
With a location that none can match and thoughtful, warm staff who instantly make you feel at home, it’s no wonder this Mauritian icon has garnered its cult-like following.
With villas scattered among the palms and inlets of Mauritius’ lesser-known eastern coast, Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita is a positively private, understated affair from one of the world’s most renowned luxury brands.
A village-like resort in the Beau Champ region, this corner of the island is home to an exclusive enclave of manicured golf courses and palatial pools.
Part of the Anahita Wilderness Sanctuary which borders one of the country’s largest lagoons, Four Seasons extends from the mainland over wooden bridges to its own private island (the top residences at the resort can be found here).
Public areas are flanked by thatched pavilions that open into the Mauritian warmth, while at night, strategically lit pathways give the resort an ethereal atmosphere.
Staying somewhere that stretches out across a large resort, it would be easy to assume service may be lukewarm, yet here it’s quite the opposite. Staff are not only attentive, but by the second day of your stay, everyone knows your name and more importantly your drink order. It’ll be waiting on your table when you arrive at dinner. A simple touch, yet it’s the reason why everyone loves it here.
Of course Four Seasons have us covered with the expected amenities (dining al fresco, an over water spa, yoga and tai chi on the beach, fishing, tennis and pools), however it is a crescent of private beach on Île aux Cerfs where guests flock to daily. A mere ten minute speedboat journey away and secluded in its own cove, Four Seasons’ exclusive beach club is where toes-in-the-sand dining perched on driftwood swings is accompanied by classic cocktails from the bar and grill.
When not busy on a tropical treasure hunt or taking part in regatta sailing, you’ll likely find children in the Lord of the Rings-inspired kids’ club Hobbit Village.
A place of thatched roofs and Hobbit height furnishings where they are encouraged to express themselves in the mini amphitheatre and discover new skills and confidence as a pâtissier in the bakery. This is where they go to learn about their newfound surroundings and most importantly, themselves.
Most are familiar with Mauritius as a beach destination, yet we are keen to introduce guests to the many ways to appreciate the island beyond its shoreline. With diverse historical roots and a thriving culture, this is an island that demands to be explored.
Private tours of family-run vanilla plantations in the north mean strolls through fragrant herb gardens, while in the south, the seven-coloured earth and waterfalls of Chamarel beckon those in search of natural wonders.
With a location that none can match and thoughtful, warm staff who instantly make you feel at home, it’s no wonder this Mauritian icon has garnered its cult-like following.
Earning the title of LUX*’s new flagship, a fusion of glamour, comfort and soul is helping this trailblazer pave the way for the brand’s (and even Mauritius’) future resorts.
Hidden away in a particularly scenic corner of Praslin named Anse Kerlan is the spectacular location for this luxurious all-suite and villa hideaway.