Reviews of Bon Vivant Front de Mer - Ile Rodrigues
Port Mathurin , Rodrigues Island, Mauritius
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewLocation and staff
Water shortage in the toilet
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your impressions of Bon Vivant Front de Mer and for highlighting our ideal location and the dedication of our staff. We are truly delighted to know you enjoyed these aspects of your stay. Our hotel is designed as a little haven facing the lagoon, where guests can wake up to the sound of the waves, relax in comfort, and watch unforgettable sunsets each evening. Many of our visitors also appreciate the warm, authentic cuisine prepared by our chef, featuring fresh local flavors that reflect the soul of Rodrigues. We regret that you mentioned a shortage of water in the toilet, as we have not experienced any such issues during your stay, and it was never reported to our team. Please be assured that our facilities are fully operational, and our staff is always available to assist immediately. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable experience. Warm regards, The Bon Vivant Team 🌴🌴🌷🌴🌴
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your impressions of Bon Vivant Front de Mer and for highlighting our ideal location and the dedication of our staff. We are truly delighted to know you enjoyed these aspects of your stay. Our hotel is desig… Show more
Reviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLocation is awesome.
Nothing that I don't like
Dear guest ,Thank you so much for the recommendation! We're delighted to hear that you're happy with our service and foods Your support means a lot to us! The whole team is very grateful of your appreciation. We hope to see you again soon. Kindest regards Team Bon vivant front de mer .
Dear guest ,Thank you so much for the recommendation! We're delighted to hear that you're happy with our service and foods Your support means a lot to us! The whole team is very grateful of your appreciation. We hope to see you ag… Show more
Reviewed: 16 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThe staff were quite helpful and welcoming
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
Dear client We wished to inform ,that two ladies Elsa and Emilie have cleaned your room every day .Then we have shanty ,the supervisor that check your room daily . Upon your arrival , you visited your room with Kenny . Your two towels were used as decoration of swan on your bed and they were clean There was no smell in your bathroom and there’s no broken door. You have spent three nights at the hotel and had never complained about any wet towel or bad smell. Regarding the amenities, such as iron and iron table and hairdryer are all available at the reception as mentioned upon your arrival. Our food are prepared by two professional chef who have 10 years of experience in this field. They are dedicated staff. No egg flies was found in any food you eat at the hotel.🦞🦞🦞 Sadly, you wanted to have free lobsters during your stay. unfortunately, we mentioned that you have to pay a supplement.
Dear client We wished to inform ,that two ladies Elsa and Emilie have cleaned your room every day .Then we have shanty ,the supervisor that check your room daily . Upon your arrival , you visited your room with Kenny . Your two towels were… Show more
Reviewed: 27 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewThe 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.
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.
Dear guest, we are grateful of your appreciation. The decoration was done by a fashion designer and she has been very creative . True we can really feel the vibes of Rodrigues. As long as security is concern ,we are very very safe in Rodrigues. We also have a staff who stay full time at the hotel. Yet We also have security camera and there was no one . Your room was inside the main building and the doors were locked. The only possibility was another clients who bang on your door. We are very sorry for the inconvenience s. Kindest regards, Bon vivant teams🙏🏖🏝🙏🏖🏝🙏
Dear guest, we are grateful of your appreciation. The decoration was done by a fashion designer and she has been very creative . True we can really feel the vibes of Rodrigues. As long as security is concern ,we are very very safe in Rodri… Show more
Reviewed: 10 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewThe 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.
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
Dear guest, we deeply regret your review. As a Mauritian we are sure you are well aware that there is a severe problem of water in Rodrigues. In all you waited some 30 minutes before we were delivered water by the lorry. We daily buy water and this is our routine all over the island.As for breakfast, when you order a plate of fruit , it is a selection of 5 fresh fruits.one plate consist of papaya, orange, apple, bananas and passion fruit plus yoghurt,bread, butter, honey from Rodrigues and home made jam. Breakfast is served à la carte and we do proposed a variety of choices made by our chef. We do have pastries ( pancake) among our choices . Omelette is served with tomatoes/ cheese and roasted potatoes for vegetarian guest. .Each choice of Breakfast is approximately of 500 to 600 calories rang which is a big healthy breakfast..Kindly note that it was always possible to order more food for your breakfast with a supplement. Kindest regards, bon vivant team 🙏🙏🙏
Dear guest, we deeply regret your review. As a Mauritian we are sure you are well aware that there is a severe problem of water in Rodrigues. In all you waited some 30 minutes before we were delivered water by the lorry. We daily buy wat… Show more
Reviewed: 2 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewGood location in town, quiet and relaxing. Food was really nice and well prepared. Room and bed comfortable.
