Shandrani Beachcomber Resort & Spa

We had an absolutely wonderful vacation at Shandrani Resort, and every aspect of our stay exceeded our expectations. A heartfelt thank you to Rajiv, Jean Francois, and Sanjiv from Serendipity, Anastasia from Blue Bay Bar, and Stefane from Le Sirius for their exceptional service, genuine friendliness, and meticulous attention to detail. Their dedication and professionalism truly made our holiday unforgettable. A special mention goes to the Serendipity restaurant for its outstanding cuisine, impeccable presentation, and memorable dining experience. Every meal was beautifully prepared and contributed greatly to the enjoyment of our stay. We would also like to recognize the Reception team for their warm welcome, professionalism, and efficiency from check-in to check-out. The Housekeeping team also deserves praise for maintaining our room to the highest standard, ensuring it remained spotless and comfortable throughout our stay. The Bayview Shandrani for 2 concept is excellent and highly recommended. The private Purple for 2 Bar is a wonderful addition, offering a unique and intimate setting for couples to relax and enjoy quality time together. The resort have stunning surroundings, excellent facilities, exceptional dining options, and a truly relaxing atmosphere. Every team member we encountered made us feel genuinely welcomed, valued, and well cared for. Thank you to the entire Shandrani team for creating such a memorable experience. We leave with wonderful memories and look forward to returning in the near future.

Great trip at Shandrani. It all started with a professional and warm welcome by Yashwini. Shandrani offers so many beaches and different vibes. Its for us one of the most amazing location of Mauritius.

To the entire team: I had an amazing time, and your excellent service did not go unnoticed. Thank you!"Fantastic service from start to finish. Thanks to all the staff for making our time so enjoyable."

The family had a great time, we stayed here for 8 nights with family of 2 kids (10 year old and 13 year old). The hotel is great and the staff are very friendly. The facilities are clean and the rooms are great. The a la carte restaurant had great food. The holiday had a great "island" feel to it and not your typical pool side holiday. Activities like kayaking, pedlo, snorkeling and water skiing available at the hotel. When I asked my kids which holiday was best, they said this one, says it all for me. Thanks to all the staff making it special, some names to mention for the little things done: Sachin and Glandev, the friendly porters. Abhinash and Rishti, the attentive restaurant staff. Koomaren, the chef that made us whatever we asked for our vegetarian diet. Michelle, our tour advisor Christianand Ved, front desk managers sorted out when things didn't go according to plan. Overall Mauritius was great and the people are so friendly.

We had a great experience at shandrani hotel, a beautiful hotel Great staff = great service Special thanks to : Jonathan(bar), vishnoo(bar), sanjay & feroze(housekeeping), jean pierre(beach bar), thierry(baggagiste), ved(reception), pravin(bar) The receptionist who made our check in, and the nautical team. And the whole team.

We chose Shandrani because of its quiet location in the Blue Bay Marine Park, which is a top snorkelling spot, and because of its animal rescue programme. We had a brilliant 10 days there and would recommend it. It’s not an uber-luxurious 5* but it’s a decent 4*. ＞Room We stayed in a family suite, which had a garden directly on the beach. It was massive, very comfortable, and very convenient. However, the décor was quite dated and a bit “rough around the edges”, and we were affected by significant maintenance problems with the electrics and A/C on several days. ＞Food Overall, the food was good (but not memorably so) and we were totally happy with it. The bread rolls and pastries were delicious! We mostly ate at Sirius and Ponte Vecchio – the food was nice and the waiters were extremely understanding and helpful with the fussy eaters in our family. (Special thanks to Krishi, Rachel, Sanju and Joshica!) The buffet was usually very busy (as they always seem to be) but if you don’t have kids, you can sit in the very quiet adult section and pick from the buffet (which also has a small a la carte menu). The food was fine, but we were not keen on their cooked breakfast options (omelettes, sausages etc). The only bad dining experience we had was at Teak Elephant. ＞ All inclusive This worked well for us and meant we didn’t need to worry about a bill at the end. We did a bit of experimenting to find a wine we liked. Some was a bit rough but the Fume Blanche French Sauvignon was good. The local Phoenix beer was also very good. ＞Beaches These are stunning but it’s worth noting they are not lifeguarded, so you need to take due care. There are four on the property: 1) one with the motorized water sports (calm but very small swimming area) 2) a little one (calm with the best snorkelling entry point) 3) one with non-motorized water sports (calm with decent snorkelling) 4) the wild beach (beautiful and very atmospheric, especially in the evenings, but rougher, with warnings of rip currents) ＞Snorkelling tips I had modest expectations, having previously been to the Maldives, but was pleasantly surprised by how good the snorkelling was. I’d seen several reviews describing the coral as “all dead”. I can only assume these people were not looking in the right places. There were plenty of heathy areas with lots of beautiful pinks and purples. The best snorkelling spot I found was off the little beach, but you do need to swim out to get to the best bits. The water sports areas have big maps showing different zones in the water – the good snorkelling (coral gardens) is in the bit labelled “dry zone”. I assume it’s called this because at low tide, the coral becomes exposed. The tides are quite a big factor and it’s difficult/impossible to navigate the coral when it’s low. It’s worth taking a note of high and low tides and timing your snorkelling to coincide with deeper water. Thanks to other very kind snorkellers pointing t

