Villas in Riviere Du Rempart

Cap Malheureux suits a quiet north-coast base, with Bain Boeuf, Pereybère and Grand Baie's restaurants a few minutes away. Almost all our homes in this district are in Cap Malheureux, so choice is about which stretch of coast you prefer. The north is sheltered and drier than much of the island, but the airport is over an hour's drive.

Where

Villas: 23
From, per week: £308
Cheapest month: August
Nearest airports: Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International, in the south-east, around an hour and a quarter from Cap Malheureux. British Airways and Air Mauritius fly direct from Gatwick, taking around 12 hours, usually overnight. Mauritius is three or four hours ahead of the UK depending on the time of year.

Where to stay in Riviere Du Rempart

Cap Malheureux village

The village is known for its small red-roofed church on the shore, looking out to the island of Coin de Mire. Fishing boats pull up on the beach, and catamaran trips to Coin de Mire, Flat Island and Ile Gabriel leave from this coast and from Grand Baie. There are a few small restaurants and shops. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam airport is around an hour and a quarter away.

Best for: Couples who want sunsets, a fishing village feel and boat trips

Not for you if: You want a wide sandy beach on the doorstep: the shore by the village is narrow and rocky in places.

Bain Boeuf (Cap Malheureux, towards Pereybère)

Bain Boeuf is the western side of Cap Malheureux, where the reef keeps the lagoon calm and shallow. Pereybère's public beach, with snack stalls and shade, is about five minutes away, and Grand Baie, the north's main resort town, is around ten, with supermarkets, bars and dive centres.

Best for: Families who want calm lagoon swimming and Grand Baie close by

Not for you if: You want total quiet: the coast road towards Pereybère is busy with traffic at weekends.

Cap Malheureux east to Anse la Raie and Grand Gaube

East of the village the coast turns towards Anse la Raie, a wide shallow lagoon used for kitesurfing when the winter trade winds blow, and on to Grand Gaube, a small fishing village with a sheltered bay. It is quieter than the Grand Baie side, and you will drive for most meals out. Allow an hour and a quarter to the airport.

Best for: Kitesurfers and anyone who likes a quieter lagoon

Not for you if: You want to walk to restaurants every evening: this stretch is residential and spread out.

Goodlands (inland)

Goodlands is the main town of the district, a few kilometres inland from Grand Gaube, with a busy market, shops and bus links. We have one home here. It is a practical base rather than a beach one: Grand Gaube is around ten minutes away and Cap Malheureux about 15. The Pamplemousses botanical garden is roughly 20 minutes south.

Best for: Travellers on a budget who don't mind a short drive to the beach

Not for you if: You want sea views: this is a working market town, not a resort.

When to go to Riviere Du Rempart

Mauritius is warm all year. The southern summer, from November to April, is hot and humid, with heavy showers and the cyclone season, when the risk is highest from January to March. May to October is cooler, drier and windier, and the north coast around Cap Malheureux is one of the more sheltered and sunniest parts of the island in these months. The sea stays warm enough to swim year round. Christmas and New Year are the busiest weeks, and UK school holidays fill up early.

Villas in Riviere Du Rempart

3-Bedroom Home, Goodlands

Goodlands, Riviere Du Rempart, Mauritius

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1-Bedroom Home, Cap Malheureux

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3-Bedroom Home, Cap Malheureux

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3-Bedroom Home, Cap Malheureux

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Practical information for Riviere Du Rempart

Do you need a car?: Useful but not essential. Taxis are easy to arrange, and buses run along the coast, but a car makes trips to Port Louis, the botanical garden and the south much simpler. Driving is on the left, like the UK. Roads are narrow and busy around towns, and some drivers overtake hard.
Airports: Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International, in the south-east, around an hour and a quarter from Cap Malheureux. British Airways and Air Mauritius fly direct from Gatwick, taking around 12 hours, usually overnight. Mauritius is three or four hours ahead of the UK depending on the time of year.
Changeover day: Changeover days vary by villa, and many run Saturday to Saturday in high season. Check the villa's dates before you book flights.

