Beaches, temples, lagoons, rainforests, reefs, waterfalls, shopping, dining, Mauritius has it all – whether you decide to stay in your resort or venture out to explore the island. For the adventurous and active, there’s scuba diving, snorkelling, sailing, deep sea fishing, and kite surfing while those looking for something more relaxed can enjoy yoga, indulge in gourmet cuisine, relax at the spa, or simply relax pool side.

Mauritius is a place of rich multicultural diversity, evidenced in both the languages spoken here as well as the melting pot of cuisines you will find on offer. Of course, one of the main attractions of Mauritius is its stunning beaches. Whether you're into water sports or simply want to relax under the palm trees and soak up the sun, Mauritius has a beach for you. Venture inland and you’ll also discover breathtaking waterfalls, enchanting gardens and national parks with hiking trails and panoramic views.

Mauritius is known to South Africans as a honeymoon destination bit it’s not only for couples, it also has an impressive array of activities to enjoy as a family – from exhilarating zip lining to cultural temple visits. There are even a good number of excellent golf courses on the island. And with over 150 kilometers of coastline, you'll find beaches for every taste, from secluded coves to bustling resorts.

Friendly, inviting and relentlessly beautiful, Mauritius is one of our favourite island holiday spots. It is located just a short direct flight from Cape Town or Johannesburg, making it really easy to visit for a week’s holiday with the family, and there are hotels to suit every single budget. You name it, Mauritius has got it.

Mauritius is blessed with a tropical climate and is a fantastic year-round holiday destination. Temperatures range from the low to mid-20s°C in the cooler months (April to October), up to the late 20s°C and early 30s°C during the gorgeous summer months from November to March.

Mauritius is 2 hours ahead of South Africa. The monetary unit is the Mauritian Rupee (Rs) which is divided into 100 cents. Major currencies such as US Dollars and Euros, and even South African Rands, are accepted in most hotels and by many vendors. One fantastic thing to note that Mauritius is a visa-free destination for South Africans (in fact all of the locations offered by the Holiday Factory are visa-free!)

Take along your best beach and casual wear, perfect for the day. In the evening, the dress-code for dinner is usually smart casual and gents are required to wear long trousers. You may also want to take some swimming shoes as there are urchins in some places and the corals can be sharp. But whatever you leave behind, take it as an opportunity for some retail therapy. Mauritius is a living and working island so you will be able to get most things you might need. In fact, you won’t regret a trip to the shops or markets.

Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa is a five-star boutique lifestyle beach resort offering Suites and private Villas in a casual luxury atmosphere, across 16 hectares along the largely untouched south coast of Mauritius. Sophistication and elegance are what makes this resort special and guests can enjoy the most incredible spa, an amazing selection of restaurants and dining experiences and a full range of water and land sports in luxurious, tropical surroundings.

All information in this fact sheet is applicable from November 2026 and is subject to change without prior notice.

LOCATION
South Coast, Chemin Grenier.

ACCOMMODATION
Shanti Maurice has 61 spacious Suites and Villas, spread across 36 acres of fragrant tropical gardens. All Suites and Villas offer sea views overlooking the Indian Ocean, and Villas offer private pools, outdoor rain showers and dining pavilions or ‘Salas’. Interior spaces are fluid and spacious, with large windows allowing the sunshine to bathe interiors with light.

12 Junior Suites Ocean View (Size: 65m²)
Located on the ground or first floor these Suites have large balcony and overlook the ocean. Suites located on the ground floor are equipped with an outdoor shower.

16 Junior Suites Oceanfront (Size: 72m²)
Ocean and shore view - Luxurious first floor Suites directly on the beachfront with elegant tropical flair featuring spacious bathrooms and dressing rooms and a large covered furnished veranda with sunbed and dining table offering spectacular sea view and beach view over the whole lagoon.

16 Junior Suites Beachfront (Size: 65m² - 72m²)
Beach perfection – Luxurious ground floor Suites directly on the beach with a nice secluded beach area and private sunbed patio. Elegant tropical flair featuring spacious bathrooms with outdoor shower, dressing rooms and a large covered furnished veranda with sunbed and dining table offering a unique direct access to the beach with spectacular sea view and beach view over the whole lagoon.

