Description
At the centre of the majestic lobby, a large pool with turquoise mosaics opens onto the curved lines of the expansive swimming pool and the aquamarine lagoon. The LUX Belle Mare comprises of 174 luxury suites in thatched villas on a spectacular stretch of beach.
The hotel has an enormous pool (one of the largest in Mauritius), four restaurants, two bars, a spa and tennis courts. There is entertainment for the whole family and the hotel is ideal for those with children of all ages. Throughout the week, LUX Belle Mare reveals aspects of Mauritian culture, offering a fascinating insight into the history of Mauritius. For a whole day at a time the hotel takes on the character of one of the traditional cultures: Africa, India and China. The various personal touches, from the staff uniforms and décor, to the carefully planned events, make the LUX Belle Mare a delightful stay. Activities include a wide range of water sports such as windsurfing, snorkelling and scuba diving. Children from 3 to 12 years have complimentary access to the children’s mini club from 09.00 to 22.00 hrs.
Guide price
£2,380 Per person
£2,380 per person based on 2 people sharing a Junior Suite for 7 nights on a Half Board basis, including British Airways flights and transfers.
Accommodation
The LUX Belle Mare boasts a wide selection of luxury rooms, ranging from 162 Junior Suites, 4 Lagoon Suites, 5 Honeymoon Suites, 1 Chinese Suite, 1 African Suite and 1 Maharajah Suite. All rooms and suites at the beach resort have a balcony or terrace with stunning views of the sea. The En suite bathrooms are made from luxurious marble including separate toilet, bath and separate shower. The rooms are luxuriously fitted with telephone and international direct dialling, a satellite television, state-of-the-art LCD flat screen TV, DVD player, mini bar, safe, a hair-dryer and tea and coffee making facilities, and air-conditioning.
Within the Lagoon, Honeymoon, Senior and Maharajah Suites there is a private whirl bath, for added romance and luxury. There are also 12 Villas at LUX Belle Mare offering a secluded retreat with stunning sea views, each one with it's own heated swimming pool and butler service.
Childcare
LUX Belle Mare offers a mini club for children 3 to 12 years old, open from 9.00 to 22.00 hours with indoor activities room and outdoor play area, in which qualified hostesses are provided to look after and entertain the children and maximize their holiday enjoyment. A children's menu can be provided, and dinner is served for children in the main restaurant at 6.30pm. The Teens club is for children over 12 and includes activities such as video games, snooker, table football and outdoor excursions.
Facilities
The superb facilities at LUX Belle Mare include, one of the largest swimming pools in Mauritius (2000m²), with a separate area for children. There is a choice of 4 restaurants and 2 bars, offering fine cuisine and a relaxed dining experience. The acclaimed "Le Spa de Beau Rivage" has 9 massage rooms and offers beauty treatments, and the hotel boutique is open from 8.30 and 22.00 and offers a selection of exclusive handicrafts and garments. The hotel has excellent sports facilities, such as flood-lit tennis courts and a fitness centre where lessons and work-out sessions can be arranged. There are also excellent business facilities and two well-equipped conference rooms, a library, infirmary and games room.
Activities
There are numerous activities to keep all guests entertained including a range of water sports such as water skiing, windsurfing, kayaking, pedal boats, snorkelling, glass-bottom boat trips and sailing. Scuba diving, big-game fishing and speedboat rides are also available at an additional cost. LUX Belle Mare also offers extensive on land options, these include the fully equipped gym, beach volley ball, tennis, yoga, Tai Chi, Kite flying and table tennis. The Hotel can also arrange off site activities such as mountain biking, and the use of the golf courses close to the hotel, these activities will occur an additional cost.
Services
The LUX Belle Mare offers babysitting services, and are available at an additional cost. The suites can enjoy 24 hour room service and the villas all have a butler to attend to their needs. There is also a laundry service available everyday, and guided tours and rental cars can be arranged to allow travelling to be as comfortable as possible. Throughout the hotel there is WIFI access.
When to travel
Mauritius enjoys a typically tropical climate with year-round heat, although the southeast trade winds help it never to feel too muggy. The summer months are from December to April, when it can nevertheless be extremely humid, and the winter, such as it is, runs from May to November, and is cooler and drier.
The best months to visit Mauritius are May to early December. January and February, the peak cyclone months, are best avoided by water-sports enthusiasts and divers. Cyclones rarely hit Mauritius (although Rodrigues has suffered far more regularly than the mainland) but cyclones way out at sea can bring days of squally rain.
Coastal temperatures range between 25°C and 33°C in summer and between 18°C and 24°C in winter. On the plateau it will be some 5°C cooler. The highlands are also the wettest part of the island – it can rain here at any time of year, and even when it’s not raining the area can be cloaked in low-lying cloud. When the winds are at their strongest in July and August it can be blustery on the east coast, though the breeze brings welcome relief in summer.
Apart from the Christmas-New Year peak, Mauritius doesn’t really have high and low seasons. The situation is more dependent on outside factors (such as the French school holidays, which cause a big increase in demand and prices in August).
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Location and directions
East Coast, Mauritius
Beau Rivage is on the east coast of Mauritius, and can be accessed by a 55 minute drive from the airport. The east coast of Mauritius is dotted with several stunning coves and lagoons and tiny cove-beaches ensuring shelter from the cool southeast trade winds, as well as the stunning long stretch of beach named Belle Mare. The island of Mauritius is located in the Indian Ocean, it is situated off the southeast coast of the African continent, and 900km east of Madagascar.
How to get there
Mauritius can be accessed by a 12-hour international flight from London airport Heathrow. It is also a 4-hour flight from Johannesburg, or a 6-hour flight from Dubai. The airport is located in the south of Mauritius, and the main method of transport is by taxi or private car when on the island. The east coast is approximately a 25km drive from the airport.
