Holiday Surf Lodge
4.2
Excellent(40 Reviews)Apartment in Rivière Noire District, Mauritius
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this apartment rental
Located in Tamarin, 700 metres from Tamarin Beach and 1.1 km from Black River Beach, Holiday Surf Lodge offers air conditioning. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Map of Rivière Noire District, Mauritius
Available Rooms
Studio Apartment
1 King • 538 ft²
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing
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Reviews
4.2
Excellent(40 Reviews)100% verified reviews
1.0
Rien
L’emplacement! Entre les drogués et les alcooliques au bout de la rue les hurlements de chiens les cris et la musique des voisins! Pas de penderie pour suspendre robes et chemises!
5.0
Situación excelente. Todas las comodidades necesarias para pasar unos días en Mauricio. Excelente apartamento. La casera es un amor. Nos retrasaron el vuelo de vuelta a Dubái y nos dejó quedarnos más horas en el apartamento sin ningún cargo extra. Muy amable y servicial. Zona muy segura y el barrio muy humilde. Apartamento equipado con cocina completa, baño, AC, TV y Wifi, y una cama muy cómoda. Tiene una pequeña terraza donde podrás observar algún gecko y desayunar tranquilamente.
5.0
Lo bonito y limpio que estaba. No le faltaba nada, fue muy atenta.
La dueña el último día nos dejó que nos fuésemos a las 16:00 h sin cobrarnos nada. Volveremos sin duda.
Por poner un pero, sería que no había gel pero no fue un problema.
3.5
La propreté
L’absence de présence de l’hôte. Le quartier
5.0
Very clean and cosy studio with all the necessary amenities, plus the owner is very sweet.
4.0
Solo female traveller. Month: Dec22. Although the location was not easy to find for the taxi driver, the apartment was good. it has a new floor and a new kitchen, very clean. There was salt, pepper, enough toilet paper, clean sheets, good mattress, a perfect stay for surfers as the public beach is about 15 minutes away. You can take the local bus to the big supermarket (it runs about every 15 minutes, and it is just 2 stops away: price 17 rupees) or walk to the end of the street for a small supermarket (water, beans etc). There is just 1 local bus which runs along the coast line. Tamarin beach is a jewel, clean waves perfect surf spot.
location is not easy to find
4.0
Good value for the money, ideal if you dont stay home all day and have activities going on.
2.0
NA
Communication )
5.0
I loved the location- so close to the beach, and the neighborhood was so friendly. We really enjoyed the time we spent here.
Our stay was perfect, we loved it!
5.0
Was clean... owner very helpful, we felt like home
Le quartier
4.2
The place was really nice - TV with netflix and also well working AC.
Tamarin is a lovely spot for surfers.
We were also able to rent a scooter and got some local tipps from Charone, the owner of the place.
She lives above the flat and is really helpful. She also got a Surf-Shop and offers Surf lessons.
Tamarin has a nice public beach is the the top spot to swim with dolphins.
Charone can also give you a contact here. She is very helpful and also cleaned the flat two times in 14 days (offered to do it three times but we didnt need it).
In general:
The national forest is near and easy to access from Tamarin (but you need a scooter or car anyways) - we highly recommend to do the trail of Tamarind Falls - 7 really beautiful waterfalls (you don't need a guide). Also the south of Mauritius were really lovely to explore (Le Morne surfer beach - really nice food truck there).
Tamarin restaurant cosa nostra (amazing pizza).
La Vanille crocodile park in the south-east.
Rhumerie Charamel and exploring the national park.
7 coloured earth park and charamel waterfall.
At the beginning we were kind of shocked of the neighbourhood to be honest. It seemed like the poor part of Tamarin and we didn't feel safe. The neighbours were sometimes noisy as well - I didn't care that much but my boyfriend had problems sleeping well. But anyways after spending some days we realized that the locals were very friendly and helpful. At the end we enjoyed our stay and were lucky to get to know Mauritius from a different perspective.
In general:
Nevertheless I wouldn't advice to wear your most expensive jewelery on the street or beach. Don't leave your money at the beach when you go swimming. Be careful when driving the scooter. The streets are not in the best condition and often wet. Be prepared for cloudy weather while traveling in winter (even if they tell you this is the driest season) - we only had 2 days without clouds and 2 days raining the whole day. Most days it rained a litte - mostly in the highlands/ national forest.
The coral reefs were ok but nothing special (as most of the time dead mostly and not many fishes). Luckily no shark problems in Mauritius though. The beaches are also ok but not comparable to Maledives for example (in our opinion). Palm trees are only in front of luxury hotels and not on public beaches.
There are a lot of stray dogs on the street (mostly not aggressive to humans but its really sad to watch because all of them have flees and other diseases)
Anyways: be prepared that it is maybe not the dream island you expected - but it is worth a visit and an adventure.
4.4
Really nice, modern apartment with cozy terrace and king sized bed. Local shop is near. Owner is really kind and helpful. Free parking just in front of the house.
+ direct contact to surf and kite lessons
Neighborhood is a bit noisy, and there is no direct path to the beach.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Rivière Noire District, Mauritius?
The average price for a rental in Rivière Noire District, Mauritius is $139 per night. This rental is $53 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Holiday Surf Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Holiday Surf Lodge pet friendly?
Yes! This apartment is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Holiday Surf Lodge?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and smoking allowed.
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