המלונות הטובים ביותר ב Reunion
Reunion has over 8,000+ places to stay across a volcanic island that shifts from white-sand beaches to 3,000-metre peaks in under an hour. We reviewed the standouts. these 10 made the cut.
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· בדוק מחירים הבחירות המובילות שלנו ב Reunion
לחץ על מלון כלשהו לבדיקת זמינות והזמנה במחיר הטוב ביותר.
Le Récif Hotel
Hermitage, Saint-Gilles-les-Bains
₪200 – ₪320/לילה המחירים משוערים ומשתנים בהתאם לעונה
Gite Les Lataniers
Cirque de Cilaos, Cilaos
₪240 – ₪350/לילה המחירים משוערים ומשתנים בהתאם לעונה
Hotel Bellepierre
Bellepierre, Saint-Denis
₪390 – ₪540/לילה המחירים משוערים ומשתנים בהתאם לעונה
Le Jardin de Bois Joli
Hauts de l'Ouest, Entre-Deux
₪560 – ₪740/לילה המחירים משוערים ומשתנים בהתאם לעונהHotel Blue Margouillat
Front de mer, Saint-Leu
₪630 – ₪850/לילה המחירים משוערים ומשתנים בהתאם לעונה
Residence Anse des Cascades
Anse des Cascades, Sainte-Rose
₪700 – ₪890/לילה המחירים משוערים ומשתנים בהתאם לעונהConstance Hotels Reunion, Le Prince Maurice Annex Saint Paul
La Saline les Bains, Saint-Paul
₪960 – ₪1,410/לילה המחירים משוערים ומשתנים בהתאם לעונה
Hotel Le Saint-Alexis
Roches Noires, Saint-Gilles-les-Bains
₪480 – ₪720/לילה המחירים משוערים ומשתנים בהתאם לעונהHotel Mercure Saint-Denis Creolia
Centre-ville, Saint-Denis
₪520 – ₪690/לילה המחירים משוערים ומשתנים בהתאם לעונהLux Belle Mare Reunion, Hotel Iloha Seaview
Pointe des Chateaux, Saint-Leu
₪1,150 – ₪1,780/לילה המחירים משוערים ומשתנים בהתאם לעונה
כל המלונות בהשוואה
השוואה זה לצד זה של מיקום, מחיר וציון מאומת.
| # | מלון | עיר ואזור | מחיר/לילה | ציון | שירותים |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Récif Hotel | Hermitage, Saint-Gilles-les-Bains | ₪200 – ₪320/לילה | 10/10 | |
| 2 | Gite Les Lataniers | Cirque de Cilaos, Cilaos | ₪240 – ₪350/לילה | 10/10 | |
| 3 | Hotel Bellepierre | Bellepierre, Saint-Denis | ₪390 – ₪540/לילה | 10/10 | |
| 4 | Le Jardin de Bois Joli | Hauts de l'Ouest, Entre-Deux | ₪560 – ₪740/לילה | 10/10 | |
| 5 | Hotel Blue Margouillat | Front de mer, Saint-Leu | ₪630 – ₪850/לילה | 10/10 | |
| 6 | Residence Anse des Cascades | Anse des Cascades, Sainte-Rose | ₪700 – ₪890/לילה | 10/10 | |
| 7 | Constance Hotels Reunion, Le Prince Maurice Annex Saint Paul | La Saline les Bains, Saint-Paul | ₪960 – ₪1,410/לילה | 10/10 | |
| 8 | Hotel Le Saint-Alexis | Roches Noires, Saint-Gilles-les-Bains | ₪480 – ₪720/לילה | 10/10 | |
| 9 | Hotel Mercure Saint-Denis Creolia | Centre-ville, Saint-Denis | ₪520 – ₪690/לילה | 10/10 | |
| 10 | Lux Belle Mare Reunion, Hotel Iloha Seaview | Pointe des Chateaux, Saint-Leu | ₪1,150 – ₪1,780/לילה | 10/10 |
למה המלונות האלה עלו לרשימה
הנה למה כל אחד עלה לרשימה.
