Mauritius’ Lux Belle Mare to reopen following devastating fire

The hotel on the east coast of Mauritius will unveil a new look after a fire destroyed much of the property. The architecture by Mauritian architect Jean-Francois Adam has been elevated with a new design, and new interiors have been created by Mauritian designer Jean-Marc Tang, using shades of pastels, coral, greens and sand white. 

The hotel offers 174 suites and 12 villas, and new-look features include tables cast in reclaimed local sand, custom print wallpaper as a homage to the coral reefs, and seating in whitewashed wood with nautical rope details woven by local artisans. 

Tang explained: “I wanted to blend my expertise and local insights to create a unique tropical environment that elevates and inspires everyone. Belle Mare is an incredible setting where nature is in perfect balance, and we wanted to showcase this throughout the design by inviting nature inside.”

The hotel offers five restaurants, the Lux Me Wellbeing and Lux Me Spa, and will return with its own farm, supplying fresh vegetables, herbs and leafy greens which are pesticide-free.

It features a range of conservation activities guests can join, including learning about marine life conservation with non-profit Eco-Sud, which specialises in marine biodiversity.