Hotel le Recif

Me and my family stayed at the Le Recif Hotel for 6 nights between Christmas to the New Year. Unfortunately we are not very happy with the hotell. The best thing with the hotel is the staff, they were very friendly and attentive. So I contemplated to increase the rating to 3 stars, but altogether I decided against it. We had 2 connecting rooms (Family Suite) and they were kept nice and clean. Internet worked for a few minutes every day, luckily Reunion Island is part of the EU som we could use our home service. But I guess for non EU residents this could be a problem. Breakfast was good and again, the staff was excellent. However, the type of food is served a certain times of days and there is little flexibility to get something small between. But the main problem in my view was value for money. The price for our week was very high and the value we received for this price was not OK specially comparing with other alternatives.

Welcome to the 'Wes Anderson' Hotel, a resort that is very popular with the upper French working class. However, if you do not have at least a 'rudimentary' knowledge of French (as is necessary for the rest of the island as well), the whole thing can quickly become a 'lost in translation'. This place must have had 3-star status somewhere in the 1970s. And if the operators wait a little longer, the (somewhat shabby) furnishings might become hip again at some point (bathtub with wooden paneling instead of a shower?). Anyone flying over from Mauritius, however, must be prepared for significant compromises in everything: Reunion is France after all, with all its social problems ("sorry, but the driver doesn't speak English"!). Basically, the question also arises as to why people fly over 9,000 km to spend their day at the pool? There are no loungers on the (public) beach, nor is it particularly attractive. Since Reunion has been completely urbanized, a car is definitely recommended if you want to explore one of the few beautiful spots on the island. Oh yes, at least you can rely on one thing: the café au lait for breakfast is just as bad as we (non-French people) have known it for decades from French motorway service stations.

The hotel is well located near the beach. There are several fun activities and quiet areas to relax in the resort. The staff are really welcoming and kind. The rooms are clean and comfortable. We were disappointed with the breakfast buffet as it was limited and it was the same food as the day before. We would have loved some fresh fruit like papaya, mango and pineapple. We don't feel like it was worth the price we paid but we enjoyed ourselves.

We stayed 5-7 to 11 -7 2023. Rooms are dated, sheets only changed twice, coffee cups rinsed in bathroom basin, no ventilation in shower, tiny fridge with broken shelf, not very clean, dated . There was no information provided for tours at the hotel nothing!! Over priced rooms. A suggestion upgrade your fridges, install ceiling fans in rooms and security doors so the sea breeze can flow but not snakes enter room. The staff very friendly and accommodating. Breakfast buffet had no variety the same the whole time we were there. Dinner buffet excellent. No snacks at the bar when you are having a swim or a drink ?? Very odd!! The grounds are well kept. Overall ok stay we made it work but definitely overpriced and dated.

This hotel is great. Perfect location, super friendly employees and the room is spacious and always clean. Breakfast is very good, extremely amount of choices to eat. I think the hotel should be a 4 star and not only 3. Close to the beach and great swimming pools

I stayed in this hotel long time back but I really was impressed. The rooms were excellent, the food, the room service, the location and in general I remember we had no bad experience from this hotel. We dive as well cause the hotel in that time had extra facilities and arranged it for us. Whatever we asked for, they provided it immediately. I don’t know if it is still good, but the location and the view from the terrace I suppose it’s still the same. Definitely visit the Safari adventures to have a walk with the lions !!

This was my first visit to Reunion Island. The hotel is close to the beach - does not have direct access one has to go through a gate and then down to the beach - very nice breakfast included - but be careful of the BIRDS - they pounce on your food as soon as you turn your back! My room was basic. This hotel seems to be popular with families as it has more than one pool area. Maybe try to get a room on the ocean side - mine was not so no real view. Staff were very friendly.

This was our first stop at the beginning of a 12 day stay on Reunion. We were moved from our original hotel to Le Recif and we were so glad. Situated just back from the beach with views of the sea, the rooms are comfortable and all the staff friendly. Breakfast is traditional but keep an eye on the birds or they will pinch your bread!||The pools are well situated and you have a family pool and an adult pool for those that prefer a bit of quite. The bar serves some excellent cocktails and evening food which is a variation on the buffet. Situated just out of the village of St Giles which has a reasonable selection of shops and a colourful Sunday market