What LUX* Belle Mare does

LUX* Belle Mare is a luxury 5-star resort located on the east coast of Mauritius, owned by Lux Island Resorts Ltd (legal name; DBA LUX* Resorts & Hotels) and operated under long-term management contracts by The Lux Collective Ltd. The property, designed by Kelly Hoppen with landscaping by Stephen Woodham, sits within a 7-property portfolio that also includes LUX* Le Morne, LUX* Grand Gaube, LUX* Grand Baie, LUX* South Ari Atoll (Maldives), LUX* Saint Gilles (Reunion), Tamassa Bel Ombre, and the private island Ile des Deux Cocos. The company targets affluent leisure travelers, families, and honeymooners seeking luxury beach, wellness, and all-inclusive experiences across the Indian Ocean, supported by signature in-house concepts including LUX* Me Spa, Café LUX*, and the Tread Lightly carbon offset program (with AERA Group), which delivers 100% emissions offsetting certified under WTTC-aligned methodology.

LUX* Belle Mare generates revenue primarily through luxury accommodation bookings, food and beverage services, spa treatments, and recreational activities, with peak seasonality driven by European winter months. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the corporate website (luxresorts.com), a central reservations office in Floreal, Mauritius, and individual resort phone lines, supplemented by travel trade partnerships with OTAs, tour operators, and agencies. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by season, room category, and package inclusions, with separate Mauritian resident rates. The group operates a hospitality technology stack comprising standard property management and guest experience platforms rather than proprietary AI/ML systems, and has no public API offering.

Lux Island Resorts Ltd is incorporated in Mauritius (1987), publicly listed on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius under ticker NRL (IPO November 2005), and is a member of the IBL Group conglomerate. The company follows a dividend policy of distributing 50% of annual profit after tax, subject to cash flow. About 137.1M shares are outstanding (as of June 2019), trading at Rs 49.00 (16-Jul-2026). Operational leadership includes CEO Désiré Elliah (since January 2019) and CFO Hurrydeo Ramlagun (since January 2019); Sheila Malloo was appointed General Manager of LUX* Belle Mare in November 2024. The group has earned Green Globe certification, Travelife Gold Awards, and was the first hotel group to obtain SEMSI status, supported by GRI Gold Community membership.

Name

LUX* Belle Mare

Legal name

Lux Island Resorts Ltd

Website

https://luxislandresorts.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

LUX* Belle Mare is a luxury 5-star resort on Mauritius's east coast, owned by Lux Island Resorts Ltd (NRL on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius) and operated by The Lux Collective, serving affluent leisure travelers, honeymooners, and families in the Indian Ocean luxury hospitality market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Resort Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Wellness & Spa Resorts (THAGACAG), Luxury Eco-Resorts (THAGACAK)

Keywords

• Luxury resort hospitality
• Hotel accommodation services
• Beach resort operations
• Spa and wellness services
• Destination vacation experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Floreal

HQ country

Mauritius

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Resort Accommodation and Hospitality Services: LUX* Belle Mare generates revenue primarily through luxury accommodation bookings, food and beverage services, spa treatments, and recreational activities offered to resort guests. Revenue is seasonal with peak periods during European winter months.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

LUX* Belle Mare is a luxury 5-star resort on Mauritius' east coast featuring Kelly Hoppen-designed interiors and Stephen Woodham-landscaped grounds, providing upscale accommodation, multiple dining concepts, LUX* Me Spa wellness services, and recreational amenities to leisure travelers. The property forms part of a seven-resort portfolio across Mauritius, the Maldives, and Reunion Island operated under The Lux Collective management. Revenue is generated through room bookings, food and beverage, spa, and recreational activities offered to resort guests.

Product overview

LUX* Belle Mare is part of a portfolio of luxury resorts and hotels operated by The Lux Collective and owned by Lux Island Resorts. The collection includes multiple LUX* branded properties (Belle Mare, Le Morne, Grand Gaube, Grand Baie, South Ari Atoll, Saint Gilles), the Tamassa brand, and the private island Ile des Deux Cocos. Properties span Mauritius, Maldives, and Reunion Island. The portfolio offers luxury accommodations with amenities including spas (LUX* Me Spa), diverse dining, water sports, and wellness services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tamassa: Family-friendly all-inclusive resort brand
• SALT
• SOCIO
• Café LUX*