8 Ocean View Pool Villas (Size: 250m²)
Where privacy meets luxury - Located on the ground floor with direct sea view and a private garden with lounge beds, the Villa has a temperature controlled private swimming pool (36 m²), built in Jacuzzi bed and private dining pavilion. The bathroom features a walk in closet, dressing table, oversized bathtub, separate rain shower, a private toilet with bidet, 2 washbasins and a separate outdoor shower.

5 Beachfront Suite Pool Villas (Size: 375m²)
Spacious Beach Villa Lifestyle – Directly on the beach with an open sea view and located in the tropical garden in the first row on the beach offering a private kiosk with sunbeds. Equipped with a temperature controlled private swimming pool (54 m²), built in Jacuzzi bed and private dining pavilion. The bathroom features a walk in closet, dressing table, oversized bathtub, separate rain shower, a private toilet with bidet, 2 washbasins and a separate outdoor shower.

3 Oceanview Double Suite Pool Villas (Size: 675m²)
Family Life at its finest – Enjoy the luxury of space offering an open view on the ocean while your privacy is respected. The Villa is located in the tropical beach front garden offering a close access to the beach. Equipped with a temperature controlled private swimming pool (60 m²) and large decking, built in Jacuzzi bed and private dining pavilion. The bathroom in each Suite features a walk in closet, dressing table, oversized bathtub, separate rain shower, a private toilet with bidet, 2 washbasins and 2 individual outdoor showers.

1 Shanti Villa with Pool (Size: 1 000m²)
The Shanti Villa is tailor-made for every stay with its idyllic peninsula location providing privacy and unobstructed views on the open sea. The Villa includes a dedicated butler service for a wonderful stay and comprises three bedrooms and four bathrooms: two master bedrooms with king size beds and outdoor rain showers and a third bedroom with twin beds. Steps away from the spacious living area there is a temperature controlled private pool (140 m²), large decking, enclosed courtyards and a wrap-around balcony with exotic landscaped private gardens.

A separate lounge and dining area along with an adjacent full kitchen allows guests the option of seeking the services of a private chef during the stay.

ROOM FACILITIES

• Welcome fruit basket
• King size bed
• International Satellite TV 40” flat screen
• Telephone
• Electronic safe
• Air conditioning
• Ceiling fan
• Mini bar
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Nespresso machine
• Evening turndown with chocolates

Guests in the Junior Suites Beachfront, Oceanview Pool Villas, Beachfront Suite Pool Villas, Oceanview Double Suite Pool Villas and the Shanti Villa, with a minimum stay of 4 nights can all enjoy Shanti’s Club Level Experience:

• A dedicated "Club Level Concierge” available all day long and easily reachable via the "Shanti App” or WhatsApp
• Access to Club lounge, open daily (07h00 – 21h30) with the following enhanced and complimentary offerings:
• 07h00 – 10h30: Breakfast buffet at Stars Restaurant
• 11h00 – 19h00: A selection of beverages (with soft drinks, juices, coffee and tea)
• 17h00 – 19h00: Light refreshments and snacks plus a selection of local wines & beer
• 50% off on tray-charge for room service
• 20% off on private babysitting services
• Priority booking at any of the on-site restaurants (on availability)

DINING

Meal Plans

Half Board includes:
Breakfast and dinner. Breakfast is served at Stars Restaurant and guests are free to choose from the restaurant’s a la carte menus for dinner, based on a 3 course menu with certain exclusions.

Full Board includes:
Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast is served at Stars Restaurant and guests are free to choose from the restaurant’s a la carte menus for lunch and dinner, based on a 3 course menu with certain exclusions.

