© LUX* Belle MareLUX* Belle Mare
East CoastLuxuryBy road 55′
Every dimension sits above average — no obvious weak spot.
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Experience scores
Who it suits — and who it doesn’t
- + With kids
- + Three generations
- + Couple
Guest reputation
Tripadvisor ranking: 2 of 11 in Belle Mare; sub-scores location 4.8 / rooms 4.8 / value 4.6 / cleanliness 4.9 / service 4.9
Common praise
- Very strong cleanliness and service
- Spacious, well-designed rooms
- Excellent pools, dining and spa
- All-inclusive packages seen as good value
- Known on Xiaohongshu by its Chinese name (literally 'LUX Belle Mare'), often compared with St. Regis and others
Common complaints
- Occasional minor maintenance issues
- Isolated location
- Extras outside the package are pricey
Tripadvisor 4.9/5 (about 10,723 reviews, 2 of 11 in Belle Mare) and Google 4.7/5 (2,380 reviews). Praise centres on cleanliness, service, pools, dining and family facilities; the drawbacks are the isolated location, pricey extras outside the package and occasional minor maintenance issues. Xiaohongshu volume is medium, often comparison reviews (titles only read).
Island & location
- Island
- On the east coast at Belle Mare, fronting a long beach; reopened in October 2023 after renovation.
- Area
- N/A
- House reef
- Good · The hotel fronts a reef-protected lagoon good for swimming and snorkelling; snorkelling and glass-bottom boats are free.
- Official site
- Open →
What East Coast is like →Seaplane vs speedboat →Low vs high season →
Data
Basics
- Atoll
- East Coast
- Tier
- Luxury
- Low-season price
- $444–$903 / night
- High-season price
- $667–$1,319 / night
- How you arrive
- By road
- Time from Malé
- approx. 55 min
- Minimum child age
- No limit
Villas
- Villas
- 186 villas
- Villa size
- 60–255 m²
- Pool villas
- Some with a pool
- Villa highlights
- Reopened in 2023 after a major renovation, minimalist modern designAge-banded clubs: PLAY (3-11) and Studio 17 (12-17)All-inclusive option, plus Michelin-starred chef's Indian restaurant Amari
Facilities
- Dining
- 4 restaurants
- Amenities
- Dive centreSpaGymKids club ages 3–11 (PLAY) and 12–17 (Studio 17)Public pool
Good for
- Good for
- Family celebrationHoneymoon
Sources
- Villas: factsheets.theluxcollective.com · 2026-10-16
- Facilities: ae.trip.com · 2026-10-13
- Good for: editorial research · 2026-09-28
- Price / scores: editorial estimate (unverified)
Quick answers
- How do you get to LUX* Belle Mare?
- By road, about 55 minutes. About 55 minutes by road from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (Belle Mare, east coast; transfer companies quote around an hour), with no boat.
- Does LUX* Belle Mare have a house reef? How is the snorkelling?
- House-reef snorkelling: Good. The hotel fronts a reef-protected lagoon good for swimming and snorkelling; snorkelling and glass-bottom boats are free.
- Is LUX* Belle Mare good for kids?
- Children of all ages are welcome, and there is a kids club (ages 3–11 (PLAY) and 12–17 (Studio 17)). A few guests mention occasional minor maintenance issues and extras outside the package.
- How much does LUX* Belle Mare cost per night?
- About $444–$903 a night in low season and $667–$1,319 in high season (a guide — check the resort’s site).
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Data is still being compiled; scores and descriptions are under continuous review. Last updated: 2026-09-28