Those seeking perfect calm and tranquility in which to detox, unwind or work on their inner wellbeing.
Riviere des Galets, Chemin Grenier, Mauritius
The hotel’s suites and villas, among the biggest on the island, all have their own temperature-controlled swimming pools and adjoining private leafy courtyards. On the ground floor, guests can step straight out onto the beach, while on upper levels a private balcony is a perfect space to relax and contemplate the ocean.
The cuisine at Shanti Maurice emphasizes health and authenticity, with casual beach barbeques including traditional dancing at the hotel’s famous Fish and Rhum shack, fine dining at the main restaurant or lighter fare from the healthy Garden Wok menu.
Even by Indian Ocean standards, the hotels spa is huge, and melds Indian Ayurvedic practice with state of the art modern treatments. Guests work with work with nutritionists, personal trainers, Yoga masters and Ayurvedic physicians to set up a personalized treatment plan that aims to work mentally, physically and spiritually.
Among the plethora of activities available at Shanti Ananda are include non-motorised watersports, running and hiking, and learning to cook. There’s an architect-designed golf course, floodlit tennis courts with top-class coaching, and opportunities for deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, waterskiing and windsurfing.
Ask Executive Chef Willibald Reinbacher to give you a personal tour of the hotel’s herb garden, which has over thirty varieties of herbs and vegetables.