DEPARTURES
PURE ESCAPISM
Anantara Iko in Mauritius provides the perfect escape
from wandering eyes and cameras.
JESSICA BRADFORD
With its secluded location on Le Chaland Beach, Anantara Iko Mauritius Resort & Villas offers the perfect base for families and couples to explore the southeast coast of Mauritius while enjoying the residential comforts and elevated privacy of the newly launched two- and four-bedroom villas.
Eight luxury pool villas– two with two bedrooms and six with four bedrooms - meticulously designed to keep the curious eye out, with lush vegetation ensconcing a swimming pool, a grassy lawn, and a shaded deck for languorous lunches bursting with fresh Creole flavors. A private walkway adds to the atmosphere of privacy and exclusivity.
The 2,238 sq. foot Two-Bedroom Pool Villas are perfect for couples searching for romance or young families looking for direct water access at all times of the day. In contrast, the generously spaced 3,552 sq. foot Four-Bedroom Pool Villas can comfortably accommodate even the most prominent multi-generational families.
Spacious and sunny bedrooms are decorated in tranquil tones to promote rest and rejuvenation, with subtle tropical-inspired accents echoing the pristine white beach and allowing for an exaggerated sense of space and light. The living area has a smart TV, a fully equipped kitchenette, and an open-air dining space where families can reunite in absolute comfort after a day of adventuring or dipping in and out of the pool. With its powerful rainfall shower and soaking bathtub, the bathroom is designed for de-stressing rituals with garden views.
The new villas also come with exclusive amenities, including in-villa check-in and private butler services catering to every need– from organizing a private breakfast on a nearby island to fun-filled cultural tours of nearby Mahébourg, the country’s first capital. To make the most of their well-appointed, personal space, holidaymakers can enjoy poolside meals with a private chef and in-villa wellness experiences ranging from yoga and meditation to tai chi and guided stretching.
Outside the resort, guests can venture out on guided forest walks and snorkeling excursions or enjoy a day of stand-up paddle boarding off the hotel beach. Dining options at Anantara Iko Mauritius Resort & Villas include all-day family-friendly meals and tropical refreshments at Horizon; wholesome, clean food at Bon Manzer; Indian cuisine at Zafran, and elevated fine dining at Sea.Fire.Salt. The resort also has a progressive wellness offering, including healing therapies at the stand-alone Anantara Spa, a Turkish hammam, and a 98-foot swimming pool. Meanwhile, a kids’ club ensures the youngsters are happily occupied.
Book your villa stay starting from $960 per night on a bed-and-breakfast basis. Experience sophisticated luxury on the sumptuous stretch of silky white sand of Le Chaland Beach– a 10-minute drive from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
For more information about Anantara Iko Mauritius Resort & Villas, please visit www.anantara.com/en/iko-Mauritius.