Christmas 2022 in MRU

We were in Mauritius last Christmas. We stayed at The Westin and then Intercontinental, which are next to each other (suspect same owner). The Westin has a more boutique-y feel, with villas but more pricey. Intercontinental was more of a resort, but not too big.

For 6 people, I would try the Intercontinental Presidential Suite, which sleeps 6 and are enormous. If you have (or buy) IC Ambassador you can get these for 500 EUR for a weekend, and maybe use 2 weekend vouchers. Maybe worth booking some standard rooms on points during the week, and they may you stay in the suite anyway. The presidential suites have a mini kitchen and a full fridge (no cooking facilities though), so you can also stock up from the supermarket.

If you get an airbnb, go for Trois Biches beach, on the west side. Great beach and very shallow water, so good for kids. There is an amazing restaurant there,Le Pescatore. A french one. Then there is the Sugar factory to visit, with a lovely adjacent restaurant next to it. Great for kids to run around on the grass.

If you book Outrigger on their own website you get access to the plantation club . This looks like their executive lounge , breakfast afternoon tea and canapes and a private pool . The rates are cheaper than other sites too and allow free cancellation.
The resort is at one end of the island .
We are also looking at Otentic which is glamping for a few days too.