Lux Grand Gaube is a totally reimagined retro-chic tropical retreat, tucked away on a peninsula bordering two coves, celebrates life in the tropics the LUX* way. The eye-catching design of Kelly Hoppen blends perfectly with the surrounding tropical greenery, and each room, suite and villa is made to feel like a home—that is, if home is having an outdoor bathtub overlooking the Indian Ocean. The resort is known for its focus on wellness and its culinary gems, which include a fabulous Peruvian, an overwater Turkish restaurant and even a rum treehouse.
Rooms and Suites
The interiors of LUX* Grand Gaube are the pioneering vision of award-winning designer Kelly Hoppen MBE – one of the most celebrated and sought after interior designers in the world.
Keeping true to her core values of simplicity and timeless elegance – an eclectic series of generously proportioned rooms, suites and villas are deliciously retro-chic in style, and deliver a real sense of residential beach house living. All are designed for extreme comfort and the best nights sleep you’ll ever have.
With distinctly different designs across all eight accommodation categories, they are individually crafted for an experience totally unique in Mauritius.
The Room types are:
Superior Room
Generously proportioned, effortlessly stylish and with views of our tropical gardens and the Indian Ocean beyond, our Superior rooms are the vision of award-winning designer Kelly Hoppen.
With their retro-chic interiors, they boast 51 square metres of indoor / outdoor living, including a 10 square metre furnished balcony or terrace and the immediate sense of staying in your very own beach house.
Fully air-conditioned, they’re equipped with a king-size Sleep Tight bed and sleek contemporary bathroom with large rainfall shower, twin vanities and separate toilet.
All feature mood lighting, 55 inch LED TV’s, high speed complimentary Wi-Fi, desk, safe, universal electric sockets and USB port, kettle, mini-bar, and the indulgence of a Café LUX* coffee machine complete with our famous in-house roasted blends. Naturally, they also enjoy daily housekeeping and 24-hour in-room dining.
Superior rooms can be connected to adjoining rooms to create seamless family accommodations or rollaway beds and infant cots are available on request.
Lux Villa
Set to be one of the most sought after accommodations in Mauritius, the one-of-a-kind LUX* Villa with bespoke interiors by Kelly Hoppen is the ultimate way to experience LUX* Grand Gaube.
Set on a private peninsula, this 300 square metre villa is enveloped by panoramic views of the coved beach, lagoon and Indian Ocean beyond and is designed for the highest levels of privacy and comfort.
A spacious entrance lobby and adjacent kitchen leads to an oversized living and dining area which opens to an outdoor lounge and relaxation deck with private swimming pool, landscaped gardens, gazebo and steps to a beach with loungers.
The master bedroom suite has its own lounge area, floor-to-ceiling windows and french doors leading outside and comes complete with a showstopper indoor / outdoor bathroom. A second king-size bedroom benefits from its own private bathroom, terrace and garden.
Naturally, extra rollaway beds for children and infant cots are available to create additional flexibility.
With dedicated 24-hour butler attention providing the highest levels of our legendary LUX* service, the LUX* Villa is the ultimate place to gather friends and family to celebrate life together.
Deluxe Room
Clustered around a secluded bay, our Deluxe rooms are located in an exclusive and blissfully tranquil adults-only area – making them perfect for couples. With uninterrupted vistas of the Indian Ocean, these romantic beach house hideaways are sited on the edges of the resort gardens for assured peace and privacy.
Kelly Hoppen’s inspirational retro-chic designs deliver a generous 51 square metres and feature a furnished balcony or terrace, comfortable indoor seating area, king-size Sleep Tight bed and oversized bathroom with walk-in rain shower, deep soaking tub, twin vanities and separate toilet.
All feature mood lighting, 55 inch LED TV’s, high speed complimentary Wi-Fi, desk, safe, universal electric sockets and USB port, kettle, mini-bar, and the indulgence of a Café LUX* coffee machine complete with our famous in-house roasted blends. Naturally, they also enjoy daily housekeeping and 24-hour in-room dining.
Extra rollaway beds for teens over the age of 16 are available on request.
