LUX* Grand Gaube

Mauritius, Indian Ocean

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The hotel

Completely renovated in 2017, this innovative resort has been designed by Kelly Hoppen and delivers an eclectic mix of effortless sophistication and relaxed informality, as well as signature LUX* touches. In a peaceful location, rooms overlook the triple-bay beaches and calm lagoon. There are beautiful gardens to wander in; stopping awhile to lounge on beanbags and hammocks dotted beneath coconut, banyan and filao trees. There are land and water sports galore, plus a world-class golf course nearby and bikes for exploring tropical hillsides or the local markets and village of Cap Malheureux. The LUX* Me Spa is a true haven, offering a range of indulgent treatments as well as yoga and dynamic exercise classes. Dining-wise, you’ll be spoilt for choice, with delicious island-inspired and international dishes. Chat to the chef and watch your meal being created at The Palm Court, savour the cultures of Peru at INTI and visit Under the Banyan for mouthwatering burgers, wood-smoked meats and inventive cocktails at the French Kiss Bar.

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Water Skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym

Where is it

Just moments away from a small fishing village on the north coast of Mauritius. Transfer time from Mauritius International Airport: approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Please note that if taking a seat in coach this may be longer depending on how many hotel stops are en route.

Hotel information

186 rooms and villas. All rooms with air-conditioning, private furnished balcony or terrace facing the sea, satellite TV, telephone, complimentary WiFi access, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-bar*, safe and hairdryer. Superior Rooms have views of the lagoon from a terrace or balcony, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 teen or 1 child or 1 infant.

Board basis options

Half Board option: includes breakfast at The Palm Court, dinner at Beach Rouge, The Palm Court Restaurant, Creole Smoke House and Bodrum Blue.

Full Board option: includes breakfast at The Palm Court. Lunch at The Palm Court, Beach Rouge, Bodrum Blue, Creole Smoke House, BB’s. Dinner at The Palm Court, Beach Rouge, Bodrum Blue, Creole Smoke House, INTI.

All Inclusive option: includes

- Breakfast at The Palm Court

- Lunch in any of the a la carte restaurants open during the day and for guests on excursions, picnic basket (requests to be placed at the reception 24-hours in advance)

- Dinner in any of the restaurants (excluding INTI*), a la carte and live cooking

- Wellness: Yoga & stretching classes, fitness centre, sauna, steam room, whirlpool and spa garden (mandatory reservation subject to availability at the Spa -adults only)

- Water sports (as per hotel schedule): water-skiing, glass bottom boat trips, snorkelling, windsurfing, kayaks, pedal boats, Hobie Cats, mini sailing dependant on weather and tide conditions

Please note: All Inclusive is available from the time of arrival at the hotel to the time of departure. The hotel reserves the right to close up to two restaurants throughout the year.

LUX* Me Spa option: can be added to any board basis and is integrated approach to wellbeing, incorporating holistic and spa treatments. Please call for full details.

Ile des Deux Cocos: add an all-inclusive island excursion to your holiday. Please call for full details.

Room upgrades

Wellness Junior Suites are perfect for couples and solo travellers seeking a wellness-centric holiday. They feature a beach house-style, a furnished outdoor balcony or terrace facing the secluded bay, a cosy indoor seating area, and one bedroom with a four-posted king-size Sleep Tight bed (with luxe linens, and your choice of pillow). The retro-style bathroom features mood lighting, bath, rainfall shower, twin vanities, and a separate toilet, as well as LUX* collection bath amenities. The room also includes a mini-bar* stocked with healthy snacks, yoga mat, strap and block, exercise cards, one plant-based smoothies, unlimited use of stand-up paddle and kayak, weekly yoga and movement classes, unlimited access to the spa’s hydrothermal facilities, unlimited on-site golf practice and balls, outdoor activity deck, access to four tennis courts plus one paddle court, complimentary use of mountain bikes, and a healthy in-room dining menu with plant based options. These suites have 1 king-size bed sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Junior Suites are located on the ground floor with direct access to the beach, spacious bathroom, walk-in shower, bath, separate toilet and dressing room, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child/teen.

Ocean Junior Suites are located on the second floor, have a spacious balcony with an outdoor bathtub for two, and a king-size bed sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child/teen. Family Suites have a king size bed and double sofa beds, two bathrooms and a walk-in dressing room, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 3 adults, 2 children/1 teen or 2 adults and 3 children/2 teens.

The LUX* Suite has a generous lounge area, walk-in dressing room, a sleek oversized bathroom with deep-soaking bath and walk-in shower, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child/teen.

