Mauritius hotels dress code

Mauritius hotels dress code

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d8mok

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1,815 posts

204 months

Monday 18th May 2015
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Looking to book 2 weeks in Mauritius for next year and all the hotels say they have a shirt/ trousers dress code for evening meals. Has anyone got any real life experience of whether this is enforced?

I don't mind a few nights being more formal but I hate wearing anything formal when on holiday as I wear a suit 6 days a week for work

To make it clear I'm not expecting to wear swim Shorts and a vest like some people feel is ok. I'm thinking more of a nice t-shirt and some shorts with smart trainers.

Thanks

arun1uk

1,045 posts

197 months

Monday 18th May 2015
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Depends where you go and how relaxed the hotel are.
When we went, all men wore trousers - no one wore shorts for dinner, but t-shirts were acceptable, including polo shirts.

Why not just call and ask the hotel?

anonymous-user

53 months

Monday 18th May 2015
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Which hotel is it? perhaps someone has been there.

d8mok

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1,815 posts

204 months

Monday 18th May 2015
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There is a few different hotels we are looking at. I've looked on their websites and they all state a smart casual dress code inc trousers at least. Someone asked the same question in the Q&A on trip advisor and received the "by the book reply". I'm looking for real world what actually happens as I can't believe everyone dresses up

Viranda Palmer , and Emerauge are our current favourites down to location and price but happy to hear any suggestions.


arun1uk

1,045 posts

197 months

Monday 18th May 2015
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Check out the Maritim.
Beautiful beach, in a secluded bay, nice rooms, water sports etc

There wasn't a single thing I could fault with it - brilliant food, service, and all reasonably priced.

You'll be fine with t-shirts, but I doubt with shorts. At the Maritim, there was a barefoot restaurants, therefore it was acceptable to wear shorts there! Check it out

anonymous-user

53 months

Monday 18th May 2015
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I always wore light cotton trousers and a loose open necked shirt. After a day on the beach and in the sea it was a nice change smile

halfpenny43

1,015 posts

235 months

Monday 18th May 2015
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garyhun said:
I always wore light cotton trousers and a loose open necked shirt. After a day on the beach and in the sea it was a nice change smile
This.

I took a linen jacket just in case and wore it once I think.

anonymous-user

53 months

Monday 18th May 2015
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halfpenny43 said:
garyhun said:
I always wore light cotton trousers and a loose open necked shirt. After a day on the beach and in the sea it was a nice change smile
This.

I took a linen jacket just in case and wore it once I think.
Oh yes, the Miami Vice look. Unfortunately no Testarossa wink

Hoofy

76,253 posts

281 months

Monday 18th May 2015
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d8mok said:
smart trainers.
Out of interest, what do smart trainers look like? smile

justin220

5,331 posts

203 months

Monday 18th May 2015
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arun1uk said:
Check out the Maritim.
Beautiful beach, in a secluded bay, nice rooms, water sports etc

There wasn't a single thing I could fault with it - brilliant food, service, and all reasonably priced.

You'll be fine with t-shirts, but I doubt with shorts. At the Maritim, there was a barefoot restaurants, therefore it was acceptable to wear shorts there! Check it out
We've just booked 10 nights here for June, can't wait!

norfolkmadman

80 posts

172 months

Monday 18th May 2015
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I remember being refused a drink at the bar on two separate occasions , both hotels in port Louis, for not having a collar. It turned out a polo shirt would of been fine but certainly not a t shirt. I would add that I was staying at neither of them and my hotel seemed a little more relaxed in the bar area, however I would of stood out during an evening meal in shorts and t shirt.
Glad I had thrown a shirt and trousers in the suit case.

Now I want an ice cold Phoenix drink

menguin

3,762 posts

220 months

Tuesday 19th May 2015
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I've lived in Mauritius since August 2014. Prior to that I spent some time contracting over here and stayed in a few hotels - Le Suffren (business hotel in Port Louis), Sugar Beach (tourist hotel in Flic en Flac) & Hennessey (another business hotel - this one in Ebene Cyber City).

You wouldn't have an issue in any of those sitting down for dinner in casual trousers and anything with a collar. Some of the more premium tourist hotels do have a policy of shirt & trousers, but on various business dinners I've worn jeans and a shirt and never had an issue. Cotton/linen trousers are also fine.

The most important things are what time of year you'll be coming & which side of the island you'll be staying in! Any time from November/December - April it will be unbearably humid & hot during the day - and slightly less unbearable during the evening. Between May - September/October the temperature drops to a manageable 25 degrees during the day with much less humidity.

Generally speaking the East coast is cooler due to the lack of land for thousands of miles - you get a nice breeze. On the West & South it's hottest & most humid.

If you need any more specific advice - on hotels, what to do, where to go/not go, etc - drop me a PM!

justin220

5,331 posts

203 months

Tuesday 19th May 2015
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menguin said:
I've lived in Mauritius since August 2014. Prior to that I spent some time contracting over here and stayed in a few hotels - Le Suffren (business hotel in Port Louis), Sugar Beach (tourist hotel in Flic en Flac) & Hennessey (another business hotel - this one in Ebene Cyber City).

You wouldn't have an issue in any of those sitting down for dinner in casual trousers and anything with a collar. Some of the more premium tourist hotels do have a policy of shirt & trousers, but on various business dinners I've worn jeans and a shirt and never had an issue. Cotton/linen trousers are also fine.

The most important things are what time of year you'll be coming & which side of the island you'll be staying in! Any time from November/December - April it will be unbearably humid & hot during the day - and slightly less unbearable during the evening. Between May - September/October the temperature drops to a manageable 25 degrees during the day with much less humidity.

