Evening Pass with Dinner Buffet & Unlimited Drinks at LUX* Grand Gaube

Stay the night near Grand Gaube

• Other hotels on MariDeal near Grand Gaube:
  • Mythic Suites & Villas (4 min drive)
  • Sea Diamond Boutique Hotel & Spa (8 min drive)
  • The Good Life Resort (10 min drive)
  • Ocean Grand Gaube (11 min drive)
  • Element Bay by LOV (14 min drive)

Spa and massage at LUX* Grand Gaube

• LUX Me Spa:* 12 treatment rooms, a hair salon, a barber and nails, for guests aged 16 and over.
• Facilities: sauna, steam room and three pools, cold, ambient and a heated whirlpool, booked in 30 minute slots.
• Mind, Body & Soul Studio: yoga, meditation, aerial yoga and stretching, plus a health and smoothie bar.
• Opening hours: 09:00 to 20:00
• Spa offers on MariDeal nearby:
  • 60-Min Full Body Massage in Pereybere with Pool Access at Nu Zil Spa (16 min drive)
  • Abhyangam Ayurvedic Massage at Ayuryoga International Mauritius, Grand Baie (17 min drive)
  • 60-Min Massage & Light Lunch at OBOĒ Gardenstē, Pereybere (17 min drive)
  • Relaxing & Indian Head Massage at Foraha Spa, Grand Baie (18 min drive)

Golf near Grand Gaube

• Mont Choisy Le Golf (20 min drive): an 18 hole course at Mont Choisy, in the north of Mauritius.

Scuba diving near Grand Gaube

• Dive centres within 25 minutes of LUX Grand Gaube, nearest first:*
  • Sunset Diving (18 min drive): a dive centre on the Grand Baie waterfront at Sunset Boulevard, with its own boarding pontoon.
  • Dive sites in the area:
  • Holt's Rock: a boulder site down to 25 metres with moray eels, lionfish and titan triggerfish.
  • Merville Patches: a shallow reef down to 12 metres known for its many moray eels, good for beginners.
  • Djabeda Wreck: a wreck off Coin de Mire island lying at up to 34 metres.
  • Stenopus Reef: a reef off Trou aux Biches down to 35 metres with black and green hard corals and eagle rays.

Mountains, trails and hiking near Grand Gaube

• Gentle nature visits, fine with children:
  • SSR Botanical Garden, Pamplemousses (23 min drive, entry ticket or booking): The SSR Botanic Garden at Pamplemousses is the oldest botanical garden in the Southern Hemisphere, known for its pond of giant water lilies, its 85 palm varieties and trees planted by world leaders. Tip: Use the free official car park and ignore unofficial attendants asking for a parking fee.

Kitesurfing, surfing and water sports near Grand Gaube

• Kitesurfing:
  • Grand Gaube (5 min drive): A shallow lagoon, a little choppier than Anse la Raie, for intermediate riders. The one safe access is a small sandy beach in the village, past the Catholic church. Watch for fishing boats, coral heads and currents in the passes, and avoid low tide.
  • Anse la Raie (9 min drive): A large lagoon in the north, flat to choppy, with a reef about 2.5 km out. It suits all levels and kite schools teach beginners here. Launch from the small sandy beach beside the public beach, and watch for rocks in the water and the trees behind the beach.
  • Cap Malheureux (11 min drive): A lagoon in front of the red roof church, flat inside with waves breaking on the reef. Not for beginners: the launch area is small and boats are anchored in the lagoon. Strong currents run through the passes.
  • Wind season: the trade winds are strongest from June to September, 18 to 35 knots. April, May, October and November bring 10 to 25 knots.
• Windsurfing:
  • Anse la Raie (9 min drive): A wide lagoon sheltered by an outer reef about 2.5 km out, not too shallow, with side shore wind. Good for freeride and freestyle; the small waves on the outer reef are for advanced windsurfers. The local centre lists kite and paddle gear only, so bring your own board.

