Mauritius with kids, the Attitude way

Looking for a fun-filled resort in Mauritius for your next family holiday? Say hello to Attitude Resorts: characterful stays known for beachfront settings, relaxed dining and a big-hearted sense of Mauritian life. From Creole cooking and Sega music to beach days, boat trips and island discoveries, here’s why their family-friendly hotels are a great-value choice from check-in to check-out.

Family holidays, made easy

Among Attitude’s collection of sunny-spirited hotels, its family-friendly stays are dotted around some of the island’s loveliest coastal spots: The Ravenala Attitude, Zilwa Attitude and Friday Attitude. From lagoon-side settings to smaller beach hideaways, each resort has its own personality, with room set-ups ranging from easy shared spaces to larger layouts with separate bedrooms. The family formula is reassuringly simple: kids’ clubs, all-inclusive options and warm, easy-going service from a team they affectionately call Family Members.

Island life, up close

Attitude has a clear point of difference from a classic beach hotel. The idea here is all about experiencing Mauritius like a local, and for children, that means discovering the island through taste, sound and play.

That might mean joining a mini Creole lesson, where bonzour and mersi soon become part of the holiday vocabulary, learning the hip-swaying, hand-clapping moves of Sega, or sitting down together for dinner in a local family home. It might be using the Otentik Discovery app to seek out a local beach, spotting Mauritian artwork in the rooms or learning that vanilla tea is a very big deal here. It offers a little dip into Mauritian culture, without straying far from the pool.

A feast of flavours

Family mealtimes are one of the great holiday pleasures, provided there’s something for every appetite. Attitude brings a safety net of familiar favourites, including buffet staples and kids’ corners, alongside new dishes to tempt the more curious eaters.

For families, going all-inclusive takes a lot of the daily decision-making off the table. Attitude calls it All In, All Out, and the details are well considered. Arrive early? Use the restaurants, pools and kids’ club straight away. Heading out for the day? Picnic baskets can be prepared. Back at the hotel, wander to the bulk shop to stock up on minibar treats for a post-pool room break – think coconut cookies, dried mango, potato chips and cold beers for the grown-ups.

Beyond the main buffet restaurant, each hotel has its own mix of inviting places to eat. Taba-J is the colourful street-food truck, made for sandy-footed snack stops. Tuck into noodles, fresh fruit, dim sum and rotis, with refreshing sips such as fresh lemonade or Panacon, a chilled Mauritian drink made with tamarind and spices. And don’t miss a night at homely Kot Nou, with island-kitchen recipes and kid-friendly build-your-own-plate menus.

For families who plan holidays fork-first, The Ravenala Attitude is the standout. It has the widest restaurant choice of all the Attitude hotels, so if a different dinner spot each night is your idea of holiday heaven, this one’s for you.

Tiny travellers welcome

For families searching for a baby-friendly resort in Mauritius, the small details matter. Attitude has cots, highchairs, baby food and bottle warmers available, while babysitting can be arranged at an extra cost for a dinner à deux.

Adventures with Ayo le Dodo

For younger guests with energy to burn, Ayo le Dodo is their holiday headquarters. Attitude’s kids’ clubs are free for ages 3 to 12 and run through the day, with a lively mix of games, crafts, local discoveries and plenty of chances to make poolside pals.

Depending on where you stay, they might be making kites, joining pizza workshops, trying mini Zumba or getting their hands muddy in the garden.

At Zilwa Attitude, children can join treasure hunts on Gran Zil, the resort’s private island, and play pirates in a real boat back on land. Kuoni guests also get an exclusive free kids’ cinema night once a week.

Teens, tweens and in-betweeners

Tweens and teens are not left hovering awkwardly by the pool either. Depending on where you stay, they can keep busy with kayaking and pedal boating, tennis, beach volleyball tournaments, mocktail making and popcorn cinema nights. The Ravenala Attitude is especially good for families with older children, thanks to its larger setting and longer list of things to do.

All together now

There is lots to do as a family, too. With the Indian Ocean on your doorstep, days can include kayaking, pedal boats and lagoon swims, while Little Marine Discovery Centre experiences give young ocean-lovers a closer look at Mauritius’ sea life through games and workshops. Back on dry land, Spa POZ offers pampering treatments to enjoy alongside parents, and evenings bring live music and low-key entertainment.

Road trips and boat trips

There is much more to Mauritius than pool days and pretty beaches. Book a car and driver for a day or two and you can snack your way through Port Louis’ markets, meet giant tortoises at Chamarel’s Seven Coloured Earth, marvel at thundering waterfalls and visit colour-popped Hindu temples.

We highly recommend a boat trip to look for dolphins or snorkel with butterflyfish in the mangroves. Ask your Kuoni rep or the hotel reception for ideas, then pick the adventure that suits your crew.

Which Attitude hotel is right for your family?

The Ravenala Attitude suits families who like options, and lots of them. It is the largest of the three, with the most places to eat, river activities and lots to keep all ages entertained.

Zilwa Attitude is the just-right middle child: characterful, spacious and full of island spirit. Think views across to Coin de Mire, treasure hunts on Gran Zil and roomy two-bedroom set-ups for bigger families.

Friday Attitude is the smallest of the three, and that is exactly its charm. It suits families who want simple beach days, a hands-on kids’ club programme and an easy stroll from room to sand.

The information is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication.