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…
Must-see hotels in Mauritius, Réunion & Seychelles
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…
La Digue
Privacy is put on a premium at Bois d'Amour, with just three beautifully designed and constructed wooden chalets (six rooms in total) spread out in its…
Marie France Beachfront Apartments
La Digue
Yes, the three apartments above the owners' house don't have much island flavour (the white colour scheme is a bit too clinical, particularly in the…
Rodrigues
The Mourouk Ebony waits at the end of a wiggling mountain road, and is easily recognised from afar by its bright-orange roofing. The grounds feature…
La Digue
In the heart of La Passe, but set back off the main drag, Kot Babi offers a few rooms in its traditional mansion house, as well as a handful of self…
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…
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…
Réunion
Bargain! Perfect for self-caterers, this fully equipped, spick-and-span villa has an ace location, on a velvety emerald hillside just above Manapany's…
Réunion
This is a popular budget option, with 23 unimaginative rooms of varying size, shape and appeal – have a look before committing. Cheaper rooms share…
The North
This complex of studios and two-bedroom apartments is one of the few places on the seafront and has a great little beach perfect for swimming. Rooms have…
Réunion
It lacks excitement, maybe, but this friendly B&B down a little lane at the east end of St-Philippe is a safe bet. Rooms are ordinary, with immaculate…
La Digue
We could talk about the local artwork on the walls, or about how the spacious rooms are squeaky clean (albeit a bit dated), but all you'll care about is…
Réunion
A good deal, this gîte occupies an attractive Creole house painted in blue. Expect a neat dorm (11 beds), back-friendly mattresses, salubrious bathrooms…
Mahé
The '80s-style exterior could use a facelift, but it's one of the least expensive resorts you'll find for a beachfront stay on Mahé. While there is…
Réunion
For something personal, try this jolly, hospitably run little bolthole with 13 rooms. Firm mattresses, colourful walls, a pool, plus a communal kitchen…
The North
Aimed squarely at honeymooners, this hotel is boutique in the sense of having an intimate feel, but it's also basic: the rooms are stylish and atmospheric…
Réunion
This small (some would say 'cramped') two-storey hotel is a good deal if you can get online specials. The rooms, which sport colourful walls and are…
Réunion
This B&B in a pert little case créole features two adjoining rooms enhanced with touches of colour, back-friendly mattresses and spotless bathrooms. Au…
Réunion
A five-minute stroll from the beach, this little two-storey résidence hôtelière (mini-resort) won't knock your socks off but it contains 15 modern, well…
Chamarel
These beautiful log cabins sleep between four and eight people and are tucked into the mountainside amid gnarled tropical trees. The decor stays true to…
The North
Right in the thick of things and across the road from the public beach, this old-timer looks dated from the front, but the rooms are surprisingly neat…
Ferme-Auberge Le Rond de Basse Vallée
Réunion
Head up the Route Forestière to find this ferme-auberge, a great place to commune with nature. There are four simple rooms with functional bathrooms in a…
The East
Run by a friendly métro couple, this B&B stands in a haven of tropical peace in a peaceful neighbourhood. The three adjoining rooms with their own…
Mahé
Lalla Panzi is not the beachfront paradise you were dreaming of, but it's a neat property leading down to the sea. This friendly guesthouse offers four…
Auberge du Cap Noir – Chez Raymonde
Réunion
Ideally sited on a hillside with swoony ocean views, this mellow, down-to-earth B&B offers four well-swept rooms at a price that won’t make you flinch…
Réunion
This little number, amid a tropical garden on the outskirts of town, was in a transition phase when we visited. Bathrooms in the 15 rooms should have been…
Mauritius
Andréa's 10 lovely cottages, along the sea, have gabled roofs and glass-panelled walls facing the rugged Ireland-esque coast. There's also a swimming pool…
Réunion
A stone's throw from the covered market and the seafront, this three-star abode has modern, stylish rooms in contemporary hues (has grey and taupe),…
Rodrigues
Still going strong after nearly 25 years in the business, charming Cotton Bay is the island's oldest hotel. The design scheme has an appealing Creole…
Réunion
If you're looking for the perfect compromise between style, atmosphere and seclusion, then look no further than this little slice of heaven immersed in…
Réunion
Somewhere between a boutique hotel and B&B, the Bois Rouge has five stylish rooms with parquet flooring made of precious wood as well as cosy terraces…
Réunion
Under new management since 2018, this beautifully manicured haven that comprises 18 rooms is back with a vengeance. Although it's still missing something…
Réunion
On an island where affordable-but-beautiful hotels are a rarity, this small-scale venture is a safe bet. The comfortable, modern rooms are arrayed around…
Réunion
Everything is ultra-laid-back at this homey venture on the main street, and your affable hosts will treat you like family. Digs are in four colourful…
Mahé
The Bliss Seaside building shelters eight rooms decorated with natural materials and ocean views that will leave you speechless. The Hillside rooms, in a…
The East
This vaguely modernish venture on the main road is the only hotel in the area. It's an unexciting but reliable choice, with bare but serviceable rooms, an…
Mahé
Your only concern here: whether to frolic on the beach now or first sip a cocktail at the restaurant. This long-standing venue on Takamaka beach features…