All Inclusive includes:

• Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner. An international buffet breakfast is served at Stars. Guests have a dine around choice for lunch and dinner, based on a 3 course menu with certain exclusions, at all the resort’s restaurants.
• Afternoon tea at Red Ginger (15h00 – 17h30)
• Beach and Pool service including beach snacks and ice cream
• All day drinks and bar snacks at Red Ginger Bar and Pool Lounge
• Unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
• The range of beverages includes new world wines, house champagne, international spirits, single malt whiskeys, international liqueurs, international cocktails and mocktails as well as the mixologist's creative selection
• Minibar replenished once daily with a selection of soft drinks and local beers
• 10% discount on Spa experiences
• A lunch box for outside excursions (24 hours pre-booking required)

Stars Restaurant
The resort's signature beachfront restaurant offers 6 different cuisines - Thai, Arab, Indian, Asian, Wellness, and Mauritian cuisines. Crafted by international chefs, each dish is an invitation to a global culinary journey, right on Mauritius’ shores. Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

La Kaze Mama Garden Restaurant
Discover the truly authentic Mauritian home cooking in a memorable outdoor setting in the herb garden with buffet style and live cooking. Open on select days of the week and weather dependent.

Rum Shed Bar & Grill Restaurant
This genuine shabby-chic venue is the ideal place to enjoy a rum based cocktail and an a la carte dinner of comfort food and grill specialities. The bar offers a collection of more than 250 rums from 36 countries.
Open for dinner on select days of the week

Red Ginger Bar & Pool Lounge
The perfect place for a pre-dinner aperitif or late-night cocktails, with views over the infinity pool and beyond to the Indian Ocean.

Sands Beach Bar
Genuine beach life, feet in the sand and the best view over the lagoon with a great selection of beach drinks.

In Suite Villa Dining
24 hour in suite villa dining is available for those who prefer an intimate meal in the privacy of their suite/villa.

Shanti Ethos
The resort provides a range of Shanti Ethos - handpicked, crafted experiences pivot on three magical moments, Shanti Experiences, Shanti Wellness and Shanti Seva featuring culinary, art, culture and nature authentic experiences, wellbeing experiences and giving bck to people in the community.

KIDS CLUB
The specially designed Kids Club is spread over 2 000 m²and is set apart. It has its own toddler’s pool, games room (including snooker, table football and tennis), children’s DVD films, computers, play stations/Wii games. A weekly kids activities programme, crammed with fun-filled pursuits, such as flower making, kids yoga, face painting and musical games ensure younger guests are entertained during their stay.
Kids from 4 months to 11.99 are welcome. An extra charge applies for children from 4 months to 2.99 years.
Open 10h00 - 20h30

GOLF
Complimentary unlimited green fees (one round per day) at the Avalon Golf Estate which is an 18-hole championship golf course plus a complimentary return shuttle service, a golf cart (sharing) and one tray of driving range balls. The Golf Estate is only 25 minutes away from the Resort.

SPA
The Shanti Spa is built around an enchanting tea pavilion, surrounded by lily ponds and indigenous flower gardens. Covering over 7 500m² and comprising 21 treatment rooms this is one of the largest and most comprehensive Spa’s in the Indian Ocean. Facilities include Ayurvedic Panchakarma, international, oriental treatment rooms, couple’s Spa suite, scrub and consultation rooms, a beauty salon for facials, manicures and pedicures, an outdoor spa pool and adjacent jacuzzi. There are 2 Yoga pavilions for meditation and yoga sessions. Guests can enjoy up to 5 daily wellness sessions including yoga and fitness and a complimentary consultation with the in-house Ayurvedic doctor, Yoga Master and Fitness Master.

Wi-Fi
Complimentary throughout the resort.

FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES (a supplement may apply)

• Blue World Explorer PADI Dive Centre
• Swimming pool
• Snorkelling
• Kayaks
• Stand-up paddle
• 2 Floodlit courts: 1 tennis and 1 padel (supplement applies)
• Floodlit Jogging track
• Table tennis
• Gaga Ball
• Bocce ball
• Modern Technogym
• Beach soccer
• Giant chess
• 9-hole pitch and putt
• Outdoor cinema with surround sound
• Cooking and sushi classes
• Boutique
• Library
• Conference facilities
• Weekly entertainment programme