Trou aux Biches Beachcomber

Trou aux Biches sits on a long, sandy arc on Mauritius's northwest coast, where the name itself refers to the "holes for female deer" that once sheltered in this bay. The resort claims one of the island's best beaches and, true to Beachcomber's formula across its portfolio, presents the all-inclusive option as an upgrade rather than the resort's foundation. For guests who prioritize flexibility over an all-inclusive commitment, this setup works well. The base room rate covers your accommodation, access to the beaches, and complimentary land and water sports. What you choose to add from there determines how tightly the resort's various dining venues and premium activities feed into the total spend.

The all-inclusive package at Trou aux Biches carries one core promise: lunch and a selection of beverages throughout your stay. This is narrower than some all-inclusive definitions. Breakfast is not included under the standard all-inclusive plan, so early risers either order à la carte or book the room with an enhanced package. The resort's dining options span six venues. Three specialize in specific cuisines: one focuses on Asian fusion, another on Italian, and a third on Indian. Two additional restaurants offer buffet and à la carte dining in more general settings, and the kids club operates its own casual dining space. Which of these restaurants fall within the all-inclusive lunch entitlement and which impose supplements is a detail the resort does not clarify on its public website. Based on how other Beachcomber properties structure their plans, specialty venues typically require an additional fee even on the all-inclusive plan, while the two main restaurants' lunch service should honor the upgrade. Dinner is similarly subject to restaurant choice. If your all-inclusive plan grants dinner access, that access likely applies only to the buffet and à la carte dining rooms, not to the specialty cuisines, which command separate supplements.

Water and land sports come free regardless of your rate plan. Trou aux Biches lists these as complimentary for all guests, a significant advantage since many beach resorts charge for motorised watersports. A diving centre operates on-site with professional staff, positioning itself as a premium activity. Scuba instruction and guided dives fall outside the complimentary bundle and must be booked and paid separately. This distinction matters for all-inclusive shoppers: the free water sports are typically non-motorised activities like kayaking, paddleboarding, and snorkelling, while diving and jet skis are paid add-ons. The resort does not itemize which specific activities count as free, so your all-inclusive plan alone will not cover every water-based pursuit you might want to attempt.

Three clubs serve different age groups. The kids club welcomes children ages three through eleven, with its own restaurant and activities programmed throughout the day. A separate teens club serves ages twelve to seventeen. An adults-only pool area caters to guests seeking quieter spaces. The resort also provides privileged access to two eighteen-hole golf courses operated by other Beachcomber properties: Paradis Golf Club and Mont Choisy Le Golf. Golf itself is not complimentary. Green fees apply, though guests may receive preferential rates or package pricing compared to walk-up rates. A spa rounds out the amenities list, with massages, facials, and treatments available for additional cost.

The all-inclusive plan does not specify whether it applies to the spa, evening entertainment, or excursions beyond the resort. Many guests booking an all-inclusive upgrade still find themselves purchasing shore excursions separately, whether that means a boat trip to nearby islands, a guided land tour, or water-based activities like catamaran sails and fishing charters. The website does not itemize these options as part of the inclusive package. Similarly, if you wish to dine at one of the specialty restaurants during an evening, expect to pay a supplement unless your specific room package explicitly covers specialty restaurants as a tier above the basic all-inclusive option. Beachcomber offers a Serenity and a Serenity Plus tier across some of its properties, and this pattern likely extends to Trou aux Biches, though the resort does not publicly detail the differences between tiers on its main property page.

Beachcomber's interchangeability scheme is worth understanding. Guests on the all-inclusive plan at Trou aux Biches can use their dining and beverage entitlements at linked properties: Shandrani, Victoria, Canonnier, and Mauricia Beachcomber. This arrangement appeals to multi-property trips or situations where you want to sample another resort's restaurants without losing your all-inclusive meal credit. In practice, this means your lunch and beverage plan recognized at Trou aux Biches carries the same value at a neighboring property if you arrange a day trip or a combined stay. The logistics require advance coordination, and the resort does not prominently advertise the mechanics of how interchangeability works or whether transportation is included. For guests who want to experience multiple Beachcomber restaurants during a week-long stay, this flexibility is a genuine convenience factor that sets Beachcomber apart from all-inclusive resorts where your meal plan locks you into that single property.

The resort's marketing of the all-inclusive option as "attractive" rather than "essential" signals its core positioning: a luxury property where the default guest is cost-flexible and room rate alone conveys the primary value. The all-inclusive upgrade suits guests who want simplified menus and bill avoidance at lunch and beverages but who are comfortable paying à la carte for dinner at specialty restaurants, excursions, and recreational activities like diving and golf. For a family with children, the fact that the kids club has its own restaurant means meals for younger guests can be kept within the all-inclusive allocation, a small administrative advantage. A couple seeking fine dining throughout their stay will find themselves paying supplements regardless of how comprehensive their all-inclusive tier. Trou aux Biches works best for guests who want the option of simplicity without sacrificing the resort's five-star positioning and the ability to pay separately for premium experiences without feeling locked into a "plan" that leaves them stranded when they want something beyond the tier.

The contrast with destination all-inclusives elsewhere in the Indian Ocean is instructive. In Mauritius, the all-inclusive model remains optional across the Beachcomber chain. Resorts here position themselves as room-first establishments with a meal plan upgrade available to guests who request it, rather than all-inclusive resorts that happen to have room options. This means pricing and inclusions are negotiated per booking, typically through direct contact with the resort or a travel agent, rather than published in a standard format that compares easily across competitors. Trou aux Biches epitomizes this approach, offering sophisticated travelers a sophisticated level of choice, but requiring more legwork upfront to understand exactly what your chosen plan includes. The resort's northern location, strong beach, and range of dining venues make it an appealing option within that framework, particularly for guests who value local control over their spending and dining decisions throughout their stay.