43.7% of the respondents stayed in 4-star hotels and 37.2 % in 5-star hotels while only 5.9% resided in 3 star hotels. 13.2% of respondents stayed in non-hotel accommodation such as bungalows and flats.
Among the nine different nationalities surveyed, it was found that most of the Australians, South Africans
and British tourists preferred 4-star and 5-star hotels whereas most of the French tourists stayed in 3-star
and non-hotel accommodation. This could be because the French tourists have close cultural ties with
Mauritius including language. Due to these factors, French tourists feel comfortable to visit the
destination as independent tourists and do not require the extensive facilities offered on the premises of
luxurious hotels.