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The ultimate luxury today is the freedom to unplug completely. And you can do that at any one of Mauritius’ 10 most exclusive five-star estates. They will help discerning travellers, seeking a total digital reset, get exactly what they want. Mauritius has long been synonymous with turquoise lagoons and powder-soft beaches, but its finest resorts have evolved into something more: private sanctuaries designed for true digital detoxes. From One&Only Le Saint Geran, Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury and Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita to secluded beachfront villas and world-class spas, the best luxury resorts in Mauritius combine discreet service, haute hospitality and curated wellness experiences that encourage guests to not just unwind, but also disconnect.
Set within the Anahita golf and residential estate on the east coast, this resort pairs spacious villas with a rarefied quietness that's hard to manufacture elsewhere. The resort's spa and private beach access make it an easy candidate for a genuine digital detox. Golf privileges are included for those who can't fully disconnect without turning to a quiet pastime.
Named for the shipwreck behind Mauritius's most famous love story (by French novelist Bernadin de Saint-Pierre), this 60-acre private peninsula resort remains the island's grand dame of gilded seclusion. Butler service, marble-lined suites, and a location wrapped by coral reef make it one of the most photographed, and most quietly indulgent, escapes on the island.
Spread across three private beaches on the northwest coast, The Oberoi trades flash for considered opulence, all teak pavilions and open-air bathrooms. It is set among sub-tropical gardens, there is a marine park and an unforgettable view of the star-filled night sky. No wonder it's frequently cited among the island's most consistent five-star performers.
Perched on the east coast with its own private islet, Le Touessrok blends barefoot luxury with genuine scale, multiple pools, a full spa, and a level of seclusion that makes unplugging feel less like a decision and more like the default. There are sandy white beaches, and unimpeded view of the Indian Ocean, infinity pools, and if you want to play in this paradise, golf is there.
One of the more accessible entries on this list without sacrificing polish, Belle Mare Plage combines two championship golf courses with a stretch of soft white sand, making it a relatively gentle entry point into the island's high-end tier. You can relax on the pristine white sand or go for an adventure as the mood suits you.
An all-villa property on the west coast, Maradiva leans into private-pool seclusion. It's the kind of resort built for a genuinely hushed grandeur, ideal for guests who want their digital detox delivered with a personal butler in tow. What you get is seclusion, total privacy and indulgence.
Fresh, contemporary, and endlessly chic, LUX* Grand Gaube offers a more design-forward take on Mauritian luxury without losing any of the languid-days appeal that defines the category. It promises wellness as never felt before and culinary delight to satisfy the foodie in you.
Tranquility and space are the operative words here, a high-end property that consistently delivers on service without the price tag of the island's very top tier.
A smaller, more intimate property known for friendly service and a genuinely relaxed atmosphere, Paradise Cove is proof that discreet grandeur doesn't require enormous scale.
Set on an 11-acre private peninsula in Beau Champ, The Residence combines colonial-style elegance with an award-winning spa suspended above the Indian Ocean, an ideal setting for anyone serious about switching off entirely.
Beyond the resorts themselves, Mauritius has developed a genuinely credible wellness ecosystem to back up the "digital detox" promise. Several resorts on this list also offer bespoke wellness itineraries built around unplugging entirely, not just spa menus.
