Shandrani Resort & Spa

Overview

 

The ultimate Fully Inclusive resort offering French Champagne, à la carte dining, a massage & more.

 

Shandrani Resort & Spa maintains its status as an innovator being the only 5 star Fully Inclusive resort in Mauritius where there are no bills to sign! This means that ‘extras’ at the end of your stay are virtually non-existent.

 

Included are such things as à la carte dining, snacks, French Champagne, premium brand drinks, room service and even a complimentary massage.

 

Located just ten minutes from the airport and forty five minutes from Port Louis, Shandrani is set on its own peninsula and features three beaches, two pools, five restaurants, and a plethora of activities for guests to enjoy.

 

The elegantly furnished rooms, suites and apartments feature stylish bathrooms. All have a private balcony or terrace and face the sparkling lagoon.

 

All five restaurants are available on a fully inclusive basis. In addition to the main international restaurant, there are restaurants that specialise in seafood, Thai and Italian cuisine.

 

The resort’s sports facilities are first rate with water and land sports included at no extra charge. Guests can play golf (nine hole Pitch & Putt), enjoy tennis, workout at the gym, take a bicycle ride, go snorkelling, water-skiing, or windsurfing.

 

The stunning Spa and Wellness Centres by Clarins offer a wide range of pampering treatments and a selection of massages, with a complimentary introductory massage given to guests staying four or more nights.

 

Specialist activities, like the Shandrani Sailing Club, Scuba Diving Centre and the Sport & Nature program are available at an extra charge. Guests can also hire the hotel’s speedboat or take a catamaran trip along the east coast.


Shandrani is the perfect holiday solution for those wanting a taste of fully inclusive luxury.

Serenity PLUS Fully Inclusive

 

The ultimate five-star ‘Fully-Inclusive’ resort With the Serenity PLUS Fully Inclusive package there are NO MORE BILLS TO SIGN, and your extra costs will be virtually non-existent - the perfect ingredient for a relaxing value-packed holiday.


Serenity PLUS Fully Inclusive is available from the time you arrive at your hotel until you depart regardless of your check-in/check-out time.

 

Meals - INCLUDED:

  • Full American hot & cold breakfast
  • Buffet style lunch
  • Dinner with a choice of five restaurants
        - à la carte or table d’hôte dining at Le Boucanier, Le Sirius, Porto Vecchio & Teak Elephant
        - International buffets at Le Grand Port
  • Snacks in the bars, pastries/pancakes (3pm-5pm)
  • Room service (tray charge extra)

 

Drinks# - INCLUDED:

  • Premium brand drinks in all bars and restaurants including imported bottled wines, local and imported spirits (including 12yr aged spirits), beers, soft drinks, cocktails, juice, tea and coffee
  • French Champagne (from 6 pm)
  • Mini-bar (replenished daily)
  • Beach and pool service

 

Water Sports - INCLUDED:

  • Water-skiing, windsurfing, kayaks, pedal boats, snorkelling, glass bottom boat trips, aquagym, Hobie Cats and Laser sailing craft

 

Land Sports - INCLUDED:

  • Tennis*, gym (weights, aerobics, cardio rooms), bocci ball, bicycles, beach volleyball and soccer
  • Unlimited access to the fitness centre sauna

 

Golf - INCLUDED:

  • Unlimited access to the 9-hole par 29 ‘Pitch & Putt’ golf course - clubs, pull trolley and bag included*

 

Wellness Centre - INCLUDED:

  • A complimentary massage per adult^

 

Entertainment - INCLUDED:

  • Resident band or DJ
  • Local artists and theme shows

 

Kids Club - INCLUDED:

  • Free Bob Marlin Miniclub for children 3-12yrs

 

^ Minimum stay of four nights required for massage. * Balls not supplied for tennis or golf. # After 11.30pm drinks are served at the Blue Bay bar with a supplement. TThe Hotel reserves the right to close restaurants according to season and occupancy.

Hotel Facilities

 

  • 2 Swimming Pools
  • 4 Restaurants
  • 2 Bars
  • Shops & Boutiques
  • Bob Marlin Miniclub
  • Baby Sitting service
  • First aid / infirmary
  • Arrival & departure facilities
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Car hire
  • Hairdresser / beautician
  • Laundry / dry cleaning
  • Sauna
  • Hammam
  • Massage
  • Spa by Decleor
  • Internet facilities
  • Conference room
  • Sailing Club
  • Kite Surf School
  • Sport & Nature program

Location

Shandrani is located on the south coast at Blue Bay on a sheltered peninsula and offers a choice of three different beaches. It is well positioned near the airport.

