Must-see hotels in Réunion

  • L'Eau Forte

    Réunion

    Bargain! Perfect for self-caterers, this fully equipped, spick-and-span villa has an ace location, on a velvety emerald hillside just above Manapany's…

  • Résidence Coco Island

    Réunion

    This is a popular budget option, with 23 unimaginative rooms of varying size, shape and appeal – have a look before committing. Cheaper rooms share…

  • Le Palmier

    Réunion

    It lacks excitement, maybe, but this friendly B&B down a little lane at the east end of St-Philippe is a safe bet. Rooms are ordinary, with immaculate…

  • La Case Bleue

    Réunion

    A good deal, this gîte occupies an attractive Creole house painted in blue. Expect a neat dorm (11 beds), back-friendly mattresses, salubrious bathrooms…

  • Les Bougainvilliers

    Réunion

    For something personal, try this jolly, hospitably run little bolthole with 13 rooms. Firm mattresses, colourful walls, a pool, plus a communal kitchen…

  • Hôtel Swalibo

    Réunion

    This small (some would say 'cramped') two-storey hotel is a good deal if you can get online specials. The rooms, which sport colourful walls and are…

  • Au Domaine du Vacoa

    Réunion

    This B&B in a pert little case créole features two adjoining rooms enhanced with touches of colour, back-friendly mattresses and spotless bathrooms. Au…

  • Le Vacoa

    Réunion

    A five-minute stroll from the beach, this little two-storey résidence hôtelière (mini-resort) won't knock your socks off but it contains 15 modern, well…

  • Ferme-Auberge Le Rond de Basse Vallée

    Réunion

    Head up the Route Forestière to find this ferme-auberge, a great place to commune with nature. There are four simple rooms with functional bathrooms in a…

  • Poivre et Citronnelle

    The East

    Run by a friendly métro couple, this B&B stands in a haven of tropical peace in a peaceful neighbourhood. The three adjoining rooms with their own…

  • Auberge du Cap Noir – Chez Raymonde

    Réunion

    Ideally sited on a hillside with swoony ocean views, this mellow, down-to-earth B&B offers four well-swept rooms at a price that won’t make you flinch…

  • Le Saint-Michel

    Réunion

    This little number, amid a tropical garden on the outskirts of town, was in a transition phase when we visited. Bathrooms in the 15 rooms should have been…

  • Le Saint-Pierre

    Réunion

    A stone's throw from the covered market and the seafront, this three-star abode has modern, stylish rooms in contemporary hues (has grey and taupe),…

  • La Bulle Verte

    Réunion

    If you're looking for the perfect compromise between style, atmosphere and seclusion, then look no further than this little slice of heaven immersed in…

  • Le Bois Rouge

    Réunion

    Somewhere between a boutique hotel and B&B, the Bois Rouge has five stylish rooms with parquet flooring made of precious wood as well as cosy terraces…

  • Le Dimitile

    Réunion

    Under new management since 2018, this beautifully manicured haven that comprises 18 rooms is back with a vengeance. Although it's still missing something…

  • Les Créoles

    Réunion

    On an island where affordable-but-beautiful hotels are a rarity, this small-scale venture is a safe bet. The comfortable, modern rooms are arrayed around…

  • Les Mimosas

    Réunion

    Everything is ultra-laid-back at this homey venture on the main street, and your affable hosts will treat you like family. Digs are in four colourful…

  • Zot Case

    Réunion

    This place is a bit tricky to find, tucked away in a side street in Étang-Salé-les-Hauts, but it's well worth the detour if you're after something quirky…

  • La Fournaise

    The East

    This vaguely modernish venture on the main road is the only hotel in the area. It's an unexciting but reliable choice, with bare but serviceable rooms, an…

  • Le Gîte de l'Îlet

    Réunion

    This is a real find, provided you opt for the slightly dearer upstairs rooms. They're spacious, light-filled and come with a balcony and great mountain…

  • Îlet aux Palmistes

    Réunion

    What sets this chambre d'hôte apart are the stunning location amid sugarcane fields and the appealing architecture – no plain, concrete building, but a…

  • Ness by D-Ocean

    Réunion

    Opened in 2019, this U-shaped venture facing the beach has six categories of rooms, including some awesome rooftop suites with sensational sea views. At…

  • Camping Ermitage Lagon

    Réunion

    This camping ground has modern, functional facilities, including a restaurant, but is located near L'Hermitage's clubs, so it may not be quiet on weekends…

  • Central Hôtel

    Réunion

    Comprising two buildings, the Central gets by on its handy location, a waddle away from restaurants, bars and shops. It offers bland, fairly identical…

  • Le Cilaos

    Réunion

    Cilaos' biggest hotel is in a transition period. Although the public areas have been spruced up, most rooms are still in need of a refurb – which should…

  • Le Relais des Gouverneurs

    Réunion

    This comfortably central B&B is a reliable option. The two Superieure rooms feature four-poster beds, wooden floors and clean bathrooms, while the Confort…

  • Lindsey Hotel

    Réunion

    Tucked in a side street near the covered market, this pert venture in a large Creole-style building is perfectly poised for all of St-Pierre's attractions…

  • La Croisée des Sentiers

    Réunion

    A home away from home, this pert B&B occupies a modern house near the stadium. The four rooms, with their own entrance, are muted and tasteful, with crisp…

  • Phoenix

    Réunion

    This little number is in a tranquil street within stumbling distance of the centre. The rooms are neat and the bathrooms in rooms 1, 4 and 5 have been…

  • Le Battant des Lames

    Réunion

    It's certainly not luxurious, but this three-star, U-shaped abode overlooking the beach west of the centre represents fine value. Amenities include a…

  • La Kazkifo

    Réunion

    Lovely, clean chambre d'hôte with three trim and restful rooms with partial sea views in the attractive Terre Sainte neighbourhood. There's a tiny pool in…

  • Alizé Plage

    Réunion

    Pro: its position right on the beach is peerless. Con: its location off the main boulevard cops the full brunt of the peak-hour traffic noise (and the…

  • Résidence Les Pêcheurs

    Réunion

    Find this clean, friendly and well-run venture in a quiet neighbourhood on the southern edge of town. It consists of six bungalows with partial sea views…

  • Villa Oté

    Réunion

    A beautifully manicured haven, with delightful gardens and a great pool enclosed by charming guest quarters. The three rooms are individually designed and…

  • La Closerie du Lagon

    Réunion

    Alain and Charles are your kindly hosts at this ravishing abode, which consists of a 60-sq-m apartment with all mod cons in a peaceful property by the…

  • Chez Rose Magdeleine

    Réunion

    Run by an affable Creole family, this good-value B&B is a really homey. It has few frills but the four rooms are immaculately clean, and the location,…

  • La Kazuera

    Réunion

    Not exactly a B&B – no breakfast is served, but there's a communal kitchen – and not really a hotel, this purpose-built venture shelters four rooms that…