Shopping Malls in Mauritius

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Mauritius has more malls than a small island needs, and most cluster on the central plateau where people actually live. Here are 14, and what each one is good for.

Here is the list of 14 Shopping Malls in Mauritius

1. Cascavelle Shopping Mall

Cascavelle Shopping Mall

Cascavelle Shopping Mall is located in western Mauritius. With a tropically inspired architectural design between the land and sea, the mall has an extended range of shops, both local and international, selling products of clothing, fashion accessories and jewellery. It also has a supermarket, bookstores, groceries and restaurants & cafes.

2. Caudan Waterfront

Caudan Waterfront

Inaugurated in 1996, the Caudan Waterfront is the first shopping mall of Mauritius and is one of the most visited malls on the island. It displays varied sections of international as well as local products along with its inviting restaurants and food courts, fun-filled game houses and cinema theatres along with a casino.

3. Phoenix Mall

Phoenix Mall

Counted among the oldest malls in Mauritius, the Phoenix Mall is well known as the first mall on the island to house a hypermarket 'Le Continent'. Boasting more than 70 shops, the Phoenix Mall is loved for its unique shopping experience. This one-stop shopping destination also showcases a diverse exhibition of delicious eateries from all around the world.

4. Bo'Valon Mall

Bo'Valon Mall

The Bo’Valon Mall is located in southeast Mauritius and features a wide variety of stores. It houses about 46 shops which comprise clothing and beauty stores, sports outlets, shops selling accessories, health stores, etc. Some of these stores include Mod Paris, Orchid Shoes, Body & Soul, ALDO and Espace Maison, amongst others.

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5. Bagatelle Mall

Bagatelle Mall
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The brand new Bagatelle Mall, or as it is widely popular as the 'Mall of Mauritius' houses numerous branded shops and stores along with plenty of leisurely activities in an exalting setting. There are more than 130 shops in the mall that offer the ultimate shopping experience in a highly convenient way.

6. Riche Terre Mall

Riche Terre Mall

A very popular shopping mall in northwestern Mauritius, the Riche Terre Mall is a great place to spend time with friends and family. It contains around 62 retail outlets including local and international brands. These stores sell clothing items, beauty products, footwear, sports items, accessories, home decor, gadgets and more.

7. La City Trianon

La City Trianon

A well-known shopping and entertainment centre, La City Trianon is situated in the heart of Mauritius and it is the first mall to have opened on the island. The mall boasts over 100 stores. Some of these are clothing, accessories and footwear stores, health and beauty stores, outlets selling electronics and home appliances as well as a hypermarket.

8. Flacq Coeur de Ville

Flacq Coeur de Ville

A super U hypermarket in Mauritius, Flacq Coeur de Ville is the biggest store in the Grand Baie region that boasts over 70 shops and a number of other facilities. It is a one-stop-shop that sells clothing items, accessories, footwear, books, health and beauty products, sports equipment, groceries, etc.

9. Grand Baie La Croisette

Grand Baie La Croisette

Located in the tourist village of Grand Baie in north Mauritius, Le Croisette is one of the most popular shopping malls. Products like clothes, shoes and jewellery of some of the famous brands, namely Adidas, Hugo Boss, Quicksilver, Lacoste and so on. Arrays of culinary speciality restaurants and cafes add a relaxing touch during the shopping hours.

10. Mahogany Shopping Promenade

Mahogany Shopping Promenade

The Mahogany Shopping Promenade is a modern shopping destination situated in the midst of a Smart City in northwest Mauritius. Overlooking a beautiful lake and dense trees makes shoppers feel closer to nature. This modern establishment features over 50 stores, most of which are local brands, that sell clothes, footwear, accessories, jewellery and more.

11. Mont Choisy Le Mall

Mont Choisy Le Mall

A mall that offers a personalised shopping experience thanks to its smaller boutique-style stores, Mont Choisy Le Mall in northern Mauritius is also a great place for family outings on the weekend. It houses a number of local brands, including those that sell health and beauty products, clothing, stationery, accessories and much more.