  • Airport to Hotel 6 kms 15 mins
  • Hotel to Port Louis (Capital City) 40 kms 50 mins
  • Hotel to Mahebourg (Historical Sites) 12 kms 15 mins
  • Hotel to Curepipe (Shopping) 24 kms 25 mins
  • Hotel to Grand Baie (Shopping) 75 kms 1 hr 20 mins

 

Entertainment

Each night the hotel offers free entertainment to guests. This includes cultural shows, light entertainment at the bar and a resident band.

 

Miniclub

The Shandrani Hotel has a free Bob Marlin Miniclub available for children from 3 to 12 years. For those under 3 years, baby sitting services are available at very reasonable rates.

 

Free Sports

  • Waterskiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Kayaks
  • Sailing boats
  • Pedalos
  • Snorkelling
  • Glass bottom boat trips
  • Table tennis
  • Gymnasium
  • Tennis (6 floodlit courts)
  • Certified Sailing School
  • Golf (balls not supplied)

 

Free group lessons available for selected sports. All sports are subject to availability and weather conditions. Additional activities are available at an extra charge including mountain bikes, big game fishing, catamaran cruises, scuba diving and undersea walks.

 

Shandrani Sailing School - Included in Serenity Plus

Guests of Shandrani can participate in the unique and certified Shandrani Sailing School program absolutely free. The course is designed to teach guests the necessary skills required for the various sailing craft and the course is fully certified. Guests receive an internationally recognised certificate after successful completion of the course.

 

Golf

Guests of Shandrani are invited to use the chip and putt 9 hole course at the hotel or the spectacular 18 hole championship course at the Paradis hotel (approximately 1hr 10mins drive). A minimal green fee is applicable at the Paradis Course.

Accommodation

 

Overlooking the superb lagoon of Blue Bay, Shandrani offers spacious sea-facing accommodation made up of 287 stylish superior and deluxe rooms, 36 family apartments, 2 senior suites and 2 family suites. The décor has been carefully selected to enhance the refinement and elegance of the resort. Terraces and balconies open onto the lawns of the tropical garden, with the beach just a few metres away.

 

Features:

Standard rooms, Superior rooms, Family Apartments and Suites are sea-facing.

 

All rooms, suites and family apartments are equipped with:

• Individually controlled air-conditioning
• Private terrace or balcony
• Private bathroom with separate shower, bath and toilet
• Double King size bed or twin beds
• Mini-bar
• Individual safe
• Hair dryer
• International direct dialling telephone
• Television (satellite channels, video, music)
• Electronic Door keys for rooms (added security)
• Beach towels in room
• Room service (6.30am – 11.00pm. Tray charge)
• Tea & Coffee making facilities
• Internet acces

Room Categories

Superior Rooms/Superior Rooms Beachfront

Superior rooms have an open plan design and feature a sunken floor for the bedroom and sitting area and a step up to the bathroom. They are approximately 50 square metres and have a terrace or balcony that faces the sea. Superior rooms are situated on ground, first and second floor levels.

Superior Rooms Beachfront are the same as Superior Rooms but have direct access to the beach.

Superior Rooms can accommodate 2 to 3 adults, or 2 adults plus 1 child (under 17 yrs).

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Deluxe Rooms

These beautifully appointed rooms overlook Blue Bay and have a fresh modern designed with elegant tropical décor. Deluxe Rooms are approximately 56 square metres and have a large bedroom with lounge area, dressing room, terrace or balcony. Deluxe rooms are a great option for families as they can accommodate up to 2 adults and 2 children.

Deluxe Rooms can accommodate 2 to 3 adults, or 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 17 yrs)


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Family Apartments

Family apartments have two bedrooms and a living area to offer greater space and comfort for families. They are approximately 78 square metres, similar in design to the deluxe rooms, and feature two rooms both with television and en-suite bathroom. The parent's room has a dressing area with walk in storage, and a large terrace overlooking the lagoon. The children's bedroom is smaller and includes two bunk style beds and a stowaway bed.

Family Apartments can accommodate 2 adults and up to 3 children (under 17 yrs).