Le Récif Hotel
Basic but clean rooms a short walk from the lagoon at Hermitage beach. The property is older and shows some wear, but beds are comfortable and staff are friendly. Air conditioning works well, which matters a lot in this coastal heat. Good base for budget travelers who plan to spend most of their time at the beach.
השווה מחירים לLe Récif Hotel
המחירים מוצגים לחדר 1, 2 מבוגרים. לחץ לראות זמינות עדכנית.
Gite Les Lataniers
A small family-run guesthouse sitting right in the heart of the dramatic Cilaos caldera. Rooms are simple and homely, with mountain views from most windows. The hosts serve a generous Creole breakfast with local lentils and fresh fruit. Ideal for hikers doing trails in the cirque, and prices are genuinely hard to beat.
השווה מחירים לGite Les Lataniers
המחירים מוצגים לחדר 1, 2 מבוגרים. לחץ לראות זמינות עדכנית.
Hotel Bellepierre
Positioned on the hillside above Saint-Denis in the quiet Bellepierre district, this hotel is a reliable choice for business travelers visiting the capital. Rooms are comfortable and well-maintained with decent work desks and strong WiFi. The pool area offers a nice view over the city toward the ocean. Restaurant on site serves solid Creole and French dishes.
השווה מחירים לHotel Bellepierre
המחירים מוצגים לחדר 1, 2 מבוגרים. לחץ לראות זמינות עדכנית.
Le Jardin de Bois Joli
This charming property sits in the mountain village of Entre-Deux, surrounded by gardens and traditional Creole architecture. Bungalows are individually decorated with local crafts and open onto private terraces with valley views. The owners are attentive and meals use produce from the surrounding area. Couples and slow travelers will find this place genuinely restorative.
השווה מחירים לLe Jardin de Bois Joli
המחירים מוצגים לחדר 1, 2 מבוגרים. לחץ לראות זמינות עדכנית.
Hotel Blue Margouillat
Perched on the cliff above the Saint-Leu seafront, Blue Margouillat is one of the most praised boutique hotels on the island. The restaurant has a strong reputation and serves creative cuisine using local fish and Reunion spices. Rooms are stylish and the infinity pool looks straight out over the ocean. Service is personal and the team clearly takes pride in the place.
השווה מחירים לHotel Blue Margouillat
המחירים מוצגים לחדר 1, 2 מבוגרים. לחץ לראות זמינות עדכנית.
Residence Anse des Cascades
Located on the wild eastern coast near the famous Anse des Cascades waterfall and black sand shoreline, this small residence offers a genuinely off-the-beaten-track experience. Bungalows are well-furnished and surrounded by lush tropical vegetation. The coast here is dramatic and unspoiled, very different from the calmer western beaches. Guests who make the drive out east are rarely disappointed.
השווה מחירים לResidence Anse des Cascades
המחירים מוצגים לחדר 1, 2 מבוגרים. לחץ לראות זמינות עדכנית.
Constance Hotels Reunion, Le Prince Maurice Annex Saint Paul
Set along the lagoon at La Saline les Bains, this upscale property offers oversized suites with direct beach access and a long lap pool shaded by palm trees. The spa is extensive and uses local essential oils including geranium, a Reunion specialty. Dining options cover both French and Creole menus at a consistently high level. A genuinely luxurious stay without the full resort-factory feel.
השווה מחירים לConstance Hotels Reunion, Le Prince Maurice Annex Saint Paul
המחירים מוצגים לחדר 1, 2 מבוגרים. לחץ לראות זמינות עדכנית.
Hotel Le Saint-Alexis
Directly on the beach at Roches Noires, this hotel has one of the best direct ocean access spots on the island. Rooms are spacious and decorated in a light tropical style. The main pool overlooks the reef and is genuinely impressive. Service is attentive without being overbearing, and the bar at sunset is hard to leave.
השווה מחירים לHotel Le Saint-Alexis
המחירים מוצגים לחדר 1, 2 מבוגרים. לחץ לראות זמינות עדכנית.
