Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, Mauritius, the legendary 34-acre waterfront Mauritian hideaway, is
celebrating its grand opening tomorrow on 11 December with over 200 guests and dignitaries including The Right
Honourable Sir Anerood Jugnauth, GCSK, KCMG, QC, Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius. The celebratory
evening will see the resort showcase Mauritian culture through entertainment, gastronomy and revelry, while a
specially commissioned performance, staged by more than 30 artists, will narrate the story of Le Touessrok through
performing arts, music and a light show that culminates in a fireworks display to dramatically mark the rebirth of
the personal paradise. Located on the east coast of Mauritius in one of the island’s most breathtaking bays, Shangri-
La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa has been extensively remodelled; its 200 rooms and suites offer infinity views
across the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean and guests have exclusive access to Ilot Mangenie, a private island.
In addition to dining concepts provided by five restaurants and three bars, the new CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La
focuses on holistic and Ayurvedic wellness in its eight treatment rooms. Two swimming pools, an 18-hole par 72
championship golf course and a kids club complete the leisure experiences. On arrival at the resort, travellers will
feel like they are entering a private residence as they are personally met and transported to the entrance of the
property. Here, a hostess dressed in a contemporary sega dress welcomes guests with a refreshing hibiscus infusion
made with local black tea, Chinese green tea, combawa and sugar cane – reflecting a sense of place and Shangri-
La’s Asian influence. Surrounded by magnificent views of the sea and an indigenous landscape, Shangri-La’s Le
Touessrok Resort & Spa’s understated approach to luxury has been reimagined using the finest craftsmanship to
transform organic and recycled materials into chic and contemporary furnishings. Sustainable and timeless, the
concept flows through the resort’s low-rise buildings and tropical light-filled spaces, accented by wooden structures
and hand dyed linen. Idyllically centred on the beach, all accommodation in the three wings – Coral, Hibiscus and
Frangipani – have a private balcony or terrace to encourage outdoor lounging. The Deluxe Beach Access and Deluxe
Ocean View room categories in the Coral Wing allow couples to step out onto a pristine white beach and enjoy the
endless seascape. Suited for families, the Hibiscus wing is located near children’s facilities and to the resort’s
amenities and outlets. The wing’s Deluxe rooms and Junior Suites, both with beach access and ocean views, include
the option to have interconnecting rooms. In the Frangipani wing, housed on an elite islet accessible via bridge,
guests receive a special gift on arrival, thoughtful in-room check-in, evening cocktails and complimentary minibar,
along with sole use of a swimming pool and breakfast at Republik Beach Club & Grill. Three beach villas, each
spanning 423 square metres, are designed to instill a sense of peace and privacy. With 24-hour butler service, the
villas feature a separate entrance, three bedrooms, an infinity pool and private beach access. Other amenities
include champagne on arrival, an open bar, monogramed bathrobes, a dedicated electric car to move around the
resort, as well as daily fruit and canapés. A villa stay also comprises a personal welcome at the airport and use of a
lounge, and luxury limousine transfers. In the seclusion of the resort, guests have exclusive access to Ilot Mangenie,
a private island, to roam its 3.5-kilometres of white sand and lush vegetation or indulge in tailor-made “Dine by
Design” dining experiences. For the active, an 18-hole par 72 championship golf course designed by Bernhard
Langer, located on Ile aux Cerfs, is a few minutes from the luxury property’s shores. On this island, there are
complimentary water sports such as kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, sailing, snorkeling and water skiing off the
beautiful coastline, or for a fee, kite surfing, parasailing, big game fishing and scuba diving. Dining options begin
with Republik Beach Club & Grill, a contemporary restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine and barbecue grills. The
bar – perfect for revellers with live music, themed nights and performances by local and international DJs –
complements its bohemian beach lounge with fireplaces and daybeds. The restaurant’s Art & Food concept – a blend
between the arts and gastronomy, is interpreted into ‘the art of the table’ and reflected in the décor and music with
the aim to inspire creativity through artistic interactions with sculptors, painters or musicians. Kushi, a Japanese
restaurant, transports diners to a sensational setting of outstanding sea views on all sides. Named after the
Japanese word for the comb used by Geishas to adorn their hair, an installation formed from kushi combs creates a
striking centrepiece among guests dining on shabu shabu, Kobe and wagyu beef, and an Omakase sushi menu that
highlights the fresh fish arrivals of the day. Each table even has a built-in grill or yakiniku to provide guests the
option to grill their food. The first of its kind in Mauritius, Le Bazar is a dynamic food theatre featuring international
dishes at its show kitchens and a marketplace atmosphere. In addition to offering the cuisine of a Szechuan master
chef, Le Bazar has a noodle bar, rotisserie and western corner with meat and seafood grills. Al fresco dining is
available on the terrace. The resort’s acclaimed Indian restaurant, Safran, remains true to its past glory and
prepares authentic cuisine with Mauritian influences. The menu, conceived by internationally acclaimed Chef Ramesh
Bundi, carries popular Indian dishes served family-style. A copper clad tandoori oven and incense at the entrance of
the restaurant marks a sensory journey to India. Sega Bar, named after the Mauritian dance, offers a menu of
uniquely smoked cocktails, exotic Tiki cocktails, as well as its signature eight-year old Shangri-La cask aged rum.
As the resort’s centre of entertainment, the venue has a specially designed over-the-pool stage to host cultural
shows, local talents, reggae and seggae music, as well as a live jazz and blues band nightly. CHI, The Spa at
Shangri-La focuses on holistic and Ayurvedic wellness. Ingredients for treatments are organic, locally sourced or
grown in the spa’s garden. Private consultations are available for guests to enjoy a bespoke wellness experience with
nutritionists and Ayurvedic doctors. The spa’s menu incorporates the renowned yogic practice of pranayama and
meditation into every treatment, while integrating handcrafted oils and even rich local customs, such as the slow
rhythmic beats of the national music, in other offerings. Children can enjoy the tropical paradise as much as their
parents in the T-Club. Fun-filled activities and games are changed on a daily basis, and outdoor activities encourage
interaction with the natural habitat around them. The T-Club entertains children aged between four and 11 years old,
while the Active-T Club offers innovative social activities and themed evenings for 12 to 17 year olds. The opening
marks the second property in the brand’s growing portfolio of luxury resorts in the Indian Ocean. More than a resort,
Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa will be a cultural hub, hosting artistic collaborations with local and
international talents, and incubating new creations. Each area of the resort has been conceived to stimulate the
senses and imagination. Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, one of the world’s premier hotel
companies, currently owns and/or manages 94 hotels under the Shangri-La brand with a room inventory of over
38,000. Over four decades the group has established its brand hallmark of ‘hospitality from the heart.’ The group
has a substantial development pipeline with upcoming projects in mainland China, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India,
Myanmar, Philippines, Qatar and Sri Lanka. For more information and reservations, please contact a travel
professional or access the website at www.shangri-la.com.