Senior Suites

With their own private section of beach, these two enormous suites offer a true touch of luxury in the tropics. The two senior suites are located on the first floor and have direct access to the beach via a private staircase. They include a large bedroom and lounge room, a spacious and elegant bathroom with water views, and a large balcony with stunning views over Blue Bay.

Senior Suites can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child (under 17 yrs)

Family Suites

For the ultimate luxury family retreat at Shandrani, the two exclusive Family suites are your 5 star "home away from home" and are highly recommended. Situated overlooking Blue Bay lagoon these beautifully appointed suites, offer over 206 square metres of absolute luxury. They feature two floors with a well furnished downstairs lounge and dining room, two king size bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, guest toilet, a large terrace and a private balcony from the master bedroom.

Family Suites can accommodate 2 adults and up to 3 children (under 17 yrs).


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Restaurants:

 

Shandrani offers a fantastic choice of dining opportunities, cuisine and locations which can be utilised using your fully inclusive package.

 

Le Grand Port
The main restaurant is set on a wide, open terrace with views of the lagoon and swimming pool. International buffets are a specialty with this restaurant. It is open for breakfast and dinner with a full hot and cold buffet breakfast. Your included lunch, afull hot and cold buffet,  is also served here.

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Le Sirius
Le Sirius is a beautiful restaurant overlooking the resort’s second pool and the crystal waters of Blue Bay. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Its elevated position provides magical views of Blue Bay and Ile aux Deux Cocos. A menu of a la carte delicacies is offered for dinner.
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Le Porto Vecchio
This delightful open-air restaurant looks over the lagoon, pool and bar. Sumptuous Italian and Mediterranean cuisine is served with both a set menu of the day and a la carte specialties offered. Le Porto Vecchio is open for lunch and dinner and is a favourite among guests.
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Teak Elephant
Shandrani’s latest addition is the Teak Elephant Restaurant, an intimate restaurant featuring a taste of Thai cuisine in the tropics. Bookings are a must for this popular, intimate restaurant.

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Le Boucanier
This small boutique restaurant serves seafood specialties in an intimate setting. It is open for dinner only and offers a variety of delightful a la carte meals. Special seafood nights such as crab or lobster evenings take place regularly. These evenings reuire guests to pay a supplement on top of their meal plan.
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Le Boucanier and Teak Elephant restaurants are reserved for diners over 13 years old.

 

Bars:

Le Sirius Bar
Le Sirius bar is great place to relax and sip cocktails or enjoy a cold beer by the pool overlooking Blue Bay.

 

Blue Bay Bar
This popular bar overlooks the main pool and lagoon and is the hub of entertainment during the day and evening. Pancakes and pastries are served by the bar in the afternoon and during the evening, guests can enjoy drinks round the bar as the entertainment performs on the nearby stage.

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Room Service

Room service is available at the resort (subject to tray charge).

For the ultimate private dining experience, a waiter can set up and serve your dinner on your terrace or balcony. This is an additional charge to your meal plan.

 

Spa & Wellness Centre

 

Enjoy your complimentary massage* at the Wellness Centre by Clarins, which features 20 cabins set around a stunning pool and relaxation area. Each of the individual cabins is constructed from volcanic rock, thatch and wood and features an outdoor shower in the cabin's private garden.

 

You will be given a special menu of massages from which to chose. Other massages are available at additional cost.

 

More specialised treatments, such as balneotheraphy, affusion showers, Ayurvedic and beauty treatments, are available at the exotic Spa by Clarins

The spa also houses a hairdresser and beauty salon.

 

* Minimum stay of 4 nights to qualify for complimentary massage. One complimentary massage per person, per stay.

 

La Source Spa facilities

  •     11 treatment rooms

                -  1 balneotherapy room

                -  1 hydrotherapy room

                -  2 rooms dedicated to facial treatments

                -  5 single massage cabins

                -  2 double massage cabins (including one with hot tub)

  •     2 saunas
  •     2 hammams
  •     1 hair salon


La Source Wellness facilities

  •     20 treatment rooms

                - 14 single massage cabins
                - 3 double massage cabins
                - 1 shiatsu room
                - 2 Ayurvedic rooms

  •     1 pool
  •     1 sauna
  •     1 hammam

 

General information

    Open : from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    Reserved to clients from 15 years old.