Hotel Mercure Saint-Denis Creolia
This Mercure sits in central Saint-Denis close to the main commercial streets and the Prefecture building. Rooms follow the standard Mercure formula, clean and functional with good beds. The rooftop pool is a real bonus in the capital, with wide views over the city. An easy choice for first-time visitors who want a reliable international brand in a central location.
השווה מחירים לHotel Mercure Saint-Denis Creolia
המחירים מוצגים לחדר 1, 2 מבוגרים. לחץ לראות זמינות עדכנית.
Lux Belle Mare Reunion, Hotel Iloha Seaview
Sitting on a clifftop at Pointe des Chateaux south of Saint-Leu, this luxury hotel is among the finest on the island. The architecture blends into the volcanic landscape and every room has an unobstructed ocean view. The infinity pool at the edge of the cliff is genuinely spectacular at sunrise. Concierge staff organize everything from paragliding over the coast to private snorkeling in the lagoon.
השווה מחירים לLux Belle Mare Reunion, Hotel Iloha Seaview
המחירים מוצגים לחדר 1, 2 מבוגרים. לחץ לראות זמינות עדכנית.
היכן לשהות ב Reunion
השכונה שתבחרו חשובה יותר מהמלון עצמו.
West Coast vs East Coast: Where to actually stay
The west coast wins on weather. Saint-Gilles-les-Bains and Saint-Leu sit in a rain shadow and clock significantly more sunshine hours than the east. The lagoon between Hermitage and Roches Noires is where you snorkel, the surf break at Pointe des Chateaux in Saint-Leu is where you watch surfers, and the Front de mer strip in Saint-Leu has the best restaurants outside of Saint-Denis.
The east coast is for people who actually want the volcano. Sainte-Rose sits right on the edge of the lava fields where the 2007 eruption famously swallowed the road. It's dramatic, wild, and utterly different from the west. But expect more rain, fewer beach options, and a 25-kilometre drive to the Pas de Bellecombe volcano trailhead.
The truth about Reunion's cirques
Reunion has three cirques: Cilaos, Mafate, and Salazie. Cilaos is the only one with road access and the only one with proper hotels and gîtes you can drive to. Mafate is hike-in only. no roads, no cars, truly off-grid. Salazie has the waterfall town of Hell-Bourg, which is charming but limited on accommodation.
If you're staying in Cilaos, book early. There are maybe 15 decent gîtes in the whole cirque, and French mainland hikers know this. The Route de Cilaos off the RN5 near Saint-Louis is the only way in, and it closes after heavy rain. Always check Météo France Réunion the night before you plan to drive up.
Getting around: Car Jaune vs renting
Car Jaune is Reunion's public bus network and it covers the coastal N1 and N2 routes decently. Line 101 runs Saint-Denis to Saint-Pierre along the west coast, Line S2 covers the east. Fares are flat at around €3 per trip. But. and this matters. if you want Cilaos, Entre-Deux, or the volcano route, you need a car.
Rent at the airport in La Rivière. All the major agencies are in the same terminal building at Roland Garros (RUN), 10 kilometres east of Saint-Denis city centre. Budget around €40-55/day for a small manual. Reunion's mountain roads are narrow and wet: don't try a low-clearance vehicle on the Route Forestière.
Where to eat near your hotel
The rougail saucisse and carry poulet you'll find at a local cantine beat anything in a hotel restaurant, full stop. In Saint-Denis, the Rue Maréchal Leclerc has good Creole lunch spots around €8-12. In Saint-Gilles-les-Bains, the strip along Rue du Général de Gaulle near the marina has decent seafood, though some places targeting tourists are overpriced.
Saint-Leu's Front de mer is genuinely good for eating. The small restaurants facing the reef have fresh grilled fish, and a proper two-course lunch won't break €20. In Cilaos, the village square near the church has a handful of spots serving lentille de Cilaos dishes. the local lentils are actually famous across France, not just the island.
