Anelia Resort & Spa
With a room capacity of 141, Anelia Resort offers a panoply of accommodation ranging from individual villas set in an authentic “village creole”, guest rooms in typical Mauritian architecture to the new superior rooms designed in modern and contemporary style. Come and make at Anelia, a catching discovery where old blends with new and experience the evolutionary development of Mauritian living over the past century.
Accommodation
With 141 rooms and bungalows, Anelia Resort & Spa is the place where guests can rediscover the forgotten rhythms of long, drawn-out days and easy, lingering evenings.
Garden SPA & Wellness
Our Garden Spa has 6 designed and themed treatment rooms structurally designed in individual timber roof pavilions for guest comfort, relaxation and with privacy in mind. Be nurtured by our highly trained therapists who will take care to listen and tailor treatments suited to your needs.
Dining
True to the resort concept, the guest can discover a myriad of flavors across our restaurants through their diverse cuisines. Experience the exquisite tastes in the main restaurant where the guests are entertained with a themed dinner every night or indulge into the lavish seafood grills on the beach esplanade, there is something for everyone’s palate.
Sports and activities
The hotel features in total 2 infinity swimming pools with breathtaking views onto the ocean, 2 kids’ pools, fitness center, games room, tennis court, aqua-gym, beach volley, bocce balls and yoga classes, Guests will be pampered for physical activity choices.
Reviews
Our average customer rating is 4.5 / 5
Out of more than thousands reviews!
- FarAway322138
Everything was great, hospitality was great, rooms were very nice, bed was very comfortable.
Food was great everyday.
One request, jet spray can be provided.
Location of... read more the resort is amazing. Right next to the beach, private beach.
Music in the evening was great
Sunset was amazing.
July 17, 2023Anil p
Great experience.we were a group of 8 people.
Food was very nice and large variety.
Swimming pool we enjoy ed a lot.
Room very cleaned and kita of ambities.
... read more /> We will come back again.
Staff always helpful and very nice everytime.
Recommended fully
June 15, 2022keyushp2022
Unsurprisingly, we had lived a memorable experience at Anelia Resort and Spa. The service was truly perfect at the bar and we got the opportunity to marvel at the skilled... read more barmen and waiters. All the staff were hospitable and welcoming and it showed the essence of the Mauritian culture.
April 14, 2023 - 490quinton
What a lovely hotel.
The staff were friendly and helpful.
The food was great and catered to all tastes.
Beds and bedding also exceptional.
The air conditioning and... read more ceiling fans were really affective and needed.
Also recommend the spa and massage!
Highly recommend this hotel.
You will have a great time!
December 6, 2023Satish A
In fracture very good and beautiful scenic.
Cleanliness around and room very good.
All facilities very good and well maintained.
Food was good but not to the... read more taste of Indian.
In restaurant no culteries very provided.
Only in restaurant was not good.
Otherwise all staff very good.
December 9, 2022eady56
Recently returned from a week at the hotel .. check in was quick and easy . We were then escorted to our room and everything about the hotel was explained... read more to us .. we had a sea view room .. we had the most amazing view from the balcony .. as I was travelling with a friend I’d requested a twin bedded room , when we arrived at the room the beds were joined together but the staff quickly sorted it for us ..
We enjoyed the food very much , there were a lot of curry which I don’t eat but there was always plenty of alternative foods to eat .. lunch was normally served on the beach .. the grounds were well kept and manicured ..
The beach and cocktails weren’t great , but apart from that we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend ..
Emmanuel gave excellent customer service , always asked our our day went and he always remembered which drinks we liked with our meals ..
There was some entertainment each evening which generally we enjoyed More
May 14, 2023 - Wendy-Joy A
I read some terrible reviews about Anelia before I came and I can confirm that they are all true. Rude unhelpful staff. The rooms need maintenance & upgrades. The all... read more inclusive includes basic things.
The rigidity of meal times is very off-putting. No accommodation for earlier breakfast to accommodate early boat tours.
I would not recommend this resort.
The location is beautiful, the weather was amazing.
