Hotels in Reunion

Hotels in Réunion: your guide to where to stay

How much does a hotel in Réunion cost?

The price depends on the city, the standard and the dates. The table shows indicative nightly rates for a double room. Prices are similar to mainland France. Rates are usually lowest in July and highest in August and during the school holidays. The beachy west of the island is pricier than the interior.

Indicative rates, updated periodically. For exact prices and availability, select your dates in the search above.

Where to stay in Réunion: most popular cities

Travellers split their time between the capital, the beachy west and the mountain towns. These are the destinations chosen most often:

• Saint-Denis. The capital and arrival point in the north of the island, with city hotels and colonial architecture. A good base to start.
• Saint-Gilles-les-Bains. The main beach resort of the west coast, with lagoons, restaurants and resorts. The most leisure options.
• Saint-Paul. A west-coast town with the Boucan Canot and Hermitage beaches, close to the coral reefs.
• Saint-Pierre. The main hub of the south, with lively city life and a base for the Piton de la Fournaise volcano.
• Cilaos. A mountain town in the Cilaos cirque, a hiking and spa base, with a cooler climate.

Nightly rates vary between cities. Here are indicative prices per night for a double room:

What to see in Réunion

This is a destination for lovers of mountains, volcanoes and nature, with the west-coast beaches as dessert.

• Piton de la Fournaise. One of the most active volcanoes in the world, with hiking trails across a lunar landscape.
• The Cilaos, Mafate and Salazie cirques. Three giant mountain cirques on the UNESCO list, a paradise for walkers.
• Piton des Neiges. The highest peak in the Indian Ocean, a popular sunrise climb.
• West-coast beaches. The Hermitage and Boucan Canot lagoons with reefs, good for a swim and snorkelling.
• Saint-Denis and Creole culture. Colonial architecture, markets and a cuisine blending French, African and Indian influences.

How much does a trip to Réunion cost

The currency is the euro (EUR), as it is a French overseas department. Prices are similar to France, a restaurant meal usually costs from the low teens to a few dozen euros. Cards are accepted almost everywhere and ATMs are common, so cash is mainly handy for small expenses and markets.

When is the best time to visit Réunion

The best time is the cooler, dry southern-hemisphere winter from May to November, ideal for hiking. Summer from December to April is hot, humid and brings a risk of cyclones and heavy rain. Booking is cheapest in July and most expensive in August, at the height of the holidays.

Getting to and around Réunion

You reach the country at Roland Garros airport near Saint-Denis, mainly from Paris and from nearby Mauritius. The easiest way to get around the island is a rental car, as many attractions lie in the mountains away from the towns. There is also the Car Jaune bus network linking the coastal towns, plus local city lines. The roads are good, but the mountain switchbacks to the cirques can be narrow and winding.

Example hotels in Réunion

A few recognisable properties from different parts of the island for reference:

• Lux Saint Gilles and Boucan Canot in the Saint-Gilles area (beachfront, upper tier, from approx. 165 €).
• Tulip Inn Sainte Clotilde and Hotel Select in Saint-Denis (city, from approx. 80 €).
• Hotel Le Saint Pierre in Saint-Pierre and a gîte in Cilaos (from approx. 60 €).