Ocean Villas is a simple family budget hotel and, as such, provides good value for money. The initial welcome was a little cool, but the front desk got warmer, and a few issues we had with the room were solved well and fairly promptly. We were early and our room was not ready, but it was ready right at the official check-in time. The front desk was flexible and helpful with a late check out time. The complex has a tired feel to it and is in need of some TLC - a roof scrub and bit of whitewash on all the outside walls would help the external appeal greatly. Our room, billed as renovated/contemporary, was nice but a bit tired - quite spacious and with a good-sized bathroom. The hotel has natural, simple, well-kept gardens and it lies directly on a very pleasant small and quite private beach with great views of the Bay and with some water-based activities. We had the evening buffet several times, and they were all very good - reasonably wide choice, well cooked, varied and tasty. The breakfast buffet was also varied and decent. Our one a la carte evening was disappointing, the food mediocre and the service slow (no desserts delivered to anyone until the entire restaurant had finished the main course).The evening entertainment was not always to our taste, but it was nice to have it provided and the guests seemed to enjoy it. The piped music during the day was good (lots of well-known international songs, locally recorded and to a fine reggae rhythm.

The ocean is nice and the ladies in reception, one of them is named Jennifer, is exceptionally nice and makes you feel welcome. She was incredibly kind. Food was quite disappointing- ordered an omelette for breakfast and it had burned black bits in it from previous food cooked in the pan as they don’t clean their pans. Was kind of disgusting really. However the staff was friendly, but just felt like the hotel tried to find the worst quality produce to save on costs. The ocean villas are far better and more private than the other accommodation

Great water front views, really appreciated the free boating activities. Food was good and location was within range. Yet place needs a definite update and repair.

The last thing you want to do when you arrive at a hotel is to fill in an on-line check-in, particularly when you are a foreigner who has no internet. It takes forever to accomplish. Much easier to hand over your passport for photocopying. Our room was nice and quiet with a lovely pool view. The bathroom spacious with a bath and a shower. Unfortunately, 2 days of our stay we were without hot water and had to use an inferior bathroom at the other end of the complex. Windows in our room needed a good cleaning. We took advantage of the glass-bottomed boat trip which we enjoyed. It was too windy to sit on the beach while we were there but we swam in the pool. Vegetarian food was great the first night with a good choice. The second night was a great disappointment. Very little was on offer. For about £24 it was a waste of money and that was without drinks. Despite notices warning of stray cats and dogs, people were still feeding them and the cats were a real problem begging at the tables in the restaurant. Very safe on-site parking.

My second time staying at Ocean Villas.

My second time staying at Ocean Villas.

At the Ocean Villas I had a wonderful 15-day vacation. Upon arrival, we were welcomed by the TANUJA receptionist, who would like to thank you very much for their human and patient approach to the problem with check in. Throughout the stay, all staff were smiling, friendly and very helpful. And the food !!!! And that choice !!! Just super- definitely every guest will choose here. We stayed in a room overlooking the garden which was very well maintained, every day the hotel beach was cleaned of debris. The hotel offers free snorkelling trips, a glass-bottomed boat ride and jet skiing. Everyone chooses. If I could award 10 stars, I would. Thank you very much for ensuring that the hotel and the staff in it provided me with a wonderful holiday :-)

I stayed in one of the ocean view rooms and it was honestly worth every penny. The room was cleaned every day with tea and coffee replenished too. The food was delicious. A great variety and the seafood was to die for. The staff were really friendly and helpful. It was my first ever solo trip and I’m glad it was here I went! They also offer complimentary boat trips with snorkelling if that’s your thing. I was made to feel very welcome and they soon remembered what my drink of choice was- not sure that’s a good thing hahah. I would love to come back but maybe with some company just so someone else can see how lovely it is ☺️

Nice stab,good cleaning in the room. Problems with ac all time. Waceup to 20 c in the morning. The shop was to expencive.

A nice place with big family rooms and good service. The pool area and beach could be bigger/better if not some of it was used for some VIP rooms - and that was not good explained in deskription and pictures of the hotel. Good breakfast served. Very good food and show on New Years evening. All in all a very good experience

We loved everything about ocean villas , especially tge

The place was nice. I did not like that the queen bed was fitted with two twin mattresses. The staff was courteous. The bathroom did not have courtesy shampoo or shower gel. There were only one hand towel and no wash cloth. There was no coffee maker or coffee in the room. We expected at least a complementary bottle of water.

Great hotel with nice facilities. Staff were helpful but sometimes a little slow to respond. Rooms are comfortable and have all the necessary facilities but in some places a little dated and worn. The communal areas are generally maintained to a high standard. I would stay there again.

the location of the hotel is very good, right on the beach with beautiful bay.

Friendliest and most professional staff in Mauritius. Especially the front office ladies.

Overall the place was nice. Peaceful and quiet. The staff at the restaurant were nice and helpful. They went above and beyond to help . Had a good time with the family .

Overall the place was nice. Peaceful and quiet. The staff at the restaurant were nice and helpful. They went above and beyond to help . Had a good time with the family .😊

Our stay was amazing, the staff was friendly and helpful. Jennifer at the reception area was a superstar, assisting us with getting around & exploring Mauritius.

Our stay was amazing, the staff was friendly and helpful. Jennifer at the reception area was a superstar, assisting us with getting around & exploring Mauritius.

