Major city · Mauritius
Trou d'Eau Douce
One night or a day-trip from the east coast: the village is the main launch for Île aux Cerfs and has good seafood restaurants, but the beach itself is modest.
Trou d'Eau Douce is a fishing village on Mauritius's east coast, best known as the departure point for Île aux Cerfs, a small island with a long white beach and water sports. The village has a handful of seafood restaurants and a few hotels, but the beach in the village is not the draw. Most visitors come for a day-trip or stay one night before moving on.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MUR
- Best months
- May–Dec
- avoid Jan–Mar (cyclone season, rain)
- Airport
- MRU
- Nights
- 1
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Trou d'Eau Douce999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Trou d'Eau Douce, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Mauritian rupee (MUR).Mauritius-wide
- SIM or eSIMmy.t (Mauritius Telecom), Emtel and CHILI sell tourist SIMs at the airport with passport registration.Mauritius-wide
- Tap waterTreated tap water; most visitors drink bottled or filtered.Mauritius-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge.Mauritius-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Mauritius-wide
- SafetyTrou d'Eau Douce is safe for tourists.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets everywhere; public beach toilets are basic.Mauritius-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police · 115 fire · 114 ambulance (samu)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close early on Sundays; Port Louis is quiet after dark.Mauritius-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckMRU Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (About 45 min by car (check)).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Metro or bus rideBus to Port LouischeckMUR 50–100
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomMUR 2,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomMUR 3,500
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomMUR 5,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MUR 1,500 · Mid MUR 4,000 · High MUR 8,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MRU Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (About 45 min by car (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Apr
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: May–Dec. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jul (17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) low), wettest Jan (18 rain days), driest Sep (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Trou d'Eau Douce: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 rd
Mar
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is walkable. Taxis and rental cars are the main options for reaching the airport or other towns. Buses run along the coastal road but are infrequent.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Île aux Cerfs
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Boat from Trou d'Eau Douce jetty, about 15 min
Bring food and drink if you are on a budget; the island's only restaurant is expensive.
Grand River South East waterfalls
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Boat from Trou d'Eau Douce jetty, often combined with Île aux Cerfs trip
Check if the boat trip includes the waterfalls.
Belle Mare beach
goDoor to door: About 15 min
Taxi or rental car, about 10 min
Longer, quieter beach than Trou d'Eau Douce.
Blue Bay
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Taxi or rental car, about 30 min
Snorkelling in the marine park.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Trou d'Eau Douce village
Close to the boat jetty and restaurants; limited accommodation.
Belle Mare
About 5 km (3.1 mi) north; larger resorts and a better beach.About 3.1 mi (5 km) north; larger resorts and a better beach.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- MUR 1,500–2,500 excl. bed
- Mid
- MUR 3,000–5,000 excl. bed
- High
- MUR 6,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × MUR 3,500 | MUR 3,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MUR 4,000 | MUR 8,000 |
| Boat trip to Île aux Cerfs (return)2 × MUR 1,500 · check | MUR 3,000 |
| Taxi from airport to Trou d'Eau Douce1 × MUR 2,000 · check | MUR 2,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MUR 1,650 |
| Trip total≈ MUR 9,080 per person per day, bed included | MUR 18,150 |
2026 estimate in Mauritian rupees; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Boat trip to Île aux Cerfs (return)check | MUR 800–2,500 |
| Seafood meal at a village restaurant | MUR 500–1,200 |
| Taxi from airport to Trou d'Eau Doucecheck | MUR 1,500–2,500 |
| Bus to Port Louischeck | MUR 50–100 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Boat trips to Île aux Cerfs leave from the jetty; check the departure times and return schedule.
- The only bar and restaurant on Île aux Cerfs is expensive: bring food and drink if you are on a budget.
- Cyclone season (Jan–Mar) can cancel boat trips and close beaches.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance (SAMU)
- 114
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Emergency
- Police999
- Fire115
- Ambulance (SAMU)114
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → Trou d'Eau Douce taxi: MUR 1,500–2,500 (check)
- Boat to Île aux Cerfs (return): MUR 800–2,500 (check)
Say or show
- Bonzour — Hello (bon-zoor)
- Mersi — Thank you (mer-see)
- Kombien? — How much? (kom-byen)
- A bientot — Goodbye (ah byen-toh)
Mauritian Creole is the everyday language; English and French are widely understood.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Trou d'Eau Douce. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Dec · avoid Jan–Mar (cyclone season, rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Boat trip to Île aux Cerfs with lunch included (check operators).
- Golf at the Île aux Cerfs golf course (check access and fees).
- Stay at a resort in Belle Mare instead of a village guesthouse.
Sources
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