Mauritius Christmas & New Year Hotel Programmes 2026/27

Last updated: 25 September 2026

Christmas and New Year in Mauritius 2026/27

December to early January is the busiest and most expensive stretch of the Mauritian year. It is the southern summer, the island's own school holidays, and the period when almost every resort turns its restaurants, beaches and entertainment schedule over to a festive programme.

Most leading resorts have already published their 2026/27 festive dates, events and offers, and several promotional deadlines fall during October 2026. That makes this a decision period, not a browsing period.

The useful comparison is not the nightly room rate on its own. Over Christmas and New Year, the deciding factors are the published programme dates, minimum-stay rules, compulsory gala supplements, deposit and cancellation conditions, whether the property is adults-only or family-focused, and whether the events you actually want are included in your rate or booked and paid for separately. Every figure below comes from the hotel's own website and should be rechecked before you pay, because festive terms change without notice.

Quick Answer: Which Mauritius Hotels Have Published 2026/27 Festive Programmes?

Paradise Cove, SALT of Palmar, The St. Regis Le Morne, LUX* Belle Mare, LUX* Grand Gaube, LUX* Grand Baie, Shangri-La Le Touessrok, Heritage Resorts, Veranda Resorts and One&Only Le Saint Géran have all published 2026/27 festive dates, events or offers. Several promotional deadlines fall in October 2026. Compare programme dates, minimum stays, compulsory gala supplements and cancellation terms rather than nightly room rates alone, because detail levels differ sharply between resorts.

Offers Expiring Soon: Festive Booking Deadlines in October 2026

Ordered by booking deadline. Verify every offer on the official page before booking, because deadlines and terms can be extended, withdrawn or corrected without notice.

·        5 October 2026 — Veranda Tamarin, Island Bliss offer, up to 35% off, stays from 1 October 2026. The page states book by 5 October 2026 while also showing a booking window that runs to 15 October 2026, so confirm the deadline directly with the hotel. Peak minimum stays apply: 3 nights over 23–26 December 2026 and 3–6 January 2027, 5 nights over 27 December 2026–2 January 2027. Official offer

·        12 October 2026 — Paradise Cove Boutique Hotel, festive stay offer, 28% saving on stays from 1 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, across all meal plans. Minimum 3 nights over 19–26 December and 5 nights over 27 December–3 January. Adults-only. Official offer

·        15 October 2026 — SALT of Palmar, festive offer, 30% off stays from 1 December 2026 to 31 January 2027, with a complimentary meal-plan upgrade from half board to full board and the festive activity programme included. Official offer

·        15 October 2026 — Heritage The Villas, Island Bliss offer, save up to 30% on villa rates and meal plans for stays from 1 September 2026. Minimum 3 nights generally, 3 nights over 23–26 December 2026 and 3–6 January 2027, and 5 nights over 27 December 2026–2 January 2027. Official offer

·        15 October 2026 — Veranda Pointe aux Biches, Island Bliss offer, up to 30% off stays from 1 November 2026, with the same peak minimum-stay pattern of 3 and 5 nights. Official offer

·        30 October 2026 — Sunlife, Pay Less Stay More, up to 30% off across Long Beach, Sugar Beach, La Pirogue, Ambre and Bay Club at Anahita, with resort-specific travel windows and blackout dates. This is an accommodation offer; it is not a published festive event programme. Official offer

·        31 October 2026 — LUX* Belle Mare, LUX* Grand Gaube and LUX* Grand Baie festive offers, for stays between 1 December 2026 and 31 January 2027. The published saving is presented as members-only festive rates rather than a fixed percentage, so ask for the exact rate before committing. LUX* Belle Mare · LUX* Grand Gaube · LUX* Grand Baie

Beachcomber's Christmas special covers stays 20–26 December 2026 with checkout by 27 December 2026, at 25% off at Trou aux Biches, 35% off at its four-star hotels and 40% off at its five-star hotels. No booking deadline is published on the offer page, so treat it as available until withdrawn. Official offer

Christmas Eve Hotel Programmes in Mauritius 2026

Christmas Eve, 24 December 2026, is the first of the two big hotel nights. Programmes range from a single gala dinner to a full evening of entertainment.

