LUX* Grand Gaube

Mauritius, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

Beach Rouge
Superior Room
Superior Room
Family Room
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Wellness Junior Suite
Palm Court Restaurant
The Palm Court Restaurant
Palm Court Restaurant
INTI Peruvian Restaurant
INTI Peruvian Restaurant
INTI
Bodrum Blue
Burger Shack
Spa
Spa
Cinema
Cinema Paradiso
Beach Rouge
Superior Room
Superior Room
Family Room
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Wellness Junior Suite
Palm Court Restaurant
The Palm Court Restaurant
Palm Court Restaurant
INTI Peruvian Restaurant
INTI Peruvian Restaurant
INTI
Bodrum Blue
Burger Shack
Spa
Spa
Cinema
Cinema Paradiso

The hotel

Completely renovated in 2017, this innovative resort has been designed by Kelly Hoppen and delivers an eclectic mix of effortless sophistication and relaxed informality, as well as signature LUX* touches. In a peaceful location, rooms overlook the triple-bay beaches and calm lagoon. There are beautiful gardens to wander in; stopping awhile to lounge on beanbags and hammocks dotted beneath coconut, banyan and filao trees. There are land and water sports galore, plus a world-class golf course nearby and bikes for exploring tropical hillsides or the local markets and village of Cap Malheureux. The LUX* Me Spa is a true haven, offering a range of indulgent treatments as well as yoga and dynamic exercise classes. Dining-wise, you’ll be spoilt for choice, with delicious island-inspired and international dishes. Chat to the chef and watch your meal being created at The Palm Court, savour the cultures of Peru at INTI and visit Under the Banyan for mouthwatering burgers, wood-smoked meats and inventive cocktails at the French Kiss Bar.

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Water Skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym

Where is it

Just moments away from a small fishing village on the north 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

186 rooms and villas. All rooms with air-conditioning, private furnished balcony or terrace facing the sea, satellite TV, telephone, complimentary WiFi access, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-bar*, safe and hairdryer. Superior Rooms have views of the lagoon from a terrace or balcony, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 teen or 1 child or 1 infant.

Board basis options

Half Board option: includes breakfast at The Palm Court, dinner at Beach Rouge, The Palm Court Restaurant, Creole Smoke House and Bodrum Blue.

Full Board option: includes breakfast at The Palm Court. Lunch at The Palm Court, Beach Rouge, Bodrum Blue, Creole Smoke House, BB’s. Dinner at The Palm Court, Beach Rouge, Bodrum Blue, Creole Smoke House, INTI.

All Inclusive option: يشمل

- Breakfast at The Palm Court

- Lunch in any of the a la carte restaurants open during the day and for guests on excursions, picnic basket (requests to be placed at the reception 24-hours in advance)

- Dinner in any of the restaurants (excluding INTI*), a la carte and live cooking

- Wellness: Yoga & stretching classes, fitness centre, sauna, steam room, whirlpool and spa garden (mandatory reservation subject to availability at the Spa -adults only)

- Water sports (as per hotel schedule): water-skiing, glass bottom boat trips, snorkelling, windsurfing, kayaks, pedal boats, Hobie Cats, mini sailing dependant on weather and tide conditions

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* 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.

Ile des Deux Cocos: add an all-inclusive island excursion to your holiday. Please call for full details.

Room upgrades

Wellness Junior Suites are perfect for couples and solo travellers seeking a wellness-centric holiday. They feature a beach house-style, a furnished outdoor balcony or terrace facing the secluded bay, a cosy indoor seating area, and one bedroom with a four-posted king-size Sleep Tight bed (with luxe linens, and your choice of pillow). The retro-style bathroom features mood lighting, bath, rainfall shower, twin vanities, and a separate toilet, as well as LUX* collection bath amenities. The room also includes a mini-bar* stocked with healthy snacks, yoga mat, strap and block, exercise cards, one plant-based smoothies, unlimited use of stand-up paddle and kayak, weekly yoga and movement classes, unlimited access to the spa’s hydrothermal facilities, unlimited on-site golf practice and balls, outdoor activity deck, access to four tennis courts plus one paddle court, complimentary use of mountain bikes, and a healthy in-room dining menu with plant based options. These suites have 1 king-size bed sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Junior Suites are located on the ground floor with direct access to the beach, spacious bathroom, walk-in shower, bath, separate toilet and dressing room, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child/teen.

Ocean Junior Suites are located on the second floor, have a spacious balcony with an outdoor bathtub for two, and a king-size bed sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child/teen. Family Suites have a king size bed and double sofa beds, two bathrooms and a walk-in dressing room, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 3 adults, 2 children/1 teen or 2 adults and 3 children/2 teens.

The LUX* Suite has a generous lounge area, walk-in dressing room, a sleek oversized bathroom with deep-soaking bath and walk-in shower, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child/teen.

Prestige Junior Suites are located on the ground floor facing a sheltered cove in the adults-only area, and boasts a 25 sqm terrace, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

6 dining options: The Palm Court (live cooking stations, open for breakfast and dinner), INTI (Peruvian cuisine, open grill kitchen), Beach Rouge (casual beachfront dining), Bodrum Blue (authentic Turkish restaurant), and Under the Banyan which is home to the Creole Smokehouse (adults-only) and BBs Burger Shack (adults-only section). 7 bars: INTI Pisco Bar, G&T 100 Club, Rum Tree House, French Kiss, The Palm Court and the beachfront bars at Beach Rouge and Bodrum Blue. 

