Shandrani Beachcomber Resort & Spa
by the TopOfHotel team
Shandrani Beachcomber is the southernmost 5-star All-Inclusive — three beaches, the shortest airport transfer on the list, and the best value of the bunch.
Shandrani Beachcomber is the southernmost 5-star All-Inclusive — three beaches, the shortest airport transfer on the list, and the best value of the bunch.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Shandrani Beachcomber Resort & Spa is a 5-star All-Inclusive on the southern tip of Mauritius, scoring 8.6/10 on Agoda and ranking as the best-value 5-star All-Inclusive on the island. Rooms aside, what you're really booking here is the package and the position — a place where everything's covered and the airport is barely 10 minutes off.
Food and amenities
Shandrani is the only fully All-Inclusive resort in the Beachcomber group. One rate covers every meal, drinks both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, water sports, and basic sports activities — so there's nothing extra to settle while you're there. The one catch: the premium restaurants cost extra even on the standard plan. Upgrade to Premium All-Inclusive and those premium restaurants plus wine come included.
Location and getting there
The resort sits on the far southern tip of the island at Blue Bay, a 10-minute drive from SSR International Airport — the shortest transfer on this list, which makes it an easy choice for the first night or two of a trip, or the last. Blue Bay Marine Park is right next door, with good coral for snorkeling. The trade-offs: the water on the south side isn't as clear as the east coast, and Port Louis is a 45-minute drive away.
Things to know before booking
A few things to weigh. The premium restaurants aren't free on the standard All-Inclusive plan, so factor that in or upgrade. The south-side water runs cloudier than the east coast. And the capital, Port Louis, is a 45-minute drive, so plan it as a day-trip rather than a casual outing.
Our take
Shandrani Beachcomber fits families who want an All-Inclusive they don't have to think about, travelers who want to stay close to the airport, and anyone who likes the idea of snorkeling at Blue Bay Marine Park. At around $243 a night, it's the most affordable 5-star All-Inclusive in this roundup.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- All-Inclusive covers all your food and drinks, so there's nothing extra to tally up during the stay.
- It sits closer to SSR International Airport than anything else here — a 10-minute drive door to door.
- At around $243 a night, it's the cheapest stay on the list for a 5-star All-Inclusive.
- Three beaches wrap the headland, so you get a real choice of where to settle for the day.
- Blue Bay Marine Park is right next door, with good coral for snorkeling.
- The water on the south side isn't as clear as the east coast of the island.
- Port Louis is a 45-minute drive away, so the capital is a day-trip rather than a quick hop.
- The premium restaurants cost extra even on the All-Inclusive plan.
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Insider Tips
- Book it for the first night or two — or the last — of your trip, since it's so close to the airport.
- Don't skip snorkeling at Blue Bay Marine Park; the coral here is the real draw.
- Consider upgrading to Premium All-Inclusive, which adds the premium restaurants and wine.