This was our 4th visit. We go every year and it’s now home away from home. To all the Management team thank you, we love you Rico. The refurbishment of the hotel is superb. We had a beautiful holiday. Special thanks to Darlene for taking good care of us. She went the extra mile and her attention to detail is awesome. See you next year for our 10th wedding anniversary

We were last at Shandrani in June 2024 and decided to firstly book with Beachcomber and again at Shandrani for the 2nd time. Rooms: Refurbed rooms are nice and showers, beds, very comfortable. However do not book on the ground floor in the Tropical suites if you want privacy as everyone walks past your room and we found it a little invasive. Entertainment: We noticed the lack of shows which had witnessed the previous time. There were nightly dazzling shows in 2024 but this time the resort seemed to lack a vibe which was a little disappointing but generally live jazz band and/singer plus a DJ from 10/10.30pm. Shandrani is beautiful, it has lovely easily accessible beaches lovely for paddling around and perfect for young families as distance from pool to beach is so close. Was even able to snorkel from the little private beach and see some amazing fish and beautiful coral. We call it the windy side as Shandrani is in a protected bay but one side is windy. They have hobies. SUPS and Windsurfers and Kayaks at the Water Sport centre, perfect for water sport enthusiasts. Well done on the one new Padel court guys! Food/Restaurants: There are 4 (?) separate restaurants which you must book in advance for and we booked at every one and were very happy with the food. The general buffets for breakfast lunch and dinner is also outstanding. Pity weather not so great but hey, cant complain about that, the water was delightfulfully warm and swimming weather it be in two choices of pools or beaches was awesome. Tip: bring your own snorkeling gear so you can go in and look around but please dont stand on any coral, this is a protected conservation area . We love this resort, thats why we came back for a 2nd time. Off to look at family rooms now as we're coming back in October with the family/grandkids.

We had the most lovely, peaceful stay at Shandrani Beachcomber Resort & Spa for our honeymoon. The hotel has a really relaxed atmosphere with private beaches, low-key entertainment, a great drinks selection, and staff who genuinely made us feel at home throughout our stay. It’s definitely quieter and more peaceful than some other areas of Mauritius, which is exactly why we chose it. If you want a more relaxing escape rather than a busy resort area, this location is perfect. A special mention has to go to the Italian restaurant, Ponte Vecchio. The food selection was fantastic and, as two fairly fussy eaters, the team were incredibly accommodating. Eating there each evening felt really special. Denis, Anthonilo, and Annecia were brilliant throughout our stay. The staff here really do try hard, especially in the Italian restaurant, and honestly that’s what carries the whole experience. You can tell they genuinely care about guests having a good time and feeling looked after. We also really appreciated Madhvi checking in on us every morning at breakfast. The breakfast selection was excellent, and the adults-only area made the experience even more relaxing. Anne on reception was also wonderful and made us feel very welcome from the moment we arrived. The hotel looks exactly like the photos, which is always reassuring when booking a honeymoon. There’s also a huge range of water sports included, and the glass-bottom boat trip was a real highlight. Wow.