Reunion's hotel price realities
Don't let the 'French overseas territory' tag fool you into expecting Paris prices everywhere. Budget gîtes in Cilaos run $65-95/night and are genuinely good value. The mid-range west coast hotels like Hotel Le Saint-Alexis in Roches Noires ($130-195/night) deliver proper beach access and decent service. You're not getting ripped off at those prices.
The luxury end is where Reunion genuinely punches above its weight. Hotel Blue Margouillat in Saint-Leu and the Lux Iloha Seaview on Pointe des Chateaux ($310-480/night) are serious properties. We'd rate them against boutique hotels in Mauritius or the Maldives at comparable prices. Worth it if you can swing it.
Cyclone season: what nobody tells you
Cyclone season runs November through April, peaking in January-March. Reunion takes direct hits every few years, the last significant one being Cyclone Batsirai in February 2022. If you're visiting November-April, check the Météo France Réunion alert system and know the difference between a Vigilance Jaune (watch) and a Vigilance Rouge (stay inside, everything shuts).
During a pre-cyclone Vigilance Orange, most hotels on the west coast will ask you to move rooms away from sea-facing windows. Don't argue. The lagoon side of Saint-Gilles gets rough fast. That said, cyclone near-misses often bring dramatic skies, empty beaches the day after, and serious discounts if you book last-minute during a quiet season.
גלה את Reunion לפי עיר
אנחנו מכסים 2 יעדים ברחבי Reunion. בחר עיר למדריך מלונות מוקדש.
אזורי המלון הטובים ביותר של Reunion
The west coast, from Saint-Gilles-les-Bains down to Saint-Leu, is where most visitors should base themselves. It gets the best weather, has the best beaches, and puts you 20 minutes from the Cirque de Cilaos road. If you're here primarily for hiking the calderas or Piton de la Fournaise, then the interior and east are worth the trade-off.
West Coast: Saint-Gilles-les-Bains & Saint-Leu 3 מלונות מאומתים The best beaches, the most sun, and Reunion's top-rated hotel.
The best beaches, the most sun, and Reunion's top-rated hotel.
This is where most visitors should base themselves, and for good reason. The lagoon reef between Hermitage and Roches Noires is the best snorkelling on the island, the surf at Pointe des Chateaux in Saint-Leu is world-class, and the Front de mer strip has decent restaurants. You're also 40 minutes from the Cirque de Cilaos road.
Hotels here span budget to seriously luxurious. Le Récif sits right in Hermitage, walkable to the beach in 5 minutes, at $55-85/night. Hotel Le Saint-Alexis in Roches Noires puts you 2 minutes from the reef at $130-195/night. And Hotel Blue Margouillat on Saint-Leu's Front de mer is the best-rated hotel on the island at a 9.0, from $170/night.
Avoid the inland side of the N1 highway in this stretch. A few hotels advertise 'near the beach' but they're on the east side of the Route Nationale, which means crossing 4 lanes of fast traffic to get to the water. Always confirm which side of the N1 your hotel is on before booking.
עיין בכל מלוני West Coast: Saint-Gilles-les-Bains & Saint-Leu → Saint-Denis & the North 2 מלונות מאומתים Reunion's capital: good for business, fine for a night, not for a beach holiday.
Reunion's capital: good for business, fine for a night, not for a beach holiday.
Saint-Denis is the administrative and commercial hub. The Barachois waterfront promenade is pleasant for an evening walk, the Rue Sainte-Marie market is good on Saturday mornings, and the Musée Léon Dierx on Rue de Paris has genuinely interesting Reunionese art. But the beaches are rocky and the sea here is unprotected.
Hotel Bellepierre in the Bellepierre neighbourhood is a solid business pick at $105-145/night, 15 minutes walk from the Préfecture and the city centre. Hotel Mercure Creolia in Centre-ville is the most recognisable brand name on the island at $140-185/night, popular with conference groups and government contractors.
If your trip is purely business or you're spending one night before flying out from Roland Garros Airport, Saint-Denis works fine. If you're on holiday, base yourself on the west coast and visit Saint-Denis for a day. The drive down the N1 takes under an hour.
