La Maison 20 Degrés Sud offers a very different version of Mauritius from the island’s sprawling destination resorts. The interiors lean into a refined colonial aesthetic, with pale fabrics, dark wood, shutters and individually styled rooms. Its waterfront setting provides views across the bay and easy access to the sea, while the pools, hammam and wellness treatments fill out quieter days.

A small Relais & Châteaux hideaway on the edge of Grand Baie, La Maison 20 Degrés Sud pairs colonial-inspired interiors, coconut gardens and intimate waterfront dining.