·        Paradise Cove publishes a Christmas Eve jazz and DJ party, followed by a Christmas gala buffet, within its festive programme for stays between 1 December 2026 and 3 January 2027. Details

·        The St. Regis Le Morne publishes The Candlelight Society on 24 December 2026, a Christmas Eve dinner that begins at dusk with champagne sabrage in front of the mountain. Details

·        LUX* Grand Baie publishes two Christmas Eve dinners on 24 December 2026: a dinner at Beach Rouge and an Asian gastronomy dinner at Ai KISU, both 18:30 to 22:30 and both priced at MUR 12,500 per person. Details

·        One&Only Le Saint Géran applies a mandatory gala supplement on 24 December 2026 of EUR 300 per adult and EUR 150 per child aged 4 to 11, with infants aged 0 to 3 free. Booking terms

·        LUX* Grand Gaube publishes Christmas carols, letters to Santa, a red carpet evening, wine and rhum pairing dinners and gala dining within its festive season, without individual dates or prices on the public page. Details

·        SALT of Palmar publishes festive experiences including the art of bakery, a Christmas log workshop, a mixology class, an eight-course dinner and a lobster night, without publishing the exact date of each. Details

·        Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita promotes a Christmas Eve celebration at its Chaloupe restaurant as part of its Season of Lights and Roots programme. Details

Where a hotel has not published a date, a menu, a dress code or a price, none is stated here. Ask the hotel directly and get the answer in writing.

New Year's Eve Hotel Programmes in Mauritius 2026/27

New Year's Eve, 31 December 2026, carries the strongest restrictions of the season: the highest supplements, the longest minimum stays and the tightest cancellation windows.

·        The Oberoi Beach Resort Mauritius publishes a compulsory New Year's Eve gala dinner on 31 December 2026 at US$550 per person, food only, inclusive of applicable tax, with children aged 6 to 12 charged at 50%. Advance payment is required at the time of reservation. Policy page

·        One&Only Le Saint Géran applies a mandatory gala supplement on 31 December 2026 of EUR 530 per adult and EUR 265 per child aged 4 to 11, with infants free. The resort promotes a New Year's Eve celebration with live entertainment by Nicole Scherzinger. Booking terms · Resort page

·        LUX* Grand Baie publishes three separate New Year's Eve events on 31 December 2026: a New Year's Eve buffet at Beach Rouge at MUR 19,500 per person, a Year of the Fire Horse dinner at Ai KISU at MUR 17,500 per person, and Golden Hour Bubbles at Walima by Bisou at MUR 12,000 per person. A New Year's Day brunch on 1 January 2027 is published at MUR 12,000 per person, and a Russian Orthodox Christmas dinner on 7 January 2027 at MUR 7,000 per person. Fireworks are part of the published programme. Details

·        The St. Regis Le Morne publishes The Sunset Society on 31 December 2026, a New Year's Eve beach dinner that opens at golden hour and runs through midnight. Details

·        LUX* Grand Gaube publishes a Tropical Gala Night on New Year's Eve under its Island Nights and Golden Lights theme. Details

·        Paradise Cove publishes a beach fire show and a New Year's Eve party running until 2am, plus a Cove Gala on the beach. Details

·        SALT of Palmar publishes midnight fireworks and a celebration as part of its festive experiences. Details

·        Shangri-La Le Touessrok promotes three fireworks displays across its 18 days of festive celebrations. Individual event dates and prices are not published on the offer page. Details

·        Heritage Resorts publishes live music, festive gastronomy and New Year celebrations across its ALIVE festive season. Fireworks appear in the resort's festive imagery, but no confirmed fireworks schedule is published in the article text. Details

Hotel-by-Hotel: Published Festive Programmes for 2026/27

Each section below uses the same order so you can compare like with like. Anything the hotel has not published is marked as not publicly confirmed rather than filled in.

Paradise Cove Boutique Hotel, Anse la Raie, north

·        Who it suits: couples, honeymooners and adults seeking a small, quiet property.

·        Published festive period: stays from 1 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 under the festive offer.

·        Christmas Eve: jazz and DJ party, then a Christmas gala buffet.

·        New Year's Eve: beach fire show and a party until 2am, plus a Cove Gala on the beach.

·        Current offer and deadline: 28% saving, book by 12 October 2026, valid on all meal plans including all-inclusive, half board, bed and breakfast and room only.

·        Minimum stay: 3 nights over 19–26 December 2026, 5 nights over 27 December 2026–3 January 2027.

·        Mandatory gala supplement: none published; the festive events are presented as part of the programme.

·        Non-residents: not publicly confirmed.

·        Booking condition to check: cancellation and deposit terms are not published on the offer page.

·        Why choose it: it is one of the few adults-only properties with a full festive entertainment programme, in a sheltered northern bay away from the Grand Baie crowds.

·        Official festive offer · Last checked 25 September 2026.

SALT of Palmar, Palmar, east coast

·        Who it suits: design-led travellers, couples and independent visitors who prefer a small hotel to a large resort.

·        Published festive period: the offer covers stays from 1 December 2026 to 31 January 2027.

·        Christmas period: bakery and Christmas log workshops, a mixology class and tasting, a treasure hunt, an oysters and bubbles evening, an eight-course dinner and a lobster night.

·        New Year's Eve: midnight fireworks and celebration.

·        Current offer and deadline: 30% off, book by 15 October 2026, with a complimentary upgrade from half board to full board and the listed festive activities and dining experiences included.