January 11, 2024Sunshine31182866257
The stay was amazing. The food was delicious as always and also the staff over here was very welcoming and kind. The room service was impeccable and they are available... read more to you at any time of the day. The view by the side of the hotel is splendid as waves can be seen splashing onto the golden sand .
January 5, 2024kavson
Overall, this hotel—with its great staff, excellent food, and peaceful, scenic location—made for a wonderful 10-day holiday. This was our first time visiting Mauritius, and we were not disappointed.
... read more /> I’ll start with the hotel itself. It’s located at the very beginning (or end) of Flic en Flac Beach. After walking along most of the beach, which is truly stunning, we were actually glad our hotel was positioned where it was. Some of the other hotels further along were quite loud, and the beach becomes very busy with tourists & locals at the weekend. Here, however, you feel removed from the crowds—close enough to walk over and enjoy the atmosphere if you want, but far enough to truly relax.
The hotel grounds are beautiful, and you’ll see gardeners out every day maintaining them. The infinity pool is lovely, and we never had an issue getting a sunbed on the man-made beach or around the pool. To be honest, the hotel almost felt adults-only at times, as we hardly saw any children. That said, it is very much a quiet, relaxing-vibe hotel with not much to entertain kids. There is a games room, but both times we went in hoping to play pool, it was stiflingly hot with no air-conditioning, so we didn’t end up using it.
Accommodation
This was the one area that wasn’t great. We booked through Blue Bay Travel and were promised an upgraded ocean-view room. While the room did face the sea, it was extremely old and tired. After exploring the hotel, we realised that the more modern accommodation is actually the block surrounding the infinity pool. These rooms looked newly built with fresh paint and LED lighting—more like 5-star rooms—whereas ours felt more like 3-star at best. So we definitely felt like it was a down grade from our tour operator not an upgrade as promised. (See pics)
We were on the ground floor with a small patio, but after two nights of hearing the guests above dragging chairs around at night and having an issue with our shower drain, we asked reception if we could move. The receptionist was lovely, and within 10 minutes she called us to say a new room was available. It was still in the same block but on a higher floor, and this made the rest of our holiday much more enjoyable.
The minibar was included in our all-inclusive package and restocked daily with 4 cans of soft drink, 2 cans of beer, and 2 large bottles of water.
WiFi is not great at all and we were so glad that we had purchased a data only eSIM before we arrived as this was a life saver. Also hardly any reception in your room on the TVs. We had BBC news for a couple of days then it disappeared and we didn’t have any other English Channels. It was OK as we don’t go away to watch TV but if we didn’t have the great weather and ended up in our room more we might have felt differently.
Food
Most meals are served in the main buffet restaurant near reception, and I have to say this was some of the best food we’ve ever had at an all-inclusive resort. Everything was fresh, varied, and delicious. There were beautiful salads and soups to start, followed by a large Asian-inspired section with rice, noodles, curries, and meat and fish cooked fresh in front of you. There were also pizza and pasta options.
If you prefer very plain food or expect things like burgers and chips in the evening, you may be disappointed—those are only available at the burger bar at lunchtime.
Breakfast offered plenty of fresh fruit, cheese, croissants, cereals, hash browns, beans, and an omelette station.
Activities
On our third day, we booked a catamaran trip through a third-party company (though I’m sure you could arrange something similar through the hotel). It was absolutely one of the highlights of our holiday. A taxi took us to the other side of the island near the airport, where we boarded the boat. Within 10 minutes, a family of dolphins appeared and swam around us. We stopped for snorkelling, then sailed up an inlet to see waterfalls and monkeys on the rocks. After lunch on board, we visited the beautiful beach on Île aux Cerfs before returning in the late afternoon.
At the hotel, there’s a natural sea pool right in front of the property with steps for easy access. (See pic) The snorkelling here was incredible—we saw fish in every colour imaginable and went in most mornings before breakfast.
