Mauritius is located in the Indian Ocean about 800km east of Madagascar and 2,000 kilometres off the nearest point of the African mainland. The Oberoi Beach Resort, Mauritius lies along the Baie aux Tortues or Turtle Bay on the island's curvaceous north -west Coast in over 20 acres of beautiful, subtropical gardens and with an impressive 600 metres of beachfront spanning three crescents of white sand between the mountains and the turquoise water of the Indian Ocean. The hotel is 20 kilometres away from the capital city of Port Louis and near the buzzing small town of Grand Baie.
THE OBEROI BEACH RESORT, MAURITIUS
Baie Aux Tortues, Balaclava, Terre Rouge 20108, Mauritius
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Located south of the equator, Mauritius enjoys a tropical climate all year round. It has two distinctive seasons: summer (October to May) and winter (June to mid October).
Seasons of year | Season time | Maximum temperature | Minimum temperature | Rainfall |
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Winter | June to mid October | 79°F (26°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 700 mm |
Summer | October to May | 93°F (34°C) | 18°F (18°C) | 1400 mm |
International visitors who land at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport from Europe, the USA, India, Australia, New Zealand and more, can stay in Mauritius without a visa for up to 90 days. Most African, Asian, Russian and South American countries will receive a visa on arrival for up to 60 days.
All visitors are required to hold proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay (minimum of USD 100 per day), confirmed hotel reservation and documents required for their next destination.
The unit of Mauritian currency is the Mauritian Rupee (MUR). Visit for up to date information on Current Exchange Rates.
Major foreign currencies are exchangeable at hotels or various centres around the island. International credit cards are also accepted.
We would be happy to help with foreign currency exchange in Mauritius. Please ask the concierge upon arrival.
We recommend you wear loose clothing made from natural fabrics. During the winter months, you may wish to carry a sweater or shawl for the evenings.
English, French, Creole, Hindi and Bhojpuri are widely spoken. Due to the high tourist population, many other languages are spoken.