Things to do near Grand Gaube

1. Beaches near Grand Gaube
   • Anse La Raie (9 min drive): a quiet lagoon beach facing the northern islets, popular with kitesurfers.
   • Cap Malheureux (11 min drive): the northern tip of Mauritius, with its red roofed church and views of Coin de Mire.
   • Bain Boeuf beach (14 min drive): a small public beach between Cap Malheureux and Pereybère.
   • Pereybère public beach (17 min drive): a sheltered public beach with clear water for swimming and snorkelling.
   • Grand Baie public beach (21 min drive): the public beach of Grand Baie, the north coast's main resort town.
2. Landmarks near Grand Gaube
   • Château de Labourdonnais (19 min drive): a restored 19th century colonial house with orchards, a rum distillery and tastings at Mapou.
   • Grand Baie Bazaar (20 min drive): a market for crafts, textiles and souvenirs in Grand Baie.
3. Activities on MariDeal near Grand Gaube
   • Château de Labourdonnais Tour with Rum & Fruit Tasting (22 min drive)

LUX* Grand Gaube evening pass: what to expect

A 4.5 hour evening at LUX* Grand Gaube, on a peninsula next to the fishing village of Grand Gaube on the north coast of Mauritius, from 18:00 to 22:30. Drinks are unlimited from arrival, cocktails, spirits and sparkling wines included. You start with the spa pools and jacuzzi until 19:30, then have a buffet dinner at The Palm Court, with live entertainment at The Palm Court Bar. It suits couples on a date night or friends out for a birthday dinner. The dress code is smart casual with no flip flops or shorts, and gentlemen must wear long trousers.

Activities and water sports at LUX* Grand Gaube

• Free water sports: water skiing, windsurfing, pedal boats, kayaks, aqua gym, mini sails, snorkelling, glass bottom boat trips, stand up paddle and sport catamaran sailing.
• Paid water sports: speedboat rides, big game fishing, tube rides, catamaran trips, private water skiing and kitesurfing nearby.
• Land activities: beach volleyball, table tennis, yoga, pétanque and tai chi, plus a tennis academy with 4 floodlit courts and a padel court.
• GAIA pottery studio: clay sessions for children, couples and adults, three days a week.

Beach, pools and facilities at LUX* Grand Gaube

• Beach: two beaches on calm lagoon coves, one on each side of the peninsula.
• Pools: two resort pools, a heated kids pool at PLAY, and private pools in the villas and Prestige Junior Suites.
• Facilities: a Technogym fitness centre open 06:00 to 22:00, a helipad, 24 hour room service and two wheelchair accessible rooms.

Where is LUX* Grand Gaube?

• Location: on a peninsula with two beaches next to the fishing village of Grand Gaube, on the north coast of Mauritius, about 10 minutes from Grand Baie.
• Nearby: Anse La Raie (9 min drive) and Cap Malheureux (11 min drive).

Who is LUX* Grand Gaube best for?

• Couples: an adults only area under the banyan tree with the Creole Smoke House, a Rum Treehouse and villas with private pools.

MariDeal offers near LUX* Grand Gaube

1. Day and evening passes:
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at LUX Grand Gaube* (at LUX* Grand Gaube)
   • Coin de Mire Attitude All-Inclusive Day Pass (14 min)
   • Day Pass with 3-Course Lunch at Ocean V Hotel (17 min)
   • Casa Florida Day Package with 2-Course Lunch (18 min)
   • Tarisa Resort Evening Package with Dinner Buffet at Indigo (20 min)
2. Activities:
   • Shared Catamaran Cruise to Gabriel Island with Croisières Australes (18 min)

LUX* Grand Gaube evening pass FAQ

1. What time does the LUX Grand Gaube evening pass start and finish?*
   • Arrival is at 18:00 and departure is at 22:30.
2. Which drinks are included?
   • Soft drinks, cocktails, spirits, sparkling wines and house wines are unlimited from 18:00.
3. When can I use the spa pools?
   • From 18:00 to 19:30, together with the cold pool and the jacuzzi. Booking is required.
4. Where is dinner served?
   • Dinner is a buffet at The Palm Court, followed by live entertainment at The Palm Court Bar.
5. What is the dress code?
   • Smart casual. No flip flops or shorts in the restaurants and bars, and long trousers for gentlemen.
6. What discounts are there at the spa?
   • Treatments are not included, but you get 20% off a selection of treatments at LUX* ME Spa and 15% off LUX* ME Beauty services, on reservation.
7. How can I add a room?
   • A day use room is available at extra cost, subject to availability and confirmation 24 hours before, and paid at the hotel on check in.
8. Where can I stay the night near LUX Grand Gaube?*
   • The nearest hotels on MariDeal are listed above, starting with Mythic Suites & Villas.