There were canoes available on the beach, which we were hoping to use, but each time we asked, the water sports staff told us the water was too choppy or the tide too low. In our entire 10-day stay, we didn’t see a single person using the canoes or pedalo boats. I’m not sure if this area is run by a separate company, but the staff there didn’t seem very engaged—quite the opposite of the rest of the hotel, where the staff were absolutely amazing. Everyone—from bar staff to waiters, entertainment, and reception—worked so hard and always greeted us warmly with a smile.
Overall
This hotel, and Mauritius in general, was exactly what we wanted: beautiful surroundings, peaceful days in the sunshine (29°C most days), and the chance to relax and recharge before heading home for Christmas.
I apologise if this review is a little long, but I wanted to give an honest and informative overview so you can get the best out of your holiday.
December 9, 2025 - Oishika N
It’s been wonderful here! Such a beautiful property, and the nicest staff. A must-visit in Mauritius. Thank you Anelia for all your hospitality. It’s been a trip we’d remember for... read more a long long time to come.
July 7, 2023935sadam
Big thank you to NOOR, the pastry chef, to DHIRAJ,the chief cook, to ANNA the coordinator and PREETY at the front desk for their invaluable help for the wedding... read more this July. A special thank you to NOOR .
July 18, 2022Raj P
Fantastic location, right on the bay and also within walking distance to the lively Flic en Flac village and its beautiful sliver sands beach. The staff were the politest we... read more ever came across, Premises kept very clean. Our room location could not be better, it was great stepping out of the room to the peaceful sound of the waves and the sight of endless ocean and off course the beautiful sunset! The food quality and variety was excellent, the serving and waiting staff at buffet were knowledgeable (specially the lovely lady who made fresh pizzas) and also tweaked the food as per our wishes. Lovely touch that the buffet was also moved to right on the beach on a couple of evenings. Had a very peaceful 10 day holiday. Will definitely return, soon. More
September 15, 2023 - Passport62766981419
We really enjoyed our honeymoon stay at Anelia. The food is fantastic, the view from the room and the resort itself are beautiful. All the personal are extremely friendly and... read more helpful. We did many tours and enjoyed the beautiful nature here.
November 20, 2022Belema I
Lovely place for a vacation. The rooms were really nice, the infinity pool overseeing the ocean is really lovely.
The staff were very hospitable. Front desk Officer, Loshni... read more (but calls herself Chidera) was so wonderful. We went with a group and she made us Nigerians really feel at home.
I will recommend for anyone.
May 11, 2023Explorer68358772290
Though in all business customer matters, In hospitality sector customer matters the most. This is where Anelia makes the difference. Excellent location, Great beach, well maintained garden – good landscape,... read more variety of plants, activities to engage customers give good marks but the customer care and service score the highest. We have our own business and We keep traveling for pleasure as well for work. Amongst all other stays Anelia is one of the tops. Our Anelia experience starts from the day we checked in on 16th Aug 23. The day was bad for us as Air Mauritius had preponed our flight to 15th without informing us. So, we had to rebook the tickets with Vistara and did not have a good sleep. We carried out some local work of buying sim card, exchanging currency and reached the hotel by 10-10.30 am. And the great experience started. We were welcome, assured that the rooms will be given on priority. The smiling lady, Roshni arranged a welcome drink. Suggested us to roam around for a while till the earlier guests check out. While this was getting delayed, she arranged a complimentary lunch too. Later we realized, Roshni has a very positive approach towards everything. You take a problem to her and she will try some way to solve the same. We always found her smiling. We had a problem charging our laptop, we didn’t have the power adapter. The reception also did... Though in all business customer matters, In hospitality sector customer matters the most. This is where Anelia makes the difference. Excellent location, Great beach, well maintained garden – good landscape, variety of plants, activities to engage customers give good marks but the customer care and service score the highest.
We have our own business and We keep traveling for pleasure as well for work. Amongst all other stays Anelia is one of the tops.
Our Anelia experience starts from the day we checked in on 16th Aug 23. The day was bad for us as Air Mauritius had preponed our flight to 15th without informing us. So, we had to rebook the tickets with Vistara and did not have a good sleep. We carried out some local work of buying sim card, exchanging currency and reached the hotel by 10-10.30 am. And the great experience started.
