Compare Mayotte Hotels

Mayotte isn't plagued by the same crowds of tourists and hotel sprawl that many other tropical islands experience. In fact, the island is largely a vacation spot for French citizens, for whom Mayotte is just another department, or region, albeit one that's thousands of miles away from Paris. Boasting the same white sandy beaches, azure waters, and laid-back lifestyle of its neighbors, Mayotte is a getaway where you stand a better chance of finding solitude on a beach. Mayotte resorts are a little quieter as a result, but that's only because they're a lot less congested.

Living "La Vie en Rose" in Mayotte

You'll want to brush up on your French, tout de suite, before planning your trip to Mayotte. The island, however, is well worth the several weeks of French study. From hotels in Mayotte, your first stop should be a dive shop. Here you'll be outfitted for scuba adventures in the world's largest lagoon, which begins just off the island's coast and extends for up to ten miles off the coast. Protected by a beautiful coral reef, Mayotte's dive sites are sheltered and accessible, and allow for both diving novices and seasoned pros. While in the capital, shop for Mamoudzou hotels before visiting the easternmost island of Petite Terre, where most of the French tourists stay. Here you'll also find one of the most serene beaches in the Indian Ocean, Moya Plage, which really drives home the idea of Mayotte being an undiscovered island paradise - at least for now.

Come for the Solitude, Stay for the Sights

Even more than its relative anonymity, Mayotte's best feature is its wonderful collection of tropical flora and fauna. From your perch in one of many Mayotte hotels, you can dive into the island's lagoon and swim with rays, turtles, and sharks, or hike up Mount Benara - the island's highest peak - where you'll glimpse lemurs and dozens of tropical bird species. When you book vacation packages in Mamoudzou, you can save up to $537, which you can then spend on your next tropical island adventure.