Riu Palace Mauritius, Adults Only
Le Morne · Black River
Riu Palace Mauritius occupies Pointe Sud-Ouest, 91202, on the Le Morne Brabant peninsula, on the south-west coast of Mauritius, in the Rivière Noire district. It is reserved for adults aged eighteen and over, and runs on a twenty-four-hour all-inclusive basis. Riu Palace is the premium collection of the Spanish group Riu, and this hotel is made up entirely of suites.
- Categories
- 7
Room categories
| Category | Size |
|---|---|
| Jr. Suitebalcony or terrace, shower, hairdryer, TV casting | 33 m² |
| Jr. Suite with sea viewbalcony or terrace, sea view | 33 m² |
| Jr. Suite with partial sea viewbalcony or terrace, side sea view, in-room safe, minibar, electric kettle | 33 m² |
| Junior Suite Accessiblebalcony or terrace | 33 m² |
| Jr. Suite Elite Clubbalcony or terrace, the Elite Club’s exclusive service and additional privileges | 33 m² |
| Jr. Suite Swim Up Elite Clubprivate pool | 40 m² |
| Suite Swim Up Elite Clubprivate pool, access to the Elite Club’s private areas and services | 55 m² |
The hotel at a glance
- Restaurants
- Eight tables, including a main buffet of international and local cuisine, an Asian table, an Indian table, a steakhouse, Krystal and a table reserved for the Elite Club
- Bars
- A lobby bar, a sports bar, an Elite Club bar, a coffee bar and a swim-up bar
- Pools
- Outdoor pools set among gardens, an Elite Club pool area, a sun deck, and the private pools of the Swim Up suites
- Spa
- A spa and wellness centre, for guests only, and a gym
- Beach
- Beachfront on the Le Morne Brabant peninsula, south-west coast
- Sports and activities
- The hotel’s sports activities and facilities, Gym, Water sports and golf nearby, Daytime entertainment, and evenings of live music and shows
What sets it apart
The suites with private pools are the highlight: the Swim Up Suite Elite Club, fifty-five square metres, and the Junior Swim Up Suite Elite Club, forty square metres, each have their own private pool. The Elite Club is a hotel within the hotel: rooms with better views, reserved facilities, personalised check-in, and its own bar and restaurant. The five other categories are all Junior suites of thirty-three square metres, distinguished only by the view and by whether or not they belong to the Elite Club. The hotel has eight restaurants, including an Asian table, an Indian table and a steakhouse.
The mood
Among the eight tables: a main buffet of international and local cuisine, an Asian table, an Indian table, a steakhouse, Krystal and a table reserved for the Elite Club. As for bars, a lobby bar, a sports bar, an Elite Club bar, a coffee bar and a swim-up bar. The outdoor pools are surrounded by gardens, and the Elite Club has its own. Entertainment runs from daytime activities to evenings of live music and shows.
Highlights
- Reserved for adults of eighteen and over
- All-suite, from thirty-three to fifty-five square metres
- Suites with a private pool, of forty and fifty-five square metres
- Elite Club: chosen views, reserved facilities, its own bar and restaurant
- Eight restaurants, including an Asian table, an Indian table and a steakhouse
- All-inclusive around the clock
- Spa and wellness centre, and a gym
- Charging points for electric vehicles on site
Good to know
- Three of the seven categories belong to the Elite Club: that is where the two private-pool suites and the access to reserved facilities are.
- Five of the seven categories are exactly the same size, thirty-three square metres: the difference is the view and the Elite Club.
- The hotel is adults only: it rules out families with children.
- Le Morne Brabant is at the opposite end of the island from the airport: allow for the drive.
Getting there
The address is Pointe Sud Ouest, 91202, Le Morne Brabant. Check-in is from 3 pm and check-out until noon. The hotel is reserved for adults aged eighteen and over. Water sports and a golf course are nearby.
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