Hotel Review: Shangri-La Le Touessrok, Mauritius By MARIANNE JONES FOR YOU MAGAZINE Published: 11:29 GMT, 23 December 2024 | Updated: 11:29 GMT, 23 December 2024 e-mail View comments After almost half a century, the five-star Mauritian standard-setting resort of Shangri-La Le Touessrok , nestled within 34 hectares of tropical gardens, has been redesigned to appeal to a new generation of holidaymakers without scaring off the regulars. The refurb has achieved relaxed luxe for all ages Rooms and facilities For 45 years this hotel has been a byword for Mauritian luxury and has recently reopened after a stylish multi-million-pound mother of all makeovers. Wafting past the giant mangrove tree and Koi carp pond into a scented lobby of marble floors, giant vases of orchids and cool artwork, the tone is set for the upmarket downtime you are about to experience.
There are no duff views here. Each of the refurbed 185 rooms, suites and villas look out onto the spectacular lapis blue Indian ocean. Sandy beige walls, relaxed rattan furniture and locally sourced pictures and rugs ooze understated taste.
Of course, the beds are massive, many of the bathtubs freestanding and the toiletries decadent (L’Occitane or Acqua Di Parma depending on your accommodation choice). Each room has its own fantastic view of the ocean Loll at your leisure on one of the six pure white sandy beaches (which span four kilometres) where at the push of a button men on cute, branded trikes will deliver you water to.