Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa

Highlights of Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa

• Luxurious Boutique Resort offering Intimacy and Space
• Private and Spacious Villas with their own pools
• One of the largest & most beautiful Spas of the Indian Ocean
• Truly exceptional culinary experience with 14 different culinary offerings
• Perfect setting with beach location and expansive tropical gardens

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Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa - Overview

Indulgent tastes, exceptional sights, and unforgettable experiences. It's always a good time to visit Shanti Maurice. Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa is a five star boutique lifestyle beach resort located around a pristine horseshoe coral sand cove, on the largely untouched south coast of Mauritius.

The Shanti Maurice is a luxurious resort offering generously sized suites and villas, boasting uninterrupted views across the calm waters of the Indian Ocean. All rooms feature simple, timeless décor, and are tastefully furnished with large and comfortable beds, panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, and free in-room entertainment systems.

Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa offers extensive dining options through different restaurants each with its own identity but all sharing the same passion for an authentic cuisine reflecting the culinary diversity of the Indian Ocean islands. There are plenty of activities to choose from, all of which can be enjoyed alone, as a couple, or with the kids. You can enjoy a round of golf or escape for a romantic picnic in nearby forests knowing that your children will be cared for in the kids club.

Shanti Spa is built around an enchanting tea pavilion, surrounded by lily ponds and indigenous flower gardens. Covering over 7,000 sqm and comprising 25 treatment rooms, Shanti Spa is one of the largest and most comprehensive spas in the Indian Ocean.

When you visit Shanti Maurice, you will never be short of things to do.

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Setting

This luxury boutique resort is spread out over 36 acres of tropical beachfront garden and offers only 61 Suites and Villas offering the highest level of privacy and space to esteemed guests.

Beach and shorefront in natural perfection: one side of the ocean offering a calm, soft sloping beach & swimming area while the other side of the ocean offers a spectacular view on the waves of the Indian Ocean.

Whether guests enjoy a moment relaxing on a soft sandy beach with a refreshing cocktail in hand as the scent of sweet sugarcane fills the air, or prefer indulging in the most fresh food in top restaurants, Shanti Maurice has everything covered to please all types of guests.

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Accommodation types at Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa

The accommodations at Shanti Maurice comprises 61 spacious Suites and Villas. The 17 villas include 6 beachfront and 11 sea view. All the accommodations overlook the Indian Ocean, and offer private pools, outdoor rain showers and dining pavilions or ‘Salas’.

The room categories at the Shanti Maurice are as follows:

• Junior Suites Ocean View
• Junior Suites Oceanfront
• Junior Suites Beachfront
• Oceanview Pool Villa
• Beachfront Suite Pool Villa
• Oceanview / Oceanfront Double Suite Pool Villa
• Shanti Villa with Pool

Additional Room Info

Junior Suites Ocean View

Description:

Each of the Junior Suites with ocean views is decorated in neutral earthy tones to relax the body and soothe the soul. Large sliding doors open onto the balcony to let the fresh sea breeze flow into the room, and reveal unparalleled views of the beautiful Indian Ocean.

Junior Suites Oceanfront

Description:

“Ocean and shore view”- Luxurious first floor Suites directly on the beachfront with elegant tropical flair featuring spacious bathrooms and dressing rooms and a large covered furnished veranda with sunbed and dining table offering spectacular sea view and beach view over the whole lagoon.

Junior Suites Beachfront (16)

Description:

“Beach perfection” - Luxurious ground floor Suites directly on the beach with a nice secluded beach area and private sunbed patio. Elegant tropical flair featuring spacious bathrooms, dressing rooms and a large covered furnished veranda with sunbed and dining table offering a unique direct access to the beach with spectacular sea view and beach view over the whole lagoon with outdoor shower.

Oceanview Pool Villa

Description:

The Oceanview Pool Villa has its own private garden complete with temperature-controlled swimming pool, separate dining pavilion, Jacuzzi bed, uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean and private reserved sunbeds with kiosk. For an extra special holiday in Mauritius, The Oceanview Pool Villa ticks all the boxes.