Junior Suite
Our Junior Suites are the vision of iconic interior designer Kelly Hoppen and promise 56 square metres of retro-chic beach house comfort that’s supremely residential and effortlessly stylish.
Exclusively located on the ground floor of the resort and enveloped by tropical gardens framed by bay windows, each Junior Suite boasts a secluded decked terrace with comfortable seating area and direct access to the beach and lagoon – just steps away.
A walk-in dressing room leads to a show-stopper bathroom with a deep soaking freestanding tub set by a private glass-walled garden plus large walk-in shower, twin vanities and separate toilet.
They feature mood lighting, 55 inch LED TV’s, high speed complimentary Wi-Fi, desk, safe, universal electric sockets and USB port, kettle, mini-bar, and the indulgence of a Café LUX* coffee machine complete with our famous in-house roasted blends. Naturally, they also enjoy daily housekeeping and 24-hour in-room dining.
Extra rollaway beds for children and infant cots are available on request.
Ocean Junior Suites
Designed for couples and amongst our most covetable accommodations, our 21 Ocean Junior Suites provide 70 square meters of retro-chic style and comfort by award-winning designer Kelly Hoppen.
A contemporary four poster bedroom with comfortable seating area gives way to a sleek oversized bathroom boasting twin vanities and a separate toilet. Double floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors frame an indoor / outdoor twin rainfall shower, then out onto a spacious balcony with chill out loungers and an outdoor bathtub just for two.
Impossibly romantic, their elevated tree-top position assures intimacy, privacy and our finest Indian Ocean vistas.
They feature mood lighting, 55 inch LED TV’s, high speed complimentary Wi-Fi, desk, safe, universal electric sockets and USB ports, kettle, mini-bar, and the indulgence of a Café LUX* coffee machine complete with our famous in-house roasted blends.
Naturally, they also enjoy daily housekeeping and 24-hour in-room dining.
Prestige Junior Suites
The inspirational vision of designer Kelly Hoppen – our two exclusive Prestige Junior Suites are sited on the ground floor of our dedicated adults only area and are set by a secluded bay with stunning Indian Ocean vistas.
Boasting 75 square metres of indoor / outdoor retro-chic living, they feature expansive 25 square metre terraces with the added luxury of a sun-drenched lounge and dining area and bathtub.
All feature mood lighting, 55 inch LED TV’s, high speed complimentary Wi-Fi, desk, safe, universal electric sockets and USB port, kettle, mini-bar, and the indulgence of a Café LUX* coffee machine complete with our famous in-house roasted blends. Naturally, they also enjoy daily housekeeping and 24-hour in-room dining.
Extra rollaway beds are available on request – or they can be connected to adjoining rooms to create an additional space for accompanying teenagers over the age of 16.
Family Suites
These large residential suites are stunningly designed by Kelly Hoppen and afford an expansive 85 square metres of retro-chic style.
A generously proportioned lounge area sits adjacent to a king-size Sleep Tight bed, comfy easy chair and walk-in dressing room. Designed to accommodate families with a large double sofa bed for children – these suites are spacious and flexible and also boast a decked balcony or terrace furnished for long lazy days and star-lit nights. Family Suites are also equipped with two sleek oversized bathrooms, one featuring a deep soaking tub, twin vanities and walk-in shower with the second featuring a large walk-in shower and separate toilet.
All feature mood lighting, 55 inch LED TV’s, high speed complimentary Wi-Fi, desk, safe, universal electric sockets and USB port, kettle, mini-bar, and the indulgence of a Café LUX* coffee machine complete with our famous in-house roasted blends. Naturally, they also enjoy daily housekeeping and 24-hour in-room dining.
Rollaway extra beds for children and infant cots are available on request.
Ocean Villa
Exclusively designed by the iconic Kelly Hoppen, our breathtaking two bedroom Ocean Villas are set away from the resort in their own private enclosure and are amongst the finest accommodations at LUX* Grand Gaube.
Just two exclusive villas feature an expansive lounge and dining area framed on two sides by large panoramic windows and ocean vistas. The master bedroom suite enjoys the same stunning views and an adjacent twin bedded room is framed by a walled garden. Both bedrooms have their own private bathrooms – making this 100 square metre villa a discerning choice for families or groups of friends.
