Prime location – a sugar-white sand beach – shaded coconut palms – thatched bungalows: these are what define the Sakoa Boutik Hotel, making it the ideal spot for a romantic break or a family holiday. Adventure is steps away from its setting along the northern coastline of Mauritius.

The bedrooms, furnished in an updated colonial style, exude a rustic and tropical charm. Some give onto luxuriant gardens while others face the powdery beach lapped by turquoise waters. The hotel’s location at Trou aux Biches, one of the island’s most splendid beaches, means travellers can stroll the length of the shores at sunset, or dine in Grand Baie, a bustling seaside town located within a few minutes by bus or taxi.

One of the best ways to explore the region during balmy summer days is to rent a bicycle and follow the road as it winds around the coast. A gentle salty breeze will carry you, so stop at any of the tiny la boutiks to grab a refreshment when you’re ready to cool down. The interlude will certainly work up your appetite; the better to appreciate the traditional local spread or fresh-caught seafood in the hotel restaurant, which is tucked between the gorgeous swimming pool and the beach.

Those who prefer to spend the day on the beach will find plenty of thrilling sea activities, from snorkelling to kitesurfing. Following a dive or an afternoon at the O Wellness Oasis spa, it is cocktail hour, and time for watching the sky turn shades of pinkish-purple – a pastime that never grows old at Sakoa Boutik Hotel.