Why choose LUX* Hotels for your Indian Ocean escape

LUX* Resorts & Hotels are known for their innovative flair, bringing a creative sparkle to the Indian Ocean’s most stunning shorelines. Think chic interiors by top designers, inventive dining experiences and whimsical touches like wish-granting trees and grown-up treasure hunts. Curious to find out more? Here’s why LUX* should be your first choice for your next Indian Ocean getaway.

LUX* Grand Baie

Location, location, location

Scattered along the postcard-perfect beaches of the Indian Ocean, every LUX* hotel celebrates the natural beauty of its surroundings. Boutique LUX* Le Morne in Mauritius has a spectacular mountain backdrop, while LUX* Grand Baie graces one of the north coast’s most coveted beaches. On neighbouring La Réunion, LUX* Saint Gilles, the island’s only five-star beach hotel, sits in a sheltered bay, providing a calm oasis after adventure-filled days. And newly debuted this year, LUX* Marijani has quickly become the go-to address on the star-lit white sands of Zanzibar.

Bodrum Blue, LUX* Grand Gaube, Mauritius 

An eye for design

At LUX*, style is an integral part of the experience. Take the reimagined LUX* Belle Mare, where architect Jean-Marc Tang has woven stories into every detail – like the coral-hued Aperitivo Bar with its counter cast in reclaimed local sand. British designer Kelly Hoppen CBE has worked her magic on LUX* Grand Baie, infusing it with playful details and bohemian flair. Then there's LUX* Grand Gaube, Mauritius, which was crowned Luxury Travel Advisor’s Most Instagrammable Hotel in the World last year. Whichever hotel suits your scene, you can be sure your stay will be as much of a visual treat indoors as it is outside.

Amari by Vineet, LUX* Belle Mare

Tastes of paradise

Dining at LUX* Hotels & Resorts is anything but ordinary, with a kaleidoscope of speciality restaurants and quirky settings. At LUX* Belle Mare, indulge in Michelin-starred Indian cuisine at Amari by Vineet or keep it casual with Vietnamese street food from a vintage Rolls Royce. MIXE at LUX* South Ari Atoll delivers the quintessential Maldives experience: dining with toes in the sand and your eyes on the ocean. Over at LUX* Grand Gaube, be sure to book a table at the Peruvian restaurant, INTI, currently the top-rated restaurant in Mauritius on TripAdvisor.

To cool off from the tropical heat, the iconic retro-style ice cream parlour, ICI, is a hit with all ages. Try flavours like Sicilian pistachio, tamarind, chilli pineapple or bubble-gum, all scooped into warm, freshly baked waffle cones.

Bisou Rooftop Bar & restaurant, LUX* Grand Baie

Raise a glass

Whether it’s a brew or a bold cocktail, LUX* hotels know how to pour perfection into every cup and glass. Start your day with a healthy smoothie or kombucha at breakfast then swing by Café LUX* or Maison LUX* for a mid-morning pick-me-up, where skilled baristas serve freshly roasted coffee from macchiatos to mochas.

Each resort offers unique spots to sip and savour the view. LUX* Grand Gaube is home to some of our favourite watering holes: the Rum Treehouse has a selection of 88 types of rum and The G&T 100 Club serves up drinks that look like summer in a glass.

The G&T 100 Club, LUX* Grand Gaube, Mauritius

Night owls will love the vinyl-spinning bars at LUX* Grand Baie. There’s Bisou rooftop bar for daytime Ibiza vibes, Beach Rouge for funky sunsets and at the nightclub, Club Ai Kisu, the party continues into the early hours.

Divine dinner, LUX* South Ari Atoll

Extraordinary experiences

The best holiday memories come from those one-of-a-kind moments, and LUX* has a whole programme packed with them. Try sandbank yoga and wander through the spice-scented streets of Stone Town from LUX* Marijani or soar the skies in a helicopter over La Réunion’s Jurassic landscapes from LUX* Saint Gilles. With the Indian Ocean at your doorstep, water adventures are a given. Swim with wild dolphins at LUX* Le Morne or snorkel with whale sharks alongside a marine biologist at LUX* South Ari Atoll. For a touch of romance, sweep your partner off their feet with a star-lit dinner on a secluded sandbank.

