Grand Baie Real Estate: Buy or Rent

Living and investing in Grand Baie, the heart of the North Coast

Grand Baie is the liveliest seaside town in Mauritius: La Cuvette and Mont Choisy beaches, restaurants, the shops of La Croisette mall, schools, clinics and nightlife — all within 20 minutes of Port Louis by motorway. It is the leading property market of the North, sought after by expatriates, investors and Mauritian families alike. The town has several faces: the lively centre around La Croisette for shops and restaurants, the seafront for bay views, and the quiet residential streets set back from the action, minutes on foot from the beach.

What budget should you plan for in Grand Baie?

The market is broad: apartments start from around Rs 12 million (about €240,000), penthouses and houses range between Rs 18 and 45 million, and prestige villas reach Rs 125 million in the secure estates close to the beaches. For long-term rentals, the offer runs from furnished two-bedroom apartments to family villas with a pool — one of the most active rental markets on the island, driven by expatriates settling in the North.

Foreign buyers: what you can purchase in Grand Baie

Non-citizens can buy freehold property in approved PDS, RES, IRS and Smart City developments, as well as apartments in R+2 residences (buildings of at least two floors) from USD 175,000. From USD 375,000 invested in an eligible scheme, the purchase entitles the buyer and their family to a Mauritius residence permit. Our guide PDS, IRS, RES, R+2, Smart City: how to buy explains each scheme in detail, and our team supports you from the first viewing to the notary.

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Frequently asked questions — Grand Baie real estate

Can a foreigner buy property in Grand Baie?

Yes. Non-citizens can buy freehold property in approved PDS, RES, IRS and Smart City developments, as well as apartments in R+2 residences from USD 175,000. An investment of at least USD 375,000 in an eligible scheme entitles the buyer and their family to a Mauritius residence permit.

What budget should I plan for in Grand Baie?

Apartments start from around Rs 12 million (about €240,000), houses and penthouses range between Rs 18 and 45 million, and prestige villas in secure estates can exceed Rs 100 million. Price is mostly driven by distance to the beach and the acquisition scheme.

Which areas of Grand Baie should I consider?

The centre around La Croisette to live within walking distance of shops and restaurants, the seafront for bay views, and the quiet residential streets set back from the action for calm and larger plots — everything stays a few minutes away.

Can I rent long term in Grand Baie?

Yes. Grand Baie has one of the most active long-term rental markets on the island: furnished apartments, houses and villas with a pool. Quality homes go fast — prepare your file and start searching 4 to 8 weeks before moving in.

How does Westimmo support buyers and tenants in the North?

We shortlist the properties that match your project, organise viewings, check the acquisition scheme (PDS, R+2, Smart City…) and stay at your side up to the signature at the notary — in English and in French, including for the residence permit.

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