We were welcome, assured that the rooms will be given on priority. The smiling lady, Roshni arranged a welcome drink. Suggested us to roam around for a while till the earlier guests check out. While this was getting delayed, she arranged a complimentary lunch too. Later we realized, Roshni has a very positive approach towards everything. You take a problem to her and she will try some way to solve the same. We always found her smiling. We had a problem charging our laptop, we didn’t have the power adapter. The reception also did not have the same as it was borrowed by some customers. She somehow managed to get it charged. We used to go out early in the morning and return late, we wanted swimming pool towels, she arranged even after the closing hours. Thanks Roshni Madam – A perfect front desk lady. We were also helped by a girl with prominent bindi, forgot her name. We used to keep our laptop with her every day.
During the lunch, we got introduced to Mr Ajith who comforted us. Something we noticed about Ajith – He was always concerned about customers. He will always have a word with them. Even in hurry- he will suggest them to try some food item. In case of urgency, he will carry and help FnB people arrange the table by himself. He was hands-on man.
We were directed to room 145 as soon as we finished our lunch. Room was neat-clean. Something unusual we noticed. The toiletries were arranged in an artistic manner, placed them to create some design. This was done regularly. Even tea/coffee tray was arranged in perfect manner. We could meet room service people only once, they were courteous, smiling, quick and artistic. Thank you team
We are staying here till 22nd – almost 6 nights and seven days. Normally the menu keeps repeating after a certain number of days. This did not happen, at least till our check out. The menu was planned such way that every community be it Indian, African, European or anyone, they have some dish for them. For veg. They had an equally great menu. Sweet dishes never repeated except fruit salad. Non-veg was prepared in various ways – barbeque, grilled, curry, sauntered, shallow fry . Thanks to menu planner or chef - A very wide choice we had. The people will personally remember our choice, omlette specifications were never repeated after first order. She will remember and prepare without specific order. We preferred Indian Masala tea and very hot (Not warm) This was remembered and tea was always served hot. Thanks Menu planner and chef team.
Last and not the least, Senior members kept visiting and chatting with the customers during night too to get hands-on feedback. This was unbelievable, it showed management commitment to customers
These all-small experiences made our tour wonderful. We want to thank the team, their trainer and senior staff for the same.We wish all the team and management all the best for future.
Warm regards;
Mrudula and Devendra Dewasthal
From India.
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August 22, 2023 - Navigate45924670790
Exceptional experience at Anelia Resorts. The good is awesome with a mixture of Indian cuisine, Chinese Cuisine and Mauritian cuisine. The service at the Spa is equally commendable. The staff... read more are very welcoming, warm, helpful. Overall for a first time it was an awesome experience. I highly recommend Anelia Resort.
December 21, 2025stacymY8803VY
We had the most beautiful vacation. Food was excellent and the service was just perfect. Specially the staffs who took care of us namely Mr Ajay an amazing person! ... read more Salman and Lilloo from the bar. Those pina colada and Margaritas was just woah Mervin for the live cooking of delicious lamb steaks Ludovic for the service and pleasant welcome. Mr Manoj who personally asked about the stay. We are surely going back soon. The drinks were absolutely delicious! They made us custom cocktails! Highly recommended if you are looking for peaceful place.
August 5, 2022Kishto R
We really enjoy our stay at the resorts.
Really appreciate the gesture pretty did for us to stay a bit longer in our room.
Front office staff very helpful... read more as we are senior citizens.
Food was good .
Room very clean we were in room 112.
Fully recommended this resort.
Big thanks to everyone.
January 21, 2024 - Antoinette T
We had the all inclusive stay and really enjoyed the amenities. The property has good security and enough pools that it doesn’t feel crowded. Facilities are kept clean, there is... read more lots of food and the staff are friendly. Quality of the food is good, especially breakfast. The cocktails we had were hit and miss but the benefit of all inclusive is you can always try something else! We had dinner on the beach on Saturday and lunch on the beach on Monday. Great range of entertainment; cultural show, karaoke and a dance group.
We loved the speedboat ride to see the dolphins, Rishi the guide was very funny and informative. They also offered snorkelling lessons which I will take up next time.
