My wife and I went stayed at the Hibiscus in February as guests at a wedding at the nearby Grand Mauritian which is only a 15 minute drive away.

We'd booked it last minute and was very cheap so weren't expecting too much from the hotel. We booked it with the full board option.

We hired a car from the airport and was about 1 and a half hours drive. Its an easy drive staight up the motorway which ends at Grand Baie about 5 minutes from hotel. Is pretty difficult to get lost on the way up to the hotel.

Check in was relatively easy and were given a drink and were shown to our room which was massive. It was on the top floor and had a huge (very comfortable) bed, balcony and bathroom with whirlpool corner bath for two. We were amazed given the price. There was also a plasma tv and had placed flowers in the room. If did have a slightly unfinished feel though.

The beach was OK as it was just with sand with loungers on it and not strictly a beach going into the sea, more like rocks. There was also a nice pool and jacuzzi in the hotel, they also served drinks to the loungers and had a scuba diving centre. There was a normal beach next door to the hotel though which was public and had more watersports available, guys selling coconuts to drink from and cocktails etc.

The bar and restaurant area were nice, though very quiet, and the food was excellent. Breakfast was a buffet, lunch was 3 courses and dinner was 5 courses. Again given what we'd paid this was excellent and was mainly nice local fish/seafood with salad and vegetables. The waiters were excellent and very friendly. Outside the hotel there were 2 or 3 bars and restaurants which were quite reasonable (£5 for a pizza etc). This would be needed if staying here for any length of time as there wasn't much life in the bar while we were there. Grand Baie is only five minutes by cab down the road aswell with loads of restaurants and bars.

We did see a cockraoch in our room while we were there but this didn't really put us off and could happen in the nicest hotel as far as I'm concerned given the climate.

Reception assured us they would be there when we got back late from the wedding and were true to their word. They rushed out and opened the doors even though it looked closed which was excellent. There was always a security guy sat by the gate no matter when we went in or out aswell.

Overall this was an excellent hotel and a real bargain. The food and service were really good the only shame being that it was quiet and there wasn't alot of atmosphere so would need to travel to Grand Baie for some excitement if staying for a week or longer. But for a purely relaxing holiday with a quiet drink in the evening it would be ideal.

Dined at the Hibiscus restaurant a few times. The food only barely reaches acceptable level, and is overpriced. Staff tried to rip us off using the old "there is no menu" trick on several occasions.

We stayed in Pereybere for two weeks in March 2008. The village is relaxed and quiet, however Grand Baie is just a 5 min bus ride away for those seeking entertainment.

Me and my boyfriend stayed at Hibiscus for a week now in March. We really enjoyd the luxury of the hotel. It is really beautiful surroundings of the hotel. The beautiful seaweiw and the nice staff. I love that the hotel have a ladder down to the sea, that you can launch your self from in to the beautiful turquoise beautiful sea. You can also snorkel right down besid the sea side. If was really a lot of fishes right by the ladder. If you prefer the beach it's two beaches on each side of the hotel. I don't have anything bad about the hotel to say.

I Stayed at the Hibiscus Hotel in June for a week with my sister and both my parents.

I wouldnt say that one would experience a bad time at the hotel but the hotel is distinctly amateurish in all areas.
The staff are very amateur and are not very professional. They are mainly local residents and do not have the British level of customer service. They are plesant however and do make an effort however there lack of professional training does show. I would like to note however that the main manager is brilliant and is an upmost professional. He will address any issues you have and his customer service is top class.

The food is very average. They serve a buffet brekfast in the morning which lacks a good variety. The evening meal is a three course menu which was again very repetative. There is nothing of extravagance with rather amateurish presenation skills.

The hotel is however very well located which perhaps is the main highlight. You are right near the idyllic beach of pereybere which is aruably the most beautiful on the island. However it can get very busy on the weekends.

I would furthermore not recommend this hotel to anybody with children as has more of an adult orienteted atmosphere to it. There are also many mature clients who I think would not be best pleased with children making noise.

One has to bear in mind this is by far not one one of the best hotels on the island and this is therefore reflected in the price. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a nice quiet holiday basking in the sun of Mauritius. If one wants an exclusive extravagant hotel then Hibiscus will certainly dissapoint.

I would also point out the lady on reception who does not have any manners. I just cannot comprehend how she has not been sacked yet!