Prestige Junior Suites are located on the ground floor facing a sheltered cove in the adults-only area, and boasts a 25 sqm terrace, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

6 dining options: The Palm Court (live cooking stations, open for breakfast and dinner), INTI (Peruvian cuisine, open grill kitchen for dinner only), Beach Rouge (casual beachfront dining, open for lunch and dinner), Bodrum Blue (authentic Turkish restaurant open for lunch and dinner), and Under the Banyan which is home to the Creole Smokehouse (adults-only) and BBs Burger Shack (adults-only section). 7 bars: INTI Pisco Bar, G&T 100 Club, Rum Tree House, French Kiss, The Palm Court and the beachfront bars at Beach Rouge and Bodrum Blue. 

2 swimming pools (one adults-only). LUX* Me Spa & Fitness Centre*. Complimentary range of water sports including windsurfing, kayaking, water-skiing, sailing, snorkelling and glass-bottom boat rides. Speedboat rides*, big-game fishing* and PADI scuba diving courses*. Petanques, mini-golf, beach volleyball, table tennis and floodlit tennis courts. Driving range*. Golf course nearby*. Mountain bike hire*. Private resort cinema (60 seats). PLAY Kids' Club (3-11 years). Teen activities including island adventure trips and beach sports.

Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. 24-hour room service*. Complimentary phone calls from hotel's red phone box. Complimentary WiFi.

3 nights on 31 Dec.

 * Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing customer service!

May 14, 2026 Faiza A

We had a wonderful stay at lux grand gaube, the staff were all super friendly and hospitable and always went above and beyond. Particularly Durgesh at the Bodrum blue restaurant whose customer service could not be faulted. Ainni who ran the pyrography class was also brilliant and so patient.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating 60th Birthday and Wedding anniversary celebration

May 14, 2026 ah2572

My wife and I have just returned from the most incredible stay at LUX* Grand Gaube, where we celebrated both my 60th birthday and our wedding anniversary, staying in Room 6009 that overlooked the smaller lagoon and included extra access to the Spa etc. A resort is only as good as its people, and the team were all excellent including; • The Adult… Read more
My wife and I have just returned from the most incredible stay at LUX* Grand Gaube, where we celebrated both my 60th birthday and our wedding anniversary, staying in Room 6009 that overlooked the smaller lagoon and included extra access to the Spa etc. A resort is only as good as its people, and the team were all excellent including; • The Adult Pool Team: The food and beverage service here was fantastic throughout our stay. A huge thank you to Mevin, Ansh, and Veer for looking after us so well while we relaxed by the water with regular drinks supplies in the cool box. • LUX Me Spa:* Sun at the spa reception was so welcoming going above and beyond and really helped make our relaxing break feel extra special. • INTI Restaurant: We ate here on two nights, and the flavors created by Chef Pedro and his brigade were absolutely amazing. Madhvyi and her team were fantastic, providing flawless service that made both dinners a highlight of our trip. • Smoke House Restaurant: A very special shoutout to Ashwan, who always seemed to have that first cold beer ready for us the moment we walked in! We absolutely loved his motto—that he was simply "busy making people happy." He certainly succeeded with us! • Beach Rouge: Nuud looked after us incredibly well each time we saw him and we also really enjoyed lobster night on the Wednesday; Isabelle was always a wonderfully warm and welcoming presence first thing in the morning when we went down for breakfast at the Palm Court. • Housekeeping: Thank you to Jessica, who did a wonderful job sorting out Room 6009 each day, ensuring we always came back to a perfectly clean and welcoming space. Finally, the manager, Ramesh, he appears to have really strong team supporting him. While I’ve mentioned several people by name, there were dozens of other staff members front of house always engaged with the guests along I am sure a lot working behind the scenes as well throughout the hotel. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating 4.5/5 - Great location, wonderful staff, and amazing food. Just let down by small "experiences".

