Veranda Paul & Virginie

Mauritius, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

The hotel

Named after the legendary couple immortalised in the novel Paul et Virginie, this small and intimate adult-only hotel is the ideal place for a relaxing holiday. Nestled in tropical gardens on Mauritius' north-east coast overlooking a beautiful calm bay, it’s sure to evoke romance. The resort, recently renovated in July 2024, features two lovely swimming pools, two restaurants overlooking the lagoon and a poolside bar with sea views — be sure to try the delicious pancakes in the afternoon. The Seven Colours Wellness Spa offers a variety of treatments, all the rooms have a sea view, and the hotel offers a number of traditional experiences and surprise 'Pop-Up Moments'.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Snorkelling
  • Water Skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Honeymoon
  • Wedding
  • Bar
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

In the picturesque fishing village of Grand Gaube on the north coast of Mauritius. 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

81 rooms on 3 floors. All rooms are sea facing with balcony or terrace, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, flat-screen TV with in-house films, radio, telephone, complimentary WiFi, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-bar, safe and hairdryer. Comfort Rooms have views of the beach and lagoon, with 1 queen-size bed or 2 twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

All-Inclusive of: daily buffet breakfast at the main restaurant. Daily lunch (buffet and/or table d’hôte) at the pool bar restaurant, plus a Rs 500 credit per person per day for lunch at St Géran restaurant. Buffet or set menu dinner at the main restaurant, à la carte dinner at St Géran is available with a Rs 700 credit per person, per night (excluding seafood items). Privilege Room guests may dine from the à la carte menu without supplement on selected items (excluding seafood dishes). Afternoon tea/coffee and pancakes or snacks. A selection of drinks, including soft drinks, juice, mineral water, local beers, selection of cocktails and local spirits, and house wine by the glass - available at the bar from 11:00am –11:00pm. Mini-bar (soft drinks, juices, water and local beer, replenished once daily). In-room tea and coffee. Picnic boxes available for guests leaving the resort for the day. Land and non-motorised water sports including windsurfing, pedal boats, kayaking, sailing boat, snorkelling, stand up paddle, tennis volley, bocceball, glass bottom boat.

Please note: All-Inclusive starts from your arrival at the hotel and ends upon your departure, irrespective of check-in and check-out times.

All Inclusive of (applicable from the 1st of February 2025 to the 31st of January 2026): daily buffet breakfast at the main restaurant, Privilege room guests can have their daily breakfast served at St Geran (except Sundays). Daily lunch at Sandwicherie (a la carte) at the pool bar restaurant, plus daily lunch at St Geran Restaurant with selected items included in the à la carte menu. Daily dinner at the main restaurant, and a Rs 900 credit per person per night for dinner at the St Geran. Afternoon tea/coffee and pancakes or snacks. A selection of drinks, including soft drinks, juice, mineral water, local beers, selection of cocktails and local spirits, and house wine by the glass - available at the bar from 11:00am–11:00pm. Mini-bar (soft drinks, juices, water and local beer, replenished once daily). In-room tea and coffee. Picnic boxes available for guests leaving the resort for the day. Kiosk with pop up snacking offerings during the day. Land and water sports (as described on hotel’s fact sheet; some activities may be at extra cost).

Room upgrades:

Superior Rooms are larger with different decor and a spacious bathroom, with 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Privilege Rooms are larger still, with 1 king-size or 2 twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults. Privilege Rooms include the following benefits: à la carte dinner (with supplement for some items, excluding seafood) at St Géran Restaurant on a daily basis (unless restaurant is being used for private event). One full-day catamaran cruise once per stay, including open bar and lunch on board (minimum 7-night stay, weather permitting, departure from jetty). Pillow menu. Nespresso machine.

Complimentary shuttle twice per week to Grand Baie, plus seasonal free shuttle on Friday and Saturday evenings to Grand Baie (departure 10:00pm, return 1:00am), pre-booking at reception required. 

Isle de France Restaurant (buffet and table d'hote restaurant, open for breakfast and dinner), Le Saint Géran (à la carte restaurant and beach bar, in a typical Mauritian Rondavel, open for lunch and dinner). Poudre D'Or bar and lounge (poolside, with sea views). Street food kiosk (serving snacks during the day). Beach/pool service* (drinks and a select menu can be served from 12:00pm-1:00pm on the beach or around the pool).

Veranda Resorts InterHotel All Inclusive Access: guests booking All-Inclusive can enjoy food and drinks within the AI package at sister hotels without any supplement. Applicable at: Veranda Palmar Beach, Veranda Pointe aux Biches, Veranda Grand Baie and Veranda Tamarin. Transport at client’s cost. Guests need to inform Veranda Paul et Virginie Front Office/Guest Relations team 24-hours prior (subject to hotel occupancy level).

Live evening entertainment.

2 swimming pools. Seven Colours Wellness Spa*. Complimentary non-motorised water sports including windsurfing, pedal boats, kayaking, sailing dinghies, stand up paddle, aquagym and snorkelling. PADI scuba-diving*, kitesurfing*, fishing*, bicycle rental* and excursions* available nearby. Boules, beach volleyball, table tennis. Golf at Heritage Golf Club*. One ticket entrance per guest per stay to World of Seashells Museum (transfers not included). One ticket entrance per guest per stay "Les Terres des 7 Couleurs de Chamarel" until 31st January 2025 (transfers not included).

