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Hotel Le Recif

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools

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Exterior
On the beach, snorkeling, motor boating, rowing
Exterior
2 outdoor pools
2 outdoor pools

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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50 Avenue de Bourbon, St Gilles-les-Bains, Saint-Paul, 97434
  • Place, Casino de Saint-Gilles
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Plage de L'Hermitage
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Aquarium de la Réunion
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Saint-Denis (RUN-Roland Garros)
    ‪83 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room (Superior)

  • Garden view
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

St Gilles-les-Bains

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Casino de Saint-Gilles and Plage de L'Hermitage. Aquarium de la Réunion and Descente VTT are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Casino de Saint-Gilles - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Plage de L'Hermitage - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Les Roches Noires - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Aquarium de la Réunion - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Garden of Eden - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Denis (RUN-Roland Garros Airport (RUN) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sauvage - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪DCP - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Plage - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Palmeraie - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Le Glacier Du Lagon - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Hotel Le Recif

3-star beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools
Hotel Le Recif offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and outdoor tennis courts. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A meeting room and limo/town car service are available. A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Le Recif. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Saint-Paul hotel.

  • 146 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Le Recif offers 146 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Motor boating
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Volleyball

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Le Recif

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.10 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Hotel le Recif-Saint Gilles
Hotel le Recif-Saint Gilles Saint-Paul
le Recif-Saint Gilles
le Recif-Saint Gilles Saint-Paul
Hotel Recif-Saint Gilles Saint-Paul
Recif-Saint Gilles Saint-Paul
Hotel Le Recif Hotel
Hotel Le Recif Saint-Paul
Hotel le Recif Saint Gilles
Hotel Le Recif Hotel Saint-Paul

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Le Recif to the airport?

Hotel Le Recif is 29 mi (42-min drive) away from the Saint-Pierre (ZSE-Pierrefonds) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Le Recif have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Le Recif.

How close is Hotel Le Recif to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Le Recif offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Le Recif, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 15 per person.

Is there a casino at Hotel Le Recif?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino de Saint-Gilles (7-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Le Recif?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Le Recif?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Hotel Le Recif have a pool?

Hotel Le Recif features 2 outdoor pools.

Does Hotel Le Recif have a restaurant?

Hotel Le Recif is home to Le Maloya, which features garden views and a poolside location.

Does Hotel Le Recif have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Le Recif to downtown Saint-Paul?

Hotel Le Recif is 0.6 mi away from L'Ermitage-les-Bains.

Hotel Le Recif Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 215 out of 635 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 635 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 635 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 635 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 635 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Archibald

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property it’s only 3 start It’s not mind blowing But it’s clean nice , everyone it’s friendly Food options limited but great quality Beach not good to many rocks Kind dirty Pool it’s nice We stay 3 days Probably will stay again For that money And food option It’s good stay Nothing like wow But it’s clean
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHAILLOUX

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Di Piazza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Micheline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good staff wonderful service, beautiful location on the see and near the shopping and rest,, nice breakfast

10/10 Excellent

ADRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice and chilling place!

Very nice place! Next to the beach! Always space to park your car! Good rooms! Very friendly staff! Cool hotel to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

RENEE

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent area and easy access to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hotel in a perfect location.

We love this hotel after getting married here 4 years ago. It is our first time back, this time with our son and we loved being here again. The hotel is pretty simple really and not too flashy. Lovely gardens, two really good pools (which could do with modernising really) a lovely bar and breakfast. Covid took its toll on the stay but we will definitely return. Spend a bit of money on refreshing the bedrooms, bathrooms, wardrobes and swimming pools and this hotel is perfect. Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
The room is small and different as in comparison to the photo ,huge wifi network issues, No reliable taxi service offered ..
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

MJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 24 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice hotel right on the beach. Two pools, food was good, a lot of sport possibilities available - table tennis, beach tennis and beach volleyball, small but well equipped gym. Rooms and main building are little worn, but it´s nothing serious and everything was working fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Laksh, Mauritius

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel is in an excellent location - next to the sea and easy start place for outings to cilaos and maido. Good grounds - with space to walk around. We enjoyed the swimming pools but that was the only facility available. Not quite value for money. The breakfast was good. That was the only meal we had at the hotel. The staff were welcoming but there was no one to help to take the luggage to the room. Trolleys were available but there were no smooth path to use the trolley on requiring us to lift the wheels from time to time. The rooms were clean. Nice little private verandah with view on the beach. The AC worked well. The main bed was good and comfy. However the extra bed was not fit for sleeping on. The bathroom is too outdated and needs refurbishment badly. Each time we used the shower in the bath, the whole bathroom floor was covered in water. We expected more facilities made available for the price we paid. Overall not really value for money for a 3 star hotel for the price we paid.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice staff, kind, the bed was confortable but the pool is too small

8/10 Good

Elie, Biot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice hotel, with the beach (the lagoon) close

Right next to the beach. Very nice restaurant and swimming pool with a very nice breakfast with wide variety of food.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

jelena, latvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel close to the beach

It was nice stay on vacance! Close to the beach, good room, everything was very good

8/10 Good

jerome, Oregon usa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel resort with 2 pools and nearby beach

We stayed 3 nights and it was really relaxing. It's quiet and the staff will do their best to assist if requested. The rooms are clean and bed comfortable. The food served at the restaurant is also pretty good. It was overall really nice because you can either swim in the pool or at the beach just a few steps away.

8/10 Good

Herve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing location, below average wi-fi

The hotel is stunningly located just a short stroll by the beach. Rooms are big yet somehow aged. Wifi reception in the room was terrible, I had to go to reception whenever I wanted to connect.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Good Hotel and Location but Old Rooms

Good choice for hotel location, breakfast, room size, pools, and beach access. Negatives were old hotel rooms, cleanliness, and unfriendly staff.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Good hotel in a great location but average rooms

Good hotel in a great location but average rooms. Staff is not very friendly but the pools and beach are great.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

fine

except the language problem, the rest is fine. The staff is helpful. Wifi very slow for business stay

8/10 Good

Raja, Raleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Great stay...nice location

2/10 Terrible

Lund, La Montagne

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dissapointed

The pictures are not shoving the room you get. The dinner is disappointing.