Picolo recommends · Hotel in Palmar, Mauritius
SALT of Palmar
A small, colourful hotel on the sand at Palmar, where the rooftop looks over the lagoon and the kitchen buys from the farmers and fishermen nearby.
Up on the roof at SALT the lagoon spreads out in every shade of blue, and below you the beach at Palmar is mostly empty. It is a small hotel, and it feels more like a friend's beach house than a resort.
The rooms are simple and bright with colour, and the kitchen works with what local farmers and fishermen bring in. The hotel also runs trips with local guides, so it is easy to see villages, markets and people you would never meet behind a resort gate.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose SALT of Palmar
We chose SALT for its character. It is relaxed, adults only and genuinely curious about the island around it, which makes it a good fit for couples and friends who want a beach holiday with some real Mauritius in it.
There are fewer facilities than at the large resorts nearby, and the style is simple rather than lavish. If you want a big spa, several restaurants and a butler on call, stay at one of the grand hotels further up the coast.
What you get
- Adults only
- Rooftop terrace over the lagoon
- Kitchen using local produce
- Right on the beach at Palmar
- Trips with local guides
A day at SALT of Palmar
- Morning
- A swim off the quiet beach before breakfast.
- Midday
- Out with a local guide to a market or village inland.
- Afternoon
- A slow afternoon on the sand with a book.
- Evening
- Sundowners on the rooftop, looking out over the lagoon.
Location
Palmar, east coast, Mauritius
Open in MapsQuestions about SALT of Palmar
Is SALT of Palmar adults only?
Yes, the hotel only takes adults, which keeps the atmosphere calm and suits couples and groups of friends.
What is the food like at SALT of Palmar?
The kitchen buys from local farmers and fishermen, so menus follow what is fresh. It is informal cooking rather than fine dining.
What can you do at SALT of Palmar beyond the beach?
The hotel arranges trips with local guides, from markets to village visits. They are a good way to see a side of Mauritius beyond the resorts.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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