LUX* Belle Mare

Mauritius, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

MIXE
Honeymoon Suite
Junior Suite
ICI Ice Cream Parlour
Amari Restaurant
Beach Rouge
Beach Rouge
Beach Rouge
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
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MIXE
Honeymoon Suite
Junior Suite
ICI Ice Cream Parlour
Amari Restaurant
Beach Rouge
Beach Rouge
Beach Rouge
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Junior Suite

The hotel

After a makeover by London designer Kelly Hoppen, this hotel is the epitome of cool, occupying a dream location overlooking a pristine stretch of beach washed by sparkling azure waters. It’s also home to one of the island’s largest swimming pools, take a dip or treat yourself to a fresh, low-fat ice cream packed with island fruits from the 'ici' vendors. You'll also find some quirky LUX* touches, such as their own blend of coffee roasted on site, a pop-up restaurant and the beach cinema. LUX* Belle Mare offers a range of suites & private villas to tempt you, all beautifully designed. Upgrade to a Pool View Junior Suite overlooking the swimming pool or to a Romantic Junior Suite for a quieter location. For a really special occasion, the Honeymoon Suite is nothing short of sublime or if you’re travelling with the children the Family Suites are very spacious. It’s the little touches here that make all the difference, a British red phone box, for example, a novel way to call home! Exciting amenities include an impressive list of water sports with probably something new to try every day of your holiday. As for restaurants, you’ve several to choose from. MONDO specialises in worldwide cuisine, whilst at Amari by Vineet, you can enjoy Indian delights fit for a maharajah.

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Kayaking
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Water Skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Babysitting service
  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Wedding
  • Bar

Where is it

In the seaside village of Belle Mare on the east coast of Mauritius. Transfer time from Mauritius International Airport: approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Please note that if taking a seat in coach this may be longer depending on how many hotel stops are en route.

Hotel information

174 suites and 12 private villas with pools. All with air-conditioning, 48" flat-screen TV, media system, telephone, complimentary WiFi access, mini-bar*, Café LUX* coffee maker, tea-making facilities, safe, hairdryer, iron and board, bathrobes and slippers. Junior Suites are elegant, with large bathroom with double wash basins, 1 king-size bed and a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and either 2 children (under 12) or 1 teen (aged 12–17).

Half Board option: includes breakfast at MONDO and dinner at MONDO or Beach Rouge. Guests receive 30% discount on their food bill at Amari by Vineet and Duck Laundry (with prior reservations).

Full Board option: includes breakfast at MONDO, lunch at Beach Rouge, MONDO or Royce Street, and dinner at MONDO or Beach Rouge. Guests receive 30% discount on their dinner food bill at Amari by Vineet and Duck Laundry (with prior reservations).

All-Inclusive option: includes breakfast at MONDO, lunch at Beach Rouge, MONDO or Royce Street, and dinner at MONDO, or Beach Rouge. Guests receive 30% discount on their dinner food bill at Amari by Vineet and Duck Laundry (with prior reservations). For guests on excursions, a picnic basket can be requested from reception 24-hours in advance. Tea time from Maison LUX* from 7:00am-10:00pm. A selection of drinks including beers, wines, cocktails and spirits, soft drinks, juices, mineral water, tea and coffee. Drinks included in all restaurants and bars except Tea House. Bar service until 12:00am. Mini-bar (water, juices, soft drinks and beers, replenished once a day). Homemade ice creams from 11:00am-6:00pm. Beach service and poolside service. Yoga & stretching classes, access to sauna, steam room, plunge pool and spa garden (reservations required, subject to availability, adults only). Water-skiing, glass-bottom boat trips, snorkelling, windsurfing, kayaks, pedal boats, small catamarans, mini-sailing, as per weather and tide conditions. Unlimited access to the gym, floodlit tennis courts (balls*, rackets provided), table tennis, bocce balls, beach volleyball. Live music shows and Mauritian dance shows.

Please note: All-Inclusive is available from the time of arrival at the hotel to the time of departure. The hotel reserves the right to close up to two restaurants throughout the year. 

LUX* It Up option: can be added to any board basis and includes a full-day excursion to Ile des Deux Cocos, a choice of two ‘Must Do’ experiences, 3 wellness treatments and 4 gourmet experiences. Please call for full details.

LUX* Me Spa option: can be added to any board basis and is integrated approach to wellbeing, incorporating holistic and spa treatments.Please call for full details.