The spa massage facing the ocean was a great highlight too.
February 19, 2025Sunshine61456394276
Beautiful place, on the beach. The food is great. There are many amenities like gym, tennis court, boat house and indoor games (including billiards and table tennis). Everything is well... read more maintained. Prompt service. Highly recommended.
September 8, 2023Jenny G
Nice welcome from all staff from reception to housekeeping.
Food was very tasty and lots of varieties at the buffet.
Buffet on Saturday wad exceptional we really enjoyed our evening.
... read more /> Room clean and well maintained.
All queries very handle Accordingly.
We recommend this hotel with friends and family
November 20, 2022 - Gaurav7417
I was at the resort for the 31st December program. There was an open bar and the bartender was either attending to the white people or Mauritians. I'm spite of... read more my repeated requests he kept ignoring me and was not only rude but almost abusive.
When I raised my voice, he started giving me a lesson on manners along me "You have manners?".
The audacity of the fellow was outrightly offensive and it ruined the evening for me and my wife.
Overall a horrible experience.
January 1, 2023bhageerath s
I was here in 2012 and positive changes were to be seen.i recommend everyone who want to have a nice stay.This is the perfect hotel for a weekend gateway.The staff... read more is incredibly helpful.and the food is super delicious.Overall very satisfying stay.
December 17, 2022Cosy C
Not recommended hotel, worst experience as a tour guide in this hotel. Arriving at hotel very tired for check in the reception everyone talking and laughthing loudly including the reception... read more manager Miss Preety and dont even make our procedure. On my trip one day I missed the toilet door and entered in the kitchen this is the most disgusting kitchen ever seen, very dirty, greasy, chefs sweating, crocroach, bad odor,slippery floor
How can the sanitary authorities can allowed this type of kitchen still operating. Till this day I prefer not to eat in there restaurants. I meet also the Chef Mr Nageaa too ask for halal certificate he gave me an expiry one not even mention the hotel name on it. Without complaining to anyone the so called director Mr Kishaan and the General Manager Mr Manoj meet me at the bar talking to us that we are his family, they have two hotels etc... MR DIRECTOR KISHAAN and MR GM Manoj kindly treat your staff well first your family is your staff they have torn shoes, bad uniforms, old pants. Humamanity, the cooks shoes make me feel very bad. I will not recommend any tour operator to send your guest there and not even for the restaurant disgusting kitchen.
April 18, 2023 - Naraindre124
It was a great experience to be in Anelia resort. All the staff was very helpful and the food was great. A special thanks to Preety who made... read more our stay memorable with our family. We'll definitely return back to this amazing place. Thank you everyone
February 26, 2023Richa S
Beautiful property well behaved staff food very good infinity pool look amazing and enjoyable.food very tasty and lots of variety room very clean and tidy we really enjoyed our... read more stay and recommend this property
August 5, 2023Sevilen R
Very good stay With my family.
Welcoming very good from all staff.
Food very tasty and lots of variety.
We really enjoyed the swimming pool which is a must.
Room... read more clean and lots of amenities.
We had deluxe rooms which was beach front view.good service at the bar.spa very relaxing.
We recommend this resort.
July 25, 2023 - Pato S
I had a fantastic stay at Anelia. The ambience of the hotel is amazing, facilities are on point and the staff are friendly. The food is very tasty with so... read more many options to select from the buffet. A job well done..I will totally recommend this hotel.
February 20, 2025protaruscyprus
just returned from anelia resort celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary and what a lovely relaxing week we had.our roomnwas a superior ocean view. and what a view!
uninterupted view from... read more our bedroom of indian ocean fantastic. staff always smiling and
always happy to help very relaxed laid back as well.food really good plenty of choice to suit most peoples taste.a big thankyou to you all for making our celebration very special
March 8, 2023nabakumarbaruah
Very good hospitality from all staff.
Room very clean and we were really satisfied with this.
Food was awesome with lots of varities.very good selection of non vegetarian and vegetarian... read more food.
Big thank to reception team.
December 8, 2022
