SALT of Palmar, an adult-only boutique hotel, a member of Design Hotels

Mauritius, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

Garden View Room
Restaurant
Garden View Room
Restaurant

The hotel

A unique and new concept to Mauritius, SALT of Palmar is an eco-conscious, one-of-a-kind property that immerses you into the beauty of the island. Designed by the French designer Camille Walala, SALT of Palmar showcases bold, colourful patterns and a vibrant aesthetic blending contemporary design elements with a mix of Mauritian cultural influences. As soon as you arrive, you'll feel at home, with the added bonus of sea breeze in your hair and sand between your toes. Experience island-life with the skill swap programme, enjoy some water sports, or simply choose to relax poolside or beachside. Food is big deal around here too, with a focus on fresh, organic, and seasonal produce, much of which comes from its own farm or nearby sources. You'll be sure to find zero single-use plastics as well as zero food waste, what's not to love?

Amenities

  • Honeymoon
  • Bar
  • Internet Access
  • No Smoking
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool
  • Close to Beach

Where is it

On the east coast of Mauritius. Transfer time from Mauritius International Airport: 1 hour.

Hotel information

59 rooms. All with Carpe Diem bed with 100% organic cotton linens, private balcony or terrace, organic coffee robes, locally-made toiletries, Roberts Radio, tea/coffee-making facilities, telephone, safe, hairdryer, complimentary filtered water, and Yogi Bare yoga mat and blocks. Garden View Rooms are 360-400 sq ft and have views of the filao trees on the beach, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. Twin room available, on request.

Board basis options

Half Board option: includes daily breakfast and dinner.

Full Board option: includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

All Inclusive option: includes Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at The Good Kitchen. Breakfast to go - Picnic Hamper bag. Food and beverages selection.

Room upgrades

Poolside Rooms are 325-400 sq ft and are located right by the pool, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Bang on Beach Rooms are 330-360 sq ft and are located facing out to the Indian Ocean, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. Twin room available, on request.

Pool Plus Rooms are 500 sq ft and overlook the pool, beach and ocean, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Best on Beach Rooms are 510 sq ft and boast incredible ocean views and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

The Good Kitchen (fresh local food inspired by the Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Mauritian flavours, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). SALT Bakery (light bites and coffee). The Rooftop Bar. The Beach (Mauritian snacks, and cocktails made from seasonal fruits, and fresh herbs). The Pool Bar.

Swimming pool. The Gym. SALT Equilibrium spa* with 4 treatment rooms, salt room and HydroLounge. Water sports including kayaks, snorkelling (with a guide), aquagym, paddle boards, pedal boats, transparent-bottom kayaks and boats, scuba diving*, kite surfing*, big game fishing*, catamaran trips*, waterskiing*, and windsurfing*. Beach volleyball and football. Yoga (including sunrise beach yoga*). Bicycle hire*. Skill Swap (experience programme with SALT Team members, try out a local tradition or learn a new skill from a local).

Library. 24-hour room service*. Laundry services*. Complimentary WiFi.

* Denotes local charge. 

Please note: twin rooms are on request and are not guaranteed.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (2192)
  • Very good (85)
  • Average (21)
  • Poor (3)
  • Terrible (1)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A fantastic place for couples looking for a relaxing time

Nov 20, 2024 VERONIQUE L

Relaxing atmosphere in a beautifully decorated place. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Exceptional food with local and fresh products. We recommend the salt spa and the massage. The visits of the vanilla plantation and the Flaq market are really worth it.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great hotel, great location, great food and staff

Nov 18, 2024 LightPacker621535

Really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful boutique hotel, super position on Palmar beach, quiet and relaxed. The food is excellent, no buffets here everything is made to order and Sanjay and the team always have a smile to welcome you for breakfast. The giant prawn curry comes with my highest recommendation and the executive chef has offered to… Read more
Really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful boutique hotel, super position on Palmar beach, quiet and relaxed. The food is excellent, no buffets here everything is made to order and Sanjay and the team always have a smile to welcome you for breakfast. The giant prawn curry comes with my highest recommendation and the executive chef has offered to send me home with the recipe. Planning on coming back with the whole family 😊 Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Honeymoon at Salt of Palmar

Nov 18, 2024 Tom M

Incredible views, amazing food and friendly staff, would definitely recommend The resort provided so much we never felt the need to go anywhere else. With their ocean activities, occasional entertainers and number of different locations to relax by the pool or the ocean we were never left wanting
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Iconic Honeymoon Vacation

Nov 17, 2024 Chirag M

We went to Salt of Palmar Mauritius, for our honeymoon based on the recommendations we saw on TripAdvisor and we could not be more glad with our decision. It was beyond what we expected and worth every penny we spent. As soon as you enter the Resort doors, you see the brightly colored walls, the pool, and then the Ocean right in front of you.… Read more
We went to Salt of Palmar Mauritius, for our honeymoon based on the recommendations we saw on TripAdvisor and we could not be more glad with our decision. It was beyond what we expected and worth every penny we spent. As soon as you enter the Resort doors, you see the brightly colored walls, the pool, and then the Ocean right in front of you. You cannot ask for a better view IMHO. The hotel lacks of a conventional Front Desk, which makes the experience of dealing with the staff more cozy. Salt has a private beach surrounded with cool spots to relax by, a helpful staff that is there to address all your needs, its own boathouse for water activities, a relaxing spa, special experiences for Honeymooners, and much more. We would recommend exploring the hotel on your first day We would like to highlight some staff members, Preethika, Akash, Akshaye and Qwelyn, who went above and beyond to service us and make our experience pleasant. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Honeymoon recommendation

Nov 10, 2024 Resort17117409232

Our stay was amazing One of the best hotels I've been in my life Special thanks for the stuff that was more then awesome, especially Sanjay that made our stay fantastic, he is definitely one of a kind The beach is amazing Everything is clean and shiny Sure we'll come back!