Riviere Du Rempart villa holidays: questions answered

Is the north of Mauritius a good place to stay?

Yes, for most first trips. The north around Cap Malheureux and Grand Baie is sheltered, has calm lagoons and has the widest choice of restaurants, shops and boat trips. The trade-off is the drive from the airport, at over an hour.

How far is Cap Malheureux from the airport?

Around an hour and a quarter by road, using the motorway past Port Louis. It can take longer at rush hour. Most villa owners can arrange a taxi transfer if you don't want to drive on arrival.

Can you fly direct from London to Mauritius?

Yes. British Airways and Air Mauritius both fly non-stop from Gatwick, in around 12 hours. Flights usually leave in the evening and land the next morning.

When is cyclone season in Mauritius?

November to April, with the highest risk from January to March. Cyclones don't hit every year, but heavy rain and strong wind can disrupt a few days, so take travel insurance that covers storms.

What is there to do near Cap Malheureux?

Catamaran trips to Coin de Mire, Flat Island and Ile Gabriel, diving and snorkelling from Grand Baie, kitesurfing at Anse la Raie, and the botanical garden at Pamplemousses about half an hour away.

Do you need a car in the north of Mauritius?

Not strictly. Taxis and buses cover the coast, and Grand Baie is close. A hire car helps for day trips south to Chamarel, Black River Gorges and the beaches of the east coast. Driving is on the left.

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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.

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Where to stay in Riviere Du Rempart

Cap Malheureux village

Best for: Couples who want sunsets, a fishing village feel and boat trips

Not for you if: You want a wide sandy beach on the doorstep: the shore by the village is narrow and rocky in places.

Bain Boeuf (Cap Malheureux, towards Pereybère)

Best for: Families who want calm lagoon swimming and Grand Baie close by

Not for you if: You want total quiet: the coast road towards Pereybère is busy with traffic at weekends.

Cap Malheureux east to Anse la Raie and Grand Gaube

Best for: Kitesurfers and anyone who likes a quieter lagoon

Not for you if: You want to walk to restaurants every evening: this stretch is residential and spread out.

Goodlands (inland)

Best for: Travellers on a budget who don't mind a short drive to the beach

Not for you if: You want sea views: this is a working market town, not a resort.

When to go to Riviere Du Rempart

Practical information for Riviere Du Rempart

Do you need a car?

Useful but not essential. Taxis are easy to arrange, and buses run along the coast, but a car makes trips to Port Louis, the botanical garden and the south much simpler. Driving is on the left, like the UK. Roads are narrow and busy around towns, and some drivers overtake hard.

Airports

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International, in the south-east, around an hour and a quarter from Cap Malheureux. British Airways and Air Mauritius fly direct from Gatwick, taking around 12 hours, usually overnight. Mauritius is three or four hours ahead of the UK depending on the time of year.

Changeover day

Changeover days vary by villa, and many run Saturday to Saturday in high season. Check the villa's dates before you book flights.

Riviere Du Rempart villa holidays: questions answered

Is the north of Mauritius a good place to stay?

How far is Cap Malheureux from the airport?

Around an hour and a quarter by road, using the motorway past Port Louis. It can take longer at rush hour. Most villa owners can arrange a taxi transfer if you don't want to drive on arrival.

Can you fly direct from London to Mauritius?

Yes. British Airways and Air Mauritius both fly non-stop from Gatwick, in around 12 hours. Flights usually leave in the evening and land the next morning.

When is cyclone season in Mauritius?

November to April, with the highest risk from January to March. Cyclones don't hit every year, but heavy rain and strong wind can disrupt a few days, so take travel insurance that covers storms.

What is there to do near Cap Malheureux?

Catamaran trips to Coin de Mire, Flat Island and Ile Gabriel, diving and snorkelling from Grand Baie, kitesurfing at Anse la Raie, and the botanical garden at Pamplemousses about half an hour away.

Do you need a car in the north of Mauritius?

Not strictly. Taxis and buses cover the coast, and Grand Baie is close. A hire car helps for day trips south to Chamarel, Black River Gorges and the beaches of the east coast. Driving is on the left.