·        Minimum stay: not published.

·        Mandatory gala supplement: not published.

·        Non-residents: not publicly confirmed.

·        Booking condition to check: prepaid reservations can be changed or cancelled free of charge up to 14 days before arrival; after that the full stay is charged, as is a no-show.

·        Why choose it: the festive content is built around workshops and dining rather than large-scale galas, which suits guests who want the season without the ballroom.

·        Official festive offer · Last checked 25 September 2026.

The St. Regis Le Morne Resort, Le Morne, south-west

·        Who it suits: couples and luxury travellers who want scenery, and families using villas.

·        Published festive period: the festive programme runs 20 December 2026 to 8 January 2027, while the festive offer applies to stays from 23 December 2026 to 9 January 2027.

·        Christmas Eve: The Candlelight Society on 24 December 2026, beginning at dusk with champagne sabrage below the mountain.

·        New Year's Eve: The Sunset Society on 31 December 2026, a beach dinner opening at golden hour.

·        Also published: The Everlight Society on 6 January 2027 for Orthodox Christmas, plus wellness rituals, workshops and a private villa celebration option.

·        Current offer and deadline: 35% festive saving on the stay dates above; no booking deadline is published.

·        Minimum stay: not published.

·        Mandatory gala supplement: not published on the festive experiences page.

·        Non-residents: not publicly confirmed.

·        Why choose it: the Le Morne setting gives the strongest scenery of any festive base on the island, with the UNESCO mountain directly behind the resort.

·        Official festive experiences · Last checked 25 September 2026.

LUX* Grand Baie, Grand Baie, north

·        Who it suits: couples and families who want to be near restaurants, shops and nightlife rather than isolated on an estate.

·        Published festive period: festive events run 24 December 2026 to 7 January 2027; the offer covers stays from 1 December 2026 to 31 January 2027.

·        Christmas: Christmas Eve dinner at Beach Rouge and an Asian gastronomy dinner at Ai KISU on 24 December, both MUR 12,500 per person; Christmas Day brunch at Beach Rouge on 25 December at MUR 8,000 per person; a seven-course Christmas dinner at Ai KISU on 25 December at MUR 12,500 per person.

·        New Year's Eve: Beach Rouge buffet at MUR 19,500 per person, Year of the Fire Horse dinner at Ai KISU at MUR 17,500 per person, Golden Hour Bubbles at Walima by Bisou at MUR 12,000 per person, plus fireworks and a countdown.

·        Also published: New Year's Day brunch on 1 January 2027 at MUR 12,000 per person and a Russian Orthodox Christmas dinner on 7 January 2027 at MUR 7,000 per person.

·        Current offer and deadline: members-only festive rates, book by 31 October 2026; no fixed percentage is published.

·        Minimum stay: not published, although a complimentary excursion to Île des Deux Cocos applies from 7 nights.

·        Mandatory gala supplement: the festive dinners are published as individually priced events rather than as a compulsory supplement; confirm what your rate includes before arrival.

·        Non-residents: yes. The events page states that these events also welcome visiting guests upon reservation.

·        Why choose it: it has the most transparent published festive event pricing of any resort reviewed, which makes budgeting far easier.

·        Official festive events · Official offer · Last checked 25 September 2026.

LUX* Grand Gaube, Grand Gaube, north-east

·        Who it suits: families and couples who want a large resort with a retro design character and two beaches.

·        Published festive period: the events page states 23 December 2026 to 8 January 2027, while the offer page shows festive experiences from 22 December to 7 January. Confirm the final dates with the resort.

·        Christmas: letters to Santa, Christmas carols, a red carpet event, wine and rhum pairing dinners, Cinema Paradiso, a beach barbecue, pizza making, s'mores night and gala dining.

·        New Year's Eve: Tropical Gala Night under the Island Nights and Golden Lights theme.

·        Current offer and deadline: festive offer for stays 1 December 2026 to 31 January 2027, book by 31 October 2026; no percentage published.

·        Minimum stay: not published.

·        Mandatory gala supplement: not published.

·        Non-residents: yes. The events page states the celebration welcomes both resident and visiting guests upon reservation.

·        Why choose it: the programme is unusually varied for families, mixing children's activities with adult dining events across more than two weeks.

·        Official festive events · Official offer · Last checked 25 September 2026.

LUX* Belle Mare, Belle Mare, east coast

·        Who it suits: families and couples wanting a long east-coast beach and a larger resort footprint.

·        Published festive period: festive experiences from 22 December 2026 to 7 January 2027; the offer covers stays from 1 December 2026 to 31 January 2027.

·        Christmas: Ocean of Light décor, a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, sunrise rituals, beachside oysters and champagne, festive dining and children's festive activities.

·        New Year's Eve: a New Year celebration is published without a detailed public schedule.

