Auberge Saint François Rodrigues

Room Only at Auberge Saint François in Saint François:

• Meals: no meals included (breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks not included)
• Ravane House with fully equipped kitchen

Bed and Breakfast at Auberge Saint François in Saint François:

• Meal plan: breakfast only (lunch, dinner and drinks not included)

Half Board at Auberge Saint François in Saint François:

• Meal plan: breakfast and dinner (lunch and drinks not included)

Things to do near Auberge Saint François

1. Beaches near Saint François
   • Saint François beach: the lagoon beach in front of the Auberge.
   • Trou d'Argent: a small sandy cove on the coast beside Saint François.
   • Anse Bouteille: a cove next to Trou d'Argent, on the same stretch of coast.
2. Landmarks and nature in Rodrigues
   • Saint Gabriel church: a stone church in the centre of the island, one of the visits the Auberge suggests.
   • Port Mathurin market: the market in the island's capital, for local produce and crafts.
   • Île aux Cocos and Île aux Chats: islets in the Rodrigues lagoon, reached on boat excursions.
3. Island trips on MariDeal near Saint François
   • Shared Ile aux Cocos, Ile aux Chats or Island Tour with 2000 Tours (28 min drive to the boat)

Auberge Saint François in Saint François, Rodrigues

Auberge Saint François is a family run guesthouse facing Saint François beach in Saint François, on the east coast of Rodrigues, with 15 rooms, studios and houses and a Rodriguan table d'hôte dinner every evening. The same local team has run the Auberge for about 20 years, and several staff have been there since it opened. Trou d'Argent and Anse Bouteille, two of the island's best known coves, are next door. Rooms range from 30 m² sea view doubles to a three bedroom Creole house facing the beach, and paintings and crafts by Rodriguan artists hang in the rooms and common areas.

Where is Auberge Saint François?

• Location: in the village of Saint François at the eastern tip of Rodrigues, facing Saint François beach and beside the coves of Trou d'Argent and Anse Bouteille.
• Nearby: Constance Tekoma Rodrigues at Anse Ally is 2 min by car.

Who is Auberge Saint François best for?

• Families: the Family Room sleeps two adults and three children with a double, a single and a bunk bed, and babysitting is available on request.
• Groups and self caterers: the Creole House facing the beach sleeps six in three bedrooms with two bathrooms and its own kitchen, and the two bedroom Ravane House also has a full kitchen.
• Walkers and divers: the Auberge books hiking, diving, fishing and kitesurfing lessons at negotiated rates, with Trou d'Argent and Anse