Hotel SALT of Palmar Mauritius
Interior design Camille Walala
Artist and designer Camille Walala infused the interiors with natural elements and the work of the island’s extraordinary artisans to create a playful, bespoke feel throughout.
Everything has been especially created for the hotel, including woven black-and-white pool, beach, and bar chairs; mosaic tables; cushions; sunbeds; rugs; and more. Guestrooms are on the minimal side, with splashes of color coming from fiery orange-red chairs, striped cushions, turquoise-blue wood furnishings that invoke the Palmar lagoon, and bright woven beach bags. The blue and peach of the terraces echo the hotel’s exterior, bringing the outdoors inside.
Cobalt-blue skies, pink sunsets, green sugarcane fields, and the explosion of colors that coat the island’s houses all inspired the happy interiors at SALT of Palmar, an adults-only retreat that captures the true heart of Mauritius.
Interior design
Camille Walala
Location / Palmar Belle Mare, Mauritius, Africa.
www.saltresorts.com
An existing, Moroccan-inspired structure was transformed to let in light and provide endless views of sea and sky.
There is a real sense of discovery and surprise when you enter this bold world defined by geometry and color. Here, an interior courtyard with a water feature showcasing designer Camille Walala’s art is the most photographed spot in the hotel. A redesigned pool area creates a seamless connection to the beach, while the lobby is more of an anti-lobby, with guests greeted in a meditation space.Taken together, it’s little surprise that SALT of Palmar has been awarded four stars by Forbes Travel Guide.
Camille Walala is a designer residing in East London, known for her work in textiles, graphics, and interior design. Her creations draw inspiration from a variety of sources including the Memphis movement, the Ndebele tribe, and the op-art pioneer Victor Vasarely.
The unconventional French artist utilizes vibrant typography and lively geometric patterns to construct entire environments that evoke a sense of excitement and inspire unadulterated joy. Her portfolio includes large-scale murals covering entire facades, immersive 3D installations, street art, interior designs, and set decorations.
Location
Africa - Mauritius - Palmar Belle Mare - SALT of Palmar