Beachfront Suite Pool Villa

Description:

“Spacious Beach Villa lifestyle”- Directly on the beach with an open sea view in this Beachfront Suite Pool Villa covering 375 sqm and located in the tropical garden in the first row on the beach. The Beachfront Suite Pool Villa is the ultimate luxurious escape. Equipped with private reserved sun beds with a kiosk on the beach directly in front of the Villa, a private temperature-controlled swimming pool, separate dining pavilion and Jacuzzi bed are available for your comfort.

Oceanview/ Oceanfront Double Suite Pool Villa

Description:

“Family Life at its best” Enjoy the luxury of space in the 675 sqm Villa, offering an open view of the ocean while your intimacy is respected. The Villa is located in the tropical beach front garden, giving close access to the beach. The beachfront Double Suite Pool Villa is situated on a prime location offering an uninterrupted view over the Indian Ocean. The Oceanview / Oceanfront Double Suite Pool Villa provides a truly luxurious and sophisticated family retreat. Located close to the beach and surrounded by its own private exotic gardens, the double suite villa comes complete with extra space for the whole family.

Shanti Villa with Pool

Description:

Spread over 1,000 sqm, the Shanti Villa is tailor-made for every stay, for a couple who wish to appreciate intimate privacy, a family getaway, or a glad reunion in its idyllic peninsula location with privacy and unobstructed views on the open sea. The Villa comprises three bedrooms: two master bedrooms with king size beds and a third bedroom with twin beds, each with outdoor rain shower. A separate dining space is available and an adjacent kitchen, allowing guests the option of seeking the services of the resort’s dedicated butler during their stay.

Steps down from its spacious living area, the temperature-controlled private pool (140 sqm) is built-in with Jacuzzi beds and large decking, enclosed courtyards and a wrap-around balcony with exotically landscaped private gardens.

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Facilities at Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa

Restaurants

Stars

Stars offers a magically romantic setting to enjoy a relaxing evening. Their menu features the freshest ingredients and spectacular flavours, and brings together the very best Indian Ocean cuisine. Perfectly prepared dishes celebrate the bounty of the Indian Ocean and the culinary art the islands have to offer: from Africa in the west, Asia in the north, and Indonesia in the east.

Opening Hours:

• Early Bird Breakfast: 4.00 - 7.00
• Breakfast: 7.00 - 10.30
• Lunch: 12.30 - 14.30
• Dinner: 18.30 - 22.30

Fish Shack

A “SEA-TO-TABLE” concept, sourcing locally near sourced fish only from local fishermen for the freshest dishes. The Resort’s unique rustic beach-side private pop-up restaurant “Fish Shack” celebrates the richness of the surrounding seas in front of a spectacular seashore surrounded by the magical sound of the Indian Ocean.

Enjoy the most romantic moment in a spectacular setting with gourmet style seafood & BBQ grill, served tailor-made and family style with your dedicated butler and your private chef at the grill.

Opening Hours: 18.30 - 22.00

*Open on selected days of the week, to enquire at the reception

Rum Shed Bar & Grill

Rum sheds are traditionally where locals meet to enjoy their free time. At Shanti Maurice's Rum Shed, guests can savour plates of traditional Mauritian gateau piment (chili cakes), samosas, and a rum cocktail, enjoy friendly conversations with other guests, and enjoy sampling mouth-watering foods from a wood fired oven and BBQ.

Opening Hours: 20:15 - 22:00

La Kaze Mama

La Kaze Mama is all about traditional Mauritian home cooking, and it invites you to experience a combination of the most popular dining experiences; Grandma's Kitchen and the Herb Garden BBQ. Traditional tried and tested local recipes are served in a relaxed but spectacular outdoor setting. The restaurant uses as many flavourful local ingredients as possible, many grown on the hotel’s own herb and vegetable garden, and follows age old Mauritian recipes.

