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Reviews of Bon Vivant Front de Mer - Ile Rodrigues

Port Mathurin , Rodrigues Island, Mauritius

#15 of 16 hotels in Rodrigues Island

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Review score

Based on 24 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.5

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 27 November 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Good location, clean, friendly staff

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2024

    9.0
    A great island stay.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Security was a bit worrying with ground floor rooms and easy access along the waterfront. One evening we had someone banging on the room doors. Probably just a random drunk and no harm done.

    The staff were very friendly. The decor was quirky and clever really reflecting the island vibe. The location is fabulous with the water right there and easy walking into the market and Port Mathurin. The food was good and fresh.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit costly. Nice view of the ocean, but not a location for swimming. No free water bottle in the room.

    Good location in town, quiet and relaxing. Food was really nice and well prepared. Room and bed comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    8.0
    good good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    piscine Deau salee dan la cour

    ++++

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    almost top
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Seafront with terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise around the room

    Beach side, food, breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    6.0
    Convenient and decent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Sea View Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We would have wanted earlier breakfast and dinner.

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Sea View Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No card facilities

    Cleanliness, location, friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    8.0
    Was fantastic but the service need an improvement .
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Coffee was available in the room but no mini bar fridge to store the milk.

    Could be better if we had more choice.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    7.0
    Ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Seafront with terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights

    You can't really access the water to swim. there's a bank of rocks and no steps built to get in. They do not accept card payment which resulted in a very rude interaction with the owner as we offered to pay via EFT . Thereafter she demanded cash. We spent a lot of money supporting the food and beverages and we felt quite disappointed as to the way we were treated by her.

    THe staff was very friendly but we had to move rooms twice due to water pressure and aircon problems. We really enjoyed the staff interaction and the food was some of the best in Rodrigues. The views are beautiful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    8.0
    Great place, with great potential.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The building needs maintenance. During my stay it rained for two consecutive night, and I was awoken several times during the night with the sound of water dripping on the metal roof. The rooms also need a small fridge for clients' convenience.

    Great Location in Port Mathurin, staff are good, food is great, except that i prefer less salt. Place is cozy, airconditioning is available. Parking is also available.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    7.0
    Could have been better but was still alright
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Seafront with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One or two things that we didn't like was: The rooms are very expensive for what it offers, the furniture's are made of pallets and the mattresses are not good.The room is very simple and nothing fancy at all, there is no value for money. It was raining and rain was getting inside of the front doors from the edges and corners of the doors and we had to put towels on the floor as there was quite a lot of water. Is there any chance to put some flies killers, the electric one's, there are flies every time you sit down to eat, hundreds of flies and it's not pleasant they keep on coming on the food and we all know how disgusting that is, wondering how it is in the kitchen... Regards

    Hello all, It's a good place with a very good location,walking distance to shops, food shops,the big market and to bus stations. The sea front view is beautiful but unfortunately it's not for swimming,more for fishing and you can see the fisherman doing day walk fishing or night walks. The Food was Excellent, we had half board and i need to emphasize that the best part of our stay was the food, for breakfast and dinner, the 2 Chefs (sorry guys i forgot your name again my bad) were amazing and also Warren who was our dear waiter. The two girls that were doing the preps and cleaning, the whole team was very friendly and helpful. I like the fact that there was Air Cons in our rooms as it was very hot, the rooms were big which is a good thing. Once again thank you all to make our stay more pleasant. Much love from Van Mauritius 🦤

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Seafront with terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast could be enhanced, local jams, some fresh fruit and juice. Would be nice to have seating, more storage and a mini fridge in the room. Lights choice were not comfortable to the eyes. Outside seating not very comfortable, could be improved.

    Half board formula, dinner was excellent. Location is great. Quiet yet right in Port Mathurin. Bed was comfortable and big.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing that I don't like

    Location is awesome.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2024

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Upon arrival, I found that the supposedly fresh towel in my room was wet. The room was also missing some promised amenities, such as an iron and a hairdryer. Additionally, the roasted potatoes I ordered were burnt and had a bitter taste. The bathroom had an unpleasant odor, and the door didn’t close properly, which allowed the foul smell to linger in the room throughout my stay. To make matters worse, I found fly eggs on my food, which was supposedly freshly cooked or just out of the pan

    The staff were quite helpful and welcoming

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2024

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The toilet flush depends on sea water. If low tide no water available for toilet. As stated above, the breakfast was not value for money

    The veg breakfast was a disaster. Just a passion fruit, a banana (was not ripe on 2 occasions), a yogurt and tea. No cereals, no pastries. For non veg an omelette, tea. No cereals, no pastries.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    10
    Serene with trustworthy staff and superb location. Enjoyed the breakfasts & dinner. Clean Place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing as such !

    Everything: It is located right next to the Port Mathurin’s (Rodrigues Capital City) Bus Station, so every facility that you can imagine is nearby - banks, shops, markets, buses, taxis, you name it. The staff made my stay so authentic and fulfilling - Stenio and Christelle have been super welcoming, warm and trustworthy - that was irreplaceable. The bonus is that Bon Vivant Front de Mer is located in front of the sea. Such a serene place and very cosy - it is the best place for anyone who wishes to disconnect from the world. There is also a running track next to the hotel, so it’s pretty cool. I enjoyed how easy it was to walk to Anse aux Anglais beach.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Seafront with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Seafront with terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2024

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Seafront with terrace
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Sea View Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Sea View Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2024

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