12. So'flo

So'flo

So’flo is an elegant mall in Mauritius that offers a cosy and family-friendly vibe to its shoppers with its retro-chic architecture. Housing about 21 retail stores, you would find items like clothing, footwear and accessories, sports gear, beauty products as well as home decor here. There are 7 food outlets at So’flo which include Treasures, Illico and Spur, amongst others.

13. Kendra Shopping Mall

Kendra Shopping Mall

Kendra Shopping Mall situated in central Mauritiusoffers excellent shopping and dining experience. There are a number of stores here that sell clothing items, footwear, accessories, health and beauty products, home decor, gadgets and much more. You can shop at Phydra, Island Haze, Body & Soul, Bool Bool etc. or grab a bite to eat at one of its food joints like Yuan or Pizza Inn.

14. Vieux Moulin Shopping Centre

Vieux Moulin Shopping Centre

A relatively smaller and lesser-known shopping destination, the Vieux Moulin Shopping Centre is located in southeastern Mauritius. It features a couple of stores, a supermarket, a food court with a few eateries (like Amigos, Debonaire Pizza etc.) and a cinema hall. You can buy clothes, footwear, electronics, accessories and more at shops like East Spider, Body & Soul, Tulsidas and Apachi Club.

Malls in Mauritius fall into two groups. The ones on the central plateau, Bagatelle, Phoenix, La City Trianon, So'flo and Kendra, are where Mauritians shop, and they are the largest, the busiest at weekends and the best for everyday prices. The coastal ones, Caudan Waterfront in Port Louis, Grand Baie La Croisette, Mont Choisy Le Mall and Mahogany Promenade at Tamarin, are built around visitors and have more restaurants, duty-free jewellery and beach-adjacent convenience than bargains. Two things are worth knowing. Duty-free purchases require your passport and a boarding pass, and buying at a licensed duty-free shop in a mall means collecting the goods at the airport rather than carrying them out. Separately, a VAT refund scheme operates for tourists at the airport on qualifying purchases above a minimum value, so keep the receipts. Most malls open late morning and trade until about eight, with reduced hours on Sundays and public holidays. See also cities in Mauritius, cafes in Mauritius and museums in Mauritius.

This post was published by Bibek Bardhan

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Which is the biggest shopping mall in Mauritius?

Bagatelle Mall of Mauritius at Moka, on the motorway between Port Louis and the south, is the largest and has the widest range of international brands, plus a cinema and a large food court. Phoenix Mall and La City Trianon are the other big plateau centres.

Where should visitors shop rather than locals?

Caudan Waterfront in Port Louis for crafts, the Blue Penny Museum and harbour restaurants, and Grand Baie La Croisette or Mont Choisy Le Mall in the north for convenience near the beach hotels. These carry more duty-free and dining and fewer everyday shops.

How does duty-free shopping work in Mauritius?

Licensed duty-free shops require your passport and flight details at purchase, and larger items are usually delivered to the airport for collection at departure rather than handed over in store. Jewellery, watches and spirits are the common categories.

Can tourists claim a VAT refund?

A refund scheme operates at the airport for visitors on qualifying purchases above a set minimum from participating retailers. Ask for the correct paperwork at the point of sale, keep the original receipts, and allow extra time before your flight to process it.

What are the opening hours?

Most malls open around nine or ten in the morning and close by eight in the evening, with restaurants and cinemas running later. Sunday hours are shorter, often closing early afternoon, and public holidays vary. Saturday afternoon is the busiest time of the week.

Is shopping in Mauritius good value?

Textiles are, since the island has a long garment-manufacturing history and factory outlets around Floreal and Curepipe sell knitwear well below European prices. Imported electronics and international brands are not cheaper than at home. Rum, vanilla and local crafts are the usual buys.

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