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LUX* Belle MarevsOcean Blue & Sand

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LUX* Belle Mare
LUX* Belle Mare
Belle Mare, Mauritius
Five-Star·4.7
Ocean Blue & Sand
Ocean Blue & Sand
Five-Star·4.6

Scores at a Glance

LUX* Belle MareOcean Blue & Sand
Overall
9.1
8.4
Beach
9.1
8.2
Food
9.0
8.0
Service
9.2
8.2
Rooms
·
7.9
Value
·
8.4
Romance
·
8.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

LUX* Belle MareMeasureOcean Blue & Sand
(better)9.1Overall Score8.4
5-starStar Rating5-star
(better)4.7 (2,318)Google Rating4.6 (18,140)
From $161Price / Night (pp)From $103 (better)
NoAdults OnlyNo
YesKids' ClubYes
OceanfrontBeachfrontNear coast
GrandResort SizeMid-size
60 minAirport Transfer30 min (better)

All Scores

LUX* Belle MareMeasureOcean Blue & Sand
(better)9.1Beach8.2
(better)9.0Food8.0
(better)9.2Service8.2
Rooms7.9
Pools8.5
Value8.4
(better)8.8Family8.5
Romance8.0
Nightlife8.6
Quiet7.3
(better)8.0Remote work6.8

Of the 9 measures we call, LUX* Belle Mare leads on 7 and Ocean Blue & Sand leads on 2.

Vibes

LUX* Belle MareMeasureOcean Blue & Sand
YesQuietYes
YesRomanceYes
YesLivelyYes

Activities

LUX* Belle MareMeasureOcean Blue & Sand
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
YesNightlifeYes
YesKidsYes

LUX* Belle Mare

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

Ocean Blue & Sand

  • 2 pools
  • 9 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 30 min from PUJ

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.

Pros · Ocean Blue & Sand

  • Large review base and strong recent overall ratings across official, Tripadvisor, Expedia, and other sources.
  • Direct beachfront setting with two large pools and a swim-up bar.
  • Good family infrastructure, including Daisy Club, Teenclub, sports area, bowling, and nightly entertainment.
  • Dining variety is broad for the price point, with two buffet restaurants, seven themed restaurants, coffee shop, and 11 bars.

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.

Cons · Ocean Blue & Sand

  • Seaweed and beach-maintenance variability are recurring issues.
  • Rooms can feel dated or damp in some buildings.
  • Food and drink quality is inconsistent across restaurants and guest sources.
  • Sales-pitch pressure, sunbed competition, and service inconsistency appear in recent guest feedback.
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