Outside, a landscaped garden with elevated lagoon views leads to a spacious timber deck, large private pool, outdoor lounge and dining area with gently winding steps to the beach. The villa is designed for privacy and the highest levels of residential comfort.
They feature mood lighting, 55 inch LED TV’s, high speed complimentary Wi-Fi, desk, safe, universal electric sockets and USB port, kettle, mini-bar, the indulgence of a Café LUX* coffee machine complete with our famous in-house roasted blends plus a host of exclusive services and amenities.
Naturally, extra rollaway beds for children and infant cots are available to create additional flexibility.
Restaurants and Bars
Dining at LUX* Grand Gaube is a feast for all the senses where sight, sound, scent and taste are all taken on an exotic vacation.
From fun, casual dining to sophisticated, special-occasion romance and those moments when you just want to ‘tell the chef what you want’ – we invite you to spend your day doing as much or as little as the mood takes you and then pause for breakfast, lunch and dinner and let your taste buds travel.
Introducing a series of flavoursome, immersive theatrical food and drink experiences – where you can choose exactly the menu you’re in the mood for with a new setting for each sitting.
The restaurants and bars are:
Inti
Meaning the God of Sun, this Peruvian-Argentinian restaurant is a first for the Indian Ocean and the island of Mauritius. Expect Latin American passion with refined Nikkei flair and a seriously exciting bar and grill kitchen resplendent in colourful Mexican ceramic tiles. Here, where you can watch ceviche expertly made to order, the cuisine is infused with the essence of Peru, Argentina, Japan, Equador and Mexico and is presented in an intimate and exclusive setting, making INTI our signature dining experience. The Pastry Bar serves outlandishly addictive sweet and savory churros and the ringside seats of the communal table are ideal for pastry-tasting or private dining. For an aperitivo or a nightcap in the lagoonside topical garden, the DJ-soundtracked Ceviche and Pisco Bar is a dream.
Palm Court
A breath of fresh air in a tropical setting imbued with nature – where everyone has an ocean-view table. From dawn till after dusk it showcases around-the-world cuisines and features a walk-in refrigerated Glass Box packed with the freshest of produce, a Mediterranean Tapas Bar showcasing classic Italian and Spanish delicacies, a Southeast Asian Kitchen with live cooking stations, giant spice wall and teppanyaki table plus a rotisserie-flaunting Comfort Kitchen for the best of British. Add to the mix a Bakery and Dessert Bar with just-baked pastries, flatbreads, focaccia and sourdoughs plus unmissable bespoke sweat treats and an ice-cream and sorbet counter – and the world is your oyster.
Our Wine Experience celebrates the art of the noble grape where our head sommelier will present wine masterclasses of champagnes, reds, whites and rosés from a decorative wooden table with a walk-in cellar as a spectacular backdrop. A tasting station will also afford the opportunity to select your personal choice of red or white wines via an Enomatic® dispensing system. Our Palm Court Bar provides a convivial setting to meet our mixologists and work your way through our extravagant cocktail list and menu of no less than 18 different proseccos. With the main resort swimming pool, beach and lagoon as your backdrop and a see-through roof for sun drenched dining and star lit evenings – the Palm Court Restaurant and Bar is the beating heart of LUX* Grand Gaube.
Bodrum Blue
This Authentic Turkish restaurant on its own mini peninsula creates Levantine mezzes and succulent kebabs with authentic cuisine inspired by Bodrum’s convivial coastline and Turkey’s vibrant capital. Evenings are spent dining surrounded on all sides by the lapping waters of the lagoon and cooling sea breezes of the Indian Ocean. Expect fresh flavours from our Turkish chefs and the freshest weekly ingredients from Istanbul – plus five Turkish wines exclusive to our LUX* Scrucap collection. The accompanying lounge and shisha corner provides a decadent space to round off your night whilst showcasing the best sunsets at the resort.
