SALT of Palmar, an adult-only boutique hotel, a member of Design Hotels

Mauritius, Indian Ocean

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Garden View Room
Restaurant
Garden View Room
Restaurant

The hotel

A unique and new concept to Mauritius, SALT of Palmar is an eco-conscious, one-of-a-kind property that immerses you into the beauty of the island. Designed by the French designer Camille Walala, SALT of Palmar showcases bold, colourful patterns and a vibrant aesthetic blending contemporary design elements with a mix of Mauritian cultural influences. As soon as you arrive, you'll feel at home, with the added bonus of sea breeze in your hair and sand between your toes. Experience island-life with the skill swap programme, enjoy some water sports, or simply choose to relax poolside or beachside. Food is big deal around here too, with a focus on fresh, organic, and seasonal produce, much of which comes from its own farm or nearby sources. You'll be sure to find zero single-use plastics as well as zero food waste, what's not to love?

Amenities

  • Honeymoon
  • Bar
  • Internet Access
  • No Smoking
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool
  • Close to Beach

Where is it

On the east coast of Mauritius. Transfer time from Mauritius International Airport: 1 hour.

Hotel information

59 rooms. All with Carpe Diem bed with 100% organic cotton linens, private balcony or terrace, organic coffee robes, locally-made toiletries, Roberts Radio, tea/coffee-making facilities, telephone, safe, hairdryer, complimentary filtered water, and Yogi Bare yoga mat and blocks. Garden View Rooms are 360-400 sq ft and have views of the filao trees on the beach, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. Twin room available, on request.

Board basis options

Half Board option: includes daily breakfast and dinner.

Full Board option: includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

All Inclusive option: includes Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at The Good Kitchen. Breakfast to go - Picnic Hamper bag. Food and beverages selection.

Room upgrades

Poolside Rooms are 325-400 sq ft and are located right by the pool, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Bang on Beach Rooms are 330-360 sq ft and are located facing out to the Indian Ocean, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. Twin room available, on request.

Pool Plus Rooms are 500 sq ft and overlook the pool, beach and ocean, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Best on Beach Rooms are 510 sq ft and boast incredible ocean views and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

The Good Kitchen (fresh local food inspired by the Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Mauritian flavours, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). SALT Bakery (light bites and coffee). The Rooftop Bar. The Beach (Mauritian snacks, and cocktails made from seasonal fruits, and fresh herbs). The Pool Bar.

Swimming pool. The Gym. SALT Equilibrium spa* with 4 treatment rooms, salt room and HydroLounge. Water sports including kayaks, snorkelling (with a guide), aquagym, paddle boards, pedal boats, transparent-bottom kayaks and boats, scuba diving*, kite surfing*, big game fishing*, catamaran trips*, waterskiing*, and windsurfing*. Beach volleyball and football. Yoga (including sunrise beach yoga*). Bicycle hire*. Skill Swap (experience programme with SALT Team members, try out a local tradition or learn a new skill from a local).

Library. 24-hour room service*. Laundry services*. Complimentary WiFi.

* Denotes local charge. 

Please note: twin rooms are on request and are not guaranteed.

Rating summary

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating My favorite me-time escape

Jun 10, 2025 PolinaB20

Salt the place I want to come back and want to recharge in. I love the design, I love the food, I love the team. I appreciate every single time you prepared my room for the night and asked me how my day goes. I am working in a sustainability sector and I feel so comfortable and serene at Salt. Congratulations to Shiva and his team for launching… Read more
Salt the place I want to come back and want to recharge in. I love the design, I love the food, I love the team. I appreciate every single time you prepared my room for the night and asked me how my day goes. I am working in a sustainability sector and I feel so comfortable and serene at Salt. Congratulations to Shiva and his team for launching Tec Tec - I think it is a great idea. My absolute favorite strawberry kombucha, the willingness of the team to go extra mile and make me the dish that would make my day - it is so precious. The bar master V with his creative ideas - I think we did create some new flavors for the menu. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The attention to detail is crazy ❤️

