Powdery-soft sand, water the colour of bottled turquoise, and more spas than you can shake a silk robe at — Mauritius isn’t just a holiday, it’s a full-blown main character moment. Whether you’re in honeymoon mode, planning a girls’ trip, or just running away from another grey London summer, the island has you covered with resorts that are equal parts chic and soul-soothing.
But where to stay? We’ve rounded up four standouts that tick all the boxes — luxury, wellness, adventure, and just the right splash of “treat yourself.”
Shangri-La Le Touessrok: Bliss With a Side of Rum Punch
On the peaceful east coast, this one is for beach purists. With four whole kilometres of private sand, you’ll never have to passive-aggressively hover for a sunlounger. Rooms in the Frangipani wing come with balconies overlooking the sea, egg-shaped baths, and little luxuries like L’Occitane products. Feeling extra? Go full A-lister with a private villa complete with your own chef and butler.
Wellness isn’t an afterthought here either — the Chi Spa offers dreamy treatments like the “Healing Energy of Nature Retreat.” Foodie highlights include Coco’s for live music and rum cocktails, and Safran for luxe Indian dining. Oh, and don’t miss Ilot Mangénie, their private island that feels like it’s been Photoshopped.
JW Marriott Mauritius: Dolphins and Drama (The Scenic Kind)
Sitting pretty on the Le Morne Peninsula, with a UNESCO mountain as your backdrop, this resort is old-world charm meets adventure junkie heaven. One minute you’re doing sunrise yoga, the next you’re speedboating past the reef to swim with wild dolphins (yes, it’s as magical as it sounds).
Expect colonial-inspired design, endless wellness activities (hello, Pilates and meditation), and a spa with twelve treatment rooms. Watersports are a given — kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkelling — but for bragging rights, try kite surfing or hiking Le Morne Mountain.
Four Seasons Resort: Honeymoon
If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to live inside a postcard, Four Seasons Mauritius is your answer. Spread across 64 acres (and part private island), it’s never crowded, even when full. The villas are so good you’ll be tempted to lock the door and “forget” to leave — think plunge pools, daybeds, and tropical gardens all to yourself.
Wellness is top-tier thanks to an overwater spa, tennis courts, and a Michelin-starred restaurant (Acquapazza) for when you’ve worked up an appetite. The crowd? Expect Prada crochet totes and Chanel sandals by the pool. Honeymoon or not, it’s giving grown-up paradise.
Heritage Le Telfair: Where Wellness Meets Colonial Charm
Over on the southwest coast, Heritage Le Telfair feels like stepping into a storybook — all colonial architecture, palm trees, and the cleanest air you’ll ever breathe. Their “Wellness Bliss” programme is designed for genuine rest — think tai chi in the gardens, forest bathing in Bel Ombre Nature Reserve, and chakra-inspired spa treatments.
The vibe is relaxed luxury: farm-to-table dining at a 19th-century chateau, BBQ sunsets at Gin’ja, and suites with sweeping French windows. This is the place to reset, recharge, and possibly consider never flying home.
Final Verdict:
Mauritius isn’t just another beach holiday — it’s romance, adventure, and wellness all rolled into one very chic sarong. Whether you’re sipping cocktails at Shangri-La, dolphin-diving with JW Marriott, or chakra-aligning at Heritage, this island proves paradise is more than just a postcard cliché.
