Flic en Flac and surrounded by landscaped tropical gardens, this relaxed resort has a welcoming Mauritian atmosphere. The outlook across the lagoon and the bay of Tamarin, with Le Morne Mountain in the distance, is impressive. Being on the west coast of Mauritius, you'll also be spoilt by amazing sunsets. The beach here is bounded by two reefs, an inner one that gives the hotel's swimming beach privacy and an outer reef where there’s a selection of complimentary water sports on offer. Enjoy the translucent, calm lagoon and keep a watch from the terrace for the dolphins that come into the bay. When it comes to dining, there's the main Tamarind Terrace restaurant, the intimate Pink Peppercorn on the beach terrace, and Spices, with its refined indoor dining room or more casual outdoor terrace. It's clear to see why this resort has a high volume of repeat guests.
Amenities
Golf
Kayaking
Sailing
Scuba Diving
Snorkelling
Tennis
Water Skiing
Bar
Spa
Swimming Pool
Where is it
On a beautiful white-sand beach on the west coast of Mauritius overlooking the Bay of Tamarin with the majestic Le Morne Mountain as a backdrop. Near the town of Flic en Flac, with its shops, bars and restaurants. Transfer time from Mauritius International Airport: approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Please note that if taking a seat in coach this may be longer depending on how many hotel stops are en route.
Hotel information
91 elegantly appointed suites on 3 floors. All suites with sea facing balcony or terrace, air-conditioning, satellite TV, WiFi, iron and board (on request), mini-bar*, safe, hairdryer, tea/coffee-making facilities, walk-in wardrobe, bathroom with separate bath and shower. Superior Suites are on the 1st and 2nd floors with remarkable lagoon views, and have 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults.
Half Board includes: Breakfast and dinner in the main restaurant, Tamarind Terrace. Guests can also dine around at the other two restaurants at Sands and a further three restaurants at sister hotel Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa with a credit towards the bill. Reservations may be required.
Deluxe Suites are the same as the Superior Rooms but located on the ground floor (some are interconnecting). They have a private terrace with direct access to the gardens and beach beyond, with 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults.
Beachfront Suites are set on the ground or first floor in a premium location with direct access to the beach and magnificent views of the bay of Tamarin. They have 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults.
Exclusive Suites are spacious and elegant, set on the first floor with one of the best views of the Indian Ocean. They have 2 balconies, a living/dining space and 2 bedrooms, sleeping maximum 3 adults.
Tamarind Terrace restaurant (buffet breakfast and dinner; International and local delicacies), Spices Restaurant (Mediterranean cuisine with a local touch, open for à la carte dinner), PinkPepperCorn beach restaurant (romantic seafood dinners, reservation required). Dolphin bar.
Live evening entertainment including Mauritian music, Sega and cultural shows. Live music from local bands at the Dolphin Bar.
Swimming pool (heated during the winter). Sands Spa* (choice of treatments and massages). Hair and beauty salon*. Fitness centre. Aerobics and water aerobics. Sauna*, whirlpool and hammam facilities*. Complimentary water sports including water-skiing, sailing, snorkelling, pedaloes, kayaking, windsurfing, stand-up paddle boarding, and glass-bottom boat tours. Tennis court. Table tennis. Beach volleyball. Bocce balls. Croquet. Darts. Games room. PADI diving centre*. Dolphin boat trips*. Sunset cruise*. Big-game fishing*. Bike hire*. Yoga classes. Sunrise meditation. Kids club* at adjacent sister hotel, Maradiva. Golf available* (next door). Walking and bicycle tours available.
Good general access for guests who are able to walk short distances and can manage up to six steps. One handicapped fitted room on ground floor. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page
6 nights between 23 Dec–4 Jan.
* Denotes local charge.
Please note: this resort allows children aged 12 years and above.