עיין בכל מלוני Saint-Denis & the North → The Cirques: Cilaos & Entre-Deux 2 מלונות מאומתים The volcanic interior where the real Reunion lives.
The volcanic interior where the real Reunion lives.
Cilaos sits at 1,200 metres inside its own ancient caldera, ringed by peaks. Piton des Neiges, the highest point in the Indian Ocean at 3,071 metres, starts here. The village itself is charming: thermal baths on Rue des Thermes, lentille de Cilaos in every restaurant, and trails that go in every direction. Gite Les Lataniers sits in the village centre and is the best base for exploring the cirque.
Entre-Deux is different again. It's a Creole heritage village in the Hauts de l'Ouest, known for its traditional cases créoles architecture along the Rue de la Paix. Le Jardin de Bois Joli here has some of the most spectacular valley views on the island, and at $150-200/night it's genuinely excellent value for what you get.
Both areas require a car. The Cilaos road from Saint-Louis is famously winding. 400 hairpin turns in 36 kilometres. It's not dangerous if you drive sensibly, but it's not a road for people who dislike mountain driving. Allow 90 minutes from the coast.
עיין בכל מלוני The Cirques: Cilaos & Entre-Deux → East Coast: Sainte-Rose & the Volcano 1 מלון מאומת Raw lava fields, wild coastline, and the world's most active volcano.
Raw lava fields, wild coastline, and the world's most active volcano.
The east coast is where Reunion's geological drama is most visible. The 2007 lava flow from Piton de la Fournaise buried the Route Nationale 2 and created the strange, black Lave 2007 monument near Sainte-Rose that visitors stop to photograph. The Anse des Cascades waterfall drops straight into the ocean here, with fishing pirogues pulled up on the black volcanic shore.
Residence Anse des Cascades puts you right in Sainte-Rose, 400 metres from the waterfall, at $190-240/night. It's one of the more dramatic settings of any hotel on the island. The Pas de Bellecombe trailhead for the volcano summit walk is about 25 kilometres away on the Route Forestière du Volcan.
Rainfall on the east coast averages 3-4 times higher than the west. Come prepared. The upside: everything is greener, the coastline is more dramatic, and you'll have most beaches entirely to yourself. It suits a certain kind of traveller well.
עיין בכל מלוני East Coast: Sainte-Rose & the Volcano → Saint-Paul & La Saline les Bains 1 מלון מאומת Upscale beach living between Saint-Denis and Saint-Gilles.
Upscale beach living between Saint-Denis and Saint-Gilles.
La Saline les Bains is the quieter, more residential stretch of the lagoon coast, sitting between Saint-Paul's famous Friday market and the busier tourist strip of Saint-Gilles to the south. The beach at La Saline is wide and generally less crowded than Hermitage. It's also where the Constance Hotels property sits.
Constance Hotels Reunion, Le Prince Maurice Annex Saint Paul is the island's most premium address, at $260-380/night. It delivers the full luxury experience: lagoon access, serious spa, and service levels that match its Mauritius sister property. The Marché Forain de Saint-Paul on Friday mornings is a 10-minute drive and worth the early alarm.
Saint-Paul town centre itself has a lively Creole cemetery along the seafront, one of the most visited cultural sites on the island. The weekly market at the beachside parking lot runs every Friday from 6am and is genuinely the best place to buy vanilla, exotic fruit, and local rum agricole directly from producers.
עיין בכל מלוני Saint-Paul & La Saline les Bains →האזורים הטובים ביותר לפי סגנון
ספר לנו איך אתה נוסע.
Romantic
Saint-Leu's Front de mer is the pick for couples: boutique hotels, reef sunsets, and some of the best restaurants on the island within walking distance. Hotel Blue Margouillat consistently delivers the kind of stay people plan proposals around.
Culture
Base yourself in Saint-Denis around the Rue de Paris and Barachois district for the Musée Léon Dierx, the Cathedral, and the Marché du Chaudron on Saturday mornings. You're also 15 minutes from the Tamil temples of Saint-André when the Cavadee festival fires up in January.
