SALT of Palmar, an adult-only boutique hotel, a member of Design Hotels

Mauritius, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

Garden View Room
Restaurant
Garden View Room
Restaurant

The hotel

A unique and new concept to Mauritius, SALT of Palmar is an eco-conscious, one-of-a-kind property that immerses you into the beauty of the island. As soon as you arrive, you'll feel at home, with the added bonus of sea breeze in your hair and sand between your toes. Experience island-life with the skill swap programme, enjoy some water sports, or simply choose to relax poolside or beachside. You'll be sure to find zero single-use plastics as well as zero food waste, what's not to love?

Amenities

  • Honeymoon
  • Bar
  • Internet Access
  • No Smoking
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool
  • Close to Beach

Where is it

On the east coast of Mauritius. Transfer time from Mauritius International Airport: 1 hour.

Hotel information

59 rooms. All with Carpe Diem bed with 100% organic cotton linens, private balcony or terrace, organic coffee robes, locally-made toiletries, Roberts Radio, tea/coffee-making facilities, telephone, safe, hairdryer, complimentary filtered water, and Yogi Bare yoga mat and blocks. Garden View Rooms are 360-400 sq ft and have views of the filao trees on the beach, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

All Inclusive option: includes all meals and snacks and a wide choice of soft and alcoholic drinks. 

Half Board option: includes daily breakfast and dinner. 

Full Board option: includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Poolside Rooms are 325-400 sq ft and are located right by the pool, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. 

Bang on Beach Rooms are 330-360 sq ft and are located facing out to the Indian Ocean, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Pool Plus Rooms are 500 sq ft and overlook the pool, beach and ocean, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Best on Beach Rooms are 510 sq ft and boast incredible ocean views and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

The Good Kitchen (fresh local food inspired by the Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Mauritian flavours, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). SALT Bakery (light bites and coffee). The Rooftop Bar. The Beach. The Pool Bar.

Swimming pool. The Gym. SALT Equilibrium spa* with 4 treatment rooms, salt room and HydroLounge. Water sports including kayaks, snorkelling (with a guide), aquagym, paddle boards, pedal boats, transparent-bottom kayaks and boats, scuba diving*, kite surfing*, big game fishing*, catamaran trips*, waterskiing*, and windsurfing*. Beach volleyball and football. Yoga (including sunrise beach yoga*). Bicycle hire*. Skill Swap (experience programme with SALT Team members, try out a local tradition or learn a new skill from a local).

Library. 24-hour room service*. Laundry services*. Complimentary WiFi.

* Denotes local charge. 

Please note: twin rooms are on request and are not guaranteed.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (2111)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing stay, totally worth it, beautiful view & beautiful people! In love with this property, visiting again for sure!

Jul 22, 2024 Companion37842678092 Mumbai, India

From the moment we arrived, the property SALT charmed us with its beautiful, Instagram-worthy corners. The highlight of our stay was the incredible chef Visham Moorut, who crafted personalized meals that felt like home-cooked delights. The staff's politeness, constant smiles, and exceptional care made us feel truly valued.Thank you Sanjay,… Read more
From the moment we arrived, the property SALT charmed us with its beautiful, Instagram-worthy corners. The highlight of our stay was the incredible chef Visham Moorut, who crafted personalized meals that felt like home-cooked delights. The staff's politeness, constant smiles, and exceptional care made us feel truly valued.Thank you Sanjay, Dharam,Ship,Ayesha,Bul & Med. An unexpected room upgrade with a stunning beach view right from our bed was the cherry on top, adding a magical touch to our stay. The attention to detail and genuine hospitality we experienced was unparalleled. Thank you for making our visit so memorable. You guys are simply the best! Can’t wait to visit again… Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Exceptional service and vegan friendly.

