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The Bay

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; beach views
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Reception
Front of property
Superior Sea View | View from room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Avenue des Cocotiers, Black River, MRU
  • Place, La Preneuse Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tamarin Bay
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cascavelle Shopping Mall
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mahebourg (MRU-Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard

Standard

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Sea View | View from room

Superior Sea View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Ocean View

Deluxe Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Terrace Ocean View

Terrace Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Black River

Located in Black River, The Bay is in the suburbs, within a 5-minute drive of La Preneuse Beach and Tamarin Bay. .This beach guesthouse is 10 mi (16.1 km) from Flic-en-Flac Beach and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Black River Gorges National Park.
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What's nearby

  • La Preneuse Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tamarin Bay - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Casela Nature and Leisure Park - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Cascavelle Shopping Mall - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Flic-en-Flac Beach - 16 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

  • Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Intl. Airport (MRU) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sitar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Big Willy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crazy Fish Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Cosa Nostra - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Bay

The Bay offers 22 accommodations with minibars and safes. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite at The Bay, a beachfront restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view.
Featured amenities include express check-in, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
The Bay - This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Bay

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily) (for a fee)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2007
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way)
  • A pet fee will be charged

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Bay Hotel Black River
Bay Black River
Bay Guesthouse Black River
The Bay Guesthouse
The Bay Black River
The Bay Guesthouse Black River

The Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 80 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great experience in a quiet beach front boutique! Friendly helpful staff clean rooms and very good food!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
È stata un'esperienza straordinaria, addirittura superiore alle aspettative. L'hotel è un vero gioiello: poche camere, un'atmosfera intima, estremamente pulito e curato in ogni dettaglio. Si ha la sensazione di essere a casa, il che contribuisce a creare un ambiente molto rilassante. Il ristorante è altrettanto raffinato, con un'atmosfera romantica e una vista mozzafiato sul mare: assistere al tramonto mentre si cena è un'esperienza che difficilmente dimenticheremo. Un ringraziamento speciale a tutto il personale, sempre gentile e sorridente, in particolare alla Sig.ra Emily e allo Chef Jonathan, che ci ha deliziato con le sue prelibatezze. Consiglio vivamente questa struttura a chiunque voglia visitare Mauritius: si trova in una posizione ideale, a breve distanza dalle principali attrazioni e dalle spiagge più belle.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Sandra

Recouping break after long flight

We loved the hotel’s position right on the beach. The staff were very friendly. But could be better with just a few tweaks, like some chairs need cushions on. Less time waiting for orders to be taken and food did take a while sometimes. Rooms were good but being an older couple the stairs were an issue for us as there is no lift. We would stay again if we come back here to see our son as it was a nice break to recuperate after a long flight.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

damien

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disappointed

Les appréciations sont faites en rapport au prix payé pour la prestation, franchement cher payé. À ce niveau de prix les prestations dans d’autres hôtels sont meilleures , vraiment! L’accueil n’est pas chaleureux , les 2 nuits réveillés de 4 à 7h par les chiens ( bon ça c’est Maurice en général mais bon là vraiment bcp) La nourriture n’est pas exceptionnelle. Désolé mais je suis franc et j’espère cela servira aux clients hôtel.com et aussi amélioration pour le patron.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Tanya

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very pleasant, but perhaps overpriced

Rooms are pleasant with simple, clean design in muted colours. Bed and pillows are comfortable. I took a standard room and was given room 12-- I think it may be the smallest and least inspiring in the hotel with no view at all. I think/hope other rooms with balconies might have been better. The "beach" is very small. People were laying on sun beds but no one seemed to be swimming. This area seems to be mostly for boat tethering/launching. The pool was also quite small. The casual restaurant is very pleasant, with a view right on the water Nice non-alcoholic drinks (not all sweet) and a fun tapas menu. Guests can easily walk to the main road which has restaurants and some shops within one or two km. I highly recommend nearby Bistrot de la Poste restaurant--- one of the best meals I had in Mauritius. Overall, I enjoyed this hotel. It's not really a beach hotel, more of an urban hotel on the water's edge, but after days at secluded resorts, I liked having an adjacent neighbourhood to explore. However, I do feel my stay was not worth the over 200 USD I paid. As mentioned above, my room had no view. Amenities in the room were very basic: no face cloth/towel, no lotion, no beauty kit with cotton pads etc. And the vibe killer for me was the fact that they charge $20 (90 rupees) for each cup of coffee that guests make FOR THEMSELVES in their room. It's not about the money, but it's in bad taste to charge for such a thing when the guest has paid so much for the room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

FCA

Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location, lovely hotel, excellent food. Was a little pricey for what it was though...
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, nice room, good service and food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Louise Gerløv

