On the quieter east coast of Mauritius, where tall grass leans in the breeze and mountain shapes fade into the dusk, Four Seasons Resort at Anahita offers more than just a place to stay. It offers calm.
Spread over 64 acres of gardens and mangrove-lined shores, the resort doesn’t flaunt its luxury. It settles into it. Villas blend into the landscape. Silence carries weight here. And island life moves slowly—the splash of a paddle, the rustle of palms near the outdoor shower, a waiter who knows your coffee order before you say a word.
A Sanctuary Among Trees and Sea
Arrival is easy. The road to Beau Champ winds past flame trees and vines until you reach the resort’s gates. From there, it’s all water, stone, and sky. The lobby feels like a quiet cathedral—high wooden ceilings, glass walls, and an open view. A chilled lemongrass and pineapple drink appears in my hand. No rush.
A buggy takes us to our villa. Along the way, the bellman points out the herb garden and the overwater spa. The greenery is thick. The quiet, immediate.
Villas That Fit Into the Land
Our villa faces the mangroves. Inside: clean lines, local materials, soft tones. No showy design, just thoughtful choices. A remote-controlled mosquito net glides into place around the bed.
A deep tub sits under a wide window. Outside, there’s an open-air shower. You hear birds, and the ocean hums. A sunken sitting area leads to a private pool. The water reflects the sky.
The Art of Slow Days
Time stretches here. You can bike to the beach past rows of palms or paddle into the lagoon before breakfast. Vinesh, one of the waiters, brings me gluten-free pancakes without being asked. “I thought you might enjoy these,” he says.
Meals are relaxed. Breakfast at Bambou beneath woven ceilings. Wasabi prawns and mochi at Umi-Zaka, a blend of Japanese and Mauritian flavors. Dinner at Acquapazza feels like an unhurried event, guided by Michelin-starred chef Marco Garfagnini. Cocktails at the bar are laced with hibiscus and citrus.
Room service is its own quiet pleasure. One morning, breakfast shows up on our terrace with linen napkins and soft sunlight slipping through banana leaves.
Wellness in Every Sense
The spa sits above the mangroves. It’s quiet, too. Treatments use local oils and follow Ayurvedic principles. Yoga unfolds in an open pavilion, led by a teacher from India. Fruit bats wheel overhead at dusk.
For something more active, there’s boxing with a local champ, snorkeling trips with marine biologists, and boat rides to waterfalls tucked into the jungle. The golf course, designed by Ernie Els, curves along the ocean where the morning mist hangs low.
A Place to Return To
Four Seasons Mauritius isn’t about showing off. It’s about remembering. What it’s like to slow down. To listen. To wake up to birds, not alarms, with light shifting across white sheets.
Whether you come with a partner, a child, a notebook, or nothing at all, you’ll find the same thing: space, quiet, and beauty that stays with you long after you’ve left.
Note: This stay was part of a press trip in collaboration with Columbus Travel Magazine and Four Seasons. Opinions are entirely my own.
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