Set in tropical gardens right on the edge of the Indian Ocean, The Sands Resort and Spa is the perfect place to unwind and treat yourself to a bit of quiet pampering in relaxed surroundings.

This tastefully designed, Mauritian style hotel is perfectly positioned on the western side of the island, to take advantage of the panoramic views across the flat, blue Tamarin Bay towards the lush green Le Morne Mountain. This allows you to step straight onto the perfectly white sandy beach, dotted with welcoming thatched umbrellas.

There’s a vast array of challenging, fun and free activities available at The Sands Resort and Spa and the crystal-clear lagoon is the perfect place to try some sailing or windsurfing, or if the wind dies down use muscle power to paddle or pedal your boat across the water.

Glass-bottomed boats and snorkelling are an easy way to see the colourful sea life teeming below the surface, or you could totally immerse yourself by paying for a PADI diving course at the hotel Diving Centre.

After all your beach activities, the perfect place to unwind would be the Sandstation Spa. Here the highly trained Mauritian therapists will knead away the stresses of your day with massages and beauty treatments.

Each treatment is taken from nature and individually selected for you. Use the complimentary sauna or steam rooms to help you drift further away from your everyday life.

What better way to end the perfect day, than with a private, candle-lit dinner right on the water’s edge, under a thatched Gazebo. Especially popular with honeymooners or those looking for a little romance in their lives.

The Sands Resort is located on the western side of Mauritius, on the bay of Tamarin.