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• 123 spacious villas each with their own private landscaped terrace with plunge pool, an open-air bathroom with deep soaking tub and a private exotic outdoor garden shower
  
• Four restaurants and the casual O-Bar ensure a tempting array of choices at Four Seasons Resort Mauritius, most with views from the very edge of the water
• Ernie Els 18-hole championship golf course, with large fairways and five sets of tees
• The first overwater Spa in Mauritius
• Fantastic children's club, offering a range of activities for children aged 4-12 years including making dodo cookies in their own private bakery, learn to line fish or make local crafts
  

THE HOTEL
Cocooned by a private sanctuary on the east coast of Mauritius, the Four Seasons at Anahita embraces endless views of blue waters against a backdrop of green-blanketed mountains. Here you can enjoy an oceanfront finish on the Ernie Els 18-hole championship golf course, splash with the family on serene lagoon beaches or instil tranquillity with regionally-inspired treatments in the overwater spa. Fill every moment with fun and relaxation in this exquisite retreat.

123 spacious villas have been designed to connect with the natural surroundings. Tranquil décor rich with natural woods, volcanic stone and other indigenous materials brings the flavour of Mauritius indoors. The Garden Pool and Mangrove Pool Villas sit on the mainland part of the resort, while Lagoon Pool Villas are located on the private Ile aux Chats and face the turquoise lagoon. Each villa offers the following facilities plasma televisions, DVD players, iPod docking stations, wireless Internet connectivity and tea/coffee-making facilities. If you are travelling as a family - or are a couple looking for more space - the Two and Three Bedroom Residence Villas include a fully-equipped kitchen, living area, dining room and study.

Be inspired by your surroundings and try the Sugar Cane Therapy, an indigenous massage incorporating sugar cane sticks.