·        Current offer and deadline: members-only festive rates, book by 31 October 2026.

·        Minimum stay: not published.

·        Mandatory gala supplement: not published.

·        Non-residents: not publicly confirmed.

·        Why choose it: it combines a wide family programme with wellness content, on one of the island's best-known beaches.

·        Official festive offer · Last checked 25 September 2026.

Shangri-La Le Touessrok, Trou d'Eau Douce, east coast

·        Who it suits: families and luxury travellers who want island excursions and golf built into the stay.

·        Published festive period: 20 December 2026 to 8 January 2027, promoted as 18 days of celebrations.

·        Christmas: Michelin-starred dining, beachfront festivities, children's experiences and family adventures; individual dates are not published.

·        New Year's Eve: part of a season that includes three fireworks displays.

·        Current offer and deadline: no percentage or deadline published on the festive page. Complimentary golf is listed, one round per person per day on two championship courses.

·        Minimum stay: not published.

·        Mandatory gala supplement: not published.

·        Non-residents: not publicly confirmed.

·        Why choose it: access to Ilot Mangénie, the resort's private island, gives families and couples somewhere to escape the resort on the busiest days of the year.

·        Official festive season page · Last checked 25 September 2026.

One&Only Le Saint Géran, Belle Mare, east coast

·        Who it suits: luxury travellers and families who accept high peak pricing in exchange for space and service.

·        Published festive period: peak booking conditions apply from 21 December 2026 to 9 January 2027.

·        Christmas Eve: mandatory gala supplement of EUR 300 per adult and EUR 150 per child aged 4 to 11; infants aged 0 to 3 are free.

·        New Year's Eve: mandatory gala supplement of EUR 530 per adult and EUR 265 per child aged 4 to 11; the resort promotes live entertainment by Nicole Scherzinger.

·        Current offer and deadline: no festive discount is published.

·        Minimum stay: not published in the booking terms.

·        Mandatory gala supplement: yes, as above, and it is charged on top of the room and board rate.

·        Non-residents: not publicly confirmed.

·        Booking conditions to check: 50% of booked services is payable on confirmation with full payment due 60 days before arrival; cancellations 60 days or less before arrival are charged at the full rate for the whole stay; early departures are charged in full. Villa One requires 100% non-refundable payment if booked after 30 September 2026.

·        Why choose it: if you want the island's best-known grande dame address at New Year, this is it, but budget for the supplements from the start.

·        Booking terms · Resort page · Last checked 25 September 2026.

The Oberoi Beach Resort Mauritius, Turtle Bay, north-west

•        Who it suits: couples and quiet-seeking travellers who value privacy and gardens over resort entertainment.

•        Published festive period: peak season conditions run 19 December 2026 to 7 January 2027.

•        Christmas Eve: no public 2026/27 programme confirmed.

•        New Year's Eve: compulsory gala dinner on 31 December 2026 at US$550 per person, food only, inclusive of applicable tax; children aged 6 to 12 pay 50%. Advance payment is required at reservation.

•        Current offer and deadline: none published.

•        Minimum stay: not published.

•        Mandatory gala supplement: yes, the New Year's Eve gala dinner above.

•        Non-residents: not publicly confirmed.

•        Booking conditions to check: cancellations within 60 days of arrival are charged at 100% of the applicable rate for the entire period, and early departures are charged in full.

•        Why choose it: it offers the calmest festive setting of the properties reviewed, provided the compulsory gala charge fits your budget.

•        Official policies page · Last checked 25 September 2026.

Heritage Resorts & Golf, Bel Ombre, south

•        Who it suits: families, golfers and travellers who want a nature estate rather than a single beach strip. Heritage Le Telfair and Heritage Awali are hotels, Heritage The Villas is villa accommodation.

•        Published festive period: the ALIVE festive season runs 23 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 across all three properties.

•        Christmas: live music, festive gastronomy, wellness sessions including yoga, meditation, sound healing and Tai Chi, culinary workshops, treasure hunts, water activities, stargazing and golf.

•        New Year's Eve: New Year celebrations are published as part of the season; a detailed public schedule is not.

•        Current offer and deadline: the Island Bliss offer at Heritage The Villas saves up to 30% on villa rates and meal plans, book by 15 October 2026. No equivalent percentage or deadline is published on the festive article itself for Le Telfair and Awali.

•        Minimum stay: for the villa offer, generally 3 nights, rising to 3 nights over 23–26 December 2026 and 3–6 January 2027 and 5 nights over 27 December 2026–2 January 2027.

•        Mandatory gala supplement: not published.

•        Non-residents: not publicly confirmed.

•        Why choose it: the Bel Ombre estate combines beach, nature reserve and golf in one place, which keeps large family groups occupied for the whole festive stay.

•        Official festive article · Island Bliss villa offer · Last checked 25 September 2026.

