The Shanti Ananda Maurice Resort promises both a blissful and true Mauritian experience and a pathway to vitality through a union of body, mind and soul. Spread over 36 acres of tropical gardens, with breathtaking views of the hills and the Indian Ocean with its coral reefs, the resort is located in the south of Mauritius at St. Felix. Crystal clear turquoise waters greet you as you step out of your door; gracefully wooded hills circle the spa. Enchantment fills the air as the great healers — nature, rest, beauty and stillness — begin to work their magic.
Shanti Ananda Maurice only features private accommodation which comprises 17 villas and 44 suites, and the resort is set in a fantastic beachfront location. However, complete privacy is also offered to its guests and remains an important ingredient of the concept and offering.
Junior Ocean View Suites offer all modern comforts, including plasma TVs and broadband internet access, whilst luxury villas and suites each have a temperature-controlled private swimming pool. Choose the Presidential Villa for the ultimate in spacious accommodation both inside and outside, including three bedrooms and a pool with built-in jacuzzi and steam room, all set in beautifully landscaped gardens.
The Shanti Ananda resort is highly acclaimed and awarded including the title in 2008 by Tatler Travel Guide as “Most Heavenly Hideaway” – click here to see other awards won by the resort.
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Cuisine at Shanti Ananda Maurice is based on the 5000 year old medical science of Ayurveda, which places importance on eating the right food depending on one’s body type. The goal of Ayurveda is to work with natural Biorhythms and specific needs of the body and to bring in nourishing, as well as immune system enhancing foods. Based on these principles, the food at Shanti Ananda promises to be an eclectic and wholesome combination that will eventually lead to perfect health, the natural way. Choose from the on-site restaurants like Pebbles – an all day dining restaurant that serves Mauritian and International cuisine in a relaxed ambiance. Or try Da Maurizio – a specialty fine fining Italian restaurant experience where their internationally acclaimed chefs will treat you to mouth watering delicacies. The lounge bar Red Ginger will offer you both alfresco and indoor options and the largest selection of wines available. And in the evenings you can enjoy local Mauritian entertainment.
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The 50,000 sq ft spa is located in a tropical forest surrounded by water and features an enchanting tea pavilion at its center. Offering an extensive menu of body and beauty treatments the spa staff integrate the traditional Indian systems of Ayurveda and Yoga with Thalassotherapy and contemporary international spa treatments. Comprising of 17 treatment rooms with specialized areas for each discipline, the spa offers guests an experienced team of Ayurvedic physicians, spa therapists and personal trainers – the combined expertise of which provides guidance towards healthier lifestyle changes. The spa will also offer a complete range of ESPA body and beauty treatments, a beauty and hair salon, boutique and a salt-water pool for Watsu treatments. Shanti Ananda will offer special workshops and private sessions with visiting masters in different areas of wellbeing.
My wife and I stayed in an Ocean View Junior Suite at the beginning of November 2007 on a bed and breakfast board. Shanti Ananda is situated in the South of the Island, about a 40 minute drive from the airport. This part of Mauritius is still very undeveloped and unspoilt unlike the north and west areas of the island which are wall to wall hotels.
The resort has been finished to an exceptionally high standard. Our room was large with an enormous bed and a stunning bathroom. We had a balcony with breakfast table and sunloungers overlooking the sea. The quality of the linens, towels, fixtures and fittings are first class.
The room, along with the rest of the resort, was absolutely spotlessly
clean at all times.
In the main hotel area there are two restaurants and a bar overlooking
a large infinity pool and Jacuzzi. The architecture and views are stunning and again the quality of finish is superb. The food is very good and well presented in both restaurants. It is reasonably priced, no different to London restaurant prices.
There is a lovely clean beach overlooking a shallow bay protected from the main sea by a long reef. The spa and fitness centre have excellent facilities and an extensive list of therapies and treatments. We both had massages which were great.
The service at Shanti Ananda is exceptional. The staff are friendly and attentive, but not obtrusive. Nothing was too much trouble and it felt like the staff were truly proud of their hotel and so they should
be.
Shanti Ananda may be famous for its spa and spiritual approach but foremost it is a beautiful and excellent hotel. We enjoyed a quiet and
relaxing beach holiday in a stunning location and were thoroughly looked after.
An Indian national highly recommends their spa and diet advise :
Hey, I recently visited this spa SHANTI ANANDA MAURICE in mauritius. its totally an amazing spa wherein they are giving great ayurvedic and international treatments as well as body & beauty treatments in the indian traditional style of yoga. Apart from that they also provide you with a nutritious diet suiting your body. It was a fabuolous experience, really helped me a lot. Do try it.
Click here to read other happy and unhappy guests’ reviews.
Check out the video below which is a professional traveler’s experience of the Spa at The Shanti Ananda :
The Shanti Ananda Maurice Resort promises both a blissful and true Mauritian experience and a pathway to vitality through a union of body, mind and soul. Spread over 36 acres of tropical gardens, with breathtaking views of the hills and the Indian Ocean with its coral reefs, the resort is located in the south of Mauritius at St. Felix. Crystal clear turquoise waters greet you as you step out of your door; gracefully wooded hills circle the spa. Enchantment fills the air as the great healers — nature, rest, beauty and stillness — begin to work their magic.
Shanti Ananda Maurice only features private accommodation which comprises 17 villas and 44 suites, and the resort is set in a fantastic beachfront location. However, complete privacy is also offered to its guests and remains an important ingredient of the concept and offering.
