Picolo recommends · Hotel in Grand Gaube, Mauritius
LUX* Grand Gaube
Two small beaches on a point at the top of Mauritius, with the offshore islands lined up on the horizon and a rum bar for the evening.
From the point at Grand Gaube you can see the islands of the north strung out across the sea, with the flat-topped wedge of Coin de Mire the easiest to pick out. The hotel wraps around the peninsula, with a small beach on either side.
Inside, it is bright and modern, full of colour rather than the usual resort beige. There are several restaurants, a large spa and a rum bar that gets busy after dinner, which gives the place more evening energy than most on the island.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose LUX* Grand Gaube
We chose it for its sense of fun. The food is good, the design has personality and there is always something happening in the evening, which suits couples and friends who like a bit of life around them.
The beaches are small compared with the long stretches on the east coast, and they can feel busy when the hotel is full. If a big beach is the priority, Belle Mare is the better bet.
What you get
- Boat trips to the islands offshore
- Two small beaches on a peninsula
- Several restaurants and a rum bar
- Large spa
- Views of the northern islands
A day at LUX* Grand Gaube
- Morning
- A boat out to Coin de Mire to snorkel while the sea is calm.
- Midday
- Lunch back at the hotel with a view across to the islands.
- Afternoon
- A couple of hours in the spa, or a swim off the quieter of the two beaches.
- Evening
- A rum tasting at the bar before dinner.
Location
Grand Gaube, north coast, Mauritius
Open in MapsQuestions about LUX* Grand Gaube
Can you take a boat trip from LUX* Grand Gaube?
Yes, boat trips to the islands off the north coast, such as Coin de Mire, are easy to arrange and good for snorkelling.
Are the beaches big at LUX* Grand Gaube?
No, the hotel has two small beaches on a peninsula. They are pleasant, but if you want a long stretch of sand the east coast has more.
Is LUX* Grand Gaube a quiet hotel?
It is livelier than most in Mauritius, with a rum bar and evening atmosphere. That suits couples and friends, but those after total quiet may prefer a smaller place.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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