Cinema Paradiso, LUX* Grand Gaube, Mauritius

Pop ups and surprises

LUX* Hotels & Resorts love to surprise their guests. You might stumble upon a secret message in a bottle washed up on shore – pop the cork and you could be in for a treat like bubbly-for-two or a massage in the spa. Spend a night at Cinema Paradiso; an impromptu movie set-up on the beach or in the gardens. Look out for the wandering Aperitivo bar at sunset – it moves around the resort, offering delightful drinks and snacks in unexpected locations. And don’t miss stopping by the Tree of Wishes, where you can tie your hopes and dreams onto the branches – legend has it, they come true.

Wellness wonders

At LUX*, wellness is a huge part of the holiday experience. The LUX* Me Spa takes a personalised approach to wellbeing, offering treatments from rejuvenating facials to soothing massages.

LUX* Grand Baie excels at prioritising fitness and wellness. Find zen with vinyasa yoga, meditate in the Niyama studio, or for something more energetic, head to Muscle Up on the Roof. As the Indian Ocean’s first-ever outdoor rooftop wellness experience, it’s a place where you can feel the burn with a breeze. Enjoy a high-energy spin session or sprint like a champion on the Olympic-standard running track. For an extra special treat, book the night spa experience, complete with a massage, Champagne, canapés – and the entire spa all to yourself.

LUX* South Ari Atoll

Fun for all the family

Tribes of all shapes and sizes are warmly welcomed, but some resorts are extra special for family fun. LUX* Belle Mare in Mauritius, for example, has one of the biggest swimming pools on the island. The kids’ club, Play, keeps children aged 3-11 busy with gardening projects, recycle art, pyjama parties and science experiments. Teens gravitate to Studio 17, where there’s a chill-out lounge, PS5 gaming stations and footie tournaments on the beach.

Worried the kids might get antsy in the Maldives? Not at LUX* South Ari Atoll, where a rota of activities keeps them entertained. Think swimming clinics, creating their own ice cream flavours in the lab, talent shows, coral planting and snorkelling adventures – all while living out a storybook Robinson Crusoe adventure.

Ocean Junior Suite, LUX* Grand Gaube, Mauritius

A room with a view

Every room, suite or villa across the LUX* portfolio feels like a designer’s private beachside retreat. Our top picks include the Temptation Pool Water Villas at LUX* South Ari Atoll, featuring a private pool, a bubbly hot tub and a hanging bird's nest swing on the deck – the perfect perch for soaking in endless shades of blue. Or, sink into a bubble bath on the outdoor terrace of the Ocean Junior Suite at LUX* Grand Gaube, with mesmerising views of Coin de Mire island as your backdrop.

The wellness suites at LUX* Belle Mare are a haven for wellbeing, offering two 45-minute spa treatments per stay, a minibar stocked with healthy snacks and unlimited use of paddleboards and kayaks.

Sustainable luxury

Sustainability is about action, not just words. LUX*’s dedication to the environment has earned them numerous awards and accolades, with several properties achieving the 5 Earth rating by EarthCheck Sustainability Certification. Standout initiatives include eliminating all plastics and the Keen on Green concept, which offers delicious plant-based dining options across all resorts. The zero waste policy at LUX* Le Morne is also a pioneering project, redistributing food to local communities and composting leftovers.

La Réunion

Double the fun

Why settle for just one hotel experience when you can double the fun? With a choice of four hotels in Mauritius, it’s easy to split your holiday between two resorts and explore different sides of island life. Combine LUX* Grand Baie and LUX* Le Morne for a mix of modern luxury and natural beauty, or add in adrenaline-fuelled adventures on La Réunion for an extra thrill.

Pairing up destinations is another way to elevate your LUX* journey. Experience the dynamic energy of Dubai before enjoying snorkelling and spa treatments at LUX* South Ari Atoll in the Maldives. Or for the ultimate wild-meets-relaxation holiday, round off a Serengeti safari with beach bliss at LUX* Marijani in Zanzibar.

LUX* Marijani Zanzibar