Veranda Resorts, five properties across the island

•        Who it suits: mid-range travellers and families. Veranda Paul & Virginie is the group's adults-only property.

•        Published festive period: the group festive programme runs 21 December 2026 to 5 January 2027 across Veranda Grand Baie, Veranda Paul & Virginie, Veranda Pointe aux Biches, Veranda Tamarin and Veranda Belle Mare.

•        Christmas and New Year: the group page describes Mauritian flavours, local traditions, music and shared celebrations, but does not publish individual event titles, dates or prices.

•        Current offer and deadline: Island Bliss offers save up to 35% at Veranda Tamarin and up to 30% at Veranda Pointe aux Biches. Veranda Tamarin's page states book by 5 October 2026 while also showing a booking window to 15 October 2026, so confirm the deadline in writing.

•        Minimum stay: 3 nights over 23–26 December 2026 and 3–6 January 2027, 5 nights over 27 December 2026–2 January 2027.

•        Mandatory gala supplement: not published.

•        Non-residents: not publicly confirmed.

•        Why choose it: it is the most affordable route into a published festive programme, and the group covers both the north and the west coast.

•        Group festive programme · Veranda Tamarin offer · Veranda Pointe aux Biches offer · Last checked 25 September 2026.

Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita, Beau Champ, east coast

•        Who it suits: families and luxury travellers who want villa-style accommodation and golf.

•        Published festive period: not publicly confirmed. The 2026 press material describes the programme but the resort's seasonal page has carried inconsistent year and date wording, so no date range is stated here.

•        Christmas Eve: a celebration at the Chaloupe restaurant, within a programme themed Season of Lights and Roots.

•        New Year's Eve: a Tropical Mascarade party is promoted, with live entertainment.

•        Also published: Mauritian traditions including regattas, sega performances and vacoas weaving, a Coconut and Aloe Island Ritual at the overwater spa, and Kids For All Seasons and Teens Club programming with beach campfires, pizza-making, sega initiations, kayak races and fishing.

•        Current offer and deadline: none published.

•        Minimum stay: not published.

•        Mandatory gala supplement: not published.

•        Non-residents: not publicly confirmed.

•        Why choose it: the cultural framing of the programme is more Mauritian than most resort festive schedules, and the children's programme is substantial.

•        Official press material · Last checked 25 September 2026.

Beachcomber Resorts & Hotels, multiple locations

•        Who it suits: a wide range, from Royal Palm at the luxury end to Canonnier and Mauricia for families.

•        Published festive period: the Christmas special covers stays 20 to 26 December 2026, with checkout by 27 December 2026 at the latest.

•        Christmas and New Year: no detailed public 2026/27 event programme confirmed at the time of writing. This is a room offer, not an event schedule.

•        Current offer and deadline: 25% off at Trou aux Biches, 35% off at the four-star hotels and 40% off at the five-star hotels. No booking deadline is published.

•        Minimum stay: not published, although the stay window itself is short.

•        Mandatory gala supplement: not published.

•        Non-residents: not publicly confirmed.

•        Why choose it: the discounts are the largest published for the pre-Christmas week, which suits travellers whose trip ends before 27 December.

•        Official Christmas offer · Last checked 25 September 2026.

Sunlife, five properties across the island

•        Who it suits: families at Long Beach and Sugar Beach, couples and value-seekers at La Pirogue, Ambre and Bay Club at Anahita. Ambre is adults-only.

•        Published festive period: no detailed public 2026/27 festive event programme confirmed for the individual resorts at the time of writing.

•        Current offer and deadline: Pay Less, Stay More saves up to 30%, bookable 1 September to 30 October 2026, with resort-specific travel windows and blackout dates. Bay Club at Anahita, for example, excludes 7–19 December 2026.

•        Minimum stay: not published.

•        Mandatory gala supplement: not published.

•        Non-residents: not publicly confirmed.

•        Why choose it: the discount is wide-ranging and runs deep into 2027, which helps if your festive trip extends beyond the peak window.

•        Official offer · Last checked 25 September 2026.

Best Adults-Only Christmas & New Year Hotels in Mauritius

Three properties with verified adults-only positioning stand out for the 2026/27 season.