Wellness Junior Suites include yoga mat and block, exercise cards, mini bar stocked with healthy snacks*, a consultation with a Wellness Concierge, one in-room relaxing bath, sleep enhancement light, pillow menu, one plant-based smoothie per person per stay, two 45-minute Rejuvenation spa treatments (for a minimum 7 night stay, treatment to be taken between 9:00am-2:00pm), a 20% discount on LUX* ME products, a 20% discount on LUX* ME spa treatments, a 20% discount on Personal Training services, free use of Martone Cycles, one jog/walk session with a coach on the beach.) Rooms sleep maximum 2 adults.

Junior Suites Pool View overlook the swimming pool, with 1 king-size bed and a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and either 2 children  or 1 teen (aged 12–17).

Junior Suites Beach View overlook the lagoon with 1 king-size bed and a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and either 2 children or 1 teen (aged 12–17).

LUX* Suites have 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Ocean Suites are larger than Junior Suites and have an Ocean-facing terrace, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

The Grand LUX* Suite features a dedicated lounge area, a dining space, partial sea views from a balcony and can sleep maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 teens or 2 children, plus 1 infant.

Family Suites are interconnecting Junior Suites with 1 king-size bed, 2 single beds and sofa bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults and either 4 children or 2 teens (aged 12–17) or 2 adults and 4 teens (aged 12–17) or 6 children (under 12).

12 private villas each with their own private garden, heated pool, 24-hour butler service and a gazebo. Ocean Villas offer luxury, privacy and comfort. Beachfront Villas are situated on the beach with a private garden and an unmatched location. All have 1 king-size bed and sleep maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

Prestige Villas have 2 bedrooms and a large heated pool with a beautiful patio, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 1 child/teen or 2 adults and 3 children/teens.

Romantic Junior Suites are located in the quiet part of the resort overlooking the beautiful Koi fish pond, offering a sense of calm and relaxation, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

MONDO (all-day dining, flavours from around the world including French, Indian, Mauritius, Italian, and Asian). Amari by Vineet (Michelin star chef, Indian cuisine, open for dinner). Royce Street (Southeast Asian cuisine). Beach Rouge (beach club and restaurant for lunch, dinner, cocktails and tapas). Duck Laundry (contemporary Chinese cuisine, open for dinner). Maison LUX* (café and bar). Aperitivo Bar. Lounge bar. ICI (ice creams parlour).

Regular evening entertainment. 

Swimming pool with separate kids area. LUX* Me Spa and Fitness* with sauna, steam room, chilled plunge pool, Jacuzzi, relaxation room and gardens. Complimentary windsurfing, pedal boats, kayaking, aqua gym, mini sails, snorkelling, glass–bottom boat and water-skiing. Scuba–diving* and deep-sea fishing*. 2 floodlit tennis courts (lessons* and balls*). Bicycles* and group bike tours twice per week* (Trou D'eau Douce and Flacq Village). PLAY kids club (3-11 years). Studio 17 (12-17 years). Excursions* and activities*, including boat trips, island tours and undersea walks. 

Babysitting* (on request). Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Complimentary WiFi. 24-hour room service*.

Wheelchair adapted rooms with partially accessible amenities or facilities available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

3 nights for stays, including 31st December.

*Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best holiday ever at an amazing resort

