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Shangri-La Le Touessrok, Mauritius
Trou d'Eau Douce, Mauritius · Shangri-La · Grand Luxury
Le Touessrok dates to 1978, when chef Jacqueline Delais opened the original 100-room hotel after her father-in-law leased the peninsula land for one rupee a month, serving lobster thermidor to Mauritius's sugar barons. Sun International acquired the resort in 1983, One&Only operated it from 2002, and Shangri-La took over in 2015, renovating it twice since; more than half the 650-strong team have worked at the property for over 20 years, some since the original opening.
- 185 rooms
- Opened 1978
- Rooms from 603 sq ft (56 m²)
- Architect: JFA Architecture
- Interiors: The Odd Duck
About Shangri-La Le Touessrok, Mauritius
- The hotel's founding story centres on Jacqueline Delais, a trained chef who converted a family guesthouse into a 100-room hotel in November 1978; the land was originally leased by her father-in-law for one rupee per month as a gift to his wife.
- Le Touessrok owns Ilot Mangénie, one of the very few privately held offshore islands in Mauritius — guests reach it by boat for a casual beach restaurant, private cabanas, and the Bernhard Langer championship golf course that covers 38 hectares across the island.
- The resort has passed through four ownership chapters — family-run (1978), Sun International (1983), One&Only (2002–2014), and Shangri-La (2015–present) — yet retains a staff cohort of over 20-years veterans who have witnessed every era.
- Entry-level rooms start at 603 sq ft (56 m²).
History
Originally opened in 1978 as Le Touessrok, the resort underwent a major six-month renovation and reopened under Shangri-La management on November 1, 2015. A further renovation occurred prior to 2024, with new public areas, pergolas, and interiors completed in 2024. It remains a Mauritian icon blending heritage with modern luxury.
The setting
Located on the east coast in the village of Trou d'Eau Douce, nestled in a turquoise lagoon with direct access to white-sand beaches. It is 45-48 km from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, about 1 hour by car.
Restaurants and bars
- TSK — Restaurant
- Safran — Restaurant · Indian
- Kushi — Restaurant · Japanese
- Coco’s — Restaurant
- Ilot Mangénie — Restaurant
Experiences
- Exclusive access to an exclusive island — Exclusive access to an exclusive island, offered as part of the resort's curated experiences.
- Championship golf courses — Two championship golf courses.
- Explore Mauritius excursions — Explore beyond the shore to discover local cuisine, music and heritage, or cruise by private yacht.
- Water and adventure activities — Dive, quad bike, zipline, or tour by e-bike.
Amenities
- Chi, The Spa
- 2 temperature-controlled pools + kids' pool
- 6 white-sand beaches over 4km
- private island Ilot Mangénie (boat access)
- championship golf courses
- kids' club
- Infinity pool
- Private pool
- Sauna
- Fitness center
- Tennis
- Water sports
- Butler service
Awards
- Michelin Guide recommended
- Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards (Shangri-La brand Top 5)
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