Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa Mauritius
Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa
Coastal Road, Trou d’Eau Douce,
Mauritius
www.shangri-la.com/mauritius
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts
Date of Creation
1-11-2015
Hotel General Manager
Bernhard Haechler
Hotel Positioning
5-star Luxury
Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa
History & Story
Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa is nestled along the spectacular eastern coast of Mauritius in Trou d’Eau Douce Bay and boasts a secluded private island, Ilot Mangénie, with bountiful pristine beaches, reserved exclusively for guests.
Revitalised as Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa following an extensive and thoughtful renovation, complementing the indigenous dramatic landscape, the five- star resort is the epitome of refined island luxury.
Reflecting Le Touessrok’s rich history, the resort’s contemporary design embodies tropical bohemian chic, encapsulating the island’s diverse cultures and dramatic landscape of volcanic mountains, lush rainforests and blue lagoons, as well as Shangri-La’s Asian sophistication and heritage. Spread across 34 acres of beachfront, the resort is a glamorous hideaway offering an unrivalled sense of privacy and personalisation through Shangri-La’s renowned ‘hospitality from the heart’. Welcome rituals for all guests include a musical greeting by the ravanne and maravanne; a hand drum like instrument and a sugarcane shaker, whilst hibiscus-infused sugarcane green tea is offered to guests on arrival.
The resort’s 200 rooms and suites all offer spectacular Indian Ocean views and direct access to the talcum-white sands of the most prestigious beach on the island. New food and beverage concepts include five restaurants and three bars providing a lively yet sophisticated offering, CHI The Spa at Shangri-La offers holistic and Ayurvedic wellness both in its eight treatment rooms and beyond, and leisure facilities include two swimming pools, an 18-hole par 72 championship golf course designed by Bernhard Langer and a kids’ club.
Main Strengths, Special Touch
• Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa brings together the renowned hospitality of Shangri-La with the legendary Mauritian island chic of Le Touessrok Resort.
• Mauritian hot spot, where for 40 years international guests from Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa and the Americas have reveled in paradise day and night.
• All rooms and suites have stunning uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean and/or direct beach access.
• Located on the east coast of Mauritius in one of the island’s most spectacular bays.
• Unique to the resort is the little island paradise of Ilôt Mangénie, which is exclusive to Shangri-La guests, its intimate settings are ideal for a private escape to bask in the sun and enjoy Ilot Mangénie Restaurant.
• 2 Complimentary green fees per room per day to the 18-hole par 72 championship golf course designed by Bernhard Langer.
• Wide variety of evening entertainment inspired and preformed by local and international artists.
Location
Mauritius offers travellers an abundance of sunshine, clear blue skies, sparkling seas and white sandy beaches. For the more adventurous, there are lush forests, nature and wildlife reserves, and historic grottoes to explore.
Location: Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, off the southeast coast of Africa.
Climate: The mild tropical climate in Mauritius makes it the perfect year-round holiday destination. The country has two seasons: a warm humid summer extending from November to April with temperatures ranging from highs of 29C to lows of 20C and a relatively cool dry winter from June to September with temperatures ranging from highs of 23C to lows of 17C. The month of October and May are commonly known as the transition months with temperatures ranging from highs of 26C to lows of 19C.
Language: Creole, English, French, Bhojpuri.
Key sites/activities in the area
Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, Mauritius, is located on the untouched Eastern coast of the island nation, the resort is a private hideaway offering luxury surroundings and stunning Indian Ocean scenery.
• Ilot Mangénie, our secluded private island 5 min by boat
• Ile aux Cerfs, home to the 18-hole Bernard Langer golf course 10 min by boat
• Anahita Golf Course 15 min by car
• SSR International Airport 45 min by car
• Mauritius National Botanical Garden 50 min by car
• Port Louis 60 min by car
• Black River Gorges National Park 70 min by car
• Chamarel Park 90 min by car
• The Chamarel Rum Distillery 100 min by car.
Children’s Corner
Children can equally enjoy the tropical paradise in the T-Club. Fun-filled activities and games are changed on a daily basis, as well as outdoor activities that encourage them to engage with the surrounding natural habitat. The T-Club entertains children aged between 4 and 11 years old, while the Active-T Club offers innovative social activities and themed evenings for 12 to 17 year olds, open until 10.30pm.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Each of the stylish 200 rooms and suites and three exclusive villas at Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, Mauritius, provide guests with a personal island sanctuary. All rooms and suites are located on the beachfront offering uninterrupted, postcard-perfect views of the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean through large bay windows and extensive balconies or terraces with direct access to the beach. Indigenous materials and contemporary style are seamlessly fused to complement the surrounding natural beauty and local culture, creating an idyllic and enchanting atmosphere.
The resort’s 200 rooms and suites plus 3 exclusive villas:
• 32 Deluxe Ocean View (54-56 m2)
• 36 Deluxe Beach Access (54-56 m2)
• 18 Junior Suites Hibiscus Ocean View (65-70 m2)
• 15 Junior Suites Hibiscus Beach Access (65-70 m2)
• 82 Junior Suites Frangipani Ocean View (65-70 m2)
• 10 Junior Suites Frangipani Beach Access (65-70 m2)
• 6 Deluxe Suites (126 m2)
• 1 Shangri-La Suite (320m2)
• 3 Beach Villas (423 m2)
Restaurants & Bars
Le Bazar
Le Bazar offers an innovative blend of Asian and International cuisine. This all day dining restaurant has a market-place atmosphere with a show kitchen demonstrating the specialised craftsmanship of the resort’s chefs.
Kushi
Kushi is a sleek, Japanese restaurant with a dedicated on-site sushi master and yakinuku grills at each table.
Safran
The acclaimed Safran remains true to its past glory and features classical Indian cuisine with Mauritian influences in a contemporary and elegant setting complete with an open kitchen.
Republik Beach Club & Grill
A contemporary lifestyle destination, features Mediterranean cuisine and barbecue grills, a chic bar where guests can revel in style against a soundtrack of live music, theme nights and performances by local and international DJs, and a bohemian beach lounge.
Sega Bar
Named after the Mauritian dance, this Mauritian Rum and Tiki bar offers a collection of revered Mauritian rums and over ten house-infused rums.
Wellness
CHI, The Spa at the hotly-anticipated Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok focuses primarily on holistic and Ayurvedic wellness with organic and indigenous ingredients, offering a blend of ILA cosmetics and produce grown in CHI Spa’s dedicated garden. Guests can enjoy a bespoke wellness experience through private consultation with nutritionists and Ayurvedic doctors to develop a personalised program.
Corporate & Celebration Events
The resort offers an inspirational setting to suit every occasion from a variety of elegant meeting locations to beautiful outdoor spaces, perfect for weddings, parties and group dinners.
Dedicated private rooms, Orchid and Jasmin can each host up to 80 guests whilst Frangipani’s floating platform, offering panoramic Indian Ocean views, can be reserved exclusively for unforgettable ceremonies, cocktail receptions, group lunches and tea and coffee breaks for up to 175 guests.
The Hibiscus Garden offers a setting surrounded by nature, ideal for group lunches, parties and weddings for 10 – 60 guests whilst the Hibiscus Pavilion is ideal for more intimate gatherings, which could include wedding ceremonies, a romantic breakfast or impressive business meetings.
For larger events the resort helipad can cater for conferences and weddings for up to 400 guests in a dedicated marquee.
Unique to the resort is the little island paradise of Ilôt Mangénie, which is exclusive to Shangri-La guests. This glorious private island is the ultimate destination for weddings, parties, dinners and cocktail events from 20 – 200 guests.
Number of employees
450