Shanti Maurice - A Nira Resort

Shanti Maurice, a Nira Resort, is in an idyllic location set around a horseshoe-shaped sandy cove on the south coast of Mauritius. The resorts 'focus on supporting the local community and embracing the local culture means a stay at Shanti Maurice will give you a genuine sense of being in Mauritius.

The 61 spacious suites and villas all face towards the ocean. Each of the 17 luxury villas boasts a beachfront location and maximum privacy and features a private pool and outdoor dining pavilion. The Two Bedroom Suite Villas are ideal for families.

There's an emphasis on locally-sourced fresh food throughout the hotels three restaurants, with the majority of ingredients coming from the islands farmers and fishermen, as well as the resorts own herb and vegetable garden. For a true Mauritian experience dine at the beachside Fish & Rhum Shack on fresh barbecued meat and seafood washed down with a locally brewed rum cocktail.

The 75,000 square foot Nira Spa, with its 25 treatment rooms surrounded by tropical gardens and water features is heavenly. Even in a two week holiday you will struggle to experience all of the treatments on offer! Yoga masters, Ayurvedic physicians and nutritionists are on-hand to assist with well-being advice. Aside from the spa there's a wide variety of activities to keep you busy including cooking classes, sailing lessons, tennis, nearby golf and non-motorised water sports. Younger guests are kept occupied with a fun-packed activities programme at the Kids Club.

40 minutes by car from Mauritius International Airport.

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For a true Mauritian experience dine on local home-style cooking at "Grandmas Kitchen " the home of the grandmother of one of the resorts team members! Grandmas dishes include Honey Lamb, Fish Curry and the very more-ish Pineapple Bomb. You even get a small book of hand-written recipes so you can re-create the food at home.

Looking for a spa treatment other than the usual Swedish Massage? Try an invigorating coffee and mint body wrap; a copper and hot stone pedicure or an African potato anti-ageing body experience at the Nira Spa.

The luxurious Shanti Villa is incredibly spacious with two bedrooms, a large private swimming pool, wrap around balcony and butlers quarter. Hidden amidst the gardens, its also ultra private.