Generally speaking the East coast is cooler due to the lack of land for thousands of miles - you get a nice breeze. On the West & South it's hottest & most humid.

If you need any more specific advice - on hotels, what to do, where to go/not go, etc - drop me a PM!
I would really appreciate some advice on any must see's and must dos?

We have 10 days, keen to spend half lazing around the hotel. I'm thinking a dolphin seeing boat trip, Port Louis visit, and the national park?!



d8mok

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1,815 posts

204 months

Tuesday 19th May 2015
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Thank for the replies. It appears I may struggle to find somewhere that isn't at least suggesting trousers etc.

I'm going in April and looking at the east coast.

May widen my search to other places as don't really want to have to get too dressed up. If only butlins had a venue out there it seems I'd be sorted.

What the Maldives like for dress codes? It'd be one of the cheaper islands though.

krallicious

4,312 posts

204 months

Thursday 21st May 2015
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In the Maldives I used to wear linen trousers and a t shirt for dinner. There were some who wore shorts and that also seemed fine. If you are paying good money to go somewhere nice, I do not expect to be told what I can and cannot wear to dinner.

arun1uk

1,045 posts

197 months

Thursday 21st May 2015
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justin220 said:
I would really appreciate some advice on any must see's and must dos?

We have 10 days, keen to spend half lazing around the hotel. I'm thinking a dolphin seeing boat trip, Port Louis visit, and the national park?!
Don't bother with a dolphin trip!! I speak from experience....and the reason being? We saw a pod of 14 dolphin in Turtle Bay - i.e. outside the hotel! We were Scuba diving with the instructors from the hotel and you see so much more than in the organised trips. The organised trips are like a hunting pack - as soon as they see one about 6 huge boats rush towards them and scare them away. Waste of time and money - go on another island cruise tour instead.

Hire a car and go and explore the island - so many things to do; waterfall, flic en flac beach, hindu temples, il aux cerf, botanical gardens, marine centre, grande bay, wildlife park, tamrind bay etc.

There's so much to do, the people are awesome, the food is nice and the weather is great.

Before you go to the Maritim, call the hotel in advance and try and negotiate an upgrade. The Prestige rooms are the best and definitely worth the additional cost. When you're on the beach go to the left hand side and look for "Dave" - he's wicked and be nice to him and he'll look out for you for the whole stay.

Book the restaurants in advance, try all of them and definitely the Creole night!

You will love it....

justin220

5,331 posts

203 months

Friday 22nd May 2015
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arun1uk said:
Don't bother with a dolphin trip!! I speak from experience....and the reason being? We saw a pod of 14 dolphin in Turtle Bay - i.e. outside the hotel! We were Scuba diving with the instructors from the hotel and you see so much more than in the organised trips. The organised trips are like a hunting pack - as soon as they see one about 6 huge boats rush towards them and scare them away. Waste of time and money - go on another island cruise tour instead.

Hire a car and go and explore the island - so many things to do; waterfall, flic en flac beach, hindu temples, il aux cerf, botanical gardens, marine centre, grande bay, wildlife park, tamrind bay etc.

There's so much to do, the people are awesome, the food is nice and the weather is great.

Before you go to the Maritim, call the hotel in advance and try and negotiate an upgrade. The Prestige rooms are the best and definitely worth the additional cost. When you're on the beach go to the left hand side and look for "Dave" - he's wicked and be nice to him and he'll look out for you for the whole stay.

Book the restaurants in advance, try all of them and definitely the Creole night!

You will love it....
Brilliant thanks for the advice! I'll need to get a small itinerary drawn up to make sure we see what we can.

Glad you have said the hotel is ok as well, would have been worried had you said it was awful!

d8mok

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1,815 posts

204 months

Saturday 23rd May 2015
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I emailed the hotel directly a few days ago to ask what was acceptable. Turns out jeans, t-shirts and trainers are ok.

Just booked for a 2 night stay in Dubai and 12 nights in Mauritius.


Just need to plan what we are going to do whilst in both places. We are staying in Belle Mare if it helps for any suggestions?


menguin

3,762 posts

220 months

Friday 29th May 2015
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justin220 said:
I would really appreciate some advice on any must see's and must dos?

We have 10 days, keen to spend half lazing around the hotel. I'm thinking a dolphin seeing boat trip, Port Louis visit, and the national park?!
Sorry, I've been busy sitting on a beach drinking from a coconut (which is what all my work colleagues in London seem to be convinced I'm doing all the time - rather than working biggrin)

Which part of the island will you be staying on? Hotels normally do coach tours of the various sites - it's certainly worth having a look at:

Alexandra falls & Chamarel falls viewpoints
Grand Bassin
Chamarel Rhumerie (interesting tour, fantastic rum and great restaurant)
Black River national park

All of the above can be done in one (long) day.

To be honest, Port Louis is a bit of a dive. The market is pretty much the only reason to visit. If you've ever been to a market in Egypt, Israel, Turkey, etc then it'll feel quite familiar but with a Mauritian theme.


Swimming with dolphins is great. I've done it before in Malta - in a pool. But over here you can swim in the sea with them...Provided they turn up!

A catamaran tour of the north is also well worth it. Expect to pay around 1500-2000 for a full day with BBQ & drinks included.

menguin

3,762 posts

220 months

Friday 29th May 2015
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Belle Mare is quite far from most of the attractions - so you'll need to grab a taxi or use one of the hotel's predefined tours if they do them. See above for some of my recommendations. Especially Chamarel if you enjoy good rum!