A bit costly. Nice view of the ocean, but not a location for swimming. No free water bottle in the room.
Dear guest. Thank you for your short visit . We are glad that you have enjoy your stay with us. We have a peace of heaven and we try to please our guest to the fullest. 🙏❤️🙏As you know we are a tiny island far away and everything thing is imported to our country. Hence our prices are not the same as in your country. You were on half board basis that does not include any drinks. All drinks can be ordered but are charged. Thanks and kindest regards bon vivant team 🦋🦋🥀🥀🌞🌞
Dear guest. Thank you for your short visit . We are glad that you have enjoy your stay with us. We have a peace of heaven and we try to please our guest to the fullest. 🙏❤️🙏As you know we are a tiny island far away and everything thing is… Show more
Reviewed: 3 May 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified review++++
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Reviewed: 30 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewLocation was perfect. Close to everything nearby in Port Mathurin. Amazing views of the sea from my room and from the restaurant.
More variety of food/menu for breakfast.
Dear Roubina, we were so very glad of your short stay with us. We truly have a piece of heaven . We will definitely work on our menu as you have suggested. We try to used our local product from the sea and land as much as it is available. The sea food are fresh but sometimes we depend on the weather. Looking forward to welcome you again. ❤️🌸❤️🌸❤️ Bon vivant team 🏝🦋🏝🦋🏝🦋
Dear Roubina, we were so very glad of your short stay with us. We truly have a piece of heaven . We will definitely work on our menu as you have suggested. We try to used our local product from the sea and land as much as it is available. T… Show more
Reviewed: 29 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewBeach side, food, breakfast
Noise around the room
Dear guess, We were very glad to have you at our tiny hotel. We also very glad that you have appreciate our food. Your ftree meal course Is prepared by our chef With great care to make you taste a little bit of everything we have on the island. We pay great care about our food and cleanliness. We are very sorry about the noise around your room. In Rodrigues We have our creole style , This may allow you to hear the sea waves plus roosters. We are very sorry about this adventure. Please take good care and hope to see you again. Bon vivant team 🥀❤️🥀❤️🥀❤️🥀❤️🥀❤️🥀❤️🥀❤️
Dear guess, We were very glad to have you at our tiny hotel. We also very glad that you have appreciate our food. Your ftree meal course Is prepared by our chef With great care to make you taste a little bit of everything we have on the isl… Show more
Reviewed: 29 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewLocation
We would have wanted earlier breakfast and dinner.
Dear guest, It was a pleasure to have you at the hotel. We served breakfast from 7h30 till 9h30 and dinner from 19h00 till 21h00. So very sorry that our serving time is not to your convenience 🙏 We are so looking forward to welcome you again 🏖🙏🏖🥀🏝🥀
Dear guest, It was a pleasure to have you at the hotel. We served breakfast from 7h30 till 9h30 and dinner from 19h00 till 21h00. So very sorry that our serving time is not to your convenience 🙏 We are so looking forward to welcome you ag… Show more
Reviewed: 8 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewCleanliness, location, friendly staff.
No card facilities
Dear guest, thank you, we really appreciate your time spend with us.we hope to see you some time soon. Yes in Rodrigues you will not find card facilities every where. We are just a great village and we still use cash money every where but we are hoping to have this facility soon. Please take good care, Kindest regards, Bon vivant team 🙏🦋🙏
Dear guest, thank you, we really appreciate your time spend with us.we hope to see you some time soon. Yes in Rodrigues you will not find card facilities every where. We are just a great village and we still use cash money every where but w… Show more
Reviewed: 7 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewEverything: 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.