Complimentary WiFi.

All stays inclusive of the 31st of Dec '23 must cover a minimum 3 nights duration. 

*Denotes local charge.

Please note: the dress code in the restaurants is smart casual. Gentlemen are requested to wear long trousers in the evening.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Perfect Holiday in Paul et Virginie!

Dec 4, 2024 SDeerson Hadera, Israel

What a perfect holiday it was for us, staying at Veranda Paul et Virginie. We wanted an adults-only hotel, that was situated on a nice beach in Mauritius, that had high quality service and facilities, and we got all of that, and more! The hotel is gorgeous! The pools are fantastic, with the infinity one providing an amazing lookout onto the ocean,… Read more
What a perfect holiday it was for us, staying at Veranda Paul et Virginie. We wanted an adults-only hotel, that was situated on a nice beach in Mauritius, that had high quality service and facilities, and we got all of that, and more! The hotel is gorgeous! The pools are fantastic, with the infinity one providing an amazing lookout onto the ocean, with the islands in the background. Every hour that passes by seems to provide a slightly different view, different colors, different waves and clouds - and all are simply out of this world. Service was exceptional. All staff super polite, and friendly, and helpful. Although French is the main language spoken throughout the hotel, all staff members always understood our English perfectly, and responded clearly. Spa was amazing - we did two treatments each. Food was excellent, both the buffet-style in the main restaurant and the a la carte at the pier restaurant. Definitely do both. Location was great for us - we chose not to drive, but rather took drivers whenever we needed to. One of the days we even went out at 4 am, to get to a 6 am whale watching tour at Black River. That time of day there is practically zero traffic, so we could have left 30 or 40 minutes later. Our 6-nights at Paul et Virginie were amazing, and we shall be back! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Everything at one place

Dec 4, 2024 Uniform F

It's one of the loveliest places in Mauritius where you can find peace and at the same time enjoy the scenic ocean view. You can enjoy the infinity swimming pool, food court and the free spa. Staff is very cooperative. We as a couple had a memorable stay here. Thank you team.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Perfect Honeymoon Experience - A True Paradise

Dec 3, 2024 Kavish M

My wife and I chose this hotel for our honeymoon, and it turned out to be the best decision we could have made! From the moment we arrived, the warm welcome and exceptional hospitality set the tone for a truly memorable stay. The spacious rooms with stunning pool and beach views were a dream—so relaxing and perfect for a honeymoon retreat. The… Read more
My wife and I chose this hotel for our honeymoon, and it turned out to be the best decision we could have made! From the moment we arrived, the warm welcome and exceptional hospitality set the tone for a truly memorable stay. The spacious rooms with stunning pool and beach views were a dream—so relaxing and perfect for a honeymoon retreat. The food was exceptional, with a wide variety of delicious options that satisfied every craving. A special thank you to the restaurant staff for their friendly service and attention to detail. We were particularly impressed by the cleanliness and comfort throughout the hotel. A huge shoutout to Indranee from the cleaning staff, whose hard work and kindness made us feel so cared for. Tousila deserves our deepest gratitude for going above and beyond to ensure we felt welcomed every day, helping us book excursions, and assisting with all our needs. Another highlight of our trip was meeting Dany, who gave us an insightful tour of the local area and arranged fantastic activities and evening entertainment at the hotel. His energy and dedication made every moment extra special. Lastly, we want to thank the front desk and shop staff for their constant friendliness and support throughout our stay. Every staff member we encountered contributed to the warm, inviting atmosphere that made our honeymoon truly unforgettable. We can’t recommend this hotel enough—it’s a little slice of paradise, and we’ll cherish our memories of this perfect honeymoon forever. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A wonderful ‘WeddingMoon’

Dec 2, 2024 Caroline P Cornwall, United Kingdom

We enjoyed a wonderful and memorable WeddingMoon at this lovely resort. Our wedding day was perfect, so happy and the staff couldn’t have done more for us. We enjoyed many lovely Al la carte meals at Saint Geran Beach Restaurant and the food was equally delicious in the main restaurant. The stand outs were our post wedding meal, our wedding… Read more
We enjoyed a wonderful and memorable WeddingMoon at this lovely resort. Our wedding day was perfect, so happy and the staff couldn’t have done more for us. We enjoyed many lovely Al la carte meals at Saint Geran Beach Restaurant and the food was equally delicious in the main restaurant. The stand outs were our post wedding meal, our wedding breakfast on the beach and also the evening lobster beach dinner on our last night. ALL staff were super friendly, helpful and attentive, a huge credit to the resort, look after them! We enjoyed lovely treatments in the spa, the catamaran boat trip was a great day out. The facilities were very good, as was the WiFi which was excellent throughout the resort. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely Hotel. Very enjoyable experience

Dec 1, 2024 Wanderer28812108788

Beautiful setting, very well managed, decent food, lovely facilities. Only drawback is limited water activities: snorkelling and glass bottom boat only go out once a day and is commonly cancelled, cited due to weather. Other water activities have limited hours