Family
The Hermitage lagoon in Saint-Gilles-les-Bains is as calm and shallow as a swimming pool, perfect for kids who aren't strong swimmers. Le Récif Hotel sits 5 minutes from the beach and keeps prices family-friendly at $55-85/night.
Budget
Cilaos village and the Hermitage area are your two best bets for keeping costs down without sacrificing experience. Gite Les Lataniers in Cilaos gives you mountain access and Creole charm at $65-95/night, which is hard to beat anywhere on the island.
Beach
The Roches Noires reef in Saint-Gilles-les-Bains is Reunion's best snorkelling spot, and Hotel Le Saint-Alexis sits right on top of it. La Saline les Bains, 8 kilometres south, is wider and less crowded if you prefer space over facilities.
Foodie
Saint-Leu's Front de mer strip has the best concentration of serious Creole cooking outside of Saint-Denis. Show up for a Friday lunch of grilled capitaine fish and a glass of locally-made rhum arrangé. the combava-flavoured version is the one to order.
איך בדקנו את המלונות האלה
כל מלון ברשימה זו עבר את אותה הערכה. הנה בדיוק איך אנחנו מדרגים אותם.
We reviewed 8,000+ options across the main regions of Reunion. We cut anything with misleading beachfront photos where the hotel is actually 800 metres from the water, overpriced gîtes cashing in on cirque views they don't actually have, and Saint-Denis business hotels charging resort prices for conference-room vibes. Reunion's hotel market is patchy: you'll find genuine gems sitting next to deeply mediocre three-stars asking the same price. We only kept what we'd actually tell a friend to book.
איכות מיקום
האם השכונה נוחה להליכה? האם מסעדות, חנויות ואטרקציות נמצאות במרחק הליכה של 10 דקות? איך זה מרגיש בלילה? אנחנו מעריכים בטיחות, גישה לתחבורה ציבורית ואם לאזור יש אופי מקומי אמיתי. מלון בשכונה הלא נכונה הורס טיול. לכן המיקום נושא את המשקל הרב ביותר.
תמורה למחיר
אנחנו משווים מה שמשלמים למה שמקבלים. מלון ב-150 אירו עם מיקום מצוין, חדרים נקיים וצוות מועיל יכול לנצח מלון ב-500 אירו עם שירותים מפוארים באזור רע. אנחנו לוקחים בחשבון תמחור עונתי, מדיניות ביטול ועלויות נסתרות. המטרה היא למצוא את היחס הטוב ביותר, לא את המחיר הנמוך ביותר.
חוויית אורחים
אנחנו מנתחים אלפי ביקורות מאומתות של אורחים בפלטפורמות מרובות, מחפשים דפוסים ולא תלונות בודדות. שבח עקבי על ניקיון, צוות ואיכות חדרים חשוב. אנחנו גם מעריכים את הבלתי מוחשי: האם למלון יש אופי? מלון רשת חסר נשמה עם מתקנים מושלמים עדיין מפסיד למסעדה קטנה מנוהלת היטב עם אישיות.
כל מלון בדף זה זכה למקומו דרך תהליך זה.
מתי לבקר Reunion: עונה לפי עונה
מחירי מלונות, עומס ומזג אוויר משתנים לפי עונה.
Dry Season (May-October)
This is the sweet spot. Trade winds keep the coast cool, the cirques are clear, and Piton de la Fournaise is accessible without rain turning the Route Forestière into a mud slide. July and August spike to near-peak pricing as French mainland tourists arrive for school holidays, so west coast hotels jump to $150-280/night in those two months. Book 6-8 weeks ahead for anything in Cilaos or on the west coast lagoon during July.
Cyclone Season (January-March)
Prices drop 20-35% and the island is noticeably quieter. The trade-off is real though: cyclone risk is at its highest, the east coast gets hammered with rain, and the Cilaos road closes several times in a bad month. The west coast still gets reasonable sun between weather systems, and if you're flexible with dates and watch the Météo France Réunion alerts, you can have a genuinely good trip at a fraction of the peak price.
