MauritiusTrou d'Eau Douce
Shangri-La Le Touessrok, Mauritius
Private-island lagoon resort
Trou d'Eau Douce Mauritius
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Resort Design LuxeOutside the door
The house
Shangri-LaPrivate-island lagoon resort
Wooden footbridges lead out to Frangipani Islet, and private boats run across the lagoon to the quiet beaches of Îlot Mangénie.
“Guests can escape to the idyllic, private island of Ilôt Mangénie, exclusive to Shangri-La guests, for a Robinson Crusoe–like experience, but with spa treatments.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Complimentary ten-minute boat shuttles run regularly to private beach islet Îlot Mangénie.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
the resort having traded its elegant but dated interiors for an all-new contemporary minimal look.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Trou d'Eau Douce borders a quiet lagoon on the east coast, looking out toward mangrove channels and offshore islets.
The rooms
Every room faces the ocean through wide bay windows, finished with cool marble floors and mango wood.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A green-tiled tiered pool sits beside a thatched bar pavilion, looking straight out across the lagoon.
The spa and gym
Eight treatment rooms at Chi, The Spa open onto private gardens. Nearby, a window-lined gym looks over the resort palms.
At the table
Open-air dining pavilions look onto the lagoon, and Sega Bar pours local rums under a vaulted thatched roof.
How it began
The estate began as a beachside restaurant run by the owner's daughter, Jacqueline, before expanding into a hotel in 1978.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.