Mauritius Golf: 2026 Season Outlook
The Indian Ocean's premier golf island opens 2026 with a freshened pecking order at the top, world class resort courses on the east coast, and a dry season made for warm weather golf. Here is the outlook, the courses and the timing.
The headline: a warm season and a fresh ranking
Mauritius plays golf all year, but the season that matters runs from May to October, the island's dry, cooler months when average temperatures sit between 24 and 27 degrees Celsius, rainfall is light and the courses are at their peak. The wetter, warmer summer from November to April still delivers golf, with the trade off of higher humidity and the occasional tropical downpour, so most golf trips point at the dry winter window.
What gives 2026 a hook is movement at the top of the island's rankings. A small but elite field of courses, clustered mostly on the southeast coast, has reshuffled its order this year, which is a useful prompt to look again at where a Mauritius golf trip should be based. The golf was always excellent here; the 2026 rankings simply sharpen the choice.
The courses that anchor a trip
The headline remains Ile aux Cerfs, the Bernhard Langer design set on its own island and reached by complimentary speedboat, winding through mangroves and volcanic rock with ocean views throughout, a round as memorable for the journey as the golf. Close by, Heritage Golf Club and its Le Chateau course, a Peter Matkovich design that has hosted professional events, offers generous fairways and strategic water on the southwest coast.
Completing the leading trio is Anahita, the Ernie Els design known for wide fairways and six holes running along the lagoon. For variety beyond the resort heavyweights, Mont Choisy in the north adds a strong contemporary layout. Between them these courses give a trip both drama and playability in a setting few destinations can match.
The 2026 news: a reshuffle at the top
The talking point for 2026 is the island's updated course ranking. Ile aux Cerfs retained its number one position, Heritage Golf Club debuted at number two, and Anahita, long a fixture near the summit, slipped to third. It is a tight order among three genuinely excellent courses rather than a dramatic change in quality, but it confirms Heritage's rise into the very top tier of Mauritius golf.
For travelers the practical message is reassuring: the three best courses sit within easy reach of one another on the east and southeast of the island, so a single well chosen base lets you play all of them in a few days. The reshuffle is a reason to include Heritage with confidence rather than to rethink the whole trip.
How to plan it for 2026
Mauritius is a stay and play island. Base at one of the integrated resorts on the east or southeast coast and you can reach the leading courses within a short drive or boat transfer, pairing a round each morning with the beach and the lagoon in the afternoon. Many resorts bundle golf into the stay, which makes a relaxed mix of golf and downtime easy to arrange for couples and groups alike.
The practical notes are simple. Target the May to October dry season for the best conditions, book the marquee tee times and the Ile aux Cerfs boat transfer ahead, and build in beach days between rounds rather than playing every day. Green fees and golf inclusive packages vary by resort and season, so treat any quoted figure as indicative for the 2026 season and always confirm directly before booking.
What it means for your trip, and our take
For a 2026 Mauritius golf trip, time it for the dry winter months, base on the east or southeast coast, and build the days around Ile aux Cerfs, Heritage and Anahita with beach time between. It is the classic warm weather golf and relaxation week, and Mauritius does it as well as anywhere in the Indian Ocean.
Our take is that Mauritius is the destination for golfers who want their golf wrapped inside a genuine luxury beach holiday, not the other way round. The course quality is high, the settings are spectacular, and the 2026 ranking simply underlines that Heritage now belongs alongside Ile aux Cerfs at the top. Plan for the dry season, book the boat ride to the first tee early, and let the island do the rest.
Plan your Mauritius golf trip
From the island course at Ile aux Cerfs to Heritage Le Chateau and Anahita, tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge builds and costs the trip, with no obligation.
Questions
When is the best time to play golf in Mauritius?
The best time to play golf in Mauritius is the dry season from May to October, with average temperatures of 24 to 27 degrees Celsius, little rainfall and courses in peak condition. The island plays year-round, but the dry season offers the most reliable golf.
Which are the best golf courses in Mauritius?
In the 2026 rankings, Ile aux Cerfs, a Bernhard Langer design reached by boat, holds the number one position, Heritage Golf Club's Le Chateau debuted at number two, and Anahita, an Ernie Els design, sits third. All three are championship-standard courses on the east coast.
How do you reach Ile aux Cerfs golf course?
Ile aux Cerfs Golf Club sits on its own island off the east coast and is reached by complimentary speedboat, which adds to the sense of occasion. The Bernhard Langer course winds through mangroves and volcanic rock with ocean views throughout.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Season, course and access details verified June 2026 from club, tour and golf travel sources; conditions and green fees change, so always confirm directly before booking. Last reviewed June 2026.