Réunion is a French overseas region and department in the Indian Ocean, 700 km east of Madagascar and 200 km south-west of Mauritius. This volcanic island of extraordinary drama packs an active volcano, three steep-walled cirques, a UNESCO World Heritage mountain core, dense rainforest, and a warm lagoon into 2,512 km². It is simultaneously French enough to accept euros and credit cards everywhere, and exotic enough to feel like another world entirely.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Lux* Saint-Gilles Resort & Spa
Réunion's finest resort — 133 rooms and villas on a private beach within the lagoon. Three restaurants, award-winning spa, full watersports centre, kids club, and the island's most polished service. Direct lagoon beach access with shark barrier.
Le Saint-Alexis Hôtel & Spa
Four-star resort with a coveted beachfront position in Saint-Gilles, excellent spa (géranium bourbon oil treatments), two pools, and the Citronnelle restaurant for upscale dining.
Palm Hôtel & Spa
Stylish four-star property with direct lagoon access, excellent pool, spa with thalassotherapy, and three dining options. Walking distance from Hermitage beach.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
Le Reflet des Îles (Saint-Denis)
Saint-Denis's finest restaurant — chef Bruno Lagneaux creates refined Creole cuisine with French technique. Lobster cari, vanilla-poached fish, and a serious Cilaos wine list.
L'Oiseau de Paradis (Sainte-Suzanne)
Indian Ocean fusion — Rodrigues octopus, Madagascan zebu, and Réunion vanilla in creative combinations. Elegant dining room in a colonial house.
La Table du Cilaos
The definitive Cilaos wine experience — pairing of rare Isabelle grape rosé and white wines with mountain Creole cuisine. Intimate and locally celebrated.