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Hotels
Charming hotels on Reunion Island, between beach and mountains
Along its beaches or perched among the vegetation, Réunion’s finest luxury hotels, ecolodges and charming guest houses offer visitors a complete range of accommodation. Here’s an overview.
1. The Blue Margouillat, perched in Saint-Leu
The sunset illuminates the swimming pool at the Blue Margouillat, a beautiful white Creole house bearing the Relais et Châteaux label that proudly stands with its blue roof facing the ocean. Comprising just 12 rooms and suites, each with its own terrace and lambrequin-decorated varangues, this luxury hotel in Reunion boasts a gentle colonial ambience. The perfect address for honeymooners. In the lobby, you'll admire the grand hallway adorned with wooden glass cabinets, antique lithographs and vintage fans. The terracotta floor leads on one side to the new, contemporary wine cellar, where head sommelier Vanessa Bonadio advises you on 1050 wines, and on the other to the terrace where you can enjoy breakfast in the morning and dinner in the evening in the gourmet restaurant. Péï (local) products take pride of place.
In the bedrooms, pretty curtains separate the open-plan bathroom, with dressing table, ocean-view bath and shower. Courtesy products are made by the hotel from local ingredients, such as this ylang-ylang-based dry oil. The large terrace overlooks the pool, garden and daybeds, and is the perfect place to enjoy a morning coffee in the iodized air.
Blue Margouillat
14 keys from €236 per night
6 Impasse Jean Albany, Saint-Leu 97436, Reunion Island
blue-margouillat.com
2. Le Palm Hôtel et Spa, the wild south
On the island's wild south coast, perched overlooking the ocean and lost amidst sugarcane fields, this 5-star hotel shines with its beautiful infinity pool. It's the perfect place to explore Cap Méchant, the vanilla and tea plantations. It's the perfect place for exploring Cap Méchant, the vanilla and tea plantations, and immersing yourself in the Reunionese landscape, just a short distance from Grande Anse beach, one of the only bathing beaches in the south thanks to a natural pool carved out of the rock.
After a detour to the Akéa spa, you can relax in one of the 70 rooms of this luxury Reunionese hotel, which exude purity and tranquillity. Light therapy was used to design certain rooms and create an atmosphere conducive to relaxation. The omnipresence of nature (verdant plants, natural materials, large terraces...) combines with Creole influences. Dine at Kah Beach & Restaurant and at the hotel's second restaurant, Makassar. The Palm Hotel & Spa's large terrace is the crowning touch, with a magnificent view of the ocean.
Palm Hotel & Spa
72 keys from €240 per night
43 Rue des Mascarins, Grande Anse, 97429 Petite-Île
palm.re
3. Diana Dea Lodge, luxury lodge
Another luxury address on Reunion Island. East of Saint-Denis, this part of the island is wild and often rainy, with swollen waterfalls and lush vegetation. Diana Dea Lodge, with its proximity to the Takamaka forests and the Salazie cirque, allows the more adventurous to visit not only the vanilla plantations but also to explore the mysterious lava tunnels in the east of the island. Or simply gaze out over the Indian Ocean from the hotel pool.
Perched 650 m. above sea level, the 150-hectare estate, where deer roam, is home to a lodge with 30 cosy, maisonette-style rooms and a Cinq Monde spa. The culinary delights continue with a restaurant and bar. In winter, you can borrow a book from the library and leaf through it by the fire, captivated by the feeling of being at the end of the world.
Diana Dea Lodge
30 keys from €250 per night
94 Chemin Helvetia Cambourg, Sainte-Anne 97470
diana-dea-lodge.re
The 150-hectare estate, where deer roam, is home to a lodge with 30 cosy, cottage-style rooms
4. The Ness by D-Ocean, 4 stars on Reunion Island
Located in the sunny west of La Réunion, the Ness by D-Ocean benefits from its proximity to the beach and lagoon of La-Saline-Les-Bains, where swimming is possible. The hotel has 70 rooms and 14 suites with a hushed ambience and minimalist design, some with their own terraces overlooking coconut palms and the blue sea. The 4 stars are well-deserved for this hotel with its Coconut Grove Restaurant, Sand Bar and spa with hammam. There's never a dull moment at this pretty design address with its feet in the water and sand.
Ness by D-Ocean
84 keys from €258 per night
26 Route du Trou d'Eau, La Saline-les Bas 97460
nessbydocean.com
5. Wood Hôtel & Spa, bioclimatic architecture and breathtaking ocean views
The Wood Hôtel & Spa is set in a picture-postcard setting covering 3 hectares. This unique, eco-friendly hotel on Reunion Island overlooks the Indian Ocean and blends into a natural setting of savannah and volcanic rock.
This ecolodge was designed according to the principles of bioclimatic architecture, with wooden cladding and a green roof. Its 84 rooms and suites face the ocean, and some include a kitchenette on the terrace. The Wood Hôtel & Spa also boasts several villas with private pools and outdoor showers.