Nothing as such !
Dear Ratnah, our team are so grateful of your 7 days of stay with us . We are so glad that you have so much enjoy our tiny island where every moment is a connection with oneself. The energy is amazing as every thing is so pure .we sincerely hope to see you soon. You are part of the family now 🙏♥️🙏🧡🏖🏝🙏♥️🙏🧡
Dear Ratnah, our team are so grateful of your 7 days of stay with us . We are so glad that you have so much enjoy our tiny island where every moment is a connection with oneself. The energy is amazing as every thing is so pure .we sincerel… Show more
Reviewed: 18 March 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewCould be better if we had more choice.
Coffee was available in the room but no mini bar fridge to store the milk.
Dear guest , we are so very happy for your stay with us. We have make good note about our service and shall see the way to improvement. We proposed a three course meal with all our delicious food from the island we are so very sorry that the choice was not to your expectation . Yes we do not have any mini fridge facility as specified in our list, however we always provide clients some milk if needed Hope to see you again . Kindest regards, Bon vivant team 🙏🌸🥀🌸🥀🌸🥀🌸🥀🌸🥀🙏
Dear guest , we are so very happy for your stay with us. We have make good note about our service and shall see the way to improvement. We proposed a three course meal with all our delicious food from the island we are so very sorry that th… Show more
Reviewed: 11 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 February 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewTHe 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.
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.
Dear guest , we thank you for your visit and we are glad that you have enjoyed your stay. We are also happy that you have enjoyed our good food and our beverages. However all drinks has to be paid daily . We were very worried as your transfer was not successfully after many try we thought it would be best to inform the direction. We are very grateful that in the end it was settled. Please accept our apologies. We are hoping that we shall be able to accept credit cards soon. In Rodrigues it is still difficult to have a credit card machine. Everybody tend to use cash in this tiny village. Sorry again 🙏🥀🙏🙏🙏🙏🥀🙏
Dear guest , we thank you for your visit and we are glad that you have enjoyed your stay. We are also happy that you have enjoyed our good food and our beverages. However all drinks has to be paid daily . We were very worried as your tra… Show more
Reviewed: 1 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewGreat 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.
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.
Dear guest, we were so happy to have you at our tiny hotel.. It is true we have a piece of heaven. We understand how the rain can be disturbing on metal roofs. When it rains in Rodrigues it pours heavy rain. The sound when not used to, can wake you up. We are so sorry about this. We will also check the dripping definitely. We will definitely add a small fridge in the near future. We hope to see you again. Kindest regards bon vivant team 🌸🙏🌸🙏🌸
Dear guest, we were so happy to have you at our tiny hotel.. It is true we have a piece of heaven. We understand how the rain can be disturbing on metal roofs. When it rains in Rodrigues it pours heavy rain. The sound when not used to, c… Show more
Reviewed: 28 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewHello 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 🦤
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
Dear guest, thanks a ton for your appreciation. The whole team are grateful for your appreciation. We try to use the freshest seafood and meat to give you a real idea our cuisine from Rodrigues. We are sooo sorry about the water issue . It seldom rain so heavily here but we were so grateful also to have some rain as mentioned to you we have huge water problem here. We shall definitely find a solution 🙏 About the flies , we have an abundance of insect ,🤣no pollution . We do regular pest control. There are many traps that we have installed but in our corner of tropical paradise we sure have lots of mosquitoes.🦟🦟🦟 Do come back we would love to have you again, kindest regards Bon vivant team 🙏🦋🙏
Dear guest, thanks a ton for your appreciation. The whole team are grateful for your appreciation. We try to use the freshest seafood and meat to give you a real idea our cuisine from Rodrigues. We are sooo sorry about the water issue . It … Show more
Reviewed: 19 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewHalf board formula, dinner was excellent. Location is great. Quiet yet right in Port Mathurin. Bed was comfortable and big.
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.
Dear guest , we thank you very much for your stay with us in Rodrigues and we shall do our best to consider your request. Thank you very much 🏝🙏🏝