Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa, West Coast

Mauritius

★★★★★5 star

Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa is an exclusive, luxury Mauritian hideaway, where privacy and comfort are highly valued alongside attentive, personalised service. From the crystal-clear waters of the lagoon, where the coral reef provides a home for an amazing array of marine life, to the flora-covered mountains that rise gracefully along the horizon, every view is a picture-postcard memory of this stunning island setting.

Ideal for couples, each of the villas offers intimacy amongst the lush, landscaped gardens, with private pool, and views out across the lapping blue waters of the ocean or exquisite, tropical greenery. Combining indoor-outdoor living to perfection, guests can enjoy the outdoor garden shower or plunge pool, before retiring to the elegant interior, featuring Hermes décor and amenities.

Dine in any one of the four restaurants to capture the spirit of Mauritius. Carefully crafted cuisine, inspired by a range of cultural influences, is served in settings that showcase the stunning surroundings. The main restaurant of Coast2Coast opens from early till late, pleasing guests with luxury buffet breakfasts, wide-ranging a la carte lunch and evening menus. For a touch of spice, modern Indian cuisine can be sampled at Cilantro or the Teppanyaki bar of Teppan.

Each day can be enjoyed at a pace that suits with both adventurous and laid-back activities available. The spa is a haven for relaxation with Ayurvedic treatments, massage and aromatherapy available, alongside the sauna and steam room. Explore the turquoise waters with one of the many watersports on offer, or take an ocean or overland excursions.