RIU Palace Mauritius

24 Hour All Inclusive at RIU Palace Mauritius in Le Morne:

• RIU Palace Mauritius runs on 24 hour All Inclusive: meals, snacks and drinks are covered for your whole stay
• Starts and ends: All Inclusive starts at 15:00 on your arrival date and ends at 15:00 on your departure date. Lunch is served on the day you leave.
• Meals: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner
• Drinks: unlimited, served 24 hours a day, with international top brand spirits across the hotel
• Snacks: served outside meal times at the Sports Bar
• Minibar: refilled once a day
• RIU Turquoise access: 2 restaurants and 1 bar at the sister hotel next door
• Free sports: kayaking, stand up paddle, snorkelling, gym and RIU Fit classes
• Entertainment: live music, shows and a daytime programme every day

Things to do near RIU Palace Mauritius

1. Beaches near Le Morne
   • Le Morne public beach (3 min drive): the long public beach on the peninsula, with the kitesurfing lagoon offshore.
   • La Prairie beach (14 min drive): a public beach on the south west coast road with views back to Le Morne Brabant.
2. Landmarks and nature near Le Morne
   • International Slave Route Monument (3 min drive): the memorial at the foot of Le Morne Brabant, part of the UNESCO World Heritage site.
   • Île aux Bénitiers (11 min drive to the coast, then a boat): a small island in the lagoon off La Gaulette, a regular stop on catamaran trips.
   • Le Morne Brabant (UNESCO) (16 min drive): the basalt mountain above the hotel, with a hiking trail to views over the lagoon.
   • Maconde viewpoint (18 min drive): a lookout on a rocky point of the south coast road at Baie du Cap.
3. Chamarel near Le Morne
   • Rhumerie de Chamarel (24 min drive): a rum distillery in the hills with tours and tastings.
   • Chamarel Waterfall (31 min drive): the tallest single drop waterfall in Mauritius, seen from a viewing platform.
   • Seven Coloured Earth Geopark, Chamarel (34 min drive): dunes of coloured volcanic soil in the Chamarel hills.
4. Restaurants near Le Morne
   • Wapalapam Island Eatery (5 min drive): an island seafood restaurant at the foot of Le Morne Brabant, known for fish in banana leaf and chilli prawns.
   • Frizzy (11 min drive): a small Indian and Creole restaurant on the La Gaulette coast road run by a couple, known for chicken curry and fish creole.
   • Eldorade Resto & Bar (12 min drive): a family restaurant in La Gaulette known for grilled octopus and its octopus burger.
   • Kot Zanane (13 min drive): a lunch table d'hôte by the road in Le Morne village, with a set Mauritian menu of local fish, octopus and homemade desserts.
   • Gregory's Secret Restaurant (15 min drive): a garden dinner restaurant tucked in a residential street of La Gaulette, where the owner cooks seafood and tuna curry.
5. Nightlife near Le Morne
   • Ocean Vagabond (11 min drive): a surfers' bar and pizzeria on the La Gaulette main road, open in the evening, with Phoenix on draught and live music at weekends.
   • Enso Restaurant & Lounge Bar (13 min drive): a lounge bar and restaurant on the first floor above the La Gaulette supermarket, with cocktails and live music at weekends.
6. Island trips on MariDeal near Le Morne
   • Kayaking to Crystal Rock & Benitiers Island from Le Morne (25 min drive to the boat)

Golf near RIU Palace Mauritius

• RIU Palace Mauritius is within 30 minutes by car of 2 golf courses, nearest first:
  • Paradis Golf Club (7 min drive): 18 holes, par 72, along the shoreline of the Le Morne peninsula below Le Morne Brabant.
  • Heritage Golf Club, Bel Ombre (25 min drive): two 18 hole courses: Le Château, par 72, designed by Peter Matkovich, and La Réserve Golf Links, a links style course co-designed by Louis Oosthuizen.

Scuba diving near RIU Palace Mauritius

• Dive centres within 30 minutes of RIU Palace Mauritius, nearest first:
  • ScubaCaribe Le Morne (2 min drive): the PADI dive centre at the RIU hotels on the Le Morne peninsula.
  • Blue Lungs (7 min drive): a dive centre based at Paradis Beachcomber on the Le Morne peninsula.
• Dive sites in the area:
  • Passe Saint Jacques: a channel off Le Morne Brabant at 16 to 32 m, one of the best places in Mauritius to see giant lobsters, with eagle rays and tuna.
  • White Tip: a reef off the south west tip of Mauritius at 18 to 32 m, with whitetip reef sharks, barracuda and groupers.
  • Aquarium La Colline: a beginner site off Le Morne point at 5 to 18 m, with scorpionfish and moray eels among the coral.
  • Needle Hole: a shallow site off Île aux Bénitiers at 10 to 16 m with clear water, parrotfish and fusiliers.

