LUX* Grand Baie Mauritius
LUX* Grand Baie, Mauritius
Merville Ltd, Coastal Road, Grand Baie, Mauritius
www.luxresorts.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
LUX* Grand Baie Resort & Residences
Shareholders
Privately owned
Date of Creation
Opening 4th December 2021
Hotel General Manager
Nicolas Messian hails from France and started his career in 1997. With more than 26 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, with a robust food & beverage background, Nicolas defines himself as a charismatic hotelier endowed with an entrepreneurial spirit who has gained experience within the most renowned hotel companies and has successfully managed iconic luxury properties throughout the world.
Nicolas has a strong track record as he held various General Manager and Hotel Manager positions from 2011 to 2022 at Mandarin Oriental Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, The Ritz-Carlton in Toronto, The Dorchester in London and One&Only Royal Mirage in Dubai.
Prior to his appointment as General Manager of LUX* Grand Baie in April 2023, Nicolas was the Regional Director and General Manager of The Algonquin Resort, St Andrews in Canada.
Hotel Positioning
5 STAR LUXURY RESORT
Development Strategy
N/A
LUX* Grand Baie, Mauritius
History & Story
LUX* Grand Baie Resort & Residences is built in the same location as the previous hotel Merville Beach.
Merville Beach was a 3-star hotel that was built in 1969 and was demolished in 2019 entirely to rebuild the new 5-star luxury hotel LUX* Grand Baie.
The elegant hideaway LUX* Grand Baie will be nestled in the Grand Baie lagoon overlooking emerald-blue waters and white sandy beaches. Jean-Francois Adam, the Mauritius-based architect who has spearheaded the design of the property, has been inspired by a childhood spent on the very beach the resort is set on and observing sailing boat architecture. The result is a design concept that champions indoor-outdoor living and ‘purity’ by working in harmony with the natural surroundings. The architecture breaks away from the traditional mold in Mauritius whilst honoring the island’s raw materials. Design Kelly Hoppen has created the interiors that encapsulate the beauty of the land and the Indian Ocean with voluminous spaces symbolizing ‘a breath of fresh air. “From the moment you enter the resort, you will be met with incredible scale and a multitude of exquisite neutral and natural textures and tones that exude sophistication and comfort.
Date Renewal
N/A – Fully build hotel
Date added extensions
N/A – Fully build hotel
Main Strengths, Special Touch
1) BISOU – Majestic rooftop with a spectacular infinity pool, restaurant, and bar set amongst a plethora of trees and plants.
2) THE ICONIC BEACH – Perfectly located on one of the island’s best beaches facing the sheltered turquoise lagoon in the heart of Grand Baie
3) STRIKING DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE – A work of art by the renowned interior designer Kelly Hoppen and leading Mauritian architect, Jean Francois Adam
4) COLLECTABLE EXPERIENCES – Curated by our team to connect you with the destination
5) CUTTING-EDGE WELLNESS & FITNESS – Inspired by ancient wisdom and powered by the latest technology both indoor and outdoor
Location
LUX* Grand Baie is a 5-star resort seemingly dropped onto a crescent of sand on the northern shores of Mauritius. As its name says it all, it is located in the heart of Grand Baie, a classy and cosmopolitan town located in Rivière du Rempart District, which lies the northwest of Mauritius more precisely. This town has everything you need for a perfect holiday: Beautiful beaches, scintillating nightlife, lively beachside cafes, bars, and artisanal local crafts and shopping.
Key sites/activities in the area
1. Le Château de Labourdonnais – Located at Mapou in the North of Mauritius.
2. Sky Diving (TANDEM SKYDIVE), located in the north.
3. Mont Choisy Le Golf, located in the north.
4. L’Aventure du sucre, located at Pamplemousse in the north
5. National Botanical Garden of Mauritius, located at Pamplemousses in the north
Fun Facts
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Children’s Corner
PLAY
PLAY is all about a mindful and modern kids club experience. We nurture the kids with expertly curated, age-appropriate activities that support individuality, self-discovery, and development because we believe holidays are a good time to learn new things, make new friends, and gain a little independence.
