Sophistication and elegance are what makes this hotel special and all you have to do is lean back and bask in the calm and peaceful atmosphere. This is the place to come if you want to get away from it all. Take the kids by all means – they’ll be well catered for – but why not let them spend some quality time with the Grandparents and treat yourselves to that romantic holiday you’ve always talked about?

With ocean views and private pools for each villa, you might not feel the need to do anything but, if you can tear yourselves away from the bedroom, there is everything you could possibly want; the most beautiful spa and an amazing selection of restaurants and dining experiences. If you’re feeling really energetic you can play golf or tennis or mess around in the water and, at the end of the day, relax with a cocktail, watching the sun sink over the horizon. You’ve never been so close to paradise.

Junior Suites are among the most generously proportioned in Mauritius. Designed to blend modernity with practicality, they’re housed in attractive villa buildings with four suites per villa. The ground floor suites have direct access to the beach, as well as an outdoor rain shower, while the suites on the first floor have large balconies overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Luxury Villas with dense private gardens shielding your villa from the beach and surrounding paths, you’ll feel completely at ease as lunch is served in your shady dining pavilion. The Luxury Villas have a temperature-controlled swimming pool, a garden and an enclosed courtyard with an outdoor rain shower and lounge beds. ‘Sala’ pavilions, for dining or relaxation, stand in the garden, while the interior accommodation includes a large bedroom, bathroom and a separate dressing room with a walk-in closet and dressing table.

The celebrated Fish Shack at Shanti Maurice, offering the most authentic Mauritian evening on the island, has become an instant hit with guests and discerning locals alike. The rustic beach-side barbecue, elevated by lantern-light and the sound of waves breaking on the reef, is an unforgettable feast under the stars. The freshest fish, meat and game is grilled on request and served with a selection of salads and herbs picked from our garden a few hours earlier

Rum Shed offers the largest collection of rums in Mauritius, with over 180 types from 36 countries, all displayed in vintage cupboards. There’s an impressive selection of rum-based cocktails, and guests can also enjoy Mauritian snacks.

Spread over 36 acres of tropical gardens, with breathtaking views of the hills and Indian Ocean, Shanti Maurice offers many shady picnic spots. All you need do is pick your favourite one, where you will be provided with all essential picnic accessories, from the wine cooler to the cushions.

The specially-designed Kids Club comes complete with its own toddler’s pool, games room (including snooker and table football), children’s DVD films, computers, play stations and Wii games. A weekly activity programme, crammed with fun-filled pursuits such as Mauritius flag and flower making, face painting, arts & crafts and musical games ensure the little ones are entertained during their stay.

Nira Spa comprises 75 000 square feet of unsurpassed, restorative, soothing, invigorating and rejuvenating perfection. Ever mindful of the presence of Mother Nature in her abundant glory, every element of wellness is harnessed here from personal mental health to enhanced spirituality; from positive dietary changes to re-energizing exercise, all orchestrated to help you lead a more holistic lifestyle