RIU Palace Mauritius in Le Morne

RIU Palace Mauritius is a 4 star superior adults only hotel on the beach of the Le Morne peninsula, on the south west coast of Mauritius, rebuilt from the ground up and reopened by RIU in 2024 at the foot of Le Morne Brabant. The hotel has 310 rooms, all of them Junior Suites or suites, and runs on 24 hour all inclusive. Guests must be 18 or over, and the Elite Club adds its own pool, beach club and restaurant for 55 of the rooms. RIU Palace Mauritius shares its site with the family hotel RIU Turquoise, so guests also get the Bangalore Indian restaurant, the Steakhouse, the Sega bar, the Renova Spa, the theatre and the water sports centre next door.

Where is RIU Palace Mauritius?

• Location: directly on the beach of the Le Morne peninsula, in Le Morne on the south west coast of Mauritius, next to RIU Turquoise and below Le Morne Brabant.
• Nearby: Le Morne public beach is 3 min by car and the foot of Le Morne Brabant is 16 min away.

Who is RIU Palace Mauritius best for?

• Couples: adults only from 18, with swim up Junior Suites, the gourmet Krystal restaurant at dinner and a swim up pool bar.
• Kitesurfers and divers: the shared water sports centre works with ION Club Mauritius for kitesurfing, windsurfing and surfing, and with Scuba Caribe for diving.
• Guests who want more privacy: the Elite Club has its own pool with Balinese beds, a beach club terrace facing Le Morne, a private restaurant and late check-out.

Rooms and suites at RIU Palace Mauritius

• Junior Suites: 33 m² with a balcony or terrace, in three views: standard, partial sea view and sea view.
• Accessible Junior Suite: 33 m² with a balcony or terrace, adapted for guests with reduced mobility.
• Junior Suite Elite Club: 33 m² with a balcony or terrace in the Elite Club, with priority service, a welcome gift and a premium drinks dispenser.
• Junior Suite Swim Up Elite Club: 40 m², with a terrace that opens straight onto a pool.
• Suite Swim Up Elite Club: 55 m², the largest room type, with direct pool access from the terrace.
• In the rooms: shower, hairdryer, a TV with screen casting, safe, electric kettle and a minibar refilled every day.

Restaurants at RIU Palace Mauritius

1. La Riviere, the main buffet restaurant
   • Buffet breakfast with sparkling wine, then lunch and dinner with live cooking stations, vegetarian and gluten free dishes, and themed nights twice a week, with an outdoor terrace.
2. Krystal, the gourmet à la carte restaurant
   • Dinner only, with meat and fish dishes, vegetarian options and plated desserts.
3. Kaori, Asian à la carte
   • Dinner with well known dishes from China, Japan and Thailand in a modern dining room.
4. Elite Club restaurant, Mediterranean by the beach
   • Breakfast and lunch on the Elite Club beach club terrace, reserved for Elite Club guests.
5. Pepe's Food, the grill
   • Grilled dishes in a casual setting, open to all guests of the hotel.
6. Bangalore, Indian à la carte at RIU Turquoise
   • Indian dinner next door at RIU Turquoise, open to guests of RIU Palace Mauritius.
7. Steakhouse at RIU Turquoise
   • À la carte grilled meat at the sister hotel, also open to RIU Palace Mauritius guests.

Bars at RIU Palace Mauritius

• RIU Palace Mauritius has five bars, and drinks, including international spirits, are served 24 hours a day.
• Swim up bar: set in one of the two main pools, for drinks without leaving the water.
• Capuchino: the patisserie and ice cream bar, for cakes, pastries and ice cream.
• Sports Bar: shared with RIU Turquoise, with snacks served outside meal times.
• Sega: the saloon bar at RIU Turquoise, open to RIU Palace Mauritius guests.

Families and kids club at RIU Palace Mauritius

• RIU Palace Mauritius is adults only and accepts guests aged 18 and over, so there is no kids club.
• Families can book the sister hotel next door, RIU Turquoise, which has the RIULand kids club.

Activities and water sports at RIU Palace Mauritius

• Free water sports: kayaking, stand up paddle and snorkelling from the water sports centre shared with RIU Turquoise.
• Kitesurfing, windsurfing and surfing: run with ION Club Mauritius, a partner of the hotel.
• Diving: with the Scuba Caribe dive centre.
• Fitness: a gym and RIU Fit exercise classes.
• Entertainment: a daytime activity programme, live music and evening shows in the theatre shared with RIU Turquoise.

Beach, pools and facilities at RIU Palace Mauritius

• Beach: directly on the white sand beach of the Le Morne peninsula, on the south west coast, with Le Morne Brabant behind the hotel.
• Pools: two main pools set in gardens, one with a swim up bar, plus a separate Elite Club pool with Balinese beds.
• Elite Club beach club: a reserved area on the beach with a terrace facing Le Morne.
• Facilities: a gym, a theatre, accessible rooms, and 2,418 solar panels shared with RIU Turquoise, which make the two hotels the most energy efficient in the RIU chain.

Spa and wellness at RIU Palace Mauritius

• Renova Spa: the RIU spa shared with RIU Turquoise, with massages, beauty treatments and a hair salon, booked at the hotel.
• Fitness: a gym and RIU Fit group exercise classes, included in the stay.

RIU Palace Mauritius or RIU Turquoise?

