WELLNESS RETREATS
Mauritius
Indian Ocean wellness and tropical renewal
Mauritius combines turquoise lagoons, lush tropical landscapes and warm Indian Ocean hospitality to create a beautiful setting for a wellness escape. Wellness retreats in Mauritius offer spa, Ayurveda, fitness and mindfulness programmes in peaceful oceanfront settings, with the natural calm of island life providing the perfect backdrop for rest and renewal.
Our Wellness Holidays in Mauritius
ST FELIX
A luxury beachfront resort with a dedicated Ayurveda Spa for holistic wellness
4 nights from £1,595pp
— WHY CHOOSE MAURITIUS
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Indian Ocean Setting With Serious Wellness
Mauritius combines one of the world's most beautiful natural environments with a hospitality culture that takes wellness seriously. The island's blend of turquoise lagoon, tropical forest and volcanic mountain creates a backdrop that makes it easy to decompress quickly — the setting does much of the work before the programme even begins.
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Combines Well With A Holiday
Mauritius suits guests travelling with a partner or family who may not want the same depth of programme. The island works as a wellness retreat and a beach holiday at the same time, so everyone can shape the stay around what they want from it.
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Warm, Welcoming And Year-Round
The island's climate is reliable, its hospitality is warm, and its Indian Ocean location draws travellers from Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia alike. For a long-haul wellness destination that doubles as a beautiful island escape, Mauritius is one of the strongest options.
— FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the best wellness retreats in Mauritius?
Shanti Maurice Resort and Spa is set on a secluded stretch of the south coast at St Felix, offering spa and wellness holidays in Mauritius built around Shanti Spa — 75,000 sq ft with an Ayurveda Centre, a resident Ayurvedic doctor and a therapist team trained by Ananda in the Himalayas — alongside daily yoga, fitness and mindfulness programmes.
What types of wellness programmes are available?
Shanti Maurice offers spa and relaxation breaks, Ayurveda-inspired treatments, detox, stress management, fitness, yoga and mindfulness programmes. The breadth of the wellness offering means you can tailor your stay to your goals, whether that is deep rest, active wellness or a combination of both.
When is the best time to visit Mauritius for a wellness retreat?
Mauritius has a mild tropical climate year-round. May to November brings cooler, drier conditions and the most settled weather — the most popular time for a wellness stay. December to April is the warmer summer season, with January to March the wettest months and the period when tropical storms are most likely. It is an excellent winter sun wellness destination for European travellers, with warm weather and calm seas through the cooler months at home.
Is Mauritius suitable for a couples wellness retreat?
Shanti Maurice's oceanfront setting, luxury facilities and flexible programming make it a natural choice for a couples wellness retreat in Mauritius, with a couples treatment suite in the spa and complimentary golf and watersports to share between sessions.
Is Mauritius suitable for solo travellers?
Shanti Maurice welcomes solo guests, and the combination of personalised programmes, daily group yoga and a peaceful setting makes it easy to enjoy independently. The solo-friendly retreats page has more options.
How long should a wellness retreat in Mauritius be?
Stays of 5 to 7 nights allow time to settle into island pace and experience a full wellness programme. Longer stays suit guests who want to combine wellness with time to explore the island. Given the travel distance, many guests choose a week or more to make the most of the journey.
Is there authentic Ayurveda in Mauritius?
Shanti Maurice has a dedicated Ayurveda Centre with a resident Ayurvedic doctor and therapists trained by Ananda in the Himalayas, making it one of the few Ayurveda retreats in Mauritius offering medically led programmes. Every programme begins with a doctor's consultation, and options range from introductory Ayurveda stays to full Body Purification Panchakarma and detox retreats of up to 21 nights.
Are there yoga holidays in Mauritius?
Three complimentary group yoga classes run daily at Shanti Maurice — on the beach, in the yoga pavilion and on the shorefront — covering Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Aerial and Yin, with private sessions available alongside. For guests wanting yoga at the centre of the stay, a dedicated yoga programme makes it one of the most complete yoga holidays in Mauritius.