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Hotel Riu Palace MauritiusvsLUX* Belle Mare

Hotel Riu Palace Mauritius
Hotel Riu Palace Mauritius
Five-Star·★ 4.4·Adults Only
LUX* Belle Mare
LUX* Belle Mare
Belle Mare, Mauritius
Five-Star·★ 4.7

Scores at a Glance

Hotel Riu Palace MauritiusLUX* Belle Mare
Overall
8.9
9.1
Beach
8.4
9.1
Food
8.7
9.0
Service
8.7
9.2
Rooms
8.9
·
Luxury
8.6
·
Value
8.6
·
Romance
9.0
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Hotel Riu Palace MauritiusMeasureLUX* Belle Mare
8.9Overall Score9.1 (better)
5-starStar Rating5-star
4.4 (2,664)Google Rating4.7 (2,387) (better)
(better)From $209Price / Night (pp)From $449
YesAdults OnlyNo
Not applicableKids' ClubListed
Near coastBeachfrontOceanfront
Mid-sizeResort SizeGrand
–Airport Transfer60 min

Hotel Riu Palace Mauritius

Kids' club & childcare
Not applicable: adults only
Room service
Available with limits. Elite Club fact sheet lists an exclusive room-service menu; universal 24-hour room-service inclusion was not evidenced.
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Capacity unverified; confirm the exact category before booking.
See supplier details at Hotel Riu Palace Mauritius

LUX* Belle Mare

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Unverified
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 7 people in one accommodation. Family Suite. Adult limit unverified.
See supplier details at LUX* Belle Mare

Hotel Riu Palace Mauritius

Highlights

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 3 pools
  • 8 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • Swim-up suites

Why choose it

  • Official 24-hour all-inclusive
  • Adults-only
  • New/rebuilt 2024 product
  • Three pools and Elite Club options

Keep in mind

  • Wind exposure risk
  • Some service-speed complaints
  • Restaurant-count discrepancies across sources
  • Exact coordinate needs manual confirmation

LUX* Belle Mare

Highlights

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

Why choose it

  • 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.

Keep in mind

  • 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.

All Scores

Hotel Riu Palace MauritiusMeasureLUX* Belle Mare
8.4Beach9.1 (better)
8.7Food9.0 (better)
8.7Service9.2 (better)
8.9Rooms–
8.8Pools–
8.6Luxury–
8.6Value–
–Family8.8
9.0Romance–
8.4Quiet–
8.4Wellness–
7.8Remote work8.0 (better)

Of the 7 measures we call, Hotel Riu Palace Mauritius leads on 1 and LUX* Belle Mare leads on 6.

Vibes

Hotel Riu Palace MauritiusMeasureLUX* Belle Mare
YesRomanceYes
YesQuietYes
–LivelyYes

Activities

Hotel Riu Palace MauritiusMeasureLUX* Belle Mare
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
–NightlifeYes
–KidsYes
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