• Both are 24 hour all inclusive RIU hotels on the same site on the Le Morne peninsula, sharing the spa, theatre, Sports Bar and water sports centre.
• RIU Palace Mauritius: adults only (18+), with Krystal, Kaori, swim up suites and the Elite Club.
• RIU Turquoise: families welcome, with the RIULand kids club and the La Gaulette buffet.

MariDeal offers near RIU Palace Mauritius

1. Horse riding, hiking and nature:
   • Beach Horse Riding in Le Morne with Haras du Morne (5 min)
   • Horse Riding Initiation Lesson with Haras du Morne (5 min)
   • Swimming with Horses in Le Morne with Haras du Morne (5 min)
   • Guided Le Morne Brabant Hike with Yanature (17 min)
2. Day passes and evening passes:
   • C Beach Club Mauritius Day Pass with Pool & Beach Access (24 min)
   • Premium C Beach Club Day Package with Lunch Credit (24 min)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort (27 min)
   • All-Inclusive Evening Pass at Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort (27 min)
3. Restaurants and afternoon tea:
   • 3-Course Mauritian or Seafood Menu at Station A, Domaine d'Anbalaba (20 min)
   • 3-Course Mauritian Lunch at Le Château de Bel Ombre (25 min)
   • Afternoon Tea at Le Château de Bel Ombre (25 min)
4. Dolphin, whale and catamaran trips:
   • Whale Watching Speedboat Trip in Black River with Dolswim (25 min)
   • Half-Day Dolphin Watching Speedboat Trip with Dolswim (25 min)
   • Full-Day Shared Catamaran Cruise to Crystal Rock with Black River Charters (25 min)
   • Private Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Black River Charters (25 min)
5. Other hotels in Le Morne:
   • RIU Turquoise (1 min)
6. Everything in Chamarel on MariDeal:
   • Chalets Chamarel (13 min)
   • Creole Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant & Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Entry (21 min)
   • 4-Course Creole Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant (21 min)
   • Les Terres de Chamarel Tasting Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant (21 min)
   • Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge (23 min)
   • Spa Break with Signature Massage & 4-Course Lunch at Lakaz Chamarel (23 min)
   • Apéro with Signature Cocktail at View Bar, Lakaz Chamarel (23 min)
   • Breakfast Buffet at Makak Restaurant, Lakaz Chamarel (23 min)
   • 3-Course Dinner & Boma Bonfire at Lakaz Chamarel (23 min)
   • Mauritian Dinner Buffet & Sega Show at Lakaz Chamarel (23 min)
   • Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Geopark Entrance Ticket (34 min)
   • Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel Walkway & Hiking Tour (34 min)
   • Guided Trek to Piton Canot at Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel (34 min)
   • Coffee Plantation Tour at Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth (34 min)
   • Guided 4x4 Jeep Tour at Ebony Forest Chamarel (34 min)
   • Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Entrance & Coffee Tour Combo (34 min)
   • Plant a Love Tree for Couples at Ebony Forest (34 min)
   • Sundowner Sunset Experience at Ebony Forest Chamarel (34 min)
   • Bird Watching at Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel (34 min)

RIU Palace Mauritius FAQ

1. Where is RIU Palace Mauritius?
   • On the beach of the Le Morne peninsula, in Le Morne on the south west coast of Mauritius, next to RIU Turquoise and at the foot of Le Morne Brabant.
2. Is RIU Palace Mauritius adults only?
   • Yes. RIU Palace Mauritius only accepts guests aged 18 and over; families with children stay at RIU Turquoise next door, which has the RIULand kids club.
3. Does RIU Palace Mauritius have a spa?
   • Yes. Guests use the Renova Spa, shared with RIU Turquoise, for massages, beauty treatments and hairdressing, plus a gym and RIU Fit classes.
4. Does RIU Palace Mauritius have a beach and pool?
   • Yes. The hotel is directly on the Le Morne beach and has two main pools, one with a swim up bar, plus a separate pool for Elite Club guests.
5. How far is RIU Palace Mauritius from the airport?
   • About 76 minutes by car from SSR International Airport.
6. What restaurants are at RIU Palace Mauritius?
   • La Riviere for buffets, Krystal for gourmet dinners, Kaori for Asian food and Pepe's Food for grills, plus Bangalore and the Steakhouse at RIU Turquoise.
7. What is the Elite Club at RIU Palace Mauritius?
   • A section of 55 rooms, 26 of them swim up rooms with direct pool access, whose guests get their own pool, a beach club, a Mediterranean restaurant, a premium drinks dispenser and late check-out.
8. Can RIU Palace Mauritius guests use RIU Turquoise?
   • Yes. They can book Bangalore and the Steakhouse, use the Sega bar and share the spa, theatre, Sports Bar and water sports centre.
9. What is there to do near RIU Palace Mauritius?
   • Hike Le Morne Brabant (16 min), visit the Slave Route Monument (3 min) or ride horses on the beach with Haras du Morne (5 min).
10. How far is Chamarel from RIU Palace Mauritius?
    • The Seven Coloured Earth is 34 minutes by car and Chamarel Waterfall 31 minutes, in the hills above Le Morne.