09:00 – 22:00 / 3-11 year
Spacious indoor area with Arts & Crafts, library, Toddler’s space, and mini kitchen
• Outdoor space with a vegetable garden, aquaponics, and a lawn for free play and age-adapted natural play structures
• Kids swimming pool adjacent to the main pool
• Weekly program according to 3 age groups, revolving around five pillars: Eat well, Move, Care, Feel and Create (Little Green Fingers gardening project, blind taste testing, Grain to Bread, Ice Cream Lab, swimming clinics, Junior Yoga, storytelling, talent shows, botanical art…
STUDIO 17
Whether it’s the vintage arcade games, PS5 gaming stations, a DJ deck, or the great outdoors, we know how to make sure the teens never say “We’re bored”
09:00 – 22:00 / 12-17 years
• Chill-out zone for teens
• Vintage and PS5 gaming stations, DJ deck, PhotoFanatics station and photo booth, multi-game table with foosball and pool
• Exclusive teens’ movie pod
• Water Sports Complimentary: windsurfing, pedal boat, kayak, aqua gym, mini sails, snorkeling, stand-up paddle, hobby cat Additional fees: speedboat ride, scuba–diving, big–game fishing, kite surfing (nearby), catamaran sailing, water skiing
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• Number of suites: 86 LUX* Junior Suites: 65m2 / Sea view
• Located on the ground, first or the second floor
• Furnished balcony or terrace
• King-size bed and luxe linens for the best sleep
• Dressing, desk
• Chromotherapy shower and a standalone bathtub
• Smart room control (automated shutters and curtains; adjustable mood lighting)
• 55” LED TV with on-demand films
• Keep cool (AC)
• Our LUX* collection of bath amenities
• A fully-stocked minibar, coffee machine, Earth (still) & Dance (sparkling) water
• All the technology (high-speed WiFi, USB charging ports
•Number of Luxury rooms: 8 Villas (7 LUX* POOL VILLAS: 240m2 / Garden view) + (1 LUX* Grand Beach Pool Villa: 600m2 / Sea view)
LUX* POOL VILLAS amenities:
• Located on the ground floor, in the gardens, or right on the beach
• Furnished terrace
• Two en-suite bedrooms with King-size bed and luxe linens for the best sleep
• Dining and living area
• Private butler service
• Outdoor deck, gazebo, and barbecue
• Heated swimming pool
• Dressing, desk
• Terrazzo-tiled bathroom with chromotherapy shower and a standalone bathtub
• Smart room control (automated shutters and curtains; adjustable mood lighting)
• 55” LED TV with on-demand films
• Keep cool (AC)
• Our LUX* collection of bath amenities
• A fully-stocked minibar, coffee machine, Earth (still) & Dance (sparkling) water
• All the technology (high-speed WiFi, USB charging ports)
LUX* Grand Beach Pool Villa amenities:
• Located on the ground floor
• Spacious furnished outdoor terrace
• Three en-suite bedrooms with King-size bed and luxe linens for the best sleep
• Terrazzo-tiled bathroom with chromotherapy shower and a standalone bathtub
• Dressing, desk
• Dining and living area
• Private butler service
• Heated private swimming pool
• Gazebo, outdoor barbecue
• Kitchen
• Smart room control (automated shutters and curtains; adjustable mood lighting)
• 55” LED TV with on-demand films
• Keep cool (AC)
• Our LUX* collection of bath amenities
• A fully-stocked minibar, coffee machine, Earth (still) & Dance (sparkling) water
• All the technology (high-speed WiFi, USB charging ports).
22 Residences (20 LUX* Pool Residences – 180m2 / Garden view) + (2 LUX* Pool Penthouses – 325m2 / Sea View)
LUX* Pool Residences amenities:
• Located on the first, second, and third floors
• Furnished balcony
• Two en-suite bedrooms with King-size bed and luxe linens for the best sleep
• Dining and living area
• Heated individual pool
• Dressing, desk
• Terrazzo-tiled bathroom with chromotherapy shower and a standalone bathtub
• Smart room control (automated shutters and curtains; adjustable mood lighting)
• 55” LED TV with on-demand films
• Keep cool (AC)
• Our LUX* collection of bath amenities
• A fully-stocked minibar, coffee machine, Earth (still) & Dance (sparkling) water
• All the technology (high-speed WiFi, USB charging ports…)
LUX* Pool Penthouses amenities:
• Located on the third floor
• Spacious furnished outdoor terrace
• Three en-suite bedrooms with King-size bed and luxe linens for the best sleep
• Dining and living area
• Private butler service
• Heated private swimming pool
• Dressing, desk
• Terrazzo-tiled bathroom with chromotherapy shower and a standalone bathtub
• Smart room control (automated shutters and curtains; adjustable mood lighting)
• 55” LED TV with on-demand films
• Keep cool (AC)
• Our LUX* collection of bath amenities
• A fully-stocked minibar, coffee machine, Earth (still) & Dance (sparkling) water
• All the technology (high-speed WiFi, USB charging ports…)
• Number of rooms, (keys) in all: 116 rooms
Restaurants & Bars
BEACH ROUGE: Mediterranean-style cuisine
BISOU: Tapas-style, a mix of South American, European, and Southeast Asian cuisines, vegan option
Ai KISU: Contemporary Asian cuisine (Japanese, Korean, Cantonese, Southeast Asian, Thai, Vietnamese, Malaysian)
Clients staying on a half-board basis can dine at Beach Rouge (a selective à la carte menu), at Bisou (all items on the menu), and at Ai KISU (two degustation menus).
