Mauritius Hotels|St. Felix, Mauritius

Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa

Name: Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa
Telephone: 230-603-7200

A secluded sanctuary on Mauritius’ southern coast

VERIFIED LUXURY

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You will find serenity at Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa. Sprawling along 36 acres of Mauritius’ pristine southern coast, the property feels like it jumped straight out of your Instagram feed: lush tropical gardens lead to a private white-sand beach while frangipani, bread fruit trees, coconut palms and bougainvillea dot the grounds.

Sixty-one ocean-facing villas and suites offer panoramic views, and alfresco rain showers and private pools give you more reasons to spend time relaxing outside. The 75,000-square-foot spa is a sanctuary of its own, blending Ayurvedic rituals and yoga with holistic wellness. Dining varies from flame-grilled fish with your toes in the sand to upscale regional cuisine overlooking the ocean.

Days unfold slowly here, with paddleboarding at sunrise, barefoot strolls at dusk and stargazing by firelight. Even little travelers are enchanted with a vibrant kids’ club and outdoor movie theater.

Our Inspector's Highlights

Shanti Maurice is tucked between sugarcane fields and the turquoise lagoon, offering a secluded, almost island-within-an-island atmosphere. The beach rarely feels crowded, and sunrise walks often feel like you have the coastline to yourself.
The Mauritius hotel goes beyond standard activities with offerings like private cooking classes with local chefs, meditation with a visiting yogi or lantern-lit dinners on the beach. Even the weekly fish market excursion with the chef gives you an authentic taste of island life. For more active pursuits, try the Mauritius hotel’s padel and tennis courts or basketball court. Duffers will want to check out the 18-hole Avalon Golf Estate, a short drive away.
The casual and colorful Rum Shed houses more than 250 varieties of rum, some nearly impossible to find elsewhere on the island. Treat yourself to a guided tasting or sip and enjoy local musicians playing sega music.
Set in a charming garden pavilion, the alfresco La Kaze Mama restaurant invites you into a Mauritian grandmother’s kitchen. Home-style dishes like rougaille (a Mauritian Creole sauce) and lamb curry are cooked with herbs picked just steps away in the resort’s organic garden.
One of the largest spas in the Indian Ocean, the 75,000-square-foot Shanti Spa offers more than just massages — it’s a full wellness retreat. Personalized Ayurvedic consultations, yoga in open-air pavilion and Watsu treatments in a warm hydrotherapy pool elevate the experience.

The Rooms

Every suite and villa is positioned to provide uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean, with floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to terraces or gardens.
Most villas come with their own expansive temperature-controlled swimming pool, framed by lush greenery for total seclusion. Elegant sun loungers and shaded daybeds allow for private relaxation.
Accommodations at the luxury hotel feature a refined mix of local materials — think volcanic stone, thatched roofing and hand-carved wood accents — paired with crisp white linens and subtle tropical motifs. The aesthetic feels organic, letting nature be the star.
Even the entry-level suites start at more than 775 square feet, with separate dressing areas, walk-in closets and oversized soaking tubs. Villas offer indoor-outdoor living with dining pavilions, courtyards and alfresco showers.

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