The East
This well-designed, spacious (41 sq m) bungalow set in a well-tended tropical garden feels like a cosy doll's house and proffers ample coastal views…
Must-see hotels in Réunion
Réunion
The rooms in the motel-like building lack character but they're fresh and tidy. Most upstairs rooms have mountain views. There's a couple of buildings…
Réunion
This few-frills place in a peaceful cul-de-sac is brought to life with lashings of colourful paint on the facade. Inside, the 10 rooms are modestly…
Réunion
With one double, two triples and one quadruple, all small but neat and tidy, this is an attractive choice for those who want something better than a dorm…
Réunion
It's not the Ritz, but this three-star abode opened in 2018 offers a pleasant alternative to B&Bs, with 18 neat rooms, 16 of which have ocean views (tip:…
Réunion
One of the most reliable options in the Cirque de Mafate, this venture has something for everybody and every budget, including six-bed dorms, doubles with…
Réunion
Occupying a cute Creole house on a tranquil street north of the main drag, this well-run gîte is a secure spot to hang your rucksack, with one tip-top and…
Chambre d'Hôte Le Puits des Français
Réunion
A hop from Cap Méchant, this abode features five bungalows arrayed around a tiny pool. They're comfortable but tightly packed together, so don't expect…
Réunion
You certainly won't fall in love with this uninspiring building not far from the seafront, but it's better inside than it looks from the street. The 16…
Réunion
Lux pays elegant homage to luxurious colonial architecture, with a gaggle of Creole-style villas scattered amid a sprawling property at the very south end…
Gîte Valmyr – Le Boucan des Cabris Marrons
Réunion
Not far from the lookout that affords splendid views down into the Cirque de Cilaos, this is a great find for walkers and nature lovers. Digs are in basic…
Réunion
This modernish hotel offers reasonably priced rooms with a clean modern design; pick of the bunch are the rooms at the back, with plenty of natural light…
Réunion
At the end of a long day's driving, it's a joy to snuggle into the freshly pressed linen of this B&B off the road to Le Bélier. There are three good-sized…
Les Hautes Plaines & the Volcano
This huge villa made of wood resembles a lodge and can sleep up to six people – perfect for a group of friends or a family. It's bright, comfortable and…
Réunion
This laid-back B&B is a good deal with cool rooms, small bathrooms, a few fancy touches and a small breakfast terrace. The swimming pool in the tropical…
Réunion
Five rooms with their own entrance occupy a large, colourful building that stands on a little knoll. The rooms are spick and span, luminous and proffer…
Réunion
Absolute peace and quiet prevail at this appealing B&B occupying an imposing Creole house. All four rooms come with a balcony and breathtaking mountain…
Les Hautes Plaines & the Volcano
This two-star venture comprises a cluster of small cottages scattered amid gardens that carpet a knoll. It was undergoing a renovation when we last…
Réunion
Despite the name, not much resembles a 'medina' in this modern building by the turn-off for the beach. The three flats are characterless but fully…
Réunion
Its location near a roundabout about two kilometres away from the beach doesn't scream 'vacation' but this compact three-star establishment is a reliable…
Réunion
Run by Alex, who knows a thing or 50 about Cilaos, this congenial spot has rooms of varying size and shape, with three- to seven-bed dorms and one double…
The East
This is an adorable nest with a row of three well-designed Creole bungalows opening onto expansive lawns and a flowery garden. One unit is a chambre d…
Les Hautes Plaines & the Volcano
This B&B has been beautifully built and decorated using local materials. The all-wood bungalow sits in a superb tropical garden and sports two doubles…
Réunion
Right on the seafront, this hotel with a heritage feel is full of vibrant colours and character. Rooms aren't lavish but are modestly stylish, and the…
Réunion
Four four-bed dorms. Serves hearty Creole dishes at dinner. Good views from the terrace. Bookings can be made either direct or through the Plateforme de…
Réunion
Beds are in five- to 11-bed dorms. Also has three small doubles and a grocery store. Bookings can be made either direct or through the Plateforme de…
Les Hautes Plaines & the Volcano
A chalet-like venue with good views. A bit more expensive than other venues in Grand-Bassin, but it feels more intimate, with only four doubles and two…
Réunion
These self-catering studios and apartments have seen better days but the location, across the road from the beach, is hard to beat. Be sure to book a unit…
Réunion
Tucked in a side alley off Rue Léon Dierx, this venture harbours two tidy, if unexciting, rooms. One room has air-con, the other is fan-cooled. None have…
Réunion
This all-wood gîte looks like a Canadian chalet transplanted to Cilaos. Opt for one of the four snug doubles, which feel like cosy birds' nests. The real…
Réunion
Two spick-and-span, self-contained Creole-style bungalows enjoy a spiffing location above Mare à Joncs (a small pond) with a picture-postcard view of the…
Les Hautes Plaines & the Volcano
This sweet B&B in a modern house makes a good base for exploring the area, with six simple wood-panelled rooms that are kept spick and span. Ask for a…
Réunion
Four self-contained bungalows on the main street. Nothing fancy, but they get the job done and can sleep up to six (at a pinch). No meals are provided but…
Réunion
This is a solid choice, despite the fact that the two rooms share bathrooms and breakfast is extra (per person €10). The dearer room comes with sea views…
Réunion
Two doubles and one six-bed dorm share one bathroom in a nicely laid-out (but smallish) house opening onto a neat garden. It feels a bit compact but it's…
Réunion
A lovely, homely gîte on a ridge, with two four-bed dorms that are in tip-top condition. Meals are prepared with organic ingredients and bread is homemade…
Réunion
Up on Le Dimitile. Has basic accommodation in five- to 12-person dorms. It's usually open on weekends only. From the gîte to the viewpoint, it's a 30- to…
The East
Set in a modern house, this inn has four functional but clean rooms with sloping ceilings and well-maintained communal facilities above the dining room. A…
Au P'tit Coin Charmant – Chez Hélène Payet
Réunion
Set in an alluring tropical garden, this well-run B&B offers few frills, just a genuine Creole welcome and hearty meals (dinner €27) that get rave reviews…
Les Hautes Plaines & the Volcano
La Vielle Tonnelle has two snug doubles. Luc, the friendly owner, will treat you to a wicked rhum bois (rum flavoured with an endemic wood). Good homemade…
