LUX* Belle Mare

We returned from an amazing 12 days at the LUX Belle Mare at the end of Nov……. rarely do reviews - but just have to share what the LUX has to offer….. The resort is stunning – great pool, set in beautiful landscaped gardens, nestled against an amazing powder white sand beach. The resort blends seamlessly into a gorgeous part of Mauritius. The layout just flows whichever direction you find yourself wandering through. The whole experience is enhanced by a friendly staff & management team who continuously strive to ensure you have everything you need to enjoy such an amazing setting. In terms of getting to grips with the place the LUX App has all the info you need to for activities & restaurants & is backed up by the messaging service to the team for anything else….. Stayed in a villa – absolutely stunning space, own private heated pool with rear entrance down a short stroll onto a private area of the beach. The service from Mahan, Rao, Kishan was first class. Kishan takes amazing are of you at the beach and ensures everyday meets all expectations & goes out of his way - from treats during the day, to the surprise evening drinks & canopes on the beach – we have to thank Suren & the villa team for making our stay for our 50th so special. The guest service manager, Jennifer, is a star. She really listens to any issues/concerns & understands how to make you feel welcome. Thanks for all your help & especially for the anniversary meal on the beach – just magical….. The beach is lovely – most water sports are all also included in the price - the snorkelling is great, just a 10 min hop on the glass bottom boat. Leaning to sail was a highlight of the trip - thanks Genovan for your patience (especially as we did require rescuing on our first solo flight 😉) Also, our failing to be able to water ski was a source of entertainment for the beach team :0 - but still a great opportunity to learn & the team offer amazing encouragement. (Thanks Chris) Horse riding on the beach was amazing….. Beach Rouge – everything about this place works - right on the beachfront, best described as a Balearic bar/restaurant – great view/great music/great food – day & night. Food Truck – just off the beach – great place for lunch snacks/beer/cocktails K Bar – night entertainment was good, different entertainment each night - get the bar staff to get creative with the cocktails (see picture.) Rum bar – amazing quality of rums & staff will talk you through them all Spa – lovely place, very relaxing with great facilities….. Amari (Indian) – fantastic service & food of the highest quality, very welcoming…. Duck Laundry - my daughter lists it as ‘ the best Chinese in the world’ – lovely food, definitely try the ribs…. Thank you to all at LUX Belle Mare for an amazing holiday, at an amazing hotel with fantastic staff….. Suren – we checked out your 2 bedroom villa as we left, looks stunning, will be in touch to discuss our return visit…… there will be more of us…… 😊 Steve C

8th stay at LBM. The moment our taxi stopped before the beautiful gate Isabel’s welcoming smile made us feel at home already. Unfortunately, on account of cyclonic weather conditions affecting Mauritius we had lost one whole day at Réunion island and were so tired. But we immediately forgot all about our misfortune. Thanks to Antoine (so dynamic and extremely responsive) who did his best to book us a room at such a peak period, we were lucky to celebrate for the 1st time a New Year’s eve at LBM: which is a really worthwhile experience. In spite of the weather upsetting all their plans, they managed to organize a stunning celebration consisting of a gorgeous gala dinner buffet. The dining room had been specially arrayed for the occasion with stylish & brilliantly decorated tables. It was all beauty and profusion (different corners serving lobsters, giant prawns and other sea food, foie gras, so exquisite pan-fried foie gras…, all sorts of cheese and charcuterie…, exotic fruits…): REALLY SPECTACULAR! LBM started off 2020 by an explosion of fireworks illuminating the Belle Mare sky and beach followed by dancing. Congratulations to all for this unforgettable night! The rest of our stay we were greeted by the same extraordinary staff: the gentle and caring Sheila remains for us the example of relationship-oriented management with a lot of commitment in the organization and Jennifer the fairy who knows how to make guest’s feel at ease. The friendly atmosphere at the MIXE really generates a ‘being-at-home’ feeling: Vick would always go out of his way to please; Doorgha still joking even in a rush; Chica, Joyce, Prya, Rati, Rekha and Rosino (the pancake expert) ever smiling even after long rush hours. And we shall not forget the delicate and beautifully presented samosas Rendhir did specially for us. We also want to thank once again the staff at the K-Bar for their nice and attentive presence: Sanjeev, Vijaye, Vick…and Oliver who never hesitated to cross the way to ‘Mari Kontan’ under the rain to bring us divine mojitos. We keep being astonished by Ravin’s (and Ramesh’s) capacity to see at a glimpse ‘what’s going wrong’ at such and such table and to react accordingly! Finally, Lux Belle Mare is a huge enterprise whose director Ashish Modak deserves admiration. Our New Year wish for our favorite holiday resort is to succeed in maintaining its excellent standards through the training of a junior staff as receptive and motivated as the fully experienced one. May the magic side of LBM stay for years to come!