Réunion
Life feels less hurried in this oasis of calm, perched on a hillside about 3km south of the centre. As you'd expect from a four-star establishment, rooms…
Must-see hotels in Réunion
Réunion
Not your average B&B, this upscale venture is the pride and joy of your hosts, who can speak English and German and are well clued-up about the island…
Réunion
Vérémer houses three few-frills but tidy rooms in two neat Creole buildings nestled in a well-tended tropical garden, with superlative views and a…
Réunion
Head to this homely campground in the hamlet of Îlet-à-Vidot, about 2km northwest of Hell-Bourg, if you're after a peaceful setting to pitch your tent…
Réunion
Concealed behind high walls down a cul-de-sac near the mairie (town hall), this bright, contemporary five-room B&B has a number of points in its favour,…
The East
This well-established guesthouse scores points for its location: it's perched above the sea, 1.5km south of Ste-Rose. The six rooms are small and…
The East
The Longanis stuns with its modern architecture and bucolic setting by a river shaded by majestic longani trees. The villa can accommodate up to six…
Réunion
The closest thing St-Denis has to a boutique hotel, the Villa Angélique occupies a nicely renovated historic building and is just oozing with atmosphere…
Réunion
While not luxurious, this sprawling three-star resort consisting of various pavilions is a reliable base, especially if you can score promotional rates…
Réunion
This well-run three-star abode is set in an attractive 3-hectare garden beside the roundabout in the middle of town and a two-minute walk from the beach…
Réunion
This four-star establishment stretches over a rocky promontory at the northern end of the beach and gets plenty of sunshine, even in the late afternoon…
Réunion
This option perched on the southern outskirts of town has five colourful bungalows with a Creole flavour, each with two adjoining rooms. Three drawbacks:…
Réunion
Do you like rabbit? We dare ask because the owners of this pert little B&B (which translates as 'Golden Rabbit') in Jean Petit raise rabbits, meaning you…
Réunion
If you're really looking to push the boat out in the Wild South, then to be honest there's only this five-star resort. Peacefully reposed on a promontory…
Réunion
This quirky B&B sits in isolated splendour on the main road between St-Philippe and Le Grand Brûlé. The two individually decorated rooms in the main house…
Réunion
This villa has a compact but respectable collection of various-sized rooms and apartments, but only four units have direct sea views. They all feel past…
Réunion
One of Cilaos’ few mid-range accommodation options, this abode has a range of well-maintained rooms in a two-storey, motel-like building. The decor is…
Réunion
Run by a widely travelled French couple, this boutique-style B&B perched in the hills above Ste-Marie shelters three rooms that are individually decorated…
Réunion
Looking for a night at some place extra special? Make a beeline for this lovely maison d'hôte in a historic stone building. It shelters four spacious…
Réunion
Reached after innumerable twists and turns, this congenial B&B in the hamlet of Notre-Dame des Champs, a 30-minute drive from St-Leu, has four rooms and…
Réunion
Live like a colonial administrator in this stylish 19th-century Creole building. Although the cheaper rooms feel claustrophobic and are unextraordinary,…
Réunion
One of St-Leu's best bargains, though the 'Palais' bit is a gross misnomer. It's comfortably central, spitting distance from the beach and restaurants,…
Réunion
Way up in the hills, the 'Hikers' Table' is a safe bet, with two doubles (one of which has private facilities), one quad and one six-bed room in a modern…
Le Balcon Créole – Chez François et Michèle Huet
Réunion
The four rooms here are sparkling, fresh and colourful, and provide a very cushy landing after a hard day's driving. The two ones at the front come with…
Le Cimendef – Chez Noeline et Daniel Campton
Réunion
All four rooms are very simply laid out yet pleasing and are graced with ravishing views over the Cimendef (2226m). There's also an atmospheric suite…
Les Hautes Plaines & the Volcano
This modern auberge (farm inn) is run by a friendly couple and is surrounded by a pleasant garden. The five adjoining rooms are a bit of a squeeze and…
Réunion
It's just a short amble from the Plage de la Souris Chaude to this exclusively gay cocoon. Guests are allowed (if not incited) to swim naked in the…
Réunion
Run by the affable Roger, this traveller-friendly stalwart shelters 20 simple, scrupulously clean rooms of varying sizes and shapes. What it lacks in…
Réunion
The rooms in this venerable establishment were modernised in 2018 and have the requisite comforts. Location is tip-top, bathrooms are in good nick,…
Réunion
This small complex features three pavilions shaped like cubic Tetris pieces, which sit on a grassy patch of land. The 10 rooms are bright and tidy, but…
Réunion
Your well-travelled hosts keep their three chambre d'hôte (guest rooms) spick and span and serve delicious breakfasts on a terrace overlooking the pool…
Réunion
From this B&B hidden in the hills above the airport, you can easily reach St-Denis (10km), the airport (5km) and the east coast, making it an ideal base…
Réunion
One of the best things about this peaceful inn is the road to it, which travels through sugar-cane fields despite being only a couple of kilometres from…
Les Acacias – Chez Axel et Patricia Nativel
Réunion
If you like peace and quiet, you'll have few quibbles with this welcoming B&B. It's very simple but clean and the atmosphere is very relaxed. Digs are in…
Gîte du Pic des Sables & Chambre d'Hôte des Agrumes
Les Hautes Plaines & the Volcano
This cleanish but cramped gîte d'étape is on the road to Forêt de Bébour-Bélouve, about 4km from the highway (in the direction of Petite Plaine). For more…
Réunion
This modest, family-run venture down the road to Le Bélier is a great option if you're counting the pennies, with a couple of well-kept four-bed dorms and…
Réunion
The highlights of this long-established and well-run hostel-like venture are its ultra-central (but noisy) location and colourful communal areas. The…
Réunion
On a quiet backstreet near the centre, this little Creole place with lemon-yellow walls and green shutters harbours four diminutive yet cosy rooms. They…
Les Hautes Plaines & the Volcano
On the main road, this well-regarded venue harbours a six-bed dorm and two quadruples that are in good nick (they were upgraded in 2018) and come with…
Réunion
This hidden treasure is one of Cilaos' best retreats. Au Cœur du Cirque is a cute-as-a-button cottage in a well-tended property blessed with sweeping…