On the savoury side, head for Le Grand Natte, where you can savour signature salads, fish and meat grilled a la plancha, before indulging in tropical treats. The bar celebrates mixology and accompanies its cocktails with local finger food. In the lounge, some evenings are prolonged with music, for a total immersion in the island atmosphere.
In the wine workshop, evenings are punctuated by tastings led by a sommelier, accompanied by delicious platters to share, while a new poolside bar offers delicious artisanal ice creams.
Finally, on the well-being front, the luxury hotel in La Réunion boasts a 300 m² spa with a resolutely Zen atmosphere, featuring green spaces and a vast terrace. The program includes heated whirlpools, a hammam, treatments, massages, yoga, stretching and a herbal tea room for a complete experience.
Wood Hôtel & Spa
84 keys from 145 euros per night
11 chemin de la Poudrière, Les Trois-Bassins
https://woodhotel.re/
6. Roche Tamarin Lodge, perched ecolodge
Roche Tamarin Lodge nestles in the verdant heights of La Possession. As soon as you step through the overgrown doors, you discover an atypical setting. Inspired by African lodges, the rooms of this Reunionese hotel are built like chalets, with an immersive, exotic atmosphere that blends in perfectly with the surroundings.
The Body Harmonie spa refreshes and offers a relaxing escape to guests with relaxing holistic treatments using natural ingredients (rice powder, geranium...), a hammam, sauna and jacuzzi and a pool under the trees.
Roche Tamarin Lodge
From €207 per night
142 Chemin Boeuf Mort, La Possession 97419
villagenature.com
7. Iloha Seaview Hotel, a family-run hotel
Sitting back on a deckchair at the Iloha Seaview Hotel, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the deep blue of the island's west coast, the sunniest on Reunion Island. You can admire the beauty of the white sandy beaches and tall palm trees. In the 82 contemporary rooms and bungalows of this 3-star hotel, opened in 1996, you'll find subtle touches of Reunionese architecture here and there. After a dip in the pool and a stroll through the colorful gardens, you'll discover La Cas'Akea, a spa that showcases the treasures of the Indian Ocean: coconut, ylang-ylang from Mayotte, vanilla and vetiver from Reunion Island. At dinnertime, it's hard to choose between Le Kotémer restaurant, La Trattoria and Leu Bar & Glacier.
Iloha Seaview Hotel
82 keys from €110 per night
44 Rue Georges Pompidou, Saint-Leu 97436
iloha.fr
Sitting back on a deckchair at the Iloha Seaview Hotel, you can take in the breathtaking view of the deep blue of the island's west coast
8. Hôtel Le Boucan Canot, on the island's most beautiful beach?
With its feet in the water on the beach of Boucan-Canot (pronounced "canotte"), this 4-star hotel on Reunion Island clings to its rocky spur and exudes the air of a Hawaiian resort. Swimming is forbidden on this pristine beach, but a pool has been carved out of the volcanic rock right in front of the hotel. You can always relax by the outdoor pool, perched on the edge of this wild landscape. Boucan Canot offers guests a choice of 47 sleek keys. White, embellished with a few touches of color, the hotel's rooms and suites are conducive to relaxation. For dinner, La Table du Boucan takes care of satisfying guests' taste buds, with fresh dishes featuring products from the ocean.
Hotel Le Boucan Canot
47 keys from €155 per night
32 Rue du Boucan Canot, St Paul 97434
boucancanot.com
9. Le Saint Alexis, feet in the sand in Saint-Paul
Le Saint Alexis, a 58-key 4-star hotel, takes its name from the first ship to bring French sailors to Réunion Island. Contemporary with Creole touches, Le Saint Alexis offers activities such as water sports and excursions: a great way to enjoy the surrounding tropical landscapes.
A vast pool stretches out at the foot of the hotel, inviting you to take a dip. The simple, elegant rooms all have terraces overlooking the hotel's second pool. The setting is heavenly, the blue contrasting with the immaculate white of the high arches framing the room windows. The 500 m² Sothys spa, set in a garden, crowns the experience with revitalizing treatments and relaxing massages. Among the Ayurvedic rituals, the Le Saint-Alexis massage is 100% personalized, using an oil chosen by the customer.
Hotel Le Saint Alexis
58 keys from €257 per night
44 Rue du Boucan Canot, St Paul 97460
hotelsaintalexis.com
Practical
Getting there
With French bee from Paris Orly
11h30 flight.
Flights from €269
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10. Lodge Palmae, perched in the jungle
If you'd like to stay in a typical Reunion Island hotel, check out Lodge Palmae. Close to Saint-Pierre on the south coast, overlooking Mont Caprice, Lodge Palmae welcomes guests in 4 wooden design lodges of 30 m2, with swimming pool and Jacuzzis. With its individual terraces, contemporary furnishings and lush gardens of palm and frangipani trees, the place has a slight bohemian influence. The perfect address for those wishing to disconnect in a natural setting, while retaining the classic comforts of an upmarket hotel.
Lodge Palmae
4 keys from €227 per night
59 Chemin Jules Ferry, Saint-Pierre 97432
lodgepalmae.com