Apr 26, 2024 N A

Room: as soon as you walk in your first welcomed by the most incredibly fresh scent - it was intoxicating. We stayed in a superior room and for the 2 of us it was the perfect size. The design of the room was very relaxing, it had a coastal vibe with pops of colour but nothing too distracting. When we had issues maintenance were quick to fix it.… Read more
Room: as soon as you walk in your first welcomed by the most incredibly fresh scent - it was intoxicating. We stayed in a superior room and for the 2 of us it was the perfect size. The design of the room was very relaxing, it had a coastal vibe with pops of colour but nothing too distracting. When we had issues maintenance were quick to fix it. Our housekeepers did a great job! The amenities were fab, they thought of everything. Food and drink: We stayed here for 5 nights with an all inclusive package (AIP). Highly recommend doing so as food and drinks can be quite expensive but very much worth it! The quality of food was incredible and each restaurant had different menus and very different from the other. Mondo: We loved the buffet at Mondo which overlooked the main pool. They changed the menu daily so you can’t get bored. Their cold section was great and we especially enjoyed the Indian and Chinese corner for delicious, authentic dishes. Pork dishes were highlighted so easy to avoid, however need to be aware that dishes with alcohol aren’t always labelled (not suitable for halal diet). Beach rouge: gorgeous restaraunt on the beach, specialising in European cuisine. This place was great as it was included in the AIP. We really enjoyed the truffle pizza, burrata and steak frites that we ordered it a second day! Royce restaurant: For smaller bites, they have a street food area where you can eat with your feet in the sand - we really loved the beef, chicken and prawn skewers. Drinks: as we do not drink alcohol, often you find that mocktails can be uninspiring and too sweet. At this resort each restaurant had signature mocktails you could try alongside the regular soft drinks and classic mocktails. I had the best pina colada I’ve ever tasted and my favourite drink at the mixologist bar was ‘The healing touch’ which was a drink with lychee, pear, mint and jasmine tea. Facilities: attached to the resort there is a boat house where there’s plenty of activities (most included in AIP and other weren’t). We really enjoyed the spa which had great jacuzzi, sauna steam room and we really enjoyed the couples massage. Staff: The team went above and beyond to make our stay memorable from the time we arrived to the time we left. Huge shoutout to Jennifer, the celebration manager who as soon as she found out we were here for our wedding anniversary gave us the celebration package which included classes, spa voucher and dinner at the restaurant not included in the AIP. Not only that, she knew I wanted to go dolphin sightseeing and arranged it for our us at our next hotel (lux le morne). While the location of the resort is a bit further out from most excursions. Booking excursions and sightseeing you don’t have to worry about a thing, Gopee helped us with arranging taxis at reasonable prices and getting us fast track entry and vip service at La Vallee National Park. The reception staff were also amazing during our stay, we told them that we loved the scent in our room and on the last day gifted us with a room spray in that scent! By the end of the stay, we felt very emotional having to leave. Looking forward to coming back! Read less
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Apr 25, 2024 xanthoullad

We had a nice stay and a very special mention to finish bheekun from the gym that was so kind and helpful. Entertaining and polite and not just to me but saw him that way with all the guests. The hotel was nice we had a good time. The room was comfortable
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Apr 23, 2024 Dhruve P

Simply Amazing - the food, the service, the ambience, everything was 10/10. Special mention to Kisan and Rikesh who attended us and made our last meal in Mauritius memorable. The peeking duck is a must!!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Salmonella food poisoning - proceed with extreme caution!

Apr 23, 2024 Jonhamilton88 London, United Kingdom

I’ve recently returned home from LUX BM. This resort has very serious hygiene issues with the food as well as a rodent infestation in and around the resort. Both myself and my wife contracted Salmonella from the food at the resort and we are both still receiving medical intervention two weeks later, with multiple tests at the hospital confirming… Read more
I’ve recently returned home from LUX BM. This resort has very serious hygiene issues with the food as well as a rodent infestation in and around the resort. Both myself and my wife contracted Salmonella from the food at the resort and we are both still receiving medical intervention two weeks later, with multiple tests at the hospital confirming Salmonella infection. The Management deny any issues with food poisoning, however we are in contact with several families who are in the same position. The resort also has an infestation of rats, that would be been scrambling around the bar area in the evening and also the Beach Rouge restaurant. We also had rat droppings in our room. For anyone reading this do yourself a favour, save the £££ and avoid Lux BM at all costs. In addition to the issues with food poisoning, the All Inclusive package was misrepresented to me as it isn’t fully inclusive. The al-la carte restaurants are chargeable and not part of the package. Finally, there appears to be common theme with Management only responding to positive reviews on TripAdvisor and ignore the negative reviews, which I do not understand. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful place and a great team. Many thanks !

Apr 22, 2024 bachmanp

What a nice place and a very very good team. We won’t forget our stay. Everything was made for us. The hotel is beautiful and all what we had in the different restaurants was delicious. Special thanks to Suren, to our butlers Kherti and Rao, to Girish at the beach, to our concierge Gupee and to Ravin at the Mondo restaurant. And we don’t… Read more
What a nice place and a very very good team. We won’t forget our stay. Everything was made for us. The hotel is beautiful and all what we had in the different restaurants was delicious. Special thanks to Suren, to our butlers Kherti and Rao, to Girish at the beach, to our concierge Gupee and to Ravin at the Mondo restaurant. And we don’t forget Sheila for what she did for our kid Valentin. We will come back ! Read less