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Grand Palladium Select Bávaro
Grand Palladium Select Bávaro
Five-Star·4.7
LUX* Belle Mare
LUX* Belle Mare
Belle Mare, Mauritius
Five-Star·4.7
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Grand Palladium Select BávaroLUX* Belle Mare

Quick Stats

8.6
Overall Score
9.1
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (18,900)
Google Rating
4.7 (2,282)
Price / Night
$500-800
No
Adults Only
No
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
30 min
Airport Transfer
60 min

All Scores

8.8
Beach
9.1
8.4
Food
9.0
8.6
Service
9.2
8.2
Rooms
8.7
Pools
8.3
Value
9.0
Family
8.8
8.5
Nightlife
7.2
Quiet
Remote work
8.0

Vibes

Grand Palladium Select Bávaro
LivelyQuiet
LUX* Belle Mare
QuietRomanceLively

Activities

Grand Palladium Select Bávaro
SpaWater sportsNightlifeKids
LUX* Belle Mare
SpaWater sportsNightlifeKids

Grand Palladium Select Bávaro

  • 5 pools
  • 15 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 30 min from PUJ

LUX* Belle Mare

  • Playful luxury on east coast
  • LUX* Me Spa wellness
  • Beach cinema under the stars
  • Street food pop-up dining

Pros — Grand Palladium Select Bávaro

  • Strong beachfront location on Bávaro Beach.
  • Large dining and bar footprint across the Palladium complex.
  • Family-friendly infrastructure with kids’ clubs, teen programming, pools, and daily entertainment.
  • Recent Family Selection reviews are very positive for staff, clean rooms, beach access, and butler service.

Pros — LUX* Belle Mare

  • Excellent beachfront location on Belle Mare.
  • Strong recurring guest sentiment for staff warmth, service and food.
  • Good family and couples balance without feeling like a pure family resort.
  • Wi-Fi evidence is stronger than free-Wi-Fi-only because Expedia states in-room Wi-Fi speed of 25+ Mbps.

Cons — Grand Palladium Select Bávaro

  • Large-resort logistics can mean long walks, shuttle dependence, and confusing navigation.
  • Room-count and pool-count evidence conflicts across official, Tripadvisor, and distributor sources.
  • Some recent guest feedback mentions maintenance, check-in, and room-update inconsistencies outside the newer Family Selection experience.
  • Quiet-seeking travelers may find the shared-resort environment too active.

Cons — LUX* Belle Mare

  • East-coast seaweed or wind can affect some beach days seasonally.
  • Dining costs can be high without the right package.
  • Travelers seeking a lively town setting should look elsewhere.
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