MauritiusSaint Felix
Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa
Ayurvedic beachfront estate
Ayurvedic beachfront estate
A secluded oceanfront retreat dedicated to holistic wellbeing, where bespoke wellness journeys unfold alongside calm southern Mauritian beaches.
“The 75,000-square-foot spa has a hefty menu of treatments covering global philosophies from Ayurveda to thalassotherapy.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A 75,000-square-foot spa with Panchakarma suites and a resident Ayurvedic doctor.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Forbes Travel Guide and Condé Nast Traveler.
Shanti Maurice, a set of huge, thoroughly decked-out, ocean-facing suites and villas, is already there on the southern coast of Mauritius.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Sugarcane fields surround the southern coast of Saint Felix, where quiet beaches give way to volcanic headlands and offshore reefs.
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The rooms
Ground-floor suites open to private gardens with outdoor showers, while thatched villas have their own courtyards and swimming pools.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Stone fountain spouts line the outdoor spa lap pool, and private villa pools reach up to 36 square metres.
The spa
Treatment rooms look onto garden courtyards through floor-to-ceiling glass, with dedicated suites for couples and scrub treatments.
The gym
Technogym equipment sits beneath high timber beams in the gym, where full-height windows look onto garden reflecting pools.
At the table
The rustic Rum Shed pours over 250 rums beside the beach, and open-air decks face the ocean at Stars.
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.
How it began
The team behind Ananda in the Himalayas created the estate in 2006 to bring Vedic wellness traditions to coastal Mauritius.
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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.