Holidaymakers heading to Mauritius later this year will need to budget a little extra: the island nation is introducing a nightly tourist tax aimed at boosting its public revenue from the flourishing tourism sector.
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From 1 October 2025, all travellers aged 12 and up will be charged an additional €3 per night (approximately R62) for every night spent in hotels, guesthouses, tourist residences, and domaines (estate or vineyard accommodations), according to Travel News.
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The fee will be collected directly by the establishment and paid monthly to the Mauritius Revenue Authority.
This new levy is expected to generate MUR2 billion (around R790 million) annually, using overnight visitor data from 2023 as a benchmark.
Mauritius now joins a growing list of global destinations adopting tourist taxes to help maintain infrastructure, conserve natural assets, and support sustainable tourism development.
The goal is to ensure that tourism not only drives the economy but also contributes to protecting the very landscapes that attract travellers.
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