Opening Hours: Dinner 18:30 - 22:30

“Asian Lounge” Fine Sushi & Asian Delicacies

Filled with hand selected ingredients and rich flavors, discover a fine choice of Sushi and Asian delicacies for your lunch and/or dinner at the Stars Courtyard.

Opening Hours: Lunch: 12.30 - 14.30 | Dinner: 18.30 - 22.30

*Open on selected days of the week, to enquire at the reception

Fish Market

Enjoy an ultimate feet-in-the-sand dining experience under the stars serenaded by the soothing waves of the lagoon. Taste a myriad of seafood options for your lunch at the Fish Market and an unforgettable dinner experience on the beach at the BBQ Grill Buffet or the special beach dinner menus on selected days. Taste a myriad of seafood options for your lunch at the Fish Market and an unforgettable dinner experience on the beach at the BBQ Grill Buffet or the special beach dinner menus on selected days.

Opening Hours:

• Fish Market daily: 12.00 - 14.30
• Special Beach Dinner Menu:18.30 - 22.30

Bars and Cafes

Red Ginger Bar & Pool Lounge

A relaxed and friendly cocktail bar that also offers an al fresco and indoor dining experience with a large menu and wine list to choose from. The Red Ginger Lounge is a great meeting place for a pre-dinner drink, post-dinner cocktail, or just somewhere to relax as the sun sets over the nearby infinity pool.

Opening Hours: 10.00 - 24.00.

• Snacks: 11.30 - 24.00
• Lunch: 12.30 - 14.30
• Afternoon Tea: 15.30 - 18.30
• Dinner: 18.30 - 22.30

Rum Shed Bar & Grill

Rum Shed Bar & Grill is a shabby-chic casual venue where one can enjoy rum-based cocktails and A-La-Carte comfort food and grill specialities. The Bar offers a unique collection of rum of over 250 types from 36 countries.

Opening Hours: 20:15 - 22:00

Sands Beach Bar

The spot for a sundowner – genuine beach life feet in the sand and the best view over the lagoon with the best selection of beach drinks. (Food on request served from STARS Restaurant).

Opening Hours: 17.00 (Sunset) - 23.30

• Snacks: 11.30 - 23.00
• Lunch: 12.30 - 14.30
• Afternoon Tea: 15.30 - 18.30
• Dinner: 18.30 - 22.30

*Opening days depending on weather conditions

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Spa & Wellness

Shanti Spa is built around an enchanting tea pavilion, surrounded by lily ponds and indigenous flower gardens. Covering over 7,000 sqm and comprising 25 treatment rooms, Shanti Spa is one of the largest and most comprehensive spas in the Indian Ocean. Trained masseurs and spa therapists work alongside personal trainers and Ayurvedic Doctors to encourage optimum health and mental wellbeing. Shanti Spa is dedicated to provide guests with a total immersion in discovering a well-being oriented lifestyle and a holistic therapy approach. At the heart of their wellness focus is the integration of Yoga, Meditation, Fitness, Pilates, Holistic treatments and Ayurveda philosophies along with purifying whole body therapies incorporating the five elements of nature thus creating harmony between the mind, body

Facilities

• Ayurvedic Panchakarma treatment rooms
• International therapy treatment rooms
• Couple’s spa therapy suite, Scrub and Consultation rooms
• Relaxation room
• Oriental Spa treatment rooms
• Beauty salon with multipurpose rooms for facials, manicures and pedicures
• Watsu pool
• Tea Pavilion
• Meditation and personalised yoga session rooms
• 2 Yoga Pavilions
• Outdoor spa pool
• Jacuzzi
• 2 saunas
• 2 hammam
• Lap pool
• Changing rooms & showers

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Fitness

The Shanti Spa is also home to a state of the art gym and fitness centre. The gym features the latest Technogym equipment, which includes built in TV and iPod facilities. You can also benefit from the expertise of their experienced personal trainers throughout your stay.