Wellness
A long bubble bath, a private Pilates class, a manicure (ideally one signed by Bastien Gonzalez), a fresh haircut, a sprint along a 30-meter Olympic-standard running track up on a rooftop, sunrise beach yoga: you do you. Whatever the ritual, looking after and making time for yourself is the not-so-secret secret to a healthy life. And while you’re on holiday, kickstart a new routine or keep up with the one you have going on. We thought long and hard on how to bring the very best of the fitness and spa worlds into our resort. And it’s exciting.
LUX* ME SPA
Housed in a stunning tiered structure, LUX* Me Spa is not your typical spa. Far from it, as a matter of fact. We’ve channeled cutting-edge technology, clean beauty, and ancient wisdom to create a spa ecosystem that gives you the power to be, feel (and do) your best. We designed wellness programs that are consciousness-based, and which encompass sensory, emotional, dietary, and lifestyle choices. There’s an entire floor devoted to our hydrothermal bath journey, designed around our favorite element: water. Our 7 high-tech treatment rooms (think beds with a stress-relief system for better spine alignment) and our double spa suite (don’t even get us started on this one but the water and sand beds feel amazing) is where you can indulge in an array of massages, facials, and therapies, all using our very own brand of LUX* Me beauty products. And because we are in the tropics, after all, there’s a peaceful outdoor relaxation garden and pool.
MUSCLE-UP ON THE ROOF
Welcome to the Indian Ocean’s first-ever full-fledged outdoor rooftop wellness experience: Muscle Up on the Roof. The under-the-blue-sky outdoor space features not one but two 30-meter Olympic-standard running tracks. But that’s not all. Just wait until you meet MyBeast, a functional fitness frame equipped with 12 workout stations including a punching bag! Fitness = fun (but not any less challenging) in our books.
GROUP CYCLE STUDIO
Spin fans, rejoice. The ever-popular high-energy workout for mind, body, and soul is coming to LUX* Grand Baie. The workout combines music, visual effects, and performance data to create interactive training that inspires you to move. “Feel your Ride” indoor cycling can also be a form of meditation. Who doesn’t love the euphoric feeling you get after a class? Our intimate Group Cycle Studio is located inside our fitness center and offers a mix of instructor-led and on-demand virtual classes.
A SPACE DEVOTED TO ALL THINGS FITNESS
Gone are the days when a holiday at a beach resort was incompatible with sticking to your fitness routine. Remember those gloomy forgotten gyms where only a handful of hardcore fitness enthusiasts dared work out? Yeah, we don’t miss those either. With wellness taking center stage, we designed a truly stunning and modern fitness space with a curated selection of gym equipment. The space screams high-energy and cutting-edge in its design. There is an outrace functional fitness unit, a strength zone, and six types of cardio machines including the Skill Run treadmill, the wheelchair-friendly Top Excite upper-body machine, The Climb Stairmaster, and a stationary Watt Bike. For the tech geeks, we use the MyWellnessApp and the latest Technogym Live interface. And for those who want to forgo technology, connect with fellow humans in any one of our weekly group classes and urban fitness retreats. Hang out at The Wellness Bar to recharge your batteries after class or grab a pre-workout smoothie.
Corporate & Celebration Events
Club Ai KISU- Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays only
21:00 – 02:00
52 seats
Club Ai KISU is the first nightclub in Mauritius to combine the luxury of a private members’ club with that of resort residents, playing host to a new elite, acutely vogue concept. A unique playground for the extravagant, designed for affable debauchery and indulgent fun, without pretentiousness but exuding an abundance of class and style.
• Possibility to privatize the club for events during the week
• Semi-private lounges with a personal service, a bar, and a dance floor
Extra Notable Features
NIYAMA MIND & BODY STUDIO
Sleek, secluded, and sophisticated are just a few of the adjectives we would use to describe our Niyama Studio. The very intimate mind and body studio are designed for up to six people or a private class. Head here for Yoga for all, whether in the form of Hatha, Ashtanga, Yin, or even Aerial. There’s also Tai Chi, mat-based Pilates, and daily meditation. If from the moment you step inside, you feel more grounded, just imagine how you’ll feel once you leave your mat?
Hotel and restaurant Awards
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Number of employees
340