•        Paradise Cove Boutique Hotel is described on its own site as a five-star adults-only hotel. It is the strongest choice for couples who still want a full festive programme, because it publishes Christmas Eve entertainment, a Christmas gala, a New Year's Eve party and a beach gala rather than simply a discounted room. The 28% offer closes on 12 October 2026. Offer

•        SALT of Palmar suits couples who want festive content built around workshops, tasting menus and a lobster night instead of large gala events. The festive offer includes a meal-plan upgrade and the listed experiences, and closes on 15 October 2026. Note that the hotel's own festive page does not state an adults-only policy, so confirm the current policy before booking if that matters to you. Offer

•        Veranda Paul & Virginie is the adults-only property within the Veranda group and is included in the group festive programme running 21 December 2026 to 5 January 2027. It is the budget-conscious option of the three, though the group has not published individual event details. Festive programme

Ambre in the Sunlife group is also adults-only and is covered by the Pay Less, Stay More offer, but no detailed festive event programme is published for it. Offer

Best Family Hotels for the Festive Season in Mauritius

Family fit over Christmas comes down to three things: a children's programme that actually runs on the key dates, family dining that is not restricted to adults-only gala seatings, and space for children when the resort is at full occupancy.

•        Shangri-La Le Touessrok publishes the longest season of the resorts reviewed, 20 December 2026 to 8 January 2027, with children's experiences, family adventures, access to the private island Ilot Mangénie and three fireworks displays. Details

•        LUX* Grand Gaube publishes the most detailed family content: letters to Santa, Cinema Paradiso, a beach barbecue, pizza making, s'mores night and a little crab adventure, alongside adult dining events. Details

•        Heritage Resorts at Bel Ombre publishes culinary workshops, treasure hunts, water activities and stargazing across 23 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, on an estate that also has golf and a nature reserve. Details

•        LUX* Belle Mare publishes festive creativity for children, a tree lighting ceremony and lagoon activities between 22 December 2026 and 7 January 2027. Details

•        Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita publishes a Kids For All Seasons and Teens Club programme with beach campfires, pizza-making, sega initiations, kayak races and fishing, although the exact 2026/27 dates are not publicly confirmed. Details

•        One&Only Le Saint Géran charges children aged 4 to 11 at half the adult gala supplement, EUR 150 on 24 December and EUR 265 on 31 December, with infants free, which is worth building into a family budget early. Booking terms

Kids-club opening hours and age bands change by season and are not published for the festive period on most of these pages, so confirm them directly rather than assuming the standard year-round timetable applies.

Best Luxury Festive Experiences in Mauritius 2026/27

•        Private-island access: Shangri-La Le Touessrok includes Ilot Mangénie, and LUX* Grand Baie offers a complimentary Île des Deux Cocos excursion on stays of seven nights or more.

•        Named-performer entertainment: One&Only Le Saint Géran promotes a New Year's Eve celebration with live entertainment by Nicole Scherzinger.

•        Signature themed evenings: The St. Regis Le Morne builds its season around three named events, The Candlelight Society on 24 December, The Sunset Society on 31 December and The Everlight Society on 6 January, with champagne sabrage against the mountain as the Christmas Eve opening.

•        Chef-led dining: LUX* Grand Baie publishes a seven-course Christmas dinner and a Year of the Fire Horse New Year's Eve dinner at Ai KISU, while Shangri-La Le Touessrok promotes Michelin-starred dining across its 18-day season.

•        Resort-wide themes: LUX* Belle Mare runs Ocean of Light, LUX* Grand Gaube runs Island Nights and Golden Lights, and Four Seasons runs Season of Lights and Roots.

Minimum Stays, Gala Supplements and Cancellation Rules

This is where the real cost of a festive stay appears. A resort can advertise 30% off and still cost more than expected once a compulsory gala dinner and a five-night minimum are applied. For a fuller view of peak-season budgeting, see the Mauritius holiday cost guide.

Published minimum stays

•        Paradise Cove: 3 nights over 19–26 December 2026, 5 nights over 27 December 2026–3 January 2027.

•        Veranda Tamarin and Veranda Pointe aux Biches: 3 nights over 23–26 December 2026 and 3–6 January 2027, 5 nights over 27 December 2026–2 January 2027.

•        Heritage The Villas: generally 3 nights, with the same 3-night and 5-night peak pattern as above.

•        Other properties reviewed: minimum stays are not published on their festive pages. Assume peak restrictions exist and ask before you plan flights.

Published mandatory gala supplements

•        One&Only Le Saint Géran: EUR 300 per adult and EUR 150 per child aged 4 to 11 on 24 December 2026; EUR 530 per adult and EUR 265 per child on 31 December 2026. Infants aged 0 to 3 are free.

•        The Oberoi Beach Resort Mauritius: US$550 per person for the compulsory New Year's Eve gala dinner on 31 December 2026, food only, inclusive of applicable tax, with children aged 6 to 12 at 50%, payable in advance.

•        LUX* Grand Baie: festive dinners are published as separately priced bookable events rather than as a compulsory supplement, from MUR 7,000 to MUR 19,500 per person depending on the evening.

•        All other properties reviewed: no mandatory gala supplement is published. That is not the same as confirming there is none, so ask the question directly.

