Overview

Spread over 36 acres of tropical gardens with breathtaking views of the hills and the Indian Ocean with its coral reefs, this destination spa is located in the south of Mauritius at St. Felix where the spectacular ocean views are unlike any other traditional beach location.

Crystal clear turquoise waters greet you as you step out of your door, gracefully wooded hills circle the spa and enchantment fills the air as the great healers - nature, rest, beauty and stillness - begin to work their magic.

Accommodation

The luxurious accommodation at Shanti Ananda Maurice comprises of 55 spacious villas and suites, including 44 junior ocean view suites housed in independent villas and including large balconies overlooking the ocean or a private courtyard.

The five luxury villas each come with a temperature controlled private swimming pool, exclusive private gardens and private salas, while the five luxury suite villas have the pool, gardens and sala, plus a large living room.

For the ultimate in luxury, the presidential villa comprises of three bedrooms, open courtyards, exotically landscaped private gardens and a swimming pool with a built-in Jacuzzi and a steam room.

Restaurants & Bars

Spa cuisine at Shanti Ananda 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.

Recreation

Yoga at Shanti Ananda is completely traditional in form and stems from the roots of hatha yoga with adaptations to suit individual needs. This assists in restoring perfect health and leads one from consciousness to super-consciousness, resulting in the ultimate achievement of 'Sat Chitt Ananda', or 'eternal bliss', which is the ultimate aim of Yoga.

Meditation is one of the central components required for balancing and harmonizing the mind and body. The techniques offered at Shanti Ananda are grounded in ancient Indian traditions yet immediately practical for modern needs, simply taught and easy to incorporate into one's daily life.

Shanti Ananda will offer special workshops and private sessions with visiting Masters in different areas of Wellbeing. These teachers, therapists, healers, Ayurvedic doctors and guides will visit from around the world to share their talents and gifts with those who choose to explore and understand the deeper realms of holistic well being for the body, mind and spirit.

Also available are activities such as deep sea fishing, tennis and cooking classes.

Spa

The 50,000 sq ft spa is located in a tropical forest surrounded by water and features an enchanting tea pavilion at its centre.

The Spa offers an extensive menu of body and beauty treatments integrating the traditional Indian systems of Ayurveda and Yoga with Thalassotherapy and contemporary international spa treatments.

Comprising of 17 treatment rooms with specialised 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.