Manisa Hotel

The Manisa sits on the west coast, steps from the Flic en Flac Coastal Road, where the region’s restaurants, bars and nightlife are concentrated. The beach, one of the longest on the island, is right behind.

Tropical design, outdoor pool, air-conditioned rooms with balcony or terrace, tea and coffee facilities and a private bathroom. It’s simple, clean and well kept. The hotel was renovated and doesn’t pretend to be anything else.

Flic en Flac is the departure point for sunrise dolphin trips and the road up to Chamarel and Le Morne. I often build a west-coast stay around this base: Port Louis and the airport are both under an hour away.