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Beach

One of the most relaxing and sumptuous aspects of the Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa is the panorama and the restful sound of the sea water. This calmness and serenity atmosphere invades the hotel and creates a peaceful environment - The perfect place for relaxation.

Most of the rooms and villas offer spectacular views of the lagoon, while others have direct access to the beach. The pearly sandy beaches are the perfect place to relax, while the warm turquoise waters are perfect for a swim or to participate in the water sports activities proposed by the hotel. At the end of the day, enjoy the splendid sunset reflecting into the waters, while enjoying your favourite drink from the bar. You will have a great moment at the hotel’s beach, for sure.

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Land Activities

Complimentary:

• 2 floodlit tennis courts
• Tennis academy
• Table tennis
• Mountain biking
• Stretching
• Billiard
• Bocce Ball
• Fitness Centre

Additional fee applies:

• Excursions
• Horse riding Off-site
• Cooking class
• Bike tours
• Walking tours
• Hiking Off-site

GOLF: NEW EXCLUSIVE INCLUSION

Guests can enjoy the “Shanti Maurice unlimited golf offer” which includes:

• Unlimited complimentary green fee at the 18 hole “Avalon Golf Estate & Country Club”
• Return transfers bookable through the concierge and will depend on the set time table as fixed by the Resort
• 1 golf cart
• 1 tray of driving range balls

*Terms & Conditions apply

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Water Sports

Complimentary:

• Pedalo
• Kayak
• Snorkelling + equipments
• Visit to the coral garden
• Sailing
• Windsurfing
• Diving initiation in the swimming pool
• Introduction to kitesurfing (as per weekly program)
• Stand up paddle
• Aqua Yoga (as per weekly program)
• Aqua Aerobics (as per weekly program)

Additional fee applies:

• Private lessons to kite surfing
• Wave surfing
• Windsurfing
• Diving Off-site
• Fishing Off-site

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Entertainment

• Live piano and music performances during aperitif and dinner (as per weekly program)
• Sega shows and other local shows (as per weekly calendar)

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Kids & Family

LES PETITS DODOS KIDS CLUB

The specially designed Kids Club has its own pool for toddlers and has a games room where the little ones can enjoy snooker, table football, tennis, and many more games. The kids also have access to DVD films, computers, playstations and Wii games.

The kids club’s staff prepare a weekly kids-activities program including flower making, yoga, face painting and musical games so that the little ones are kept entertained during their stay.

“Kids dining table” at 18:30 - 19:30hrs at the Stars restaurant.

The Kids Club is available to children aged from 3 to 12 years old.

Babysitter services - are available upon request (with supplement)

• Operating hours - From 10:00am and 10:00pm

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Getting Married at Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa

Wedding Celebrations

Shanti Maurice offers various spectacular wedding locations including exotic gardens, sandy beaches and reception rooms. The Shanti team will make sure that everything is perfect for guests to have an unforgettable celebration. Set amongst lush tropical gardens with the sweet scents of sugarcane and the sparkling turquoise sea in the background, guests are guaranteed to be at the perfect location. The specialised wedding planner will help at each step to make your dreams become a reality.

Honeymoons & Anniversaries

A special celebration such as honeymoon, wedding anniversary or renewal of vows being celebrated at the Shanti Maurice will surely create new memories and reinvigorate old ones. The hotel proposes several romantic locations to choose from. Guests can either share a glass of Champagne over the horizon at sunset, watch dolphins on a private boat, or indulge in an intimate dinner in one of the restaurants.

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Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa Reviews

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Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa - Location

Perfectly located on the South Coast of Mauritius Island, you will come across the Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa, 5km away from the town of Bel Ombre. The resort is only a short drive away from the 18 hole Avalon Golf Estate, endless fragrant tea plantations, and their own coral reserve in the Indian Ocean.

From the hotel, take a few steps and have a look at the splendid beach with its pure white sand and blue sparkling water - This will allow you to discover the marine life of the Indian Ocean by enjoying the different water sports activities and contribute to a memorable stay at the unique 5 star hotel.

