Shanti means peace in Sanskrit and as soon as you enter the gardens of Shanti Maurice, you’re surrounded by tranquil groves of frangipani trees and bougainvillea blooming in the dappled shade. Set on a secluded cove on Mauritius’ quieter southern coast, the hotel looks out across the Indian Ocean, with the Chamarel Mountains rising up behind.
Just 61 generously-proportioned suites and villas are tucked between the foliage. The designers here have worked hard to balance esthetics and functionality with contemporary furnishings and traditional Mauritian thatched roofs.
Aside from the long sweep of white sand, the highlight of the hotel is arguably the range of inventive dining options, which aim to give you a glimpse into Mauritian cuisine and culture.
OUR OPINION:
We love the ruggedness of the surrounding landscape which adds to the secluded, relaxing feel of the resort — and with only 61 rooms set over such a large area it never feels busy. The range of dining options makes this ideal for long stays where you can try a different experience each night.
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Rooms
The spacious suites and villas have been carefully designed in a contemporary style with all the facilities you could want for a luxurious stay. All are air conditioned and have a television, DVD player, tea/coffee facilities and minibar.
Location
The south of Mauritius is far less developed than the rest of the island; as you drive to and from the hotel you鈥檒l pass sugarcane fields with views beyond of deep forests and dramatic black mountains.
Shanti Maurice is set on a long, gently curving bay of white sand overlooking the turquoise Indian Ocean. The town of Chemin Grenier is approximately ten minutes鈥� drive away and has a small selection of shops, restaurants and bars.
Food and drink
The range of dining at Shanti Maurice is certainly one of the hotel’s highlights with some creative concepts to try.
La Kaze Mama, or ‘Mama’s house’, is set within the hotel’s herb garden and offers an authentic, home cooking buffet experience with a Mauritian ‘mama’ cooking up traditional dishes for a small number of guests in a relaxed, intimate setting. We suggest booking a table in advance.
Stars Fine Dining is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with an innovative menu that takes as its inspiration the French inspired cuisine.
For a relaxed dinner with the feeling of the sand between your toes, the Fish Market offers a traditional barbecue on the beach over lunch with a BBQ grill buffet for dinner.
Driftwood Furniture is set on the sand and the menu depends on the catch of the day, with some dishes grilled to order in front of you.
The Rum Shed bar and restaurant is popular with both locals and guests alike. Following the design of the traditional rum shed frequented by Mauritians for decades, this rustic style shed has a relaxed, friendly feel. Sample one of the 250 different rums from 36 countries, or relax with a beer along with the locals who head there particularly at weekends. The menu offers sharing platters as well as á la carte and grill specialities with an international street food theme.
Picnics can also be arranged throughout the gardens and there’s also a lounge bar to relax in the evenings for a cocktail or two as the sun sets over the ocean.
Please note that restaurant openings will vary according to weather and hotel occupancy, but there should be a choice of two or three options every day.
Families
Shanti Maurice welcomes families 鈥� children will be spoiled by staff 鈥� and has a complimentary children鈥檚 club open 10am to 10pm for 3-12 year olds. The villas have plenty of space for children to explore.
Facilities and activities
Shanti Maurice offers a range of water sports including stand-up paddleboards, kayaking, snorkeling, a PADI dive centre and pedalo. There are a number of dive sites around the coast from a shallow lagoon reef suitable for beginners, to more challenging caverns and crevasses.
Land based activities include two floodlit tennis courts, beach volleyball, mountain biking, archery, and various yoga or meditation classes along with a weekly schedule of activities such as the outdoor cinema, cooking and sushi classes and performances by local musical artists.
While the beach at Shanti is lovely and usually quite peaceful, please note that it is affected by tides that mean at certain times of day the water is too low for some activities. The boat house staff are on hand to advise.
The extensive spa at Shanti Maurice is one of the largest in the Indian Ocean. Set among scented fig trees and palms, there are 25 treatment rooms and two tea pavilions, a calming spa pool, a yoga pavilion, Pilates and a Jacuzzi.
Local excursions
The hotel鈥檚 south coast location makes it well-placed to explore the Chamarel Mountains and Black Gorges National Park. The hotel can also help you to arrange sailing trips, bicycle rides and various activities to help you explore the island.
Tour ideas in Mauritius
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.