Facilities...

Quality and choice is what the Serenity Plus Fully All Inclusive concept at Shandrani is all about. All of the superb restaurants are included in the package including the three a la carte restaurants. There's champagne by the glass, an impressive wine list including over 40 carefully selected wines, soft drinks and imported spirits including 12 year olds. There's poolside and beachside service and importantly, for you, no need to sign for any of this - it's all included!

Occasionally the hotel may use one of its restaurants for a group booking and post-Easter to September the hotel may close one of its restaurants.

Le Grand Port

Le Grand Port is the hotels main restaurant offering mouthwatering Creole and Oriental influenced buffet-style cuisine from a number of 'live' cooking stations. The restaurant has wooden decking which extends down towards the beach and around the pool and offers lovely views over the pool itself and lagoon. Dress code in the daytime is casual and in the evening is smart casual. Open for breakfast between 0700 – 1000, lunch between 1230 and 1445 and dinner between 1830 – 2130. Seats 320.

Le Sirius Grill & Bar

This restaurant has a stunning location looking out across the hotel's second pool and serves a light tropical a la carte cuisine all day. Dress code in the daytime is casual and in the evening is smart casual. Open for breakfast between 0730 – 1000, lunch between 1215 – 1445 and dinner (on reservation) from 1900 – 2200. Seats 150.

Porto Vecchio

The Porto Vecchio has a fantastic lively atmosphere and serves delicious Mediterranean a la carte cuisine at its location right in the heart of the hotel’s entertainment area. Dress code in the daytime is casual and in the evening is smart casual. Open for lunch between 1215 – 1445 and a la carte dinner 1900 – 2200. Seats: 100.

Le Boucanier

For something special, Le Boucanier is adults only and serves à la carte seafood specialities in an intimate garden setting – fish cooked and served in a bamboo parcel shouldn’t be missed. Dress code in the daytime is casual and in the evening is smart casual . Open between 1900 – 2200 every night for a la carte dinner. Seats: 70.

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Blue Bay Bar

Open from 1000 – 2300, the Blue Bay Bar is set in the heart of the hotel overlooking the main pool. Pancakes, snacks, tea and coffee are served from 1500 – 1700.

Le Sirius Bar

Located at Le Sirius Restaurant, the bar is next to the second pool and overlooks the lagoon. Open 1000 to 2200.

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La Source Spa

The hotel has a superb spa set within the gardens and as part of your all inclusive package all adults will enjoy one complimentary 45 minute Decleor massage. Having tested the spa it makes perfect sense to treat yourself to the excellent menu of spa treatments many of which use Decleor products.

You can now view the new Declor spa pricelist - (Download Adobe Reader) for the luxury Shandrani Resort & Spa. You'll discover beauty secrets gleaned from ancient wisdom and expert knowledge. The spa is situated in the relaxing tropical garden. You'll have twenty massage cabins, one pool, one hamman and one sauna at your disposal. So go on - treat yourself!

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Bob Marlin Mini Club

All Beachcomber hotels have a free Bob Marlin Mini Club which welcomes children aged 3 - 12 years 7 days a week. The Shandrani Bob Marlin Mini Club is set within its own building in the gardens and is open from 0900 to 1630 and 1800 to 2130 daily.

The clubs are run by qualified professionals who provide fun and educational indoor and outdoor activities to keep your little ones entertained and happy.

Every day there is a set activities programme which you can dip in and out of, if you also want to spend some family holiday time together during the day.

Children and infants under 3 can attend the Club but must be accompanied by an adult or baby sitter.

In each Bob Marlin Mini-Club the following facilities/services are available -

Bathroom
Toilets
Playground
Indoor games
Library
Personalised welcome (registration and information)
Gift on arrival
Organisation of birthday parties
Entertainment and shows
TV
DVD/CD player
Children’s TV channels
First aid kit
Nurse on premises or doctor within immediate proximity
Baby-sitters are available - 24 hours advanced notice required - at an extra charge - Bookings to be made at Reception - Transport at guests’ charge.

Activities...

Unlike other holiday destinations and hotels at all of the Beachcomber hotels in Mauritius many of the land and water sports are free for guests - including water-skiing and at Shandrani, diving is free for all PADI qualified divers!

Over and above all of the standard land and water sports Shandrani also offers a Sailing School, a Kitesurfing School and the Beachcomber Sports & Nature Programme.

Land Sports

Shandrani has 6 floodlit tennis courts (hard courts, Head tennis racket hire is complimentary however tennis balls will need to be purchased), a 9-hole pitch and putt golf course (we recommend you take your own golf balls out with you as they will need to be purchased and are a little pricy in Mauritius), table tennis, volley ball and bocci ball. The hotel offers weekly free group tennis lessons and a pro is on hand for private lessons. Mountain bikes are also available and are free for all guests.

Gym

Guests at Shandrani may make use of the gymnasium which has machines and free weights and offers a number of aerobic classes.

Water Sports

With it's location, on Blue Bay, Shandrani is the perfect spot for watersports and there's plenty of free sports including; water-skiing, windsurfing, sailing, glass bottom boat trips, snorkelling trips, kayaks and pedal boats. There's also weekly free group windsurfing and sailing lessons. 