Natural waterfalls and lagoons are within easy reach from Shanti Maurice, and local towns and villages, complete with friendly and inquisitive locals, offer a unique insight into Mauritian culture.

Distance from Key Sites

• Bel Ombres Beach - 5.3 km
• Rochester Falls - 6.9 km
• Gris Gris Public Beach - 8.1 km
• Black River Gorges National Park - 13.6 km
• La Vanille Nature Park - 15.9 km
• Alexandra Falls - 15.9 km
• Bel Ombre Hiking Trail - 18.2 km
• Bois Cheri Tea Factory - 22.9 km
• Rhumerie de Chamarel Restaurant & Rum Distillery - 24.7 km
• Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Geopark - 25.0 km
• Le Morne Public Beach - 25.0 km
• Ruisseau Creole - 33.4 km
• Port Louis - 57.3 km
• Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport - 31.6 km

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List of Facilities & Services at Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa

• Swimming Pool
• Restaurants & Bars
• Shanti Spa
• Boathouse
• Complimentary Activities
• Fitness center & gym
• 9 holes pitch & putt training green
• 2 Floodlit Tennis courts
• Kids Club
• Jogging track
• Resort library
• Avalon Golf Estate & Country Club
• Free WiFi
• Secure Parking
• Business centre
• Boutique
• Excursions
• Arrival & Departure Lounge
• Early arrival & early departure breakfast lounge
• Room service
• Daily housekeeping
• Shoeshine
• Ironing & Dry cleaning service
• Babysitting/child services
• 24-hour security

Credit Card accepted:

• Maestro
• Union Pay
• Diners Club
• American Express
• MasterCard
• Visa

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Sanitary Measures at Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa

