“Marvelous dinners”
We booked Chez Ronald for four nights because of the rave reviews about Arlette’s cooking, so we had high expectations. She surpassed them, serving the best meals we’ve had in Mauritius and Rodrigues. She and her son Bruno cook a wonderful range of Creole dishes that all taste perfect. Arlette joins guests for dinner, which is very pleasant: she has a lot to share about the island (you just have to ask), and she somehow exudes warmth. For those who value privacy and might hesitate to book because of the “common table” dinners, rest assured Arlette is respectful and not intrusive, and she helps you glimpse what the Rodrigues population has to offer. The location is fantastic, just a two‑minute walk from Saint Pierre beach, in the middle of the must‑visit trail between Pointe Coton and Graviers. For trips further west or to reach the airport, it’s more convenient to have your own wheels. If you stay less than a week and plan to move around, renting a car or scooter is better (buses are cheap but not always practical, taxis are eye‑wateringly expensive). The only two drawbacks were the shower, which runs hot in the evening and lukewarm in the morning, but it doesn’t deliver enough pressure for long hair, turning washing into a painful experience, and the breakfasts, which didn’t meet even a tenth of the high dinner standard. Some people might be fine with what’s offered (one cold egg per person, some toast with peanut butter, Nutella, and jam, one sweet that changes daily such as pancakes or dry cakes), but we felt Arlette isn’t really a breakfast person.
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