Beach Rouge
Occupying a prime location right on the beach with spectacular views across the lagoon and Indian Ocean beyond, Beach Rouge invites you to pause for relaxed lunches or romantic dinners at the water’s edge or settle under the shade for a long, lazy brunch of seafood through to sirloin and pizzas to rival Italy’s finest. Sunsets are toasted with mixologist-made concoctions while a DJ fine-tunes the soundscape. Beach Rouge provides a feet-in-the-sand, sea breezy scenario to take you from day to night – and into the early hours.
Cafe Lux
We believe great coffee is a must and at Café LUX* we ethically source our own green beans, roast them on-site, develop our own blends and pioneer the very latest techniques. Truly authentic coffee is delivered with care and passion from expertly trained barista’s with cold drips, frozen coffees, and hand-crafted blends ground to order. Open from sunrise to after sunset, Café LUX* is a place to pause and enjoy the best coffee and sweat treats on the island.
Under the Banyan
Under the inspirational setting and shade of an ancient banyan tree, discover four distinct dining and drinking experiences unlike anything else on the island of Mauritius. Order inventive cocktails at the Rum Treehouse by tugging on the cabana-style rope or feast on authentic dishes at the Creole Smokehouse cooked over wood and charcoal in a time-honoured fashion. The art of the noble burger is perfected and flame grilled at BB’s, whilst the French Kiss Bar quenches your thirst at a quirky, restored classic Citroën H van. Set at the edge of the resort, this is a destination venue in its own right and provides a fun, immersive experience exclusive to LUX* Grand Gaube.
The G&T 100 Club
When life gives you lemons – just add gin and tonic! Introducing the G&T 100 Club where we elevate the world’s most popular tipple to new heights with a spectacular menu of the globes brightest and best blends. From old favourites to new discoveries, our bar team has soured an unrivalled selection of world gins, and curated a menu of deliciously inventive ways to enjoy them. Set by the lagoon’s edge, this exclusive drinking den is set with occasional tables and provides the perfect spot to begin, or end, your night under the stars.
Wellness
Our mission is to be a wellness pioneer for the island of Mauritius, and our spa facilities have been developed by experts within their field and are presented to you in an unrivalled tropical sanctuary setting.
The spectacular new LUX* Me Spa tunes visitors into nature and has been completely reimagined, providing everything you need to relax and reinvigorate with an intelligent approach to wellness and a bespoke approach to your individual needs. We also offer world-class hair, beauty and grooming services for both him and her.
A comprehensive line-up of fitness facilities plus meditation, yoga and tai chi classes provides the opportunity to maintain your regime whilst on holiday, or take those first steps to a healthier and happier you.
Sport and Leisure
At LUX* Grand Gaube, we take the world of land and sea sports and activities to a whole new level.
From easily accessible activities for families to high-octane thrills out on the water – there’s something for every mood and everyone.
Our Tennis Academy is one of the best on the island and our new Padel Tennis court is all set to become your new favourite sport.
For adrenaline junkies our equipment, opportunities and training are unrivalled – be it diving, windsurfing, kitesurfing or wakeboarding –
and our friendly expert teams always on hand to help you master new skills.
Should you desire a break from the pristine waters, then land-based fun and rivalry can be had with a gentle game of Bocci,
a sunrise yoga session or by taking a relaxed cycle around the neighbourhood.
We even have our own seaplane and can arrange helicopter flights to get you up in the skies for a whole new perspective on Mauritius.
Be it land, sea or air, LUX* Grand Gaube is more than enough to keep you occupied. Your only problem is fitting it all in.
For Families
You’re in need of some family time but also battling a serious case of wanderlust. Bring the whole family! We take our youngest guests very seriously. Our kids and teens clubs, PLAY and Studio 17, gives them a sense of adventure and freedom. Our delicious, nourishing menus will keep the little ones happy. And as a parent in need of some downtime, head off to the Banyan, our grown-up area, while the kids have plenty of fun in the sun.
Golf
If you whisper the word Mauritius in a room of golfers, heads will turn. This tiny island boasts no less than 11 golf courses. Not far from LUX* Grand Gaube lies Mont Choisy Le Golf, the only 18-hole course in the north, where our guests enjoy preferential rates. Practice your swing at our very own driving range within the hotel grounds. Contact our Golf Concierge will happily assist you with anything.
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