LUX* Grand Gaube in Grand Gaube

LUX* Grand Gaube is a 5 star resort on a peninsula between two coves at Grand Gaube, on the north coast of Mauritius, redesigned by Kelly Hoppen in a retro chic tropical style. The resort has 186 rooms, suites and villas, six restaurants and the LUX* Me Spa with 12 treatment rooms. Its best known tables are INTI for Peruvian food and Bodrum Blue, a Turkish restaurant over the lagoon, and rum is poured in a treehouse bar.

Where is LUX* Grand Gaube?

• Location: on a peninsula with two beaches next to the fishing village of Grand Gaube, on the north coast of Mauritius, about 10 minutes from Grand Baie.
• Nearby: Anse La Raie (9 min drive) and Cap Malheureux (11 min drive).

Who is LUX* Grand Gaube best for?

• Families: the PLAY kids club for ages 3 to 11 with a heated kids pool, Studio 17 for teens, and six Family Suites.
• Couples: an adults only area under the banyan tree with the Creole Smoke House, a Rum Treehouse and villas with private pools.
• Wellness travellers: 46 Wellness Junior Suites, a spa with three pools and a studio for yoga and aerial yoga.

Rooms and suites at LUX* Grand Gaube

• Superior Rooms: 51 m² with lagoon views, the largest category with 69 rooms.
• Junior Suites: Wellness Junior Suites (51 m²), Junior Suites (56 m²), Ocean Junior Suites (70 m²) and Prestige Junior Suites (75 m²) with a private outdoor tub and jacuzzi.
• Suites: LUX* Suites and Family Suites, both 85 m².
• Villas: two Ocean Villas of 100 m² with private pools, and the 300 m² LUX* Villa with its own beach and pool.

Restaurants at LUX* Grand Gaube

1. The Palm Court, the main restaurant
   • Live cooking stations for Mediterranean tapas, South East Asian, Indian and comfort food, with 213 seats.
   • Opening hours: Breakfast 07:00 to 10:30, Dinner 19:00 to 22:30
2. INTI, Peruvian cuisine
   • Peruvian fusion cooking from a grill kitchen, with a pisco bar.
   • Opening hours: Dinner 19:00 to 22:30
3. Bodrum Blue, Turkish restaurant over the water
   • Turkish mezze and kebabs on its own small peninsula surrounded by the lagoon.
   • Opening hours: Lunch 12:30 to 15:00, Dinner 19:00 to 22:30
4. Beach Rouge, the beach club
   • Mediterranean dishes on the beach.
   • Opening hours: Lunch 12:30 to 15:00, Dinner 19:00 to 22:30
5. Creole Smoke House, island cooking for adults
   • Mauritian flavours in the adults only Banyan area, three times a week.
   • Opening hours: Lunch 12:30 to 15:00, Dinner 19:00 to 22:30
6. BB's Banyan Burger Shack, burgers at lunch
   • A casual burger shack with a section for families.
   • Opening hours: Lunch 12:30 to 15:00

Bars at LUX* Grand Gaube

• The Palm Court Bar: the main bar, with a late lunch menu from 15:00 to 18:00. 10:00 to 00:00
• G&T 100 Club: a gin bar, Monday to Saturday. 17:00 to 22:30
• Rum Treehouse: a bar in a tree with 88 rums, four evenings a week. 18:00 to 23:00
• French Kiss Bar: a bar in a Citroën van. 10:30 to 18:00
• Café LUX coffee shop:* coffee from ethically sourced beans. 07:00 to 23:00
• ICI: ice cream made at the resort. 13:00 to 17:00

PLAY kids club at LUX* Grand Gaube

• PLAY takes children aged 3 to 11 from 09:00 to 22:00, with a heated kids pool 0.5 m deep that is supervised from 09:00 to 17:00.
• Activities include crab hunting, treasure hunts, fishing lessons, painting, tennis lessons, yoga, water polo, bike outings and cinema.
• Teens aged 12 to 17 have Studio 17, open 10:00 to 23:00, with arcade games, PS5 gaming and sports tournaments.
• Babysitting can be booked with 24 hours' notice, at an extra cost.

