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LUX* Belle Mare
Belle Mare, Mauritius · LUX* Collective · Grand Luxury
Opened in December 1999 as Beau Rivage on Mauritius's east coast, this resort became LUX* Belle Mare in 2010 after a full renovation by designer Kelly Hoppen. A 2022 fire damaged much of the building; it was rebuilt and reopened on 1 October 2023 with 186 keys including 12 villas. It now holds a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star for 2026.
- 186 rooms
- Opened 1999
- Architect: Jean-François Adam
- Interiors: Kelly Hoppen
About LUX* Belle Mare
- Twelve villas were added in 2007 while the resort still operated as Beau Rivage.
- Architect Jean-François Adam designed the original 1999 east-coast complex.
- After Kelly Hoppen's 2010 LUX* conversion, the resort was refurbished again in 2014 and 2020.
History
The resort opened in December 1999 on Mauritius's east coast as the Beau Rivage Hotel, with 12 villas added as an extension in 2007. When The Lux Collective (then LUX) took over in 2010, the property underwent a full renovation with designer Kelly Hoppen and was renamed LUX* Belle Mare.
Further refurbishments followed in 2014 and 2020. After a major fire in 2022 damaged much of the building, the resort was rebuilt and reopened on 1 October 2023, with 186 keys including 12 villas.
The setting
11 km from hiking trails in Bras d'Eau National Park. 48 km from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
Restaurants and bars
- Amari by Vineet — Restaurant · Modern Indian
Experiences
- Horses, Horizons & Barefoot Breakfast — A serene ride along the shore followed by a barefoot breakfast on the sand, 07:00 - 09:00.
- Evening at the Spa — An enchanting wellness experience for two, a journey of relaxation, connection and romance ending with dinner under the stars, 18:00 - 22:30.
- Amari by Vineet: private modern Indian masterclass — An exclusive experience at Amari by Vineet exploring modern Indian cuisine and a curated private culinary journey; from 11:30, EUR 355 per couple.
- Wellness Morning — Morning tranquility: yoga on the beach and aqua therapy, 06:30 - 11:00.
- Snorkelling — Complimentary snorkelling gear at the boathouse, guided lagoon spots, daily trips, and reef boat trips on request.
- Golf access — No on-site course; privileged access to several world-class golf courses nearby, with transfers and tee times arranged by the concierge.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Private pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Private beach
- Butler service
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
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