It was a nice hotel if you want something on the beach in grand bai but at a good price. The rooms are a bit outdated but they are ok. Buffet breakfast was really good with a wide range of food, very fresh and very tasty. I would stay here again if i want to save bit of money.

The members of staff were nice and their responding was not bad. Room is spacious and amenity was set. I got lots of ants bite (I am not pretty sure if they were by ants or mosquitoes). Any others except those that I mentioned are as good as other nice resorts or hotels. One thing more about the location of this resort, it is not easy to walk down to town. Town is not far from resort (about 2.5 km) but the road is really tough. There is not a sidewalk but cars are speedy, passing over the pedestrian dangerously. You have to risk your life to go to down-town on foot.

Good stay for 8 days. Will not hesitate to go back there. The food options near the hotel are virtually non-existent.

Good stay for 8 days. Will not hesitate to go back there. The food options near the hotel are virtually non-existent.

The rooms are nice, although there is not a mini bar as advertised, only an empty fridge. Kettle with tea and coffee but no milk and we were told we need to "buy it ourselves". No room service Generally nice friendly staff and massages excellent and well priced but the hotel itself is dilapidated, needs a lot of work doing to it, some of which is in various stages of completion already and the middle of the hotel is a giant building site so the relaxing sounds of birds chirping and waves lapping against the beach are ruined by the chorus of angle grinders and hammers that start around 8am. There are piles of junk lying around the grounds in most parts of the hotel as well that ruins the experience. Breakfast buffet is passable but the dinner buffet or table service are terrible - bland, greasy and overcooked. No dinner drinks included either, not even water! Pest control is an issue here also, stray dogs and cats wondering around the grounds and always in the dining room and staff make no effort to discourage them. It is open on three sides so lots of birds swooping around and pecking at the bread table. Cockroaches and ants plentiful as well. The pools were ok although the advertised Jacuzzi pool was not working and the smaller pool near to the sea was having a wall built in front of it so there were metal rods sticking out everywhere and piles of rubbish next to it. Unsightly and unsafe for children. Luckily we only stayed for 4 days but I feel sorry for guests spend

The rooms are nice, although there is not a mini bar as advertised, only an empty fridge. Kettle with tea and coffee but no milk and we were told we need to "buy it ourselves". No room serviceGenerally nice friendly staff and massages excellent and well priced but the hotel itself is dilapidated, needs a lot of work doing to it, some of which is in various stages of completion already and the middle of the hotel is a giant building site so the relaxing sounds of birds chirping and waves lapping against the beach are ruined by the chorus of angle grinders and hammers that start around 8am.There are piles of junk lying around the grounds in most parts of the hotel as well that ruins the experience. Breakfast buffet is passable but the dinner buffet or table service are terrible - bland, greasy and overcooked. No dinner drinks included either, not even water! Pest control is an issue here also, stray dogs and cats wondering around the grounds and always in the dining room and staff make no effort to discourage them. It is open on three sides so lots of birds swooping around and pecking at the bread table. Cockroaches and ants plentiful as well.The pools were ok although the advertised Jacuzzi pool was not working and the smaller pool near to the sea was having a wall built in front of it so there were metal rods sticking out everywhere and piles of rubbish next to it. Unsightly and unsafe for children.Luckily we only stayed for 4 days but I feel sorry for guests spend

staff extremely hospitable! amazing place and very quiet with the bay at your doorstep! live performance of nice and slow songs to serenade you at dinner <3

The staff semed to be unorganized and it was confusing as guest to know who did what. But the front desk staff was very nice and did their best to make us feel comfortable!

The staff semed to be unorganized and it was confusing as guest to know who did what. But the front desk staff was very nice and did their best to make us feel comfortable!

Comfortable beds, working aircon, bathrooms have hot and cold water with good water pressure. Main floor has powder room, equipped kitchen, living room are large. But all equipment TV, fridge, kitchen counter and cabinets are old, we were told that they are renovating block by block. The pool is ok for kids and adults, restaurant are bar are decent. Staffs are friendly and ready to held. All in all we like it, the beach is few steps away, the lobby is fine and staffs are friendly.

Comfortable beds, working aircon, bathrooms have hot and cold water with good water pressure. Main floor has powder room, equipped kitchen, living room are large.But all equipment TV, fridge, kitchen counter and cabinets are old, we were told that they are renovating block by block. The pool is ok for kids and adults, restaurant are bar are decent. Staffs are friendly and ready to held. All in all we like it, the beach is few steps away, the lobby is fine and staffs are friendly.

We booked last-minute on a friends recommendation and booked a beachfront pool-view room. We were far from disappointed and very, very impressed! The room and facilities were comfortable but the view was just the cherry on the cake. Good staff, plentiful breakfast, free watersports. Nice.

My stay at Ocean Villas was for business across a 5 night period. I was on my own. I think the resort caters well to families or couples on a budget. I was disappointed in the reception team and their service (specifically the young woman who checked me in - not a good first impression for the property). The Food&Beverage team was great and I enjoyed my meals. The property location is nice, beach is nice (small) and garden is like a jungle. The rooms are a bit tired. Specifically the villa to which I was "upgraded" the first night, needs maintenance and cleaning (there was a dead, decomposed gecko hanging behind the bathroom door). The second room to which I was moved was kept nice and clean by housekeeping. Some maintenance needed for the lamp shades on the ceiling light and bedside tables. Overall it was an okay experience (wiFi was only good in the second room). The main disappointment was the reception staff on arrival and throughout my stay - they have the opportunity to make or break it and that particular agent was there all week and not quite welcoming.