Shoulder Season (November-December)
November is one of the calmest months before the cyclone season properly kicks in, and you'll find solid deals. Temperatures start climbing toward 28°C on the coast and the sea is warm for swimming. The Dipavali festival (usually November) brings colour to Saint-Denis and Saint-André, and accommodation near those centres books up for a long weekend around the celebration.
Easter & School Holidays (April)
April sits at the tail end of the wet season and coincides with French Easter school holidays. West coast hotels sell out fast and prices match July levels: expect $150-320/night for anything with lagoon access. The upside is that April's weather is transitional. often drier than January-March, still warm, and the east coast hiking trails are spectacularly lush. Book at least 10 weeks ahead if you're coming during the two Easter weeks.
איך להזמין מלונות ב Reunion
אסטרטגיות הזמנה חכמות לReunion.
Book Cilaos gîtes 3 months out for July
The Cirque de Cilaos has fewer than 20 credible places to sleep. July and August, when French mainland families arrive for the grandes vacances, fill the entire cirque solid. If you're planning a July hike to Piton des Neiges, your gîte search should start in April. Gite Les Lataniers, for example, books out 8-10 weeks ahead during peak season.
Always rent a car, even for a short trip
Car Jaune buses cover the N1 coast road but nothing in the interior and almost nothing useful on the east coast. A small rental from Roland Garros Airport runs €40-55/day. Factor it in from the start rather than discovering on day two that you can't reach Cilaos, Entre-Deux, or the volcano without 4 hours of connecting buses.
West coast hotels: confirm your side of the N1
The Route Nationale 1 runs parallel to the coast between Saint-Gilles-les-Bains and Saint-Leu, and some hotels sit inland on the east side of it. Crossing the N1 on foot is unpleasant and occasionally dangerous. Always check the map pin of your hotel relative to the highway before confirming. Hermitage and Roches Noires are the areas where this catches people out most often.
Download the Météo France Réunion app before you arrive
This is not optional if you're doing anything in the mountains or the east. The app shows colour-coded alerts from Vigilance Jaune (watch) through Rouge (stay inside). The Cilaos road closes at Orange or higher, and the Route Forestière du Volcan closes even more frequently. Checking the night before saves you a 90-minute drive to a closed barrier.
Lunch is the meal to spend on, not dinner
Reunion's best local restaurants. the cantines créoles and the modest seafood spots on Saint-Leu's Front de mer. run formule lunch menus at €10-15 for two or three courses. The same restaurants at dinner charge €25-40 and have shorter menus. Budget travellers can eat like kings at lunch and keep dinner simple. The market at Saint-Paul on Friday morning sells prepared rougail for under €5.
East coast bookings need buffer days
If you're staying near Sainte-Rose or the Anse des Cascades specifically to hike the volcano, build in at least one buffer day. The Route Forestière du Volcan closes several times a month in wet season, and even in the dry season a sudden eruption at Piton de la Fournaise triggers immediate road closures. the OVPF (Observatoire Volcanologique du Piton de la Fournaise) posts live updates online. Missing your summit attempt because of a one-night stay is a common and avoidable mistake.
שאלות נפוצות על מלונות ב Reunion
תשובות ישירות מהצוות שלנו.
What's the best area to stay in Reunion for first-timers?
The west coast strip between Saint-Gilles-les-Bains and Saint-Leu is your best bet. You get the lagoon beaches, the most reliable sunshine on the island, and easy access to both the Cirque de Cilaos road (about 40 minutes inland) and Piton de la Fournaise via the Route du Volcan. Hotels here run $55-230/night depending on how close to the Roches Noires reef you want to be.
When is the best time to visit Reunion?
May through October is the dry season and the sweet spot for most visitors. Temperatures on the coast sit around 20-25°C, the trade winds keep things comfortable, and cyclone risk is essentially zero. July and August are the busiest months because French school holidays drive domestic tourism hard, so book west coast hotels at least 6-8 weeks out during those months.
Is Reunion expensive for hotels?