Jun 10, 2025 Poetic s

Where to begin. From the warm welcome of Naina with no paperworks to fill in, unlike other hotels, our onboarding was smooth. The concept is different, there is no reception, as you’re made to feel at home. I’m an eco-person, so the hotel’s full sustainable movement really topped it all! Ceramic plates,cups, refillable water stations near the… Read more
Where to begin. From the warm welcome of Naina with no paperworks to fill in, unlike other hotels, our onboarding was smooth. The concept is different, there is no reception, as you’re made to feel at home. I’m an eco-person, so the hotel’s full sustainable movement really topped it all! Ceramic plates,cups, refillable water stations near the pool.. The room is set up differently. There is a radio, refillable bottles and tea/ coffee at the beverage corner of the room! Everything’s tailored for ‘no waste’. We were lucky that we got a room next to the gym, and the latter was sooo well equipped. For the food, we’re normally used to buffets so we were skeptical about the ‘à la carte’ service. However, this was much better than expected. Varied menu, carefully prepared by Chef Shiva, the most humble chef we’ve met. He also gave me some cooking tips 🤭P.S: You should totally try his octopus salad! At breakfast, Daram always ensured we were rapidly served, and Rajiv was so professional at handling all our orders. Without forgetting Med, who’s always ‘à nos petits soins’. What a beautiful team, who know exactly how to take care of your needs. They noticed I was sick and offered infusions with honey..a routine they kept until I left the hotel. Love their attention to detail. The only thing that I was quite sad about is the pool. It was freezing cold, unlike all the reviews I have seen here mentioning it as a ‘heated’ pool, especially since it’s winter. I couldn’t swim in the pool, and the beach as well is quite rough and not advised to swim in during bad weather conditions. Quick heads up, it is quite breezy in this location, so bring a coverup 🥰 Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best experience in the Paradise of Mauritius

Jun 9, 2025 Natalie D

We travelled from Australia and stayed at this beautiful hotel in Mauritius, let me tell you hands down this is one of the best hotels I have been to with breathtaking sea views, private beach, beautifully unique designed hotel and best five star in class service. From the moment we arrived we were welcomed with a friendly smile. All the staff… Read more
We travelled from Australia and stayed at this beautiful hotel in Mauritius, let me tell you hands down this is one of the best hotels I have been to with breathtaking sea views, private beach, beautifully unique designed hotel and best five star in class service. From the moment we arrived we were welcomed with a friendly smile. All the staff were very helpful and the food was absolutely delicious. Thank you to the reception staff and management for helping us plan our days accordingly to what we liked. Thank you to security at the front of the hotel for your exceptional service and friendly smiles each day. Thank you to the hotel staff for ensuring our room was clean and tidy to perfection each day. There is one highlight that we will never forget which is the dine in at the Tek Tek restaurant with our own private chef. The six course menu was inspired by the islands rich culture and let me tell you the food was on another level with the combination of flavours the dishes were perfection. Each dish was made with love from the Chef. Thank you Chef Shiva and Helper Karan for the most wonderful night and dine in experience you both made our experience staying at Mauritius incredible. We hope to see you both again soon. If you would like a luxurious stay I definitely recommend staying at this hotel. :) Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Made for the best honeymoon!

Jun 8, 2025 michaelmR2932IL

SALT absolutely delivered on an experience that made our honeymoon simply incredible. From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel engulfed in superior hospitality. All the staff paid close attention to what you liked and any specific eating habits. This resulted in fantastic recommendations and some bespoke meals and drinks which too were… Read more
SALT absolutely delivered on an experience that made our honeymoon simply incredible. From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel engulfed in superior hospitality. All the staff paid close attention to what you liked and any specific eating habits. This resulted in fantastic recommendations and some bespoke meals and drinks which too were out of this world delicious! 10 days felt like way too short a time to be at SALT, it has so much to offer for such a boutique hotel. The peace and quiet with it being adults only amplified the bliss. Dining in the TecTec restaurant is a must-do, you cannot prepare yourself for the journey and experience you will be taken on. Their custom cocktail and supreme food were on another level! The amenities at this hotel including the lush spa with a rejuvenating salt room were fantastic, with plenty to do and keep yourself busy with. When we wanted out and about the reception and front-of-house management were all to happy to assist with the booking and planning resulting in a stress-free vibe which was massively appreciated. My wife and I would return to SALT without a doubt, returning to the real world after our holiday was difficult and only wish we were back in the paradise SALT offers. Thank you so very much, everyone, at SALT for making our very delayed honeymoon so very special! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best experience in paradise

Jun 8, 2025 camila v

Incredible experience! Salt of Palmar is paradise in Mauritius. They offer a best in class service, everyone is so lovely and helpful and the food is great. Special thanks to Rishi that helped us plan our days according to what we like and helped us with everything. If you are traveling with your partner or friends 100% recommend the Salt of… Read more
Incredible experience! Salt of Palmar is paradise in Mauritius. They offer a best in class service, everyone is so lovely and helpful and the food is great. Special thanks to Rishi that helped us plan our days according to what we like and helped us with everything. If you are traveling with your partner or friends 100% recommend the Salt of Palmar. I’ll be coming back for sure Read less