Description

Arriving at Shangri La's Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, guests are greeted by the magnificent sight of the idyllic Trou d’Eau Douce bay. Not only the meeting point of the white sands of the east coast shoreline and the warm, blue waters of the Indian Ocean; the bay also provides access to two secluded islands out in the lagoon – the exclusive island retreats of Ilot Mangenie and Ile aux Cerfs with its spectacular championship golf course designed by Bernard Langer. 

Each of the 203 spacious rooms, suites and three private villas are sea-facing and offer superb views of the Indian Ocean. Beautifully designed in contemporary island-chic style, complemented by touches of local character, the rooms range from Deluxe rooms to Junior Suites and three bedroom Beach Villas with private infinity pools. All of the rooms feature deep soaking bath tubs, separate showers and designer amenities. 

Living up to its five-star reputation, Shangri La's Le Touessrok Resort & Spa pulls out all the stops when it comes to dining options with four restaurants in the main resort. International cuisine with an Asian twist is served in the stylish yet relaxed surroundings of Le Bazar, the resort's main restaurant, delicious Japanese cuisine can be enjoyed at Kushi whilst the trendy Republik Beach Club & Grill offers breathtaking views over the bay. Safran serves a blend of authentic Indian and Mauritian cuisine. There are also two lunchtime restaurants and bars on Ilot Mangenie. 

Shangri-La's Le Touessrok & Spa also offers a wide range of sport and leisure activities both on land and in the water. Sporting facilities in the resort include several swimming pools and a family pool, four floodlit tennis courts, a jogging track, boci ball, volleyball, aqua-gym lessons, badminton, football, archery, yoga initiation, nature trails and cycling as well as a dedicated kids and teens club. 

Golfers are spoilt for choice with complimentary green fees (subject to a 5 night minimum stay) to two excellent courses : the stunning Bernard Langer designed golf course on Ile aux Cerfs and Anahita Golf Club (transfers are payable). The warm water, reefs and southern trade winds of the Indian Ocean provide the perfect play ground for a myriad of water-sports which include diving and snorkelling, paddle boarding, windsurfing, water-skiing, wake-boarding, sailing, kayaking, kite-surfing and big game fishing.  

For those who prefer their relaxation time to be a little more relaxing, CHI, The Spa is set within a secluded area of the resort and draws inspiration from the origins of the Shangri-La legend, which describes a place of personal peace, enchantment and well-being, and focuses primarily on holistic wellness and providing treatments to help guests unwind and relax.

When to travel

Mauritius enjoys a typically tropical climate with year-round heat, although the southeast trade winds help it to not feel too muggy.  The best months to visit Mauritius are May to early December. Water sports enthusiasts and divers will want to avoid January and February, the peak cyclone months. Cyclones rarely hit Mauritius but cyclones way out at sea can bring days of squally rain.

The summer months are from December to April, when it can nevertheless be extremely humid, and the winter, such as it is, runs from May to November, and is cooler and drier. When the winds are at their strongest in July and August it can be blustery on the east coast, though the breeze brings welcome relief in summer.

Location

Shangri-La's Le Touessrok Resort & Spa is on the east coast of Mauritius, on the Trou D’Eau Douce Bay.  The airport is 42km away and the transfer time is approx. 50 minutes by private car.