Food & drink prices at Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge
Mixed value proposition: included breakfast appears fair and half-board options available at reasonable rates, but beverage inclusions and à la carte pricing show significant limitations and surprising charges.
Recent reviewers from mid-2026 (July) report persistent beverage package limitations identical to earlier 2024-2025 observations, suggesting these are structural policy rather than temporary issues. The water charge complaint dates from September 2024, indicating this practice has been in place for at least 18+ months.
What the reviews tell us
Breakfast and half-board options appear to be included or available at fair pricing, with reviewers noting reasonable lunch costs when ordered separately (448651, 456638)
Included beverage package limited to beer as sole alcoholic option; wine and cocktails charged separately starting ~MUR 650 (448645, 448817, 448651, 448822)
Water charged at dinner despite being provided free at breakfast, perceived as unfair pricing practice (456931)
Multiple supplementary charges across resort services (beverages, water, air conditioning) suggest a fee-heavy pricing model beyond base room rate (452971, 456931, 448651)
Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge presents a mixed food and beverage value picture. Breakfast appears to be included in the rate, and one reviewer noted that half-board (lunch included) is available at fair pricing with the option to order additional items. However, the beverage package included with accommodations is notably limited—only beer is offered as an alcoholic choice, while wine and cocktails carry substantial supplementary charges starting around MUR 650 for cocktails. An unusual pain point is that water is charged at dinner but provided free at breakfast, which reviewers find unreasonable. An additional charge for air conditioning (noted in one claim but likely unrelated to F&B value) suggests the hotel applies extra fees across multiple categories. The limited alcoholic options within the included package and premium pricing for à la carte beverages appear to frustrate guests who expected broader inclusions.
The evidence
Both sides shown — including dissenting reviewsMy only gripe was with the drinks included in our package. The only alcoholic option provided was beer
My only gripe was with the drinks included in our package. The only alcoholic option provided was beer
Wine and cocktails were available, but these came at an additional cost, with cocktails starting from around MUR 650 each
Wine and cocktails were available, but these came at an additional cost, with cocktails starting from around MUR 650 each
water should not be charged for at dinner (it's not at breakfast)
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