The Lux Collective’s flagship brand LUX* Resorts & Spas has once again secured four coveted Five-Star Awards in the 2026 Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards, reinforcing the Group’s position as a global leader in luxury hospitality.
This year, Five-Star honours were awarded for the third consecutive year to LUX* South Ari Atoll in the Maldives and LUX* Belle Mare in Mauritius. They join four-time winner LUX* Grand Baie and the LUX* ME Spa at LUX* Grand Baie, underscoring the Group’s excellence across both resort and wellness experiences.
VERIFIED™ Responsible Hospitality recognition
Leading the luxury frontier, LUX* Grand Baie has also earned the prestigious 2026 Forbes Travel Guide VERIFIED™ Responsible Hospitality Badge for the second time, in addition to its two Five-Star recognitions. Notably, it became the first hotel in Mauritius to receive the VERIFIED™ Responsible Hospitality Badge from Forbes Travel Guide since October 2024, joining a select group of properties worldwide.
This distinction reflects compliance with more than 100 stringent standards centred on environmental stewardship and the holistic wellbeing of employees, guests and local communities. The resort aligns its responsible management practices with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the principles of the United Nations Global Compact.
“The Lux Collective continues to exemplify hospitality excellence across its portfolio of award-winning resorts and spas,” said Amanda Frasier, President of Standards & Ratings at Forbes Travel Guide. “With the changing landscape of travel, the Group sets itself apart by offering unparalleled culinary and wellbeing experiences without compromising luxury service. We congratulate the leadership and team members for their outstanding achievements.”
Forbes Travel Guide is widely regarded as the global authority on luxury hospitality, with ratings determined through independent, incognito inspections. Properties are assessed against up to 900 rigorous standards, with particular emphasis on service quality, guest experience, wellness integration and environmental responsibility.
“Achieving four coveted Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards is a powerful affirmation of what our teams strive for every day — to create places that feel deeply human, meaningfully responsible and luxurious,” said Olivier Chavy, Chief Executive Officer of The Lux Collective. “Each award reflects the dedication and care of our people, and our belief that modern luxury must evolve with purpose. As our Group expands its global footprint with new resort openings, we remain focused on crafting experiences that are truly Life Extraordinary.”
Redefining ultra-luxury in Mauritius
Framed by one of the most beautiful coastlines in northern Mauritius, LUX* Grand Baie is a contemporary all-suite and villa resort redefining ultra-luxury stays through bold architecture and lifestyle-led design. Created by Mauritian architect Jean-François Adam with interiors by UK designer Kelly Hoppen, the resort is distinguished by rooftop experiences and creative dining concepts, including Asian-inspired restaurant Ai KISU and Moroccan-Lebanese restaurant Walima by Bisou, alongside advanced fitness and wellness facilities.
The four-level LUX* ME Spa at LUX* Grand Baie features sophisticated hydrothermal facilities, high-tech treatment rooms and personalised wellness programmes. Muscle on the Roof — the Indian Ocean’s first outdoor rooftop fitness concept — offers two 30-metre Olympic-standard running tracks, strength and functional training equipment, and panoramic sea views.
Set along Mauritius’ serene east coast, LUX* Belle Mare is celebrated for its expansive beachfront, light-filled minimalist design and relaxed island ambience. Wellness experiences at LUX* ME Spa draw inspiration from the elements, while dining highlights include modern Chinese cuisine at Duck Laundry and contemporary Indian gastronomy at Amari by Vineet, led by Michelin-starred chef Vineet Bhatia.
Barefoot luxury in the Maldives
In the Maldives, LUX* South Ari Atoll is renowned for its lively island atmosphere and exceptional marine encounters, including year-round whale shark sightings. Spread across a lush tropical island, the resort features beachfront and overwater villas — including the Temptation Beach Pool Villa category — eight restaurants, five bars and a wide-ranging programme of water sports and conservation-led experiences.
Balancing barefoot luxury with sustainability, the resort delivers an energetic yet socially conscious interpretation of Maldivian island living.
Together, these 2026 Forbes Travel Guide recognitions firmly position The Lux Collective at the forefront of global luxury hospitality, highlighting the Group’s continued commitment to purpose-led travel experiences in extraordinary destinations worldwide.
