Tyvabro Guesthouse

This is a family business and the owners are very very kind and helpfull. Location shown by google isn't very accurate but with additional instructions you'll easily find the place even in the middle of the night - better ask for instructions earlier - we woke the owners up in the middle of the night (soooo sorry). Bed is very comfortable. Rooms are clean - cleaned daily! There is air conditioning and a fan so no worry it won't be too hot. Breakfast is very tasty - served on a terrace from which there is a very good view around on the city, river and mountains - ask for binoculars to watch the birds and flying foxes. In walk distance there is a bank, atm, shops, market (daily market is really close - check it, good prices comparing to other cities, especially Port Louis, there is also market on Monday - with loooot of goods and very good prices, not artificially increased for foreigners), my.t telecom where you can buy local sim card, a few nice restaurants closely - all what you may need is really close - and if you have a car I think you can stay for whole Mauritius vacation - most of the biggest attractions are within 1h driving distance. Also - southern and eastern beaches are better, water is clearer, its not so crowded (in some cases you may find yourself to be the only one on the beach) as on the north and west - just beware of the currents - waters on south and east may be dangerous (my swimming skills are very bad and we were snorkeling a lot and I am still alive - so just be cautious and do not do silly things in the water)!

Hard to find anything serious, really, so I will list all the things that came to my mind. Please have the budget in mind - this is not one of the 5 star hotels where one night cost so much that your wallet will blow up if you try to put so much money in there. Room was a little bit small - it was hard to find a place for our luggage. Breakfast is almost the same every day - I liked it so for me this is not a problem, but I believe it might be for some people. Localization is very good if you want to feel the real Mauritius and know real Creole people - to me it was perfect, but I think it is not good for some sort of tourists. If you want walking distance to the beach - its not a place for you. If you need sterile streets - its not a place for you.

Excellent location. Kettle, tea and coffee always available. Fantastic breakfast; and a most wonderful roof terrace. It's not a 5* hotel, but for as a base for someone travelling to see the place - or as a stop-off from the airport - it's perfect. Hassan is also the kindest, nicest host you could wish for.

Nothing; it's excellent value for money