Activities and water sports at LUX* Grand Gaube

• Free water sports: water skiing, windsurfing, pedal boats, kayaks, aqua gym, mini sails, snorkelling, glass bottom boat trips, stand up paddle and sport catamaran sailing.
• Paid water sports: speedboat rides, big game fishing, tube rides, catamaran trips, private water skiing and kitesurfing nearby.
• Land activities: beach volleyball, table tennis, yoga, pétanque and tai chi, plus a tennis academy with 4 floodlit courts and a padel court.
• GAIA pottery studio: clay sessions for children, couples and adults, three days a week.

Beach, pools and facilities at LUX* Grand Gaube

• Beach: two beaches on calm lagoon coves, one on each side of the peninsula.
• Pools: two resort pools, a heated kids pool at PLAY, and private pools in the villas and Prestige Junior Suites.
• Facilities: a Technogym fitness centre open 06:00 to 22:00, a helipad, 24 hour room service and two wheelchair accessible rooms.

Spa and wellness at LUX* Grand Gaube

• LUX Me Spa:* 12 treatment rooms, a hair salon, a barber and nails, for guests aged 16 and over.
• Facilities: sauna, steam room and three pools, cold, ambient and a heated whirlpool, booked in 30 minute slots.
• Mind, Body & Soul Studio: yoga, meditation, aerial yoga and stretching, plus a health and smoothie bar.
• Opening hours: 09:00 to 20:00

MariDeal offers near LUX* Grand Gaube

1. Day and evening passes:
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at LUX Grand Gaube* (at LUX* Grand Gaube)
   • Evening Pass with Dinner Buffet & Unlimited Drinks at LUX Grand Gaube* (at LUX* Grand Gaube)
   • Coin de Mire Attitude All-Inclusive Day Pass (14 min)
   • Day Pass with 3-Course Lunch at Ocean V Hotel (17 min)
   • Casa Florida Day Package with 2-Course Lunch (18 min)
   • Tarisa Resort Evening Package with Dinner Buffet at Indigo (20 min)
2. Spas and massage:
   • 60-Min Full Body Massage in Pereybere with Pool Access at Nu Zil Spa (16 min)
   • 60-Min Massage & Light Lunch at OBOĒ Gardenstē, Pereybere (17 min)
3. Restaurants:
   • 3-Course Lunch or Dinner at L'Atelier, Mythic Suites & Villas (3 min)
   • 4-Course Indian Lunch or Dinner at Nitzana Restaurant (11 min)
4. Activities:
   • Shared Catamaran Cruise to Gabriel Island with Croisières Australes (18 min)
   • Château de Labourdonnais Tour with Rum & Fruit Tasting (19 min)

LUX* Grand Gaube FAQ

1. Where is LUX Grand Gaube?*
   • On a peninsula between two coves at Grand Gaube, on the north coast of Mauritius, about 10 minutes from Grand Baie.
2. How far is LUX Grand Gaube from the airport?*
   • About 60 minutes by car from SSR International Airport.
3. Is LUX Grand Gaube good for families?*
   • Yes. The PLAY kids club takes children aged 3 to 11 until 22:00 and has a heated kids pool, teens have Studio 17, and there are six Family Suites.
4. What restaurants are at LUX Grand Gaube?*
   • Six: The Palm Court, INTI for Peruvian, Bodrum Blue for Turkish, Beach Rouge, the Creole Smoke House and BB's Banyan Burger Shack.
5. Does LUX Grand Gaube have a spa?*
   • Yes. The LUX* Me Spa has 12 treatment rooms, a sauna, a steam room and three spa pools, open from 09:00 to 20:00 for guests aged 16 and over.
6. Does LUX Grand Gaube have a beach and pool?*
   • Yes. The resort has two calm lagoon beaches on its peninsula, two pools and a heated kids pool.
7. Can you visit LUX Grand Gaube for the day?*
   • Yes. MariDeal has an All-Inclusive Day Pass at LUX Grand Gaube* and an Evening Pass with Dinner Buffet & Unlimited Drinks at LUX Grand Gaube*.