Invest Hotel Scheme
The Invest Hotel Scheme allows a non-citizen to buy a unit within an approved hotel, lease it back to the hotel operator, and receive rental income, with a limited right to occupy the unit each year. It is an investment product first and a home second.
At a glance
| What is bought | A room, suite or villa within a hotel approved under the scheme |
|---|---|
| Lease-back | The unit is leased back to the operator, who runs it as part of the hotel and pays the owner a share of revenue |
| Personal use | Up to 45 days a year |
| Residence permit | Available at USD 375,000 and above, for the buyer, spouse and dependent children, while the unit is held |
| Registration duty | 5% of the purchase price, paid by the buyer |
Who it suits
An investor who wants exposure to Mauritian hospitality with a professional operator managing the asset, and who visits Mauritius for a few weeks a year rather than living here. A unit at USD 375,000 or above carries a residence permit like any other scheme purchase, but the 45-day limit on personal use means it is rarely the right route for someone who intends to live in Mauritius full time.
What to examine
The operator's track record, the terms of the lease-back and the revenue share, the treatment of refurbishment costs, and the exit provisions. These vary considerably between hotels. We review them with the buyer before any reservation is made.
Before you reserve
The buyer's position is decided at signature, not afterwards. If you are looking at a development, speak to us before the reservation deposit is paid and we will tell you what to examine.