Published deposit and cancellation terms

•        One&Only Le Saint Géran, 21 December 2026 to 9 January 2027: 50% payable on confirmation, balance due 60 days before arrival, cancellation within 60 days charged at the full rate for the whole stay, early departure charged in full, and Villa One 100% non-refundable if booked after 30 September 2026.

•        The Oberoi Beach Resort Mauritius, 19 December 2026 to 7 January 2027: cancellation within 60 days of arrival charged at 100% of the applicable rate for the entire period, no-shows charged in full, early departures charged in full.

•        SALT of Palmar: prepaid reservations changeable or cancellable free of charge up to 14 days before arrival, then the full stay is charged.

•        Everyone else: festive cancellation terms are not published on the festive pages. Get them in writing before paying a deposit.

A practical rule for this season: the total is the room rate, plus any compulsory gala supplement for every person in the room, plus separately bookable events you actually want to attend, plus the cost of any nights you are forced to add by a minimum-stay rule.

Can Non-Residents Book Christmas or New Year's Eve Events in Mauritius?

Only two of the resorts reviewed state this publicly, and both are LUX* properties.

•        LUX* Grand Baie: the festive events page states that these events also welcome visiting guests upon reservation, which covers the Christmas Eve dinners, Christmas Day brunch, the three New Year's Eve events, the New Year's Day brunch and the Orthodox Christmas dinner on 7 January 2027, all at the published per-person prices. Book

•        LUX* Grand Gaube: the festive season page states the celebration welcomes both resident and visiting guests upon reservation, with bookings by email or phone. Book

For every other hotel in this guide, external access to festive events is not confirmed publicly. Assume events are for in-house guests until the hotel tells you otherwise in writing.

Which Coast Should You Choose for Christmas and New Year?

•        North and north-east: Grand Baie's restaurants and nightlife are within reach, and this is where the adults-only and event-access options cluster, including Paradise Cove, LUX* Grand Baie and LUX* Grand Gaube.

•        East: the largest resort programmes and the strongest family and luxury properties, including Shangri-La Le Touessrok, One&Only Le Saint Géran, LUX* Belle Mare, SALT of Palmar and Four Seasons at Anahita. The east is also the windiest coast in summer, which many people find an advantage in December heat.

•        South-west and Le Morne: the best scenery and sunset orientation, with The St. Regis Le Morne running signature named gala evenings beneath the mountain.

•        Bel Ombre and the south: an estate atmosphere with nature, golf and family activities at Heritage Resorts, and a quieter, greener setting than the north.

•        North-west: calmer and more residential around Turtle Bay, where The Oberoi sits, with easy access to Port Louis.

For weather, sea conditions and what December actually feels like on each coast, see Mauritius in December. Once you have chosen a base, the itinerary hub and the road-trip routes will help you plan the days between the galas.

Christmas or New Year: Which Period Should You Choose?

•        Christmas, roughly 19–26 December: shorter minimum stays at the properties that publish them, typically 3 nights, and a calmer atmosphere built around dinners, tree lightings and children's activities. Beachcomber's discount window sits entirely inside this period.

•        New Year, roughly 27 December–3 January: the longest minimum stays, typically 5 nights, the highest supplements, the tightest cancellation windows and the most intense entertainment, including fireworks and named performers.

•        Both periods: demand is high across the island, so the choice is about the kind of holiday you want rather than the chance of finding a quiet resort.

Rate levels change by property and booking date, so no universal price claim is made here. What is consistent across the published terms is that New Year carries stronger restrictions than Christmas at the resorts that publish them at all.

How to Book Smart for the 2026/27 Festive Season

•        Open the hotel's own festive page before paying, and take a screenshot of the offer, the dates and the inclusions.

•        Ask in writing whether any gala dinner is compulsory, for which dates, and at what price per adult, per child and per infant.

•        Confirm the minimum number of nights for your exact arrival date, not just for the season.

•        Confirm the deposit amount, the balance due date and the cancellation deadline, because several festive terms charge 100% within 60 days of arrival.

•        Ask which festive events need a separate reservation and when bookings open, as the best tables go early.

•        Check transfer timing for arrivals on 24 and 31 December, when roads and hotel check-in desks are at their busiest.

•        Keep every confirmation email that lists inclusions, in case the programme changes between booking and arrival.

•        If a deadline has passed by the time you read this, ask the hotel whether the offer has been replaced rather than assuming the rate is gone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Mauritius hotels have Christmas programmes in 2026?

Paradise Cove, SALT of Palmar, The St. Regis Le Morne, LUX* Belle Mare, LUX* Grand Gaube, LUX* Grand Baie, Shangri-La Le Touessrok, Heritage Resorts, Veranda Resorts, One&Only Le Saint Géran and Four Seasons at Anahita have all published 2026/27 festive content. The level of detail varies from full event schedules with prices to general programme descriptions.

Which Mauritius hotels have New Year's Eve parties for 2026/27?

