Business Lounge

Gate 19 is where this generic “Business Lounge” sits

This contract lounge near Gate 19 in T1 mainly catches passengers who can’t get into the Air Mauritius Amédée Maingard Lounge. It’s airside, past immigration and security, on the international departures level, so you’re already through all checks before you reach it.

Think of it as the non–Air Mauritius option that blogs often call Atol Lounge or Salon Nenuphar. Head for Points and other reviewers who tried both say they actively picked Amédée Maingard over this one after comparing feedback, which tells you where expectations should land.

The space typically opens to match international departure waves rather than fixed 24/7 hours, so assume early-morning to late-evening access and confirm timings with your airline or lounge program. It’s used by various non–codeshare carriers plus Priority Pass and similar cards, which means it can fill up quickly on nights with multiple long-haul departures.

Food here usually runs to basic hot trays and snacks rather than anything you’d plan a meal around. Reviews that name-check MRU lounges tend to rave (relatively) about the Air Mauritius buffet and then mention the Gate 19 lounge only as the fallback, so eat in the terminal if you’re picky, then treat this space more as a seat with power and Wi‑Fi.

Drink setup is standard self-serve: soft drinks, tea, coffee and a small alcohol selection that fits a contract lounge rather than a flagship carrier space. Don’t expect premium spirits or crafted cocktails; if that matters to you, buy something duty-free in the main concourse before you head down to Gate 19.

Regulars who know MRU usually do the same thing: if their status or ticket gets them into Amédée Maingard, they walk past the Gate 19 option every time. Bloggers with Priority Pass also say they checked both names, saw better comments for the Air Mauritius lounge, and then locked that in as their default for future trips.

Watch out for peak departure banks, especially around overnight long-hauls to Europe or Asia, when multiple airlines funnel passengers into this one contract space. Seats with power outlets go first; if your flight leaves from nearby Gate 19, arrive here a bit earlier and grab a spot near the windows so you can watch your aircraft during boarding.

Practical play: if you hold Priority Pass or similar and your airline lets you choose, ask specifically for Amédée Maingard at check‑in; keep this Business Lounge by Gate 19 as your backup plan if access is restricted or that lounge is temporarily full.