Products and services

• LUX* Belle Mare A luxury 5-star resort on the east coast of Mauritius featuring Kelly Hoppen-designed interiors, stunning grounds landscaped by Stephen Woodham, and amenities including LUX* Me Spa and multiple dining concepts, offering a high-end beachfront hospitality experience to leisure travelers.
• LUX* Le Morne A 5-star luxury resort below the UNESCO World Heritage Le Morne mountain featuring colonial-chic décor, complimentary treats, and sunset views over the turquoise lagoon.
• LUX* Grand Gaube A luxury resort with vintage-cool décor, three swimming pools overlooking a sapphire lagoon, and views of Mauritius' northern islands.
• LUX* Grand Baie A 5-star luxury resort along a stretch of white sand beach near the coastal village of Grand Baie in Mauritius.
• LUX* South Ari Atoll A 5-star Maldives resort featuring luxurious over-water villas above a turquoise lagoon with award-winning restaurants and bars.
• LUX* Saint Gilles Reunion Island's only five-star beach resort, set on the island's most beautiful beach and protected by a coral reef.
• Tamassa Bel Ombre A family-friendly all-inclusive resort with bold, cheerful décor, located on the beach amid lush green gardens in Bel Ombre, Mauritius.
• Ile des Deux Cocos A private island in Mauritius featuring a historic Moroccan-style villa, beachside dining, and attentive staff for exclusive overnight stays or events.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91.2% guest satisfaction level (2014-2015)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Lux Collective LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Lux Collective Ltd is the management company that owns and manages the LUX* brand portfolio. Lux Island Resorts Ltd owns the real estate assets while The Lux Collective manages operations under long-term management contracts. The Lux Collective is headquartered at 58 Pierre Simonet Street, Floreal, Mauritius.
• Mauritian Wildlife FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLUX* sponsors the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation's conservation efforts on Ile Aux Aigrettes, working to preserve the rich diversity of wildlife in Mauritius including the coastal forest ecosystem.
• AERA GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAERA Group is the carbon offset partner for the Tread Lightly program, enabling LUX* to offset 100% of carbon emissions from all resorts. Carbon emissions calculations align with WTTC Hotel Carbon Measurement Initiative guidelines.
• Green GlobecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLUX* works in collaboration with Green Globe for sustainable development certification. Green Globe provides certification for sustainable operations and management of travel and tourism companies.
• TravelifecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLUX* Grand Gaube, Tamassa and other properties have achieved Travelife Gold Certification for sustainability practices. Travelife provides sustainability certification supporting tourism businesses in implementing sustainable solutions.
• Gender LinksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGender Links is a Southern African NGO that promotes gender equality. LUX* partners with Gender Links on women's empowerment initiatives including entrepreneurship training for survivors of gender-based violence.
• Joseph Lagesse FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLUX* works with the Fondation Joseph Lagesse, a non-profit organization that strives to alleviate poverty, provide healthcare, protect the environment, and promote education in local communities.
• GRI (Global Reporting Initiative)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLUX* is part of GRI Gold Community and publishes GRI Standards Integrated Annual Reports. GRI provides the world's most widely used sustainability reporting standards.
• The CodeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLUX* became a member of The Code (Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism) in February 2017, demonstrating commitment to child protection.
• ReefCheck ReunionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLUX* Saint Gilles supports ReefCheck Reunion, an NGO that monitors reef stability and protects marine biodiversity around Reunion Island through training volunteers and community education.
• Thalassemia Society of MauritiusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLUX* Belle Mare supports the Thalassemia Society through various fundraising initiatives including culinary events. The society provides support to thalassemia patients requiring regular blood transfusions.
• Pack for a PurposeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLUX* partners with Pack for a Purpose, a non-profit that encourages travelers to bring supplies for children in need at destination communities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Constance Hotels & Resorts: Indian Ocean luxury hotel group operating resorts in Mauritius, Maldives, Madagascar, and Seychelles. Directly comparable as a regional competitor targeting the same affluent leisure traveler segment in overlapping geographies.
• Sun Resorts (Mauritius): Mauritius-based luxury resort group operating properties including Sugar Beach and Long Beach. Comparable as a direct regional peer operating in the same Mauritian luxury hospitality segment.
• Beachcomber Resorts & Hotels: Mauritius-headquartered luxury and premium resort operator with multiple properties across Mauritius and a strong local market presence. Directly comparable as a domestic competitor in the same luxury all-inclusive and upscale segments.
• Heritage Resorts: Mauritian luxury hotel group operating Heritage Le Telfair, Heritage Awali, and Heritage The Villas in Bel Ombre. Comparable as a Mauritian luxury competitor operating in the same geography and high-end leisure segment.

Emerging players

• Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas: Luxury wellness-focused resort brand with properties including Six Senses Laamu (Maldives). Comparable as a luxury peer with a strong wellness and sustainability ethos, targeting affluent wellness travelers in the Indian Ocean.
• Soneva: Luxury eco-resort brand operating Soneva Jani and Soneva Fushi in the Maldives with strong sustainability positioning. Comparable as a luxury competitor with a similar eco/sustainability focus and Maldives presence.

Broad incumbents

• Aman Resorts: Ultra-luxury global hotel group with resort properties in the Indian Ocean region. Comparable as a higher-end ultra-luxury competitor targeting similar high-net-worth leisure travelers.
• Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas: Global luxury hospitality group operating multiple Indian Ocean properties including in the Maldives. Comparable as a broader luxury incumbent competing for similar guests in the same regional geography.
• One&Only Resorts: Global ultra-luxury resort brand operating flagship properties in the Maldives, Mauritius, and other premium destinations. Comparable as a higher-tier global luxury competitor in the Indian Ocean space with similar premium positioning.
• Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts: Global luxury hotel leader operating Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita. Comparable as a large global incumbent targeting the same affluent leisure and honeymoon travelers in Mauritius.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lux-belle-mare

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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