At LUX*, every moment matters: we’ve banished thoughtless patterns and created simple, fresh and sensory experiences to indulge you throughout your stay with us. We’re here to surprise and delight our guests, with generous touches and creative details that make the ordinary truly extraordinary.
LUX* 03 is the storybook form of all that a LUX* holiday has waiting for you. The pages of the third edition of our insider travel magazine provide a window into extraordinary cultures, intriguing far-flung lands and the lives of inspiring individuals.
Lighter, brighter holidays shouldn’t cost the Earth. And with the help of our guests, they don’t have to. At LUX*, we recognise that we have a duty of stewardship over the places we operate and the planet we inhabit, and we strive to achieve complete carbon neutrality in every LUX* resort and hotel.
Beach Rouge, Vol 3
Make like you’re in the Maldives and tune into Playlister's seductive, silky mix of laid-back beats and sultry riffs:
Genuine. Passionate. Intuitive. It’s no coincidence our team members are here to help you celebrate life.
This summer, LUX* welcomes Bikini Queen Melissa Odabash exclusive Pop-Up Shop at LUX* Belle Mare Mauritius and LUX* South Ari Atoll Maldives.
With five distinct moods and a choice of playlists, it’s the soundtrack to your holiday.
We go on holiday to escape the routine… Stay at a conventional resort and before long you’ll know where everything is. That won’t happen at LUX*. We’re in touch with our impromptu side, and we love surprising you with delightful pop-up treats.
LUX* invites you to try something new. A unique calendar of expert-led workshops has been curated to inspire curious minds – creative artists and leading specialists will be sharing their secrets at LUX* resorts throughout the year.
Designed with Kelly Hoppen’s characteristic panache, the thatched mod-colonial suites of LUX* Belle Mare are sea-view sanctuaries set in Stephen Woodham’s glorious gardens. This luxury beach hotel stretches along the pristine eastern shore, one of the most delightful spots on the island.
In the shadow of the dramatic Le Morne mountain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, LUX* Le Morne is set on miles of white-sand beaches, facing one of the most spectacular lagoons in Mauritius.
A completely reimagined luxury resort in Mauritius where eclectic retro-chic meets barefoot luxury. Set amidst lush tropical gardens, LUX* Grand Gaube is enveloped by undulating coves, the calmest of lagoons and is blessed with two tranquil beaches and three spectacular swimming pools.
LUX* Saint Gilles, the island’s first 5-star beach resort sits right on L’Hermitage, Reunion Island’s finest stretch of coral-enhanced sands, fringing a reed-sheltered lagoon.
Set to open during 2018, eco-resort LUX* Sud Sauvage graces the wild southern coast of Reunion Island. Nestled in acres of lush gardens, its luxurious pool villas open to sweeping views of the Indian Ocean.
Surrounded by 4km of powder fine beaches and perched on stilts above a crystal lagoon, LUX* South Ari Atoll offers enchanting diving, exotic new flavours thanks to award-winning eating & drinking, and contemporary styled villas over the pure blue Indian Ocean waters.
A one-of-a-kind escape for confirmed epicureans, LUX* North Malé Atoll will open in early 2018 and is set to redefine island hospitality with idyllic villas, sweeping ocean views and a fleet of luxury yachts.
At the heart of Lijiang’s Old Town – a UNESCO World Heritage site – LUX* Tea Horse Road Lijiang captures the essence of the awe-inspiring Shangri-La area.
A gateway to the glacier of Meili Snow Mountain National Park, this luxury boutique hotel is located at the entrance of Benzilan town, just a few snow-capped peaks away from the Ancient Town of Lijiang.
Opening during 2018 and just minutes away from Dubai's urban landscape and crafted to offer the ultimate oasis of barefoot luxury, LUX* Al Zorah connects you to the locale of Ajman through effortless living.
LUX* Bodrum is a five-star boutique hotel with panoramic sea views on the coast of Turkey’s most glamorous holiday destination. Staggered over landscaped levels, LUX* Bodrum greets guests with a vast vista of blue on each side. Modern rooms and architecturally impressive residences combine contemporary design with friendly 5* service.
Set to open in 2018, LUX* Phu Quoc is an overwater sanctuary resort fringing a Vietamese jungle island, offering the luxury of escaping to a spacious hideaway where island life, serenity and exploration harmoniously blend together for the perfect escapade.
Opening in 2018 this organic farm and rejuvenating wellbeing resort situated right by the Sichuan riverside is tailor-made for relaxation. Guests of the 40-room boutique hideaway are invited to leave everyday stresses at the door, reconnect with nature and embrace mindfulness and simple, healthy living.
After years of experience around the world China Sichuan Masterchef Tang Xi Bing brings his homeland stories to Duck Laundry, LUX* Belle Mare where he blends traditional and contemporary to offer a unique sophisticated Chinese cuisine. You will always find the brightest smile on his face as he treats his guests with the impressive art of hand-pulled noodle and ensures a very special food experience for every minute spent at Duck Laundry.
