The St Regis Mauritius luxury resort and spa is on schedule to open in mid-2011.
Located on the south western side of the island within the UNESCO World Heritage site of Le Morne - with its lagoon and beach - the resort will boast 174 guest rooms with terraces.
The property is being designed in a traditional colonial style, complete with handcrafted furniture.
The spa will feature extensive wet amenities as well as a hammam and 12 treatment suites, two of which can accommodate couples.