Picolo recommends · Hotel on the south coast of Mauritius
Shanti Maurice
Villas scattered through a big tropical garden on the quiet south coast, where the day is planned around yoga, the spa and the sea.
The south coast is the green, unhurried side of Mauritius, and Shanti Maurice makes the most of it. The villas sit in a large garden that slopes down to the beach, with sugar cane and hills behind and very little traffic on the coast road.
Mornings start with yoga or meditation, and the large spa sets the rhythm for the rest of the day. You can also book wellness programmes that run over several days, which suits guests who come to rest properly rather than just to tan.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Shanti Maurice
Pick this one if calm is what you are after. The setting is calm, the spa is a real focus rather than an add-on, and the structured wellness programmes give the stay a purpose if you want one.
It is remote. Restaurants, shops and nightlife are a long drive away, so you will eat almost every meal at the hotel. The sea on the south coast is also more lively than in the eastern lagoons.
What you get
- Large spa
- Yoga and meditation
- Villas in a large garden
- Garden leading down to the beach
- Restaurants on site
A day at Shanti Maurice
- Morning
- Yoga as the garden wakes up.
- Midday
- A treatment in the spa, booked early in the stay.
- Afternoon
- A walk along the empty beach on the south coast.
- Evening
- A quiet dinner, and an early night without a sound from the road.
Location
South coast, Mauritius
Open in MapsQuestions about Shanti Maurice
What wellness options are there at Shanti Maurice?
There is a large spa, along with yoga, meditation and wellness programmes that you can book for several days.
Is Shanti Maurice far from other restaurants?
Yes. The hotel is on the quiet south coast, a long way from the main towns, so most guests eat at the hotel.
When should I book spa treatments at Shanti Maurice?
Early in your stay, ideally on arrival. That leaves room to book more if you enjoy the first one, as popular times fill up.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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