Chef Doorgesh Sanchurn has developed an expertise for local tastes. If you meet him at Banyan, the Island Kitchen in LUX* Grand Gaube, he will admit that his favourite dish is the Mauritian fried noodles that reminds him of his earliest, most vivid food memory as a child. Chef Sanchurn loves being able to share the unique flavors from diverse culinary influences, while showcasing the Mauritian food culture.
Before dropping his suitcases at LUX* Belle Mare, Nicolas Baubé has officiated in numerous 5 star palaces, resorts and hotels in Europe, Middle East and the Indian Ocean. With his expertise and vision of the local cuisine, the new executive chef is willing to make the residents of LUX* Belle Mare discover a mix of flavors, textures and cultures that would awaken their senses. His objective: bring a touch of freshness and innovation that will meets the culinary expectations of LUX* Belle Mare.
Chef Pascal Galette brings years of experience and creativity to LUX* Belle Mare and Café LUX*. Under the command of the young Executive Pastry Chef, artful desserts are created that range from the familiar to the unexpected. If you ask him what his favourite dessert is, he will tell you the mille-feuilles which he now masters to perfection and that leaves a trademark, visual and tasteful memory that immediately wins you over.
AMARI BY VINEET For a dash of Asian spice, head to Amari by Vineet, the resort’s new Indian restaurant – a clean-lined but opulent space for the Michelin-star chef’s scintillating fare. A leading light in the reinvention of Indian cuisine, Chef Vineet Bhatia won his first Michelin star at Zakia in London in 2001, followed by another in 2006 for his personal venture 'Rasoi' in London as well as in 2009 for 'Rasoi by Vineet' in Geneva. His masterful technique makes the textures and flavours of India shine, in sumptuous, subtly spiced dishes with contemporary flair.
To know Chef Suksan Supprasert is to like him. You will always see a smile on his face and for very good reasons. His dedication and enthusiasm at East Restaurant, LUX* Le Morne was rewarded by an award for best Thai restaurant in Africa in 2016. Chef Supprasert brings the taste of his homeland Thailand to Mauritius and shares his everlasting cheerful mood to make your experience at LUX* Le Morne unforgettable.
Chef Philippe Agesidame, Executive Chef at LUX* Saint Gilles knows all the secrets of traditional creole cuisine. He has invaluable experience and mastery skills when it comes to emulating the tastes of Réunion Island in a sophisticated but yet traditional way. Chef Philippe brings all the flavours of his island to life on the wood fire of the famous Carry’s Bar. We dare you to leave LUX* Saint Gilles without testing his « Rougaille Saucisse » the local must-try dish.
At Umami, LUX* South Ari Atoll, Chef Anthony Toshio Kando crafts dishes to perfection. He impresses with his skills, speed and creative precision demonstrated right before our guests' eyes. From the precisely sliced fish, to the subtly seasoned rice, he creates the finest Japanese cuisine which delightfully completes the amazing Maldives experience in spectacular style.
LUX* South Ari Atoll – Maldives - LUX* South Ari Atoll - Maldives – the perfect island to unhook, recharge your batteries and be exotic! The team at the resort are very welcoming and very friendly ... the restaurants are delicious and the setting really heavenly!
It is the welcome, the kindness and the naturally kind that impresses me at LUX*
Our best holiday ever at LUX* Belle Mare, amazing team members. The Resort is simply a corner of Paradise on earth.
More beautiful than paradise! Every view, no matter in which direction, offers a perfect postcard look. You can relax, but you can also experience quite a lot. You won’t get bored. It is the best recreation ever!
We had the most amazing time. LUX* is fun, relaxed, playful whilst offering exceptional service standards. We love the LUX* flair for the little things that makes the difference.
Simply amazing!. The restaurants are incredible, with so many options! If you want to sunbathe on a beautiful beach and drink rum till your hearts content, this is your place!!!
Such a memorable trip at LUX* South Ari Atoll, we’ll definitely be back.
Thank you so much for everything, our stay was amazing
This place is absolutely amazing, thank you so much to LUX* for hosting me
Here at LUX* Belle Mare, all elements are united. People are really attentive and when you are a client here, you are really a king
LUX* Belle Mare is simply a superb place, with unique ambiance both days and evenings
The service, food and beach are exquisite; it is such a relaxing, welcoming and inspiring place. I’ll definitely be back soon with friends to share these special moments
Here at LUX*, I’m spending memorable moments, enjoying this fantastic resort and the friendliness of Mauritians
Kiteival and LUX* Sports are probably some of the most enjoyable and spectacular kiting sessions I have ever had
From sea plane to whale shark diving; ice creams to beach dinners; fly boarding to snorkeling; LUX* South Ari Atoll was all that