Mystik Life Style Hotel

Mystik stands apart from the north’s usual three-stars: the bet here is on design, volume and a pool that carries half the charm. It’s a small hotel, not a resort — you come to sleep well and go out often.

Location is its second asset: Mont Choisy sits right between Trou aux Biches and Grand Baie, with one of the island’s longest public beaches minutes away. Restaurants, market, boat trips, diving — all within a ten-minute radius.

I recommend it for couples and travellers who like places with character, without paying five-star rates. Plan on a car, or rely on me for getting around. Ten minutes from Pereybere.