SHANDRANI RESORT & SPA, MAURITIUS

Natalie Matthews on 17 May 2012
We were extremely fortunate to be able to hold our Annual Travel Counsellors Conference at the Beautiful 5 Star Shandrani Resort & Spa. Shandrani is best known for its 5 Star All Inclusive packages, located just 15 minutes from the airport, you arrive in no time to enjoy this stunning hotel.

Shandrani consists of 327 Rooms in total that includes 110 Superior Rooms, 69 Superior Beachfront Rooms, 108 Deluxe Rooms, 36 Family Apartments, 2 Senior Suites and 2 Family Suites. It is a great resort for both the businessman and families alike. It also has 5 Restaurants for a variety of dining, a Spa & Wellness Centre with treatments by Clarins, two large swimming pools with their own bars, a kids mini club and a 9 Hole Golf Course.

Their Serenity Plus package is an absolute bonus and would include the following:

• Breakfast at a choice of 2 restaurants • Lunch at a choice of 3 restaurants • Dinner at a choice of up to 5 restaurants (subject to seasonality) • Unlimited imported wines, local and imported spirits & French champagne by the glass during the inclusive hours of the Serenity Plus package • Unlimited soft drinks, fruit juices & bottled water • Snacks at all bars between 15:00 - 17:00 • Pancakes between 15:00 - 17:00 • Mini bar - soft drinks, fruit juices, water, beer & wine (replenished once a day) • Beach & poolside service • Room service (tray charge is applicable) • One complimentary 45 minute massage per adult per stay (minimum 4 night stay) • Free and unlimited access to a 9 hole mashie course • Free bicycles • Free collective lessons for golf, tennis & aerobics as per hotel schedule Clients will be entitled to the applicable fully inclusive package from the time of arrival until the time of departure, regardless of official check in & check-out times.

We really enjoyed our stay at Shandrani with functions every night at a different venue. The food was outstanding and facilities were superb!

We also had the opportunity to visit an intimate Boutique style Hotel called the Astorea Beach Hotel. Astroea Beach is situated along the South East coast of Mauritius at Pointe d’Esny, near the historical village of Mahebourg and a mere 15 minutes drive from the airport. This amazing little property with its picture perfect beach, only consists of 16 rooms, catering for both couples and families. Because of the size of the hotel each and every guest receives personal attention in a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. They cater for all your food and beverage needs from local to international cuisine and no request will go unnoticed. The Astorea is a sister hotel to the 4 Star Le Preskil Beach Hotel, located just 10 minutes away and guests from the Astorea are welcome to use any of the facilities at Le Preskil. Le Preskil is a larger hotel located on their own private peninsula. Their facilities include an amazing new Spa, a Health Club, two swimming pools, a poolside bar, a steak house and their own private Catamaran. Packages also range from Half Board to All Inclusive.

All in all, Mauritius is still one of the best holiday destinations for South Africans. The weather in May is still gorgeous so you can escape the winter chills of Johannesburg and take advantage of the specials that usually transpire during our winter months.

A few of my colleagues were able to visit other properties such as Club Med so please feel free to contact me should you require any first hand recommendations.

Best regards Natalie