Paradise Cove publishes a beach fire show and a party until 2am, SALT of Palmar publishes midnight fireworks, The St. Regis Le Morne publishes The Sunset Society beach dinner, LUX* Grand Baie publishes three separate ticketed events, LUX* Grand Gaube publishes a Tropical Gala Night, and One&Only Le Saint Géran promotes live entertainment by Nicole Scherzinger on 31 December 2026.

Where can I see New Year's Eve fireworks in Mauritius?

Among the resorts with published 2026/27 information, SALT of Palmar lists midnight fireworks, LUX* Grand Baie lists New Year's Eve fireworks, and Shangri-La Le Touessrok promotes three fireworks displays across its festive season. Heritage Resorts uses fireworks imagery for its season but publishes no confirmed schedule.

Which Mauritius hotels have compulsory New Year's Eve gala dinners?

Two are confirmed publicly. The Oberoi Beach Resort Mauritius has a compulsory gala dinner on 31 December 2026 at US$550 per person, food only. One&Only Le Saint Géran applies a mandatory gala supplement of EUR 530 per adult and EUR 265 per child aged 4 to 11 on the same date. Other resorts do not publish one.

How much do Mauritius New Year's Eve gala dinners cost?

Published 2026/27 prices range widely. LUX* Grand Baie lists MUR 12,000 to MUR 19,500 per person depending on the venue. One&Only Le Saint Géran applies a mandatory EUR 530 per adult supplement. The Oberoi charges US$550 per person, food only. Most other resorts have not published New Year's Eve pricing.

Which hotels in Mauritius are adults-only over Christmas and New Year?

Paradise Cove describes itself as a five-star adults-only hotel and publishes a full festive programme for 1 December 2026 to 3 January 2027. Veranda Paul & Virginie is the adults-only property in the Veranda group and is covered by the group festive programme. Ambre in the Sunlife group is also adults-only, but publishes no detailed festive event schedule.

Which Mauritius hotels are best for families at Christmas?

Shangri-La Le Touessrok runs 20 December 2026 to 8 January 2027 with children's experiences, private-island access and three fireworks displays. LUX* Grand Gaube publishes the most detailed children's activity list. Heritage Resorts offers workshops, treasure hunts and golf on one estate. LUX* Belle Mare publishes children's festive creativity and lagoon activities.

Can non-residents book hotel New Year's Eve dinners in Mauritius?

Two resorts confirm it publicly for 2026/27. LUX* Grand Baie states that its festive events also welcome visiting guests upon reservation, at the published per-person prices. LUX* Grand Gaube states that its festive celebration welcomes resident and visiting guests upon reservation. For all other hotels in this guide, external access is not confirmed publicly.

Do Mauritius resorts require minimum stays over New Year?

Several do. Paradise Cove requires 3 nights over 19–26 December 2026 and 5 nights over 27 December 2026 to 3 January 2027. Veranda Tamarin, Veranda Pointe aux Biches and Heritage The Villas require 3 nights over 23–26 December and 3–6 January, and 5 nights over 27 December to 2 January. Other resorts do not publish their rules.

When should I book Mauritius for Christmas 2026?

Now, if you want the published offers. Veranda Tamarin's Island Bliss deadline is stated as 5 October 2026, Paradise Cove closes on 12 October, SALT of Palmar, Heritage The Villas and Veranda Pointe aux Biches close on 15 October, Sunlife closes on 30 October, and the three LUX* festive offers close on 31 October 2026.

Is Christmas or New Year busier in Mauritius?

Both periods run close to full occupancy at the main resorts, but New Year carries the heavier restrictions. Published minimum stays rise from 3 nights at Christmas to 5 nights over the New Year window, compulsory gala supplements apply on 31 December at two of the resorts reviewed, and cancellation penalties commonly begin 60 days before arrival.

Which coast is best for Christmas and New Year in Mauritius?

The north suits nightlife, adults-only stays and event access for non-residents. The east has the largest family and luxury programmes and the most wind, which helps in summer heat. Le Morne and the south-west give the best scenery and signature gala evenings. Bel Ombre in the south suits estate-style family stays with golf and nature.

What should I check before booking a festive hotel package in Mauritius?

Check the published festive dates against your travel dates, the minimum stay for your exact arrival date, whether any gala dinner is compulsory and at what price for adults and children, whether events need separate reservations, the deposit and cancellation deadlines, and whether the discount you were quoted is still within its booking window.

Plan the Rest of Your Festive Trip

•        Mauritius in December for weather, sea conditions and what the festive season feels like on the ground.

•        Mauritius holiday cost for peak-season budgeting and the difference between a room rate and the total cost of a festive stay.

•        Mauritius itinerary hub for 3, 5, 7 and 10-day plans once your hotel and coast are chosen.

•        Mauritius road trips and one-day routes for the days between Christmas and New Year.