Jul 20, 2024 Sarah B

Just returned from a 10 day break in Mauritius staying at Salt of Palmar. We were not sure what to expect especially as it was our first time visiting Mauritius and first holiday since both becoming vegan earlier this year. We needn't have worried as everyone made sure we were well catered for. Most evenings we were treated to something… Read more
Just returned from a 10 day break in Mauritius staying at Salt of Palmar. We were not sure what to expect especially as it was our first time visiting Mauritius and first holiday since both becoming vegan earlier this year. We needn't have worried as everyone made sure we were well catered for. Most evenings we were treated to something especially prepared for us and we truly felt that nothing was ever too much trouble even when we requested a slight tweak to the veggie menu. Yannick who is the breakfast pastry chef made us a few special treats, Shiva the executive chef was exceptionally attentive and every meal was delicious. One evening we were welcomed by Visham the junior chef as he had prepared us a taster menu of vegan delights. Everyone working here deserves a mention as they are all so attentive and work incredibly hard but we would run out of space, so here are just a few who made our stay so special, Sanjay, Vinesh, Shib, Priyanka, Rewa, Med, Dharma and Bool. The hotel is immaculately kept, well done to everyone and definitely mustn't forget the guys who look after the beach area. The beach is stunning, but when we went it was quite windy. We took advantage of hiring a car and visited several places all with amazing beaches and excellent snorkeling. Most of the beaches in Mauritius are public and have toilet facilities but no loo roll provided. We will definitely come back to Mauritius, such a beautiful island, and wouldn't hesitate to stay at Salt of Palmar as it has been one of the best hotel experiences we have had to date. Read less
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Jul 20, 2024 Ruben P

First 5* hotel I have stayed in in mauritius with a preauthorisation charge. 6000 rupees upon checkin. Room poorly cleaned, touch points not clean and were greasy on the first night, shower drained slowly, no sauna/steam only a “salt room” which is chargeable Very cramped room and communal spaces. Old, probably used gym equipment. No… Read more
First 5* hotel I have stayed in in mauritius with a preauthorisation charge. 6000 rupees upon checkin. Room poorly cleaned, touch points not clean and were greasy on the first night, shower drained slowly, no sauna/steam only a “salt room” which is chargeable Very cramped room and communal spaces. Old, probably used gym equipment. No turndown. Extortionate prices - making up for low room prices. No indication on menu as to how ordering works on different board basis. I had to ask. 25 minute wait to order food on first night. Asked twice - came second time I asked. Asked for late checkout. Told to check in the morning. Receive call to the room 2 hours later asking what time I am leaving tomorrow. Room cleaners spray chemicals all over the floor which left marks on my expensive slippers. Dinner menu is odd. No starter, main course. Small/medium/large - so food portions are rather large. Food however was delicious. No snacks in room. Day of checkout received a call 10 minutes before 11AM asking if I need help to checkout. Was already told I could checkout late the previous night by one of the managers. Akshaye - condescending when showing me that he was cancelling the preauthorisation. Spoke very abruptly when I was querying invoice items. Price reflects quality; this is most certainly not a 5* hotel and the rating is misleading. A hotel that discriminates based on ethnicity. Read less
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Jul 20, 2024 Carey-Anne D

Incredible stay at this dream of a hotel. From the welcome drinks to the linens and a myriad of other thoughtful details - the Salt at Palmar is exceptional. We stayed for four days and my only regret was that it wasn’t longer! I would not hesitate to come back.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Exceptional stay at salt of palmar

Jul 17, 2024 Pranita H

The hotel's beautiful views and impeccable cleanliness set the tone for a relaxing vacation. A special highlight of our trip was the outstanding service provided by Sanjay. He went above and beyond to arrange special Indian food for us upon request, making us feel truly cared for. His attention to detail and dedication to ensuring our comfort made… Read more
The hotel's beautiful views and impeccable cleanliness set the tone for a relaxing vacation. A special highlight of our trip was the outstanding service provided by Sanjay. He went above and beyond to arrange special Indian food for us upon request, making us feel truly cared for. His attention to detail and dedication to ensuring our comfort made our stay incredibly memorable. We highly recommend Salt of Palmar for anyone looking for a perfect blend of stunning scenery, cleanliness, and personalized service. Read less