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English Bay, Rodrigues Island

Your island stay, two minutes from the sea

RIVERHUT is a family auberge in English Bay, Rodrigues. Simple comfort, warm welcome, and the beach a short walk away.

From Rs 800 per person per night, all taxes included
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2 min to the beach

The English Bay shoreline, a short walk from your door

Rs 800 / night

Per person, all taxes included

Free Wi-Fi

Stay connected throughout the property

Canal Satellite

International channels in your room

Simple rooms, honest prices

Two comfortable configurations, both with the essentials for an easy island stay.

RiverHut single room Single bed

Single Room

A quiet room with a single bed, ideal for solo travellers and short stays.

  • Comfortable bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air cooling
  • Canal Satellite
  • Fresh linen & housekeeping
  • En-suite facilities
From Rs 800 / per person / night
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RiverHut double room Double bed

Double Room

A spacious room with a double bed, for couples, friends or small families.

  • Comfortable bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air cooling
  • Canal Satellite
  • Fresh linen & housekeeping
  • En-suite facilities
From Rs 800 / per person / night
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Everything you need, nothing you don't

The essentials for a comfortable stay, all included in your rate.

Free Wi-Fi

Fast internet across the property

Canal Satellite

International channels in every room

Air cooling

Ventilation keeps rooms fresh

Linen & housekeeping

Fresh sheets and daily tidying

Beach access

English Bay a 2-minute walk away

Quiet setting

A peaceful base to unwind

English Bay, Rodrigues

Our island is small, wild and unhurried. RIVERHUT puts you right at its edge.

English Bay

A calm, sheltered bay on the north coast of Rodrigues, two minutes from your room. Shallow water, golden sand, and the best sunsets on the island.

Nearby & worth the trip

  • 1
    Port Mathurin marketThe colourful Saturday market, 20 minutes by car
  • 2
    Trou d'Argent beachA hidden cove, reachable on foot from Saint François
  • 3
    François Leguat ReserveGiant tortoises and limestone caves
  • 4
    Île aux CocosA seabird sanctuary, by boat from Pointe Coton

Getting here

  1. Fly into Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport at Plaine Corail, then take a taxi or hire car north to English Bay.

  2. From Port Mathurin, follow the coastal road north; English Bay is about 20 minutes by car.

  3. Arriving by sea? Boats dock at Port Mathurin; then follow the same coastal road north.

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Plan your stay

Tell us your dates and we will confirm availability and your total by email or phone, usually within a few hours.

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Good to know

Everything you need to read before you arrive, in one place.

Guest Code of Conduct

To keep RIVERHUT calm and welcoming for everyone, we ask all guests to follow a few simple rules.

  • Quiet hours are 10 pm to 7 am. Please keep noise down for other guests.
  • Smoking is not allowed inside the rooms.
  • Visitors are welcome during the day but must register at reception.
  • Please respect the environment: conserve water and electricity, and dispose of waste properly.
  • Any damage to the room or property will be charged at replacement cost.
  • We reserve the right to end a stay early for serious or repeated breaches.

Safety, Emergency & Cyclone Protocol

Rodrigues is a safe island, but we are prepared for every situation.

Emergency numbers

  • Police: 999 or 112
  • Ambulance: 999 or 114
  • Fire: 999 or 115

Cyclone season (November to April)

  • We follow Météo Maurice bulletins closely and will keep you informed.
  • If a cyclone warning is issued, staff will guide you to the strongest interior room with water and food.
  • Stay indoors, away from windows, and follow staff instructions until the all-clear.

Tsunami & strong earthquakes

In the event of a strong earthquake or a tsunami warning, move to higher ground inland, following staff directions.

Terms of Service

  • Rates are Rs 800 per person per night and include Wi-Fi, Canal Satellite, linen and housekeeping.
  • Check-in from 12:00 and check-out by 11:00, unless otherwise agreed.
  • A booking is confirmed once we reply to your request by email or phone.
  • Cancellations are free up to 48 hours before check-in. Late cancellations or no-shows may be charged one night.
  • Payment is made on arrival or as agreed, in Mauritian Rupees (MUR).
  • We accept cash and mobile money services; contact us for current options.

Privacy & Data Protection

  • We collect only the information needed to handle your booking: name, contact details and stay dates.
  • Your data is used solely to manage your reservation and is never sold or shared with third parties.
  • You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time by writing to riverhut@intnet.mu.
  • Booking records are retained for the period required by local tourism and tax regulations.