Junior Ocean View Suites offer all modern comforts, including plasma TVs and broadband Internet access, whilst luxury villas and suites each have a temperature-controlled private swimming pool. Choose the Presidential Villa for the ultimate in spacious accommodation both inside and outside, including three bedrooms and a pool with built-in jacuzzi and steam room, all set in beautifully landscaped gardens.
The Shanti Ananda resort is highly acclaimed and awarded including the title in 2008 by Tatler Travel Guide as “Most Heavenly Hideaway” – click here to see other awards won by the resort.
Cuisine at Shanti Ananda Maurice is based on the 5000 year old medical science of Ayurveda, which places importance on eating the right food depending on one’s body type. The goal of Ayurveda is to work with natural Biorhythms and specific needs of the body and to bring in nourishing, as well as immune system enhancing foods. Based on these principles, the food at Shanti Ananda promises to be an eclectic and wholesome combination that will eventually lead to perfect health, the natural way. Choose from the on-site restaurants like Pebbles – an all day dining restaurant that serves Mauritian and International cuisine in a relaxed ambiance. Or try Da Maurizio – a specialty fine fining Italian restaurant experience where their internationally acclaimed chefs will treat you to mouth watering delicacies. The lounge bar Red Ginger will offer you both alfresco and indoor options and the largest selection of wines available. And in the evenings you can enjoy local Mauritian entertainment.
The 50,000 sq ft spa is located in a tropical forest surrounded by water and features an enchanting tea pavilion at its center. Offering an extensive menu of body and beauty treatments the spa staff integrate the traditional Indian systems of Ayurveda and Yoga with Thalassotherapy and contemporary international spa treatments. Comprising of 17 treatment rooms with specialized areas for each discipline, the spa offers guests an experienced team of Ayurvedic physicians, spa therapists and personal trainers – the combined expertise of which provides guidance towards healthier lifestyle changes. The spa will also offer a complete range of ESPA body and beauty treatments, a beauty and hair salon, boutique and a salt-water pool for Watsu treatments. Shanti Ananda will offer special workshops and private sessions with visiting masters in different areas of well-being.
Also available are activities such as deep sea fishing, tennis and cooking classes.
So how did visitors like this resort ? Not surprisingly very positive overall with some negative reviews mixed in too.
A couple from Cambridge, UK give the resort 5 stars all around and base it on the following comments :
My wife and I stayed in an Ocean View Junior Suite at the beginning of November 2007 on a bed and breakfast board. Shanti Ananda is situated in the South of the Island, about a 40 minute drive from the airport. This part of Mauritius is still very undeveloped and unspoilt unlike the north and west areas of the island which are wall to wall hotels.
The resort has been finished to an exceptionally high standard. Our room was large with an enormous bed and a stunning bathroom. We had a balcony with breakfast table and sun loungers overlooking the sea. The quality of the linens, towels, fixtures and fittings are first class.
The room, along with the rest of the resort, was absolutely spotlessly clean at all times.
In the main hotel area there are two restaurants and a bar overlooking a large infinity pool and Jacuzzi. The architecture and views are stunning and again the quality of finish is superb. The food is very good and well presented in both restaurants. It is reasonably priced, no different to London restaurant prices.
There is a lovely clean beach overlooking a shallow bay protected from the main sea by a long reef. The spa and fitness centre have excellent facilities and an extensive list of therapies and treatments. We both had massages which were great.
The service at Shanti Ananda is exceptional. The staff are friendly and attentive, but not obtrusive. Nothing was too much trouble and it felt like the staff were truly proud of their hotel and so they should be.
Shanti Ananda may be famous for its spa and spiritual approach but foremost it is a beautiful and excellent hotel. We enjoyed a quiet and relaxing beach holiday in a stunning location and were thoroughly looked after.
Hey, I recently visited this spa SHANTI ANANDA MAURICE in Mauritius. its totally an amazing spa wherein they are giving great ayurvedic and international treatments as well as body & beauty treatments in the Indian traditional style of yoga. Apart from that they also provide you with a nutritious diet suiting your body. It was a fabulous experience, really helped me a lot. Do try it.
Click here to read other happy and unhappy guests’ reviews.
Check out the video below which is a professional traveler’s experience of the Spa at The Shanti Ananda :
Contact details:
Rivière des Galets Chemin Grenier Maurice Mauritius (GMT + 4) Ph : 230 603 7200 Fax : 230 603 7250
Junior Ocean View Suites offer all modern comforts, including plasma TVs and broadband Internet access, whilst luxury villas and suites each have a temperature-controlled private swimming pool. Choose the Presidential Villa for the ultimate in spacious accommodation both inside and outside, including three bedrooms and a pool with built-in jacuzzi and steam room, all set in beautifully landscaped gardens.
The 50,000 sq ft spa is located in a tropical forest surrounded by water and features an enchanting tea pavilion at its center. Offering an extensive menu of body and beauty treatments the spa staff integrate the traditional Indian systems of Ayurveda and Yoga with Thalassotherapy and contemporary international spa treatments. Comprising of 17 treatment rooms with specialized areas for each discipline, the spa offers guests an experienced team of Ayurvedic physicians, spa therapists and personal trainers – the combined expertise of which provides guidance towards healthier lifestyle changes. The spa will also offer a complete range of ESPA body and beauty treatments, a beauty and hair salon, boutique and a salt-water pool for Watsu treatments. Shanti Ananda will offer special workshops and private sessions with visiting masters in different areas of well-being.
A couple from Cambridge, UK give the resort 5 stars all around and base it on the following comments :y should be.