Property in the West of Mauritius
The West is the postcard side of Mauritius at sunset: the sea on one side, the mountains on the other, and in between a firmly established French-speaking community. It is the favourite region of expat families settling in for the long term.
Living in the West
Tamarin and Black River form the heart of the region: international schools, shops, sports clubs and a neighbourhood life reminiscent of a village in the South of France, with the tropics thrown in. Tamarin Bay remains a surf and dolphin spot, while the salt pans and Rempart mountain draw a landscape found nowhere else on the island.
Flic en Flac, further north, lines up one of the longest beaches in Mauritius and more affordable residences. The west coast climate, drier and sheltered from the trade winds, is an argument locals never fail to mention.
The property market in the West
The West has grown up around families: villas in secure estates around Tamarin and Black River, PDS residences with services, apartments in Flic en Flac for tighter budgets. The Tamarina golf course and the estates at the foot of the mountains complete the picture.
Long-term rental demand is strong and steady, driven by the families who arrive every year for the schools. Three- and four-bedroom houses are especially sought after.
Who is it for?
If you are moving as a family, the West deserves your first visit: this is where expat school and community life is at its densest. Investors find a market supported by stable rental demand, and nature lovers a setting between sea, salt pans and mountains that no other region offers.
The towns of the West
Our latest listings
For sale and to rent in the West
Rivière Noire · West
3-Bedroom Villa or 2 Bedrooms + Office with Pool for Rent at Domaine des Multipliants, Black River
La Gaulette · West
Secure 4-Bedroom Villa with Pool and Stunning Le Morne Views – For Rent in La Gaulette
Tamarin · West
3-Bedroom Family Home with Office, Pool and Mountain Views – For Rent in Tamarin
Flic en Flac · West
2-Bedroom Apartment with Shared Pool for Rent – 500m from Flic-en-Flac Beach
Frequently asked questions
Why does the West attract so many expat families?
The concentration of international schools around Tamarin and Black River, the established French-speaking community and the setting between sea and mountains make it the most family-oriented region of Mauritius.
What type of property is available in the West?
Mostly family villas in secure estates and PDS residences around Tamarin and Black River, plus more affordable apartments in Flic en Flac. Three- and four-bedroom houses are in highest demand.
Is the West suitable for a rental investment?
Yes, particularly for long-term rentals: families relocating for the schools look for year-round leases, which means stable, reliable tenants.