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I booked this property because the pictures showed a sandy beach where my kids could play and swim. Unfortunately, when we arrived, the beach turned out to be rocky, with no sand and not suitable for swimming. After multiple complaints and emails with both the property and Hotels.com, we decided it was best to leave. Eventually, we were able to reach an agreement regarding the remaining days of our stay. The property itself was spacious and well-equipped with all the essentials. However, we experienced frequent noise from other guests slamming doors, which was difficult to manage as we had an infant with us. On the positive side, the concierge team was extremely supportive, and we truly appreciated their assistance. Overall, it’s a nice property, but not ideal if your main purpose is to enjoy the beach

The room and resort is very well maintained and care is given. The pool and grounds are kept very clean. The food is part of the experience of the hotel and is prepared with expertise.

View, location, space and quality. We love the apartment!

We stayed for 8 nights as a family of four and found the experience mixed, overall below expectations for a 4-star hotel. Positives: staff were consistently friendly and welcoming. Food quality was good at the start of the stay. However, several issues impacted our experience: Rooms felt dated and in need of renovation. The air conditioning leaked, wardrobe fittings were loose with rusty hangers, and shelving was uneven. Space was very limited, especially in the children’s room. Housekeeping was inconsistent (not enough towels, water not always replenished), and work was carried out in the room one day without prior notice, leaving a strong smell. The advertised complimentary water activities were not usable due to tides, despite being listed daily. Over 8 days we couldn’t use any. The pool area also felt under-maintained at times. As a vegetarian family, food options became repetitive and limited. The Deck restaurant had no vegetarian mains at lunch, and even on Mauritian nights there were missing vegetarian accompaniments. Also disappointing that water is not included at dinner on half board. Overall, good staff but the hotel didn’t meet expectations, particularly for families.

No matter how good the amenities or how beautiful the views, a hotel is only as good as the people who work there. In this respect, Shanti’s friendly, polite and efficient staff elevate it to among the best on the island. A thoroughly enjoyable experience from start to finish.