Luxury hotels in Réunion

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Réunion. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Blue Margouillat Seaview Hotel-RELAIS & CHATEAUX Saint-Leu, Réunion

  

  Hotel. Located in Saint-Leu, 2.1 km from Saint Leu Beach, Blue Margouillat Seaview Hotel-RELAIS & CHATEAUX provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar. Featuring a garden, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and luggage storage for guests. At the hotel, every room is fitted with a desk and a flat-screen TV. All units include a wardrobe. Blue Margouillat Seaview Hotel-RELAIS & CHATEAUX offers a sun terrace. Stella Matutina Museum is 3.6 km from the accommodation, while The House of Coco is 6 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 223 EUR.

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• 2 Akoya Hotel & Spa La Saline les Bains, Réunion

  

  Hotel. Set on three hectares of tree-lined grounds, Akoya Hotel & Spa offers 5-star accommodation in La Saline les Bains. This hotel features an infinity pool with panoramic views of the lagoon. Each room at Akoya features a balcony and either sea or garden views. They all have a seating area and are equipped with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a desk. The bathroom are fitted with a shower, and a hairdryer and free toiletries are provided. Breakfast, lunch and dinners are served in Akoya's main restaurant, Le Dôme, offering a variety of cuisines such as Asian, Creole, Indian and French. Or relax at the poolside bar, L'Horizon, with a refreshing cocktail overlooking the ocean. Orchidée Spa offers Akoya's guests the chance to be pampered in one of 5 treatment rooms, or unwind in the Turkish bath, sauna or Jacuzzi. Other hotel facilities and activities include a fitness centre, aqua classes and Padel racket sport. The beach is across the road from Akoya Hotel & Spa and Saint-Gilles is 7 km away. Roland Garros International Airport is 51 km away, while Pierrefonds Airport is 40 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around 400 EUR.

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• 3 Palm Hotel & Spa Petite Île, Réunion

  

  Hotel. Located in Reunion, Palm Hotel & Spa features spa facilities and 2 outdoor pools, one of which is heated. The hotel has 3 restaurants with panoramic views and is situated just 10 minutes' drive from the city of Saint-Pierre. The hotel provides a beach area with a steam room and whirlpool, facing Piton Grande Anse In the heart of the wild southern part of the island, the Palm Hotel provides air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TV. All the modern rooms have a private bathroom and a minibar. The hotel has two restaurants featuring local cuisine. Guests can have breakfast lunch and dinner, while they will enjoy the panoramic view of the ocean and the Piton Grand’ Anse. The hotel’s terrace is the perfect place for a relaxing drink. 60 km from the volcano of Piton de la Fournaise, the hotel offers a fitness room, sun beds and a health and well-being area with hammam and spa bath. There are 6 massage rooms, a beauty treatment area and a tropical garden for relaxation. Activities offered include table tennis, mini golf, billiard, pétanque and there is also a game room. Saint-Pierre Airport is 25 minutes' drive away and the hotel has free private parking. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 296 EUR.

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• 4 LUX* Saint Gilles Resort Saint-Gilles-les-Bains, Réunion

  

  Resort. Located directly on the beach, LUX* Saint Gilles features Creole-style architecture in a tropical park full of coconut and casuarina trees. There are 3 restaurants and a large swimming pool. The spacious and air-conditioned rooms and suites at LUX* Saint Gilles are comfortably equipped with satellite LCD TV, a minibar and electric kettle. Each modern bathroom comes with a bathtub and shower. Guests can enjoy a number of cuisines, ranging from traditional Creole dishes to oriental meals and international buffets. LUX* Saint Gilles offers a number of sports facilities, including volleyball, kayaking, tennis and snorkeling. There is also a fully equipped fitness centre. After a busy day, guests can relax at Le Bar and order a refreshing cocktail. The 24-hour reception at the resort can help out with car rentals and arrange room service requests. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around 263 EUR.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in April 2026. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!