Casuarina Hotel

The North


Definitely one of the more interesting midrange places, Casuarina is decked out in a Moorish style that's matched by inventive apartment layouts. It's also pleasantly small and feels very relaxed. You have to cross the road to get to the beach and the cheaper rooms are a little overpriced, but otherwise this place is great.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby The North attractions

1. Surya Oudaya Sangam

1.7 MILES

Surya Oudaya Sangam, located at the western end of town, is dedicated to Shiva. Visitors are welcome, but remove your shoes before entering.

2. Shiv Kalyan Vath Mandir

2.47 MILES

Shiv Kalyan Vath Mandir is a vividly coloured Tamil temple that's older than Surya Oudaya Sangam. Remove your shoes before entering.

3. Mauritius Aquarium

2.68 MILES

This small aquarium has a decent collection of tropical fish (including clownfish), but the real stars are the whitetip reef sharks and hawksbill turtles…

4. Galerie du Moulin Cassé

3.25 MILES

Housed in a charmingly restored sugar mill, the Galerie du Moulin Cassé features the vibrant floral scenes of painter Malcolm de Chazal (1902–82) and a…

5. Baie de l'Arsenal Ruins

4.62 MILES

You can still see the ruins of the French arsenal – along with a flour mill and a lime kiln – within the grounds of the Maritim Resort & Spa at Baie de l…

6. L'Aventure du Sucre

5.19 MILES

The former Beau Plan sugar factory houses one of the best museums in Mauritius. It not only tells the story of sugar in great detail but also covers the…

7. Notre Dame Auxiliatrice

5.51 MILES

Cap Malheureux's much-photographed church, the red-roofed Notre Dame Auxiliatrice, is worth a quick peek inside for its intricate woodwork and a holy…

8. Château Labourdonnais

5.52 MILES

One of the loveliest examples of colonial architecture on the island, restored Château Labourdonnais was completed in 1859. Built in teak and sporting an…