2 swimming pools (one adults-only). LUX* Me Spa & Fitness Centre*. Complimentary range of water sports including windsurfing, kayaking, water-skiing, sailing, snorkelling and glass-bottom boat rides. Speedboat rides*, big-game fishing* and PADI scuba diving courses*. Petanques, mini-golf, beach volleyball, table tennis and floodlit tennis courts. Driving range*. Golf course nearby*. Mountain bike hire*. Private resort cinema (60 seats). PLAY Kids' Club (3-11 years). Teen activities including island adventure trips and beach sports.

Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. 24-hour room service*. Complimentary phone calls from hotel's red phone box. Complimentary WiFi.

3 nights on 31 Dec.

 * Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Our experience as always was just incredible… the personnel were ever so pleasant and the service and food excellent!

Jan 24, 2025 Wanderer25476629366 Mauritius

The food and service was excellent! Yasser and his team were ever so pleasant and friendly! The food and service were great! We have been here many times and each time our experience was different but always out of this world! I would highly recommend this restaurant!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent glass bottom boat experience

Jan 24, 2025 Faisal A

A shout out to Mr. Casley who drived our bottomed glass boat today, it was a great trip with much informations provided and he was very polite and cultural ✌🏻 It was a 40 minute drive and then he made a stop to see the ocean under It was clear and beautiful 🤩
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Incredible family friendly resort

Jan 23, 2025 Michael L

The resort was a perfect place to have our first family holiday in the winter sun! The breakfast buffet is such an impressive array of fresh produce. They accommodate families perfectly with the necessary amenities and always on hand to help. The facilities are incredible to keep everyone entertained all day every day.. and BIG plus and high list… Read more
The resort was a perfect place to have our first family holiday in the winter sun! The breakfast buffet is such an impressive array of fresh produce. They accommodate families perfectly with the necessary amenities and always on hand to help. The facilities are incredible to keep everyone entertained all day every day.. and BIG plus and high list was all the water sports available to use in the day and in particular the water skiing / wakeboarding / Mono skiing - Dave and Angelo the instructors were extremely patient and fun to learn with as a beginner. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating 5* service and location made for relaxing to the full

Jan 22, 2025 Phoebe A

I was taken here as a surprise birthday trip in November for 12 days and had the most relaxing time. The staff were incredible and the location / resort was stunning. The website doesn't show its full potential, there's so much more to see and do whilst there. We had rum tasting with Ravi in the tree house followed by a beautiful dinner of… Read more
I was taken here as a surprise birthday trip in November for 12 days and had the most relaxing time. The staff were incredible and the location / resort was stunning. The website doesn't show its full potential, there's so much more to see and do whilst there. We had rum tasting with Ravi in the tree house followed by a beautiful dinner of local cuisine. There were DJ's at sunset on the beach and live music in the Palm bar. We spent most days at the Adult only beach where Saif & Kumar looked after us so well. They quickly learned our favourite drinks, which sun loungers we preferred and even put a cold towel in the ice box each day after I did so on the first occasion. These little things made the trip even more relaxing. The birds make cute little nests in the trees above the pool and their song was so sweet. There's a lovely hammock in the sea to cool off from the sun. Evening started by sitting at the main bar where Kevish mixed our drinks and when not serving others made time to chat away. He is a super chap. Inti restaurant was out of this world, Melvin was like an explosion of excitement and couldn't do more to make sure we enjoyed the evenings spent there. We had great fun laughing with Melvin and team. The bar served Pisco sours (the best I've ever tried) and had some funky DJ's in their garden area. We went to a White party with a set menu the first time, my Partner cannot eat fish but they had no issue with changing his menu to make it just as enjoyable. This food is stunning! We also loved the main restaurant and although I would rarely choose to eat from a buffet, I couldn't recommend it more. Everything was fresh and covered all tastes and requirements. The Turkish restaurant was also lovely where we enjoyed a dinner and late lunches. We booked a driver, Vejay to take us out for a day exploring the island. Highly recommend this, we went to the temples, volcano, 7 colours earth and waterfalls. His local knowledge and stories of life on the island added so much value to the trip. We also asked the hotel to arrange a private boat for a day as we didn't fancy sharing with 30 other people. Snorkelling in the Reef, drinking homemade Rum in the shallows, checking out the sea waterfall and dolphin spotting were some of the highlights. *Note, the smaller boats can get everywhere, however the larger shared boats struggle to get to some of the unique area's and had to transfer people onto small boats to gain access to the waterfall etc. So glad we choose a smaller private option. The suite we had was dreamy, the balcony had a bath tub and option to open the rain shower up to use outside aswel as in. Little treats were left each day including beach bags, water bottles and flowers. Again, you couldn't ask for better service, the staff all truly wanted to please us. Lovely little shop onsite which very reasonably pricing, I purchased 2 dresses, jumpsuit and various other items. Lovely quality. Things to bare in mind: There is no-where within walking distance to have drinks or meals locally to the resort, the alcohol is expensive so opt for the 'All inclusive' option. We regreted not doing this. Nothing is open past 11pm. We found everyone would eat and then go to bed, not an issue but there isn't a big late night vibe. Check out the spa menu before you arrive, I'd have loved a pre-sunshine treatment but we couldn't get into the spa for the first 4 days due to demand. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely honeymooning spot

Jan 21, 2025 bryndlewindle London, United Kingdom

A lovely honeymoon stay. Great location, lovely staff. Food was great, although would have liked a few more Mauritian options (the creole smokehouse was the best). Lovely extra treats as we were celebrating; cocktail making, canapés, special dinners. A lovely spot to spend a special few days