Is it okay to use ATMs late in the evening in Mauritius or should I stick to daytime withdrawals only? I am a single woman travelling so want to be safe.
Mauritius felt incredibly safe for me. I used a MauBank ATM in Belle Mare just before 10 PM - no problem. Locals told me to avoid carrying large amounts at night, but that was about it. If you’re on a backpacker budget, do your withdrawals in populated areas. Tourist towns are generally well-lit and secure.
As a digital nomad based in Port Louis, I often withdrew cash late in the evening near Caudan Waterfront. Used a Bank One ATM - clean, secure, and busy with locals. Mauritius has strong banking infrastructure and low crime, so I never worried much. Still, I avoided ATMs in sketchier bus terminals after dark.
I was in Flic-en-Flac and found the SBM ATM next to the beach to be perfectly safe at night - used it after 9 PM with no issues. The whole town has a chilled vibe, even after dark. That said, avoid freestanding roadside ATMs on empty stretches - not because of danger, but because they’re sometimes offline.
ATM safety at night in Mauritius is generally good, especially in tourist zones. I stayed in Grand Baie and used an MCB ATM near Super U mall around 10 PM. Plenty of people, well-lit, and no concerns. If you're withdrawing cash after dark, just stick to ATMs attached to malls or hotels.