All-suite resort in Flic en Flac offering spacious accommodations with kitchenettes, multiple pools, and direct beach access. Family-friendly with kids club, water sports, and entertainment. Good value for self-catering option with hotel services.
Sands Suites Resort & Spa occupies the Wolmar strip of Flic en Flac on Mauritius's west coast, a 45-minute drive from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport and roughly 20 minutes south of Grand Baie. The village of Flic en Flac is a short walk from the resort, offering supermarkets, dive shops, and casual dining. The beach fronting the property stretches for several kilometres of calm, sheltered lagoon water protected by a distant reef.
The property opened in the early 2000s as an all-suite alternative to the area's traditional hotel model. Low-rise coral-stone wings wrap around three interconnected pools, with the main building housing reception, the signature restaurant, and a poolside bar. The aesthetic is relaxed plantation-house rather than flashy contemporary.
All accommodations are suites ranging from Garden Suites of around 55 square metres to Ocean View Junior Suites and beachfront Duplex Suites. Each unit comes with a kitchenette equipped with a microwave, coffee maker, and minibar, making the property workable for self-catering families or extended stays. Sleeping arrangements can be configured for up to four guests in the larger categories.
Two restaurants anchor the dining offering: a main buffet-and-à-la-carte venue serving Mauritian and international dishes, and a beach-facing grill operational at lunch. Breakfast is included in most rates and features a substantial cold and hot spread. Evening dining supplements are available via a dine-around programme with nearby partner restaurants.
The Sands Spa offers a compact menu of body wraps, massages, and facials drawing on local ingredients including vetiver and coconut oil. Three pools—one dedicated to children—serve the main leisure circuit. The Kids Club accepts children from age four to twelve, and the water sports centre offers kayaking, pedalo hire, glass-bottom boat trips, and snorkelling equipment. A fully equipped fitness room operates round the clock. The front-desk team handles excursion bookings competently, and the property attracts a loyal repeat clientele particularly from Réunion and mainland France.
Amenities
- suites with kitchenettes
- 3 pools
- spa
- 2 restaurants
- kids club
- beach access
- water sports
- fitness center
Location
Wolmar, Flic en Flac, Mauritius
-20.2733, 57.3586 View on map
Highlights
- All-suite accommodation with kitchenettes ideal for families and extended stays
- Three pools including a dedicated children's pool and a beach-facing adults area
- Direct beach access to Wolmar's sheltered lagoon on Flic en Flac
- Kids Club for ages 4–12 and a full beach water sports centre
- Sands Spa with treatments using local Mauritian ingredients
Tips for visiting
- Book Ocean View or Duplex Suites several months in advance for July–August and December–January peak periods
- The beach-facing grill closes at around 15:00; arrive by 13:00 for the best table selection
- The water sports centre offers a reef snorkelling excursion that gives far better visibility than swimming directly from the beach
- Taxis into Flic en Flac village cost a fixed rate; confirm the fare at the front desk before departure