Hi Ian
before you take your choice, you must know about the weather in mauritius.
The best weather you will find on the north west coast.
less rain and wind than the eastcoast.
So the Royal palm is a good choice.
Also very nice, with a long 4km beach is the Trou aux Biches Hotel.
But the Royal palm has 1 star more.
For some informations about shopping, change money,excursions,restaurants,you can take a look on my website
www.mauritiustipps.de.vu
greetings anne