Hotels in Mayotte

Hotels in Mayotte: your guide to where to stay

How much does a hotel in Mayotte cost?

The price depends on the standard, the location and the dates. The table shows indicative nightly rates for a double room. The cheapest month is usually July, while January is the priciest. Much is imported, so prices are higher than on neighbouring islands. Booking ahead usually brings better rates.

Indicative rates, updated periodically. For exact prices and availability, select your dates in the search above.

Where to stay in Mayotte: main places

Mayotte splits into the larger Grande-Terre and the smaller Petite-Terre with the airport. These are the destinations that come up most often:

• Mamoudzou. The largest town and capital, on Grande-Terre. The widest choice of hotels and a base for the lagoon.
• Dzaoudzi. The main hub on Petite-Terre, by the airport. Handy for a first or last night.
• N'Gouja. A beach in the south famed for sea turtles and snorkelling. Small lodges close to the water.
• Sada. A quieter area on western Grande-Terre. A good spot for calm beaches and the lagoon.
• Petite-Terre. The island with the Dziani crater lake and beaches. Close to the airport and the ferry crossing.

Nightly rates vary between places. Here are indicative prices per night for a double room:

What to see in Mayotte

Mayotte is above all about the lagoon and nature, so a trip revolves around the water and short hikes.

• The lagoon and reef. One of the world largest enclosed lagoons. Snorkelling and diving among turtles, dolphins and colourful fish.
• N'Gouja beach. Sea turtles that swim right up to the shore. The best place to meet them.
• Dziani Dzaha lake. A green crater lake on Petite-Terre. A short walk up with views over the lagoon.
• Mont Choungui. A distinctive peak in the south. A steep but short trail with a panorama of the island.
• Whales. Humpbacks pass the island usually from July to October. Boat trips depart from the larger towns.

How much does a trip to Mayotte cost

Mayotte is part of France and the eurozone, so prices are noticeably higher than on neighbouring islands. Most food is imported, and restaurants and transport cost much like in mainland France. Cards are widely accepted and ATMs work normally. Even so, cash is handy at local markets and in smaller places.

When is the best time to visit Mayotte

The climate is tropical with two seasons. The dry season from May to October is the best time to visit, with less humidity and a calmer sea. July tends to be the cheapest in the price data, while January in the rainy season is the most expensive. It is also the humpback season, when whales pass the island roughly from July to October.

Getting to and around Mayotte

Flights arrive at Dzaoudzi-Pamandzi Airport on Petite-Terre, usually via mainland France or neighbouring islands. A ferry known as la barge runs between Petite-Terre and Grande-Terre. Around the island you travel by rented car, taxi or local minibuses. There is no rail. Mayotte is part of France but not in the Schengen Area, so entry rules can differ from mainland France. The details depend on your citizenship and are worth checking before the trip.

Example hotels in Mayotte

The choice of properties is small. For reference, a few recognisable places:

• Le Jardin Maore in the south, close to the beach and the turtles (an intimate lodge, from approx. 150 €).
• Hotel Maharajah in the Mamoudzou area, handy for a stay near the capital (from approx. 120 €).
• Stays on Petite-Terre close to the airport, handy for a first or last night (from approx. 110 €).