Based on 4857 reviews
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Our stay in Sands and Sun SPA,- Flic en flac
Jun 5, 2025Discover784891
We enjoyed our stay.The hotel and staffs exceeded our expectations.We loved the menu and enjoyed the breakfast. We went to sauna, jacuzzi and hammam sometimes twice sa day, The staffs in the restaurants are all very friendly and helpful.They made our stay enjoyable. The hotel is very well situated , not far from cities and the rooms are cleaned… Read more
We enjoyed our stay.The hotel and staffs exceeded our expectations.We loved the menu and enjoyed the breakfast. We went to sauna, jacuzzi and hammam sometimes twice sa day, The staffs in the restaurants are all very friendly and helpful.They made our stay enjoyable. The hotel is very well situated , not far from cities and the rooms are cleaned daily which made us so happy. So lots of thanks to the manager and staffs.We will be back! Read less
Amazing hotel and servicr
Jun 5, 2025Shailen P
This hotel is truly amazing. Not too big or not too small. I do not have one bad word about the hotel. We were on our honeymoon and they really went out of their way to look after us. We were also treated to a romantic dinner which was lovely. All the staff were exceptional but a Few names which we remember for a special shout-out - Shiksha,… Read more
This hotel is truly amazing. Not too big or not too small. I do not have one bad word about the hotel. We were on our honeymoon and they really went out of their way to look after us. We were also treated to a romantic dinner which was lovely. All the staff were exceptional but a Few names which we remember for a special shout-out - Shiksha, fannia and Elzo. Thank you and we hope to be back again Read less
Lovely stay for our honeymoon
Jun 4, 2025Scenic40425216513
This hotel was a lovely hotel chosen by our travel agent for our honeymoon and it really ticked all the boxes! We felt like celebrities whilst we were here. The pool staff are exceptional and made the whole holiday perfect - especially Ruddy and Vinay - they both were attentive and went above and beyond to make it brilliant. We even told them… Read more
This hotel was a lovely hotel chosen by our travel agent for our honeymoon and it really ticked all the boxes! We felt like celebrities whilst we were here. The pool staff are exceptional and made the whole holiday perfect - especially Ruddy and Vinay - they both were attentive and went above and beyond to make it brilliant. We even told them about some wasps outside our room and Ruddy immediately went and got it fixed! Gino and Hitesh also made our restaurant experiences wonderful. The room was lovely and the layout of the hotel is great - with nothing more than 500m walk away! The only advice I would give is that perhaps the 3 restaurant set up could be explained a little better. When we arrived, we thought that Spices & Pink Peppercorn were only ever available when booked in advance & you always had to pay; but this is not the case. You only need to pay if you don’t book 24 hours in advance and order dine-around menu (in all honesty - I’m not sure why you need to book 24 hours in advance) but it was still fabulous and enjoyed every second. Thank you all for a wonderful stay! Read less
Very good hotel. Good food. Beautiful location. Excellent holiday. I recommend
Jun 4, 2025Arnoldas S
We had an amazing stay at this hotel! Everything exceeded our expectations. The food was really delicious, with lots of variety and fresh ingredients every day. The location is stunning—beautiful beach, lovely views, and a peaceful atmosphere that made it easy to relax. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. The staff were friendly… Read more
We had an amazing stay at this hotel! Everything exceeded our expectations. The food was really delicious, with lots of variety and fresh ingredients every day. The location is stunning—beautiful beach, lovely views, and a peaceful atmosphere that made it easy to relax. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. The staff were friendly and always ready to help with a smile. We truly had a perfect holiday and will definitely come back. Highly recommended for couples looking for a relaxing getaway! Read less
Relaxing stay
Jun 2, 2025schwabenlaura
Calm and enjoyable adults only hotel. Friendly service. Relaxing atmosphere with pleasant guests. Awesome beach, water shoes recommended. Food in the buffet restaurant ist very good and excellent in the Pink Peppercorn restaurant. Would highly recommend this hotel!
Our stay in Sands and Sun SPA,- Flic en flac