Our opinion
LUX* Grand Gaube “A Superb family hotel with an excellent range of facilities.”
Hotel description
LUX* Grand Gaube, a luxury sister hotel to LUX* Belle Mare occupies an enviable position in a sandy cove in the northern part of Mauritius with views out across the lagoon in front of the hotel to islets with names such as 'Gunners' Point', 'Flat Island' and 'Sugar Loaf'. The bedrooms occupy the ground floor and two upper storeys set alongside the beach, away from the main building which houses the reception area and the main restaurant. The decoration is discreet and tasteful and one of the prime objectives in its conception was to be in harmony with its natural environment, according to the feng shui principles that guide the design and furnishings throughout the hotel. Each room type reflects an element – metal, water, wood, earth or fire – whilst the Presidential Villa reflects all five feng shui elements. Superior rooms interconnect and all rooms and suites have open-plan bathrooms with large bathtubs. The hotel is ideally suited to leisure pursuits with a good range of water and land sports, including a Thalasso Spa which features a seawater pool, a high-tech gym and t’ai chi courses. Grand Gaube has five restaurants to cater for different tastes, from the breakfast buffet served in Ginkgo to La Bastide mediterranean restaurant, the seafood restaurant Abalone or the Karma House, the hotel’s culinary flagship, which serves a fusion of French and Asian cuisine. The plush Spirit Bar and Lounge is perfect for a quiet drink before dinner. A cinema screens new feature films free of charge. The kids’ club organises games and activities for 3 to 11 year olds from 8.30am until 10pm. There is also a club room for teenagers with internet connection, video games and table tennis. There is a Pure Discovery package available at Grand Gaube which gives you meals and drinks included plus a range of sports, cooking class, wellness activities and excursions included. All in all, LUX* Grand Gaube offers excellent standards of accommodation and facilities for couples and families.
Location
Grand Gaube, Mauritius
Official star rating
no rating
Distance from airport
About 1 hour and 15 minutes by car.
Closest airport
Mauritius
Room types
198 rooms.
All rooms have private bathroom with separate bath and shower, balcony or terrace with sea view, air conditioning, ceiling fan, telephone, television, internet access, minibar, personal safe, hairdryer, tea- and coffee-making facilities.
Type A Superior room, representing metal.
Type B Deluxe room, representing water.
Type C Junior Suite with jacuzzi, representing wood.
Type D Senior Suite, representing earth and fire.
Type E Emperor Villa (Presidential Suite). Details on request.
Hotel facilities and services
5 restaurants, 3 bars, 4 swimming pools, Water sports, Gym, Laundry service, Nightly live entertainment, 24hr room service, Spa, Deli shop, Boutiques, 60-seat cinema, Gym, Scuba diving, Speedboat rides, Big game fishing, Mountain bikes, Pool tables, Diving with dolphins, 2 golf courses nearby, Catamaran cruise, Electronic games, Helipad.
Water sports
Complimentary: Windsurfing, pedal boats, kayaks, snorkelling, glass-bottom boat trips, waterskiing, sailing.
Chargeable: Speedboat rides, scuba diving (PADI), big game fishing, diving with dolphins, catamaran cruise.
Land sports
Complimentary: Gym, sauna, hammam, beach volleyball, table tennis, bocce balls, floodlit tennis courts, driving range, t'ai chi and yoga lessons on the beach.
Chargeable: Spa treatments, mountain bikes, pool tables, electronic games, two golf-courses nearby.
Out and aboutnearby/local interest
Located near the fishermen village of Grand Gaube. Close to Grand Bay (10 mins).
Children
Children are very welcome. The Little Mermaid mini-club is for children aged 3 to 11 and is open from 8.30am to 10pm. Activities include pool and beach games and cooking lessons. Babysitting is available on request for a fee. The Trendy New Teens (TNT) club holds activities for teenagers aged 12 to 17 from 9am to 11pm. Activities include kite competition, tennis lessons and yoga initiations.