• Private estate
  Closed resort estate, no public access (except beach).
• Stand-alone location
  Enjoy free neighboring surroundings and villages in naturally set distancing.
• Remote location
  Nested in the unspoiled South of Mauritius reputed for the lowest densely populated area and far away from crowded towns and beaches, not to mention mass concentrated industrial and economic activity.
• Hotel capacity
  Limited to 100 resort guests only.
• Space is safety
  16-hectare (160.000sqm) estate for maximum 100 guests = 1.600 sqm per guest.
• Crowd-free
  Boutique Resort With only 17 villas and 44 suites.
• 17 Private Villas with individual heated pool
  17 Private Villas with individual heated pools for maximum distancing and full privacy.
• 44 Suites
  With more than 81sqm and large private terraces in suite-blocks of maximum 4 suites for high level of distancing and privacy.
• 100% access control
  Access control for the suppliers and any estate guest with the highest level of Covid-19 protection measurements (thermal camera entrance control and detailed daily temperature registration).
• 100% employee health care system
  Rolling detailed daily medical and temperature files for each single team member with daily health control before entering the estate.
• In house qualified medical team
  Doctor and nurse on site for daily temperature reading of the guests and staff and for medical checks and support for the resort.
• Rapid testing
  Available on site executed by the medical team.
• Close circuit 100% hygiene conformity for goods & deliveries
  From delivery of raw product to consumption strict hygiene practice is applied and audited.
• Complimentary disinfection
  Hand Sanitizing portable dispensers in guests’ rooms and pop up hand free sanitizing stations in a 360 degree coverage in guest’s common area and entire back of the house service.
• Zero contact in room housekeeping services
  Flexibility to choose own cleaning time for contact free process with hygiene trained housekeeping attendant using approved international sanitize product.
• High touch surfaces in guests’ common areas
  Intensify high frequency sanitizing program with minimum 3 times cleaning on a daily basis.
• Door handle-free access common areas
  All areas are re-designed to provide door handle free access.
• Protection mask compulsory
  For staff in all areas 24-7 and for guests in public areas only.
• Airport Pick-Up & departure in safety
  Contact less welcome protocol at the private counter at the airport and door handle free welcome to the private sanitized limousine and Chauffeur wearing face mask – Sanitizing gel and wipes available in the car. Reciprocated service for departure applied.
• Arrival & departure experience in safety
  Contact less check-in and check-out protocol and disinfected key cards and documents and online pre-stay setting with the concierge team.
• Luggage disinfection
  And delivery to your room with disinfected outside surfaces and handles of luggage.
• Contactless communication
  24 hours optional Communicate with the Guest Relation team and all the departments comfortably from your device via the in-resort-app, by telephone or via WhatsApp messages.
• Brochure & Menu card free
  No need for information papers, menu cards or brochures. The entire resort details for every area and service including all menu cards are instant 24-7-365 available on your personal private device for information, order and the live chat-communication, paired with the up to 100MBPs Wi-Fi coverage over the entire estate including beach etc.
• Restaurants & Bars with your personal privacy and safety zone
  Featuring 3m minimum distance for safe dining or luncheon between each table and all waiters wearing masks and gloves. Optional service available either traditional table service or full contact free delivery - plated in front of your table within the 2 m distance for self-pick up.
• Safe eating
  Single usage menu cards at your choice and with one click the entire menu cards on the app from your personal mobile device. Any food and beverage order can be pre-ordered via App and telephone at your comfort. Usage of disinfected packed cutleries sealed on each table and sanitizing hand wipes and hand gel are available on each table for self-service.
• Room-Service complimentary (no tray charge applies) and contact less delivery
  Drop in front of the room on a tray stand.
• Wellness
  Supporting medical recovery and prevention – Daily complimentary breathing training techniques, yoga and meditation sessions.
• Safe Spa treatments
  Hygiene and Safety trained therapists wearing hair net, face mask, face shield and gloves for selected treatment. Full hygiene protocol is followed for guests and therapist sanitization before and after the treatment.
• Sunbathing with safety space
  Escape the massive crowded beaches of Mauritius- enjoy the comfort of a nearly private setting offering a beach and pool sunbed set with a minimum of 5m distance in between each sunbed kiosk. The beach stretches 800 meters and offers only 44 sunbed kiosks. All the junior suite beach front has its own reserved sunbed kiosk in front of their room. The beach suite villa has its dedicated reserved sun bed kiosk and enjoy approximately 30 m of distance between each other. The separate villa beach shore of 300 m length accommodates only 11 sunbed kiosks reserved on exclusivity and a minimum 5m distance between each kiosk.
• Pool safety
  All villas do feature fully individual private heated pools. Reduced shared main-pool sunbed setting with minimum 3m distance and lifeguard ensuring distance and safety is applied with maximum 12 persons in and around this 3.000 sqm pool.
• Pool & beach service
  Order/delivery option with waiters in distance or online order via app.
• Gym (24 hours open, 300sqm) in safety
  Gym machines with extensive distance between each machine and maximum 1 person or 1 couple in the gym at same time to ensure maximum space and the gym operates only on private reservation.
• Complimentary group wellness
  Safe Complimentary group wellness sessions (yoga, meditation, aerobic etc.) in a private setting with 3m distance between each participant and reduced group size to maximum 2-6 persons.
• Lap-pool private training
  Private reservation for the heated 25m lap pool for private swimming training session.
• Jacuzzi and sauna pleasures in privacy
  The outdoor heated Jacuzzi and the steam bath and sauna units are available only on private reservation daily from 8am to 8pm. This is a complimentary service from the resort.
• Jogging track with flood light
  Private running training 24 hours available with private track circuit reservation.
• Safe Excursion and round trips
  Contact free welcome and door handle free entering to the private disinfected limousine including Wi-Fi and driver guides wearing masks – hand sanitizer and hand wipes available in the car.
• Flexibility
  100% flexible rebooking and no cancellation or early departure fees for all bookings even during stay in resort to ensure you can adapt to the new dynamic around the world with its developments in pandemic control (*Conditions apply, please contact the reservation team).