Shanti Ananda Maurice in Mauritius (3 others) – Mauritius (3 others)

the hotel: A luxurious retreat dedicated to the healing and restorative powers of a holistic approach set in an idyllic little corner of paradise.
the bar: Red Ginger is both an alfresco and inside lounge bar that features local Mauritian music in the evenings.
the restaurant: There are two options at Shanti Ananda. Pebbles, an all day restaurant, serves Mauritian and international cuisine in a setting open to and overlooking the sea. Da Maurizio is a more gastronomic affair that features Ananda’s signature cuisine.
the location: Situated in the south of Mauritius near St. Felix, Shanti Ananda, spread out over 38 acres of tropical gardens, is 35 kilometres from Port Louis.
the pool: Swimming pool
the view: Ho hum, another perfect picture of paradise, with jungle-clad hills that descend to turquoise waters and white beaches.

You absolutely must…

The View:
Ho hum, another perfect picture of paradise, with jungle-clad hills that descend to turquoise waters and white beaches.

Must Eat:
Ananda’s signature cuisine was created to form part of the entire holistic healing package.

Must Shop:
Why not buy oils, teas and herbal remedies from the spa so you can continue the process at home.

Must Visit:
According to the hotel, you must visit a wellbeing programme with a visiting master. It could change your life.

About Shanti Ananda Maurice

1. A retreat dedicated to putting you on the right path health wise without making it a boot camp.

Special Offers

50% off selected rates July to September - book by October 2010
Enjoy some peace and quiet. No Single Supplement for stays now- 23 Dec
50% reduction on room rates for stays May- Oct

The Whole Story

Nature walks, beachcombing, yoga, aqua yoga, aerobics, aqua aerobics, golf, windsurfing, scuba diving, waterskiing, sailing, snorkelling; Shanti Ananda is all about leaving in better shape than when you arrived. This 36 acre resort on the south side of Mauritius has the quintessential island ingredients i.e. turquoise water, coral reef, beaches and tropical gardens. But it also has a mantra that says “We go beyond simple indulgence of the body and senses to exploring one’s innermost self”. The emphasis is on the wellbeing, not just of the body but also of the mind and spirit. In short, Shanti Ananda is all about a holistic experience.

Scary as it sounds, holistic does not mean a daily ritual of vegetable juices and enemas. In no way is Shanti Ananda a boot camp. It does however take its 70,000 square foot spa very seriously, and apart from its marvellous menu of ayurvedic treatments the emphasis is very much on nature, rest, beauty and stillness.

Shanti Ananda is the sister property of the famous Ananda Spa in the Himalayas, and it shows. Shanti Ananda combines the nurturing ingredients of an idyllic tropical island with the spa experience attributed to one of India’s most famous spa destinations

The Rooms

Guests are accommodated in suites or private villas. The suites are contained in eleven separate bungalows, with four suites per block; two on the ground floor, two on the top floor. There are also eight luxury villas, each with a 54 sqm private swimming pool and a garden with Salas (pavilions) for dining and relaxing that measure 208 sqm in terms of living space, and then there are the luxury suite villas that are similar but larger, at 376 sqm. There are also 2-bedroom suite villas that are ideal for families, and there is the 800 sqm presidential villa with three bedrooms.