Shandrani Resort & Spa   (5*)

The spa at the Shandrani, Mauritius

The Shandrani has long been one of our most sought after hotels because of its superb All-Inclusive package which includes fine dining in any of the five restaurants, plus premium wines and spirits, and after 6pm, unlimited French champagne. Add to this a huge range of complimentary offers such as unlimited golf, one 45 minute massage and various sports, and you have an exceptional resort.

It is set on a private peninsula fringed by three beaches and a marine park, and just a short boat ride away from small beautiful islands, one of which is a nature reserve which you can visit. All the rooms are sea facing with modern facilities.

One thing we really liked about the resort were the different beaches. There is one in front of the bar - which is very convenient! - but it's worth taking a stroll around the resort as you'll soon come across the most glorious bay and beautiful turquoise water. Nearby is 'Wild Beach' another favourite although a bit quieter than others.

To sum up, the main reason for staying at the Shandrani is for the premium all-inclusive package, but the beaches too are excellent with little sandy coves to discover.

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Beautiful location

Superior room

Superior beachfront room

Deluxe room

Restaurant

Restaurant

Water sports

Golf

Spa and wellness centre

Pool

Beach

Features

• 2 bars
• Entertainment: local band every night, folklore dances, shows
• Fitness centre with aerobics and cardio machines - complimentary
• 9-hole pitch and putt golf course - complimentary
• Tennis (6 floodlit courts) - complimentary
• Mountain biking - complimentary
• Mini-club for children aged 3 to 12 - complimentary
• Watersports - water-skiing, windsurfing, sailing, kayaks, pedal boats, snorkelling, glass-bottom boats, aqua gym - all complimentary
• Scuba diving - with charge
• Spa with wide variety of massages and beauty treatments (please note that your stay includes one complimentary 45 minute massage per adult)
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• 24 hour baby sitting service
• Boutiques
• Laundry and dry cleaning

Rooms

All the rooms are sea-facing and have the following facilities: Individually controlled air-conditioning, Private bathroom with bathtub, shower, terrace or balcony, minibar, safe, hairdryer, TV, tea and coffee making.

• Superior rooms are the entry level rooms and offer luxurious accommodation with a terrace or balcony.
• Superior Beachfront rooms are as above but with a superb location next to a fabulous stretch of beach
• Deluxe rooms are more spacious and offer elegantly designed interiors with a large bedroom and seating area as well as a private terrace or balcony. These can be interconnecting if required.
• Family apartments have 2 bedrooms - there is a deluxe bedroom plus seating area and private balcony for the parents, while children have bunk beds and an en-suite shower in their room.
• Senior or Family suites are the most luxurious rooms in the hotel.

Restaurants

• Le Grand Port - main restaurant overlooking the pool and bay
• Le Sirius - international restaurant opposite Blue Bay’s lagoon
• Porto Vecchio - Italian and Mediterranean cuisines
• Le Boucanier - gastronomic restaurant serving seafood specialities
• Teak Elephant - Thai cuisine

Trips and Excursions

• Port Louis - a colourful central market and lively waterfront, with plush air-conditioned shops, multi screen cinema, casino, racecourse and an 1830’s country house.
• Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens - one of the world's oldest botanical gardens include huge giant waterlillies, the aromas of herbs & spices, a 200 year old Buddha tree, and giant Aldabra tortoises.
• Grand Baie - a great place for shopping and relaxing in cafes.
• Walk with lions experience - a once in a lifetime chance to take a walk with lions
• Black River Gorges National Park - in the interior of Mauritius, this is a beautiful mountainous area to explore with fantastic scenery, waterfalls. There is also a superb drive along the coast.
• Grand Bassin - a sacred Hindu Lake resting in the crater of a natural volcano – each March, most of the island’s population come here to worship.
• La Vanille crocodile park - plus giant tortoises, monkeys, deer, bats, giant land crabs and lizards.
• Casela Bird Park - see parrots, pheasants, rare pink pigeons, leopards, tigers, lemurs, monkeys and deer. There are also great views across the valley.
• Chamarel - known as ‘coloured earths’, this is a moon-like landscape where the earth ranges in colour from purple to deep orange. There is also a 330ft waterfall, with a restaurant with stunning views.
• Cruising - there will be full day luxury catamaran cruising with stops for swimming and snorkeling and a delicious barbecue lunch. Other boat trips include a trip to Coconut island and a dolphin sanctuary, deep sea fishing etc.
• Domaine Du Chasseur - a nature park with deer, monkeys, rare birds, wild boar in forest surroundings plus a restaurant
• Blue Safari Submarine - descends to 35 meters below sea level for spectacular views of marine life

All Inclusive - what's included?

• Delicious breakfasts and lunches
• Sumptuous dinner buffets and a choice of “A la Carte ”or “Menu du jour” in the hotel’s five restaurants
• Unlimited French champagne after 6pm, premium wines and famous brands of spirits
• Beach and pool service
• Mini-bar including beer, red and white wines, soft drinks, juice, water
• Unlimited water-skiing
• One 45-minute massage per adult per stay
• access to the hamman and sauna (for a minimum stay of 4 nights - conditions apply)
• Unlimited access to the 9-hole “pitch & putt” golf course
• Afternoon snacks, cakes and pancakes

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