Posted in News on Monday, February 12, 2024 by The Beachcomber Correspondent

Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury is honoured to receive the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award. This ultimate recognition, presented to the world’s most outstanding hotels, is a major accolade for the flagship of luxury hospitality in Mauritius, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. “We are very proud to receive the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award, the pinnacle achievement and global reference in luxury hospitality. This prestigious rating recognises the hard work, efforts and commitment of Royal Palm's 300 Artisans to deliver excellence to our guests. I am proud of my team for the work done,” says the General Manager, Isabelle Bouvier. “This is a wonderful reward for Royal Palm and the Beachcomber Group.”  Forbes Travel Guide was founded in 1958 and is a world-renowned authority on the art of luxury living. Every year, their team of incognito experts travel the world to evaluate luxury properties based on more than 500 criteria. The Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award is reserved for the world’s most exquisite properties.

“This year’s Star Awards reflects the forecasted surge in demand for more thrilling travel experiences,” says Amanda Frasier, President of Ratings for Forbes Travel Guide. “They are delivering at the very top of their game and reimagining the future of luxury across design, dining and well-being. Our 2024 winners include more special places to visit across the Middle East and Africa, with a record number of list additions for the region. We commend all the 2024 winners for continuing to deliver a fresh new guest experience.” An iconic landmark in Mauritius and a ‘Maison’ in the truest sense of the term, Royal Palm has played host to a long list of heads of state and celebrities since its opening in 1985. The hotel was the first in Mauritius to join The Leading Hotels of the World and the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award confirms its place among the world’s best hotels.

About Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury
Welcome to Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury, a legendary hotel in Mauritius, blending elegance with charm, privacy with discretion, exclusivity with expertise, beauty with harmony and high standards with kindness. This palace with a human touch combines refinement and discretion for an unforgettable experience. Royal Palm takes its name from the famous trees that line the hotel’s driveway from the entrance gate to the reception atrium. As you step into the lobby, the horizon opens up as far as the eye can see. The beach, a long stretch of fine white sand, runs alongside a lagoon sheltered from the wind. The perfect setting for a timeless vacation. An ode to sensory delights. Every detail is thought out to provide guests with a wealth of experiences and leave them with a lasting impression, from signature Spa treatments to a curated selection of artworks, the beautiful fabrics from prestigious manufacturers dressing the Suites, the fine cuisine served in three restaurants and the warm discretion of Royal Palm’s Artisans.