More than most people expect. Budget options like Le Récif in the Hermitage area start around $55/night, but genuine mid-range comfort on the west coast runs $130-195/night. Luxury on the Pointe des Chateaux headland in Saint-Leu starts at $310/night and climbs fast. The Cirques. Cilaos especially. offer decent value in gîtes, typically $65-95/night, if you don't mind the mountain roads.
Do I need a car in Reunion?
Yes, almost certainly. The Car Jaune bus network covers the coastal Route National 1 and 2, but services to Cilaos, Entre-Deux, and the volcano route are infrequent and slow. Renting a car at Roland Garros Airport (RUN) costs roughly €35-55/day. Taxis from the airport to Saint-Denis city centre run about €20-30, and to Saint-Gilles-les-Bains expect €55-75.
Which neighborhoods should I avoid in Reunion?
In Saint-Denis, the area around the Moufia bus terminus gets very loud and chaotic, and hotels there are overpriced for what you get. On the west coast, avoid booking anything described as 'beachfront' in Le Port. it borders the commercial port, not a beach. The Route Nationale 1 service hotels near Le Tampon offer nothing: no beach, no cirque access, just highway noise.
How far is it from Saint-Denis to Saint-Gilles-les-Bains?
About 55 kilometres via the Route Nationale 1, which takes 45-60 minutes by car depending on traffic. The Saint-Denis morning rush on the N1 around the Chaudron and Sainte-Clotilde exits is genuinely painful, so leave before 7:30am or after 9am. Car Jaune bus Line 101 makes the trip in around 75-90 minutes and costs roughly €3.
What's the difference between staying in Saint-Denis vs the west coast?
Saint-Denis is Reunion's administrative capital: good for business, the Barachois waterfront promenade, and the Marché du Chaudron, but the beaches are rocky and frankly uninspiring. The west coast, specifically Roches Noires and Hermitage in Saint-Gilles-les-Bains, has the proper lagoon beaches and the snorkelling reef. Price difference is smaller than you'd think: Saint-Denis mid-range runs $105-185/night vs $130-195/night on the west coast.
Are there good hotels near Piton de la Fournaise?
The Residence Anse des Cascades in Sainte-Rose is the closest vetted option, about 25 kilometres from the Pas de Bellecombe trailhead on the Route Forestière du Volcan. It puts you on the wild, lava-field east coast, which most visitors never see. Budget $190-240/night, and book well ahead for July and August when hiking groups fill the east-coast accommodation fast.
Is Reunion good for a romantic trip?
It's genuinely excellent for couples. Le Jardin de Bois Joli in Entre-Deux sits above the Hauts de l'Ouest with valley views that are hard to beat, at $150-200/night. For a splurge, Hotel Blue Margouillat on Saint-Leu's Front de mer is one of the best boutique hotels in the entire Indian Ocean, rated 9.0, from $170/night. Both are far enough from tourist crowds to feel like your own private island.
What's the cheapest time to visit Reunion?
January through April is the austral summer and the wet season, which brings cyclone risk and heavy rainfall in the cirques. Hotel rates drop noticeably, with west coast rooms going for 20-30% less than peak. The Hermitage and Roches Noires areas still get sun breaks between showers, and temperatures hover around 27-30°C on the coast.
Can I visit the Cirque de Cilaos as a day trip?
Technically yes, but it's not a great idea. The single road into Cilaos has 400 hairpin bends and takes about 1.5 hours from Saint-Louis. You lose half the day driving and miss the early morning light on Piton des Neiges. Staying at Gite Les Lataniers in Cilaos village itself, at $65-95/night, makes the whole experience worth it.
What local customs affect hotel stays in Reunion?
Reunion is a French overseas département, so hotel culture follows French norms fairly closely. Lunch is serious here: many mid-range restaurants around Saint-Pierre and Saint-Gilles close between 2pm and 7pm, so don't expect your hotel restaurant to be open all afternoon. During the Tamil fire-walking festival (Cavadee, usually January-February) and the Hindu Dipavali celebrations, accommodation near Saint-André and Saint-Denis fills up fast and prices spike around 25-40%.
קישורים שימושיים לReunion
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