Diving - free for all qualified divers
Shandrani Resort & Spa has the only National Geographic PADI-Diving Centre in the Indian Ocean and offers a comprehensive diving programme. All dives are free for qualified divers and offers guests the chance to explore ancient wrecks off the Southern coast and discover sizzling aquariums of tropical fish on the island’s pristine reefs. For further information on diving at the Beachcomber hotels in Mauritius click here.

 

Shandrani Sailing Club

The sailing club is a member of the Mauritius Yachting Association and is accredited by the International Sailing Association (ISA). The club is at a small extra charge to guests and is aimed at those trying sailing for the first time or those wanting to hone basic skills. It may therefore not appeal to experience sailors.

You can progress to beginners level with an average of just one hours sailing per day for 5 days, concentrating on practical skills. In a further 5 days, with one hour a day of combined theoretical and practical tuition it's possible to reach advanced level. 6 hour course starts at just £55 per person. Adults usually train in a laser or catamaran and kids in a Dinghy.

Shandrani Kite Surfing School

If you enjoy the water and want to experience the thrill of kitesurfing, the Shandrani Kitesurf School is a popular choice. Recognised by the International Kitesurf Organisation, the school welcomes everyone, from beginners to seasoned kitesurfers. Best of all, lessons take place on a vast stretch of smooth water - the ideal environment in which to learn or sharpen your skills. The Kitesurf School is at an additional cost.

 

Deep Sea Fishing
Mauritius offers excellent deep sea fishing in season. The closest quality fishing charters from Shandrani is an hours drive away. 

Beachcomber Sport and Nature

The Beachcomber Sport & Nature Programme brings you thrilling close encounters with the
island's fascinating wildlife, combined with a choice of energetic sporting activities - including mountain biking, trekking, canoeing and canyoning. Whichever you choose, you can take part at a level that suits your skills and confidence. To help ensure your safety, you'll always be accompanied by a qualified instructor and use equipment that's regularly checked and maintained at the peak of efficiency.

All of the activities in the programme have been designed to bring out the best in the unspoiled landscape of southern Mauritius, and there's a chance to visit the famous wildlife sanctuary of Ile aux Aigrettes, too. This 60-acre sanctuary provides a home for rare and endangered wildlife, including the almost extinct Pink Pigeon. Rather than being competitive, the half-day excursions are geared towards spending time with family and friends according to individual levels of fitness. The Beachcomber Sport & Nature programme is at an additional cost.

Mauritius All Inclusive at Shandrani Resort & Spa

Shandrani Resort & Spa, in our opinion, is the best fully all inclusive hotel in Mauritius. You can take advantage of a la carte dining, choose from a huge selection of wines and drinks - including champagne by the glass - enjoy one free massage (for stays 5 nights or longer) and scuba diving (for qualified divers) and take advantage of numerous free land and watersports.

Unlike other hotels the all inclusive benefits commence from the time guests arrive at the hotel and finish when guests depart the hotel and include the following:

Dining, Meals and Snacks

Breakfast at Le Grand Port or Le Sirius Restaurants
Lunch at Le Grand Port, Le Sirius or Porto Vecchio Restaurants
A La Carte dining in a choice of three restaurants - Porto Vecchio, Le Sirius or Le Boucanier. Le Boucanier is an adults only restaurant. International buffet dining at Le Grand Port.
Snacks from all bars between 1500 and 1700
Pastries and pancakes between 1500 and 1700
Unlimited selected premium branded drinks from Blue Bay, Sirius Bar and at the restaurants - including a selection of imported brands (inclusive of 12-year old spirits).
French Champagne by the glass.
Selected bottled wine from the wine list which includes over 40 different wines during lunch and dinner.
Beach trolley and poolside service
Drinks from the mini bar in your room which includes beers, red & white wines, soft drinks, juices and water.
Room service - a tray charge does apply.

At an additional charge

Speciality wines, spirits and beverages
Tray charge for room service
Laundry and dry cleaning
Telephone, fax, internet and postal services

Sports, Relaxation and Children's Clubs

One complimentary 45 minute massage per adult (for stays of 5 nigths or longer).
Free scuba diving (for certified divers) at the PADI National Geographic Diving Centre.
Numerous free land sports including 6 floodlit tennis courts (equipment free, balls need to be purchased), a 9 hole pitch and putt golf course (equipment free, balls need to be purchased), volleyball court and bocci ball, mountain bikes, group golf and tennis lessons as per hotel schedule.
Numerous free water sports including unlimited waterskiing, glass bottomed boats, pedalloes, kayaks, snorkelling, sailing, windsurfing.
Gym, including group aerobics classes and sauna
Bob Marlin Mini Club for children aged 3 to 12 years

At an additional charge

Scuba diving for non-qualified divers, deep sea fishing, catamaran cruises , Shandrani Sailing School, Shandrani Kite Surfing School and the Beachcomber Sports and Nature programmes (hiking, biking, kayaking and abseiling). Golf and tennis balls
Spa treatments at La Source Decléor Spa, hairdresser and beautician costs