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Athina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Väldigt mysigt guesthouse med suveränt läge vid stranden. Personalen otroligt gulliga och hjälpsamma. Rummet standard var enklare än förväntat och var äldre och mindre charmigt än på bilderna. Vi hade rum på första våningen med utsikt över havet och poolen, terrassen trevlig men blev väldigt varm under dagen utan skugga och ingen fläkt i taket. Badrummet har en skjutbar vägg mot sovrummet vilket inte var så praktiskt och trevligt när en sitter på toaletten. Badrummet hade bara en liten spegel med väldigt dåligt ljus. Maten höll väldigt hög kvalitet och restaurangen var välbesökt av traktens boende så både lunch och middagsreservation behövdes varje dag för att få ett bord, även som gäst på hotellet. Stranden lugn och fin, vattnet kristallklart. Många båtar ankrade precis utanför hotellet så man fick bada mellan båtarna men det gick bra. Poolen blev väldigt grumlig när det hade regnat och ingen gjorde rent botten så mycket sand låg i hörnen. Överlag ett väldigt trevligt ställe med familjär stämning där maten och läget övervägde den något låga standarden på rummet och lobbyn. Restaurangen hade suveränt läge ut mot havet.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nous cherchons un petit hôtel, pas un gros complexe, donc c'était parfait. Les chambres sont spacieuses et très propres. La vue et l'accès à la plage est super. Seul petit bémol peut-être le petit déjeuner tous les jours pareils
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pekka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Awesome room on a top floor with seaview. You can see sunset from the spacious balcony. The room was clean. Air condition worked well. The staff was very friendly. They helped with taxi and tour reservations. Tip: hiking the Tamarin Waterfalls route with guide is highly recommended. Breakfast was ala carte and delicious. We ate every dinner at hotel. Creolean cuisine is worth for ordering! Pool was nice. Beach is right next to the hotel and there are sunbeds for guests. Overall great getaway romantic hotel with human touch. Not too big, not too small. Would go again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nous avons été fortement déçus par la chambre standard du RDC face a la réception. Le carré terrasse est exiguë voir inexistant et surtout il y a 2 appareils de climatisation qui font jour et nuit un bruit énorme et des odeurs d'égouts insoutenables
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Aufenthalt! Lecker Essen, sehr netter Service, tolle Aussicht mit wunderbaren Sonnenuntergang.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
c’est notre 5eme séjour et c’est toujours aussi parfait… chambre, restaurant, plage, piscine…
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtel familial de grande qualité

Chambre au 2 eme étage avec terrasse et vue incroyable sur le lagon, au calme. Personnel très sympathique et souriant, restaurant de grande qualité, nous avons passé un superbe séjour
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Lounge-Atmosphäre, direkt am wunderschönen Strand gelegen. Guesthouse und Zimmer sind super! Sehr gutes Restaurant!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très beau séjour

Hôtel très agréable. Les photos sur le site correspondent au standing. La propreté est impeccable. La restauration est bonne. Le petit déjeuner n’est pas mémorable
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

ERALDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Boa opção

Local é bom, por do sol maravilhoso, são meio chatos quanto as mesas na hora do por do sol, comida do dia sempre boa, excelente atendimento da recepção,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maximilian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eine sehr schöne, übersichtliche und vor allem phänomenal gelegene kleinere Unterkunft direkt am Strand von Tamarin (La Preneuse). Vor Ort gibt es alles, was man braucht, von verschiedenen Sitz- und Liegegelegenheiten an Pool und Strand über das wirklich sehr gute Restaurant am Abend bis hin zu gelegentlich dargebotener Live-Musik (ein Gesangs- und Gitarrenduo am Samstagabend, wirklich toll!). Der Service bedient an jedem Platz, dadurch, dass auch hotelfremde Gäste Restaurant und Terrasse besuchen, dauert es manchmal ein wenig. Es gibt keinen Grund, das Hotel zu verlassen (sofern man keine Entdeckerpläne hat), wenn man sich hauptsächlich entspannen und die Sonnenuntergänge genießen will. Wir hatten ein tolles Zimmer mit direktem Meerblick und konnten den Strand und den Sonnenuntergang auch von unserer Terrasse aus beobachten. Die offenen, nur mit Schiebetüren abgetrennten Badräumlichkeiten sind vielleicht etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig, aber alles im allem ist es eine sehr angenehme, ordentliche und luxuriös anmutende Location, ohne abgehoben zu wirken. In der Ecke von Tamarin bis Flic en Flac können wir das Hotel bedenkenlos jedem ans Herz legen, der Wert auf Strandnähe und eine gute Versorgung legt (gerade auch, da im Winter viele Geschäfte/Restaurants und Imbisse in der Stadt früh schließen oder gar nicht erst öffnen).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Helt igennem fantastisk perle

Fantastisk hyggeligt sted. Dejligt intimt med venlig personale.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025