May 12, 2026 Will W

Our stay at Lux Grande Gaube was excellent. We spent 2 weeks on honey-moon there on an all-inclusive package in a junior wellness suite in the adult only part of the resort. I'll start with our gripes first. The hotel can feel crowded peak-times (especially breakfast) which did occasionally effect service but 95% of the time we didn't have any… Read more
Our stay at Lux Grande Gaube was excellent. We spent 2 weeks on honey-moon there on an all-inclusive package in a junior wellness suite in the adult only part of the resort. I'll start with our gripes first. The hotel can feel crowded peak-times (especially breakfast) which did occasionally effect service but 95% of the time we didn't have any issues. Second and biggest gripe, the honeymoon package/add-ons weren't good. The service for the dinner and breakfast by the pool were very rushed, and the fizz with canapes in the room were a joke (half a bottle of sparkling wine and 4 tiny canapes is hardly an "experience"). If we'd arrived with the full bottle in the room that would have felt a lot more special. We could of got one anyway on the all-inclusive package so why not just put one in the room anyway? For things to do we'd recommend a trip to Port Louis and the botanical gardens as an easy day trip (which the hotel can help organise), as well as a private boat trip with snorkelling to one of the islands to the north (cost around £400 but was easily the highlight of the trip for us), any wildlife enthusiasts MUST go to Confetti Cove to go snorkelling. The water sports included in the all-inclusive are varied and fun but the booking system was a bit convoluted for water skiing which meant you were often waiting a long time to get a go (this might be unavoidable due to tides though so I won't include it in the overall score). On a whole the room was great. Some nooks and crannies of the rooms could do with a deeper clean but on a whole the room was very clean and maintained to an exceptionally high standard, the bed was massive (and comfortable) and all the amenities were spot on. The 45 minute couples massage included with the room was a great touch. The resort looked excellent for younger families, but the adult only part of the hotel was so peaceful, it was impressive that the hotel managed to cater to everyone. Best part, the food. There are 6 restaurants and they'll all excellent. Plenty to keep you going over 2 weeks without getting bored! Our personal favourite was the Creole Smokehouse for lunch and Inti for dinner (this one isn't included on your all inclusive but is still excellent value with a 30% discount). Finally, the staff. All the staff were so welcoming and kind. From the ground-staff to the cleaners, everyone makes you feel welcome. We'd like to thank our cleaner Jessica, Romani from the Creole Smoke house, and Veer, Mevin, and Ansh from the adult only beach who were all wonderful throughout. There was one more lady in the spa (I can't remember her name to our shame, but her son turns 30 this year so hopefully that helps identify her) who made our day when we went for our massage. 4 stars would be harsh because we had a great time, a 4.5/5 seems better so I've rounded it up. There are small parts that let it down and I think that it offers so many "experiences" it just detracts a little from the smaller more sentimental moments. We would definitely recommend to anyone who was thinking about going, especially if they have young children. Thanks to the team at Lux Grande Gaube for a wonderful honeymoon. Read less
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May 11, 2026 Pauwht Blackpool, United Kingdom

Had a 3 night stay after our cruise what a way to finish the holiday you couldn't ask for a better hotel in a perfect place .The staff was excellent and could not do enough for you the villas were so nice we was all overwhelmed by it , The Turkish restaurant was really good for lunch and dinner ,for lunch there was also a burger shack which was… Read more
Had a 3 night stay after our cruise what a way to finish the holiday you couldn't ask for a better hotel in a perfect place .The staff was excellent and could not do enough for you the villas were so nice we was all overwhelmed by it , The Turkish restaurant was really good for lunch and dinner ,for lunch there was also a burger shack which was fantastic . Buffet at breakfast and dinner was excellent with a lot of choice Even for gluten free and vegan. If you are going on a trip they do a very good pack lunch for you . Wish I had 2 weeks there Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Another wonderful holiday!

May 11, 2026 Dinkle12 Barns Green, United Kingdom

Where to start! This was our second visit in little over a year as we love this place so much. Before we arrived Visham took care of specific requests such as room choice and dinner bookings and met us in person during our stay. Elena and Jessica on reception ensured every need was met. We headed swiftly after arrival to the adults only area to… Read more
Where to start! This was our second visit in little over a year as we love this place so much. Before we arrived Visham took care of specific requests such as room choice and dinner bookings and met us in person during our stay. Elena and Jessica on reception ensured every need was met. We headed swiftly after arrival to the adults only area to be greeted by our friend Ansh who absolutely knows how to look after his guests. He even remembered our drinks preferences from last year and went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. The beach was always well looked after by Kumar, Reedoo and Saif when we wanted a change of scenery and they look after us well with fresh towels, drinks and a good chat. Sunsets on the beach were lovely. Dinner at Bodrum Blue didn’t disappoint and it was so nice to be greeted by Durgesh and Dhiksha who treated us like we’d never been away. Service and food was impeccable as is the view from the tables around the edge of the restaurant. Chef Bilal creates some excellent traditional dishes which make you go back time and again. And finally, and the last hand we shook before leaving was Jason. He could not do more to ensure our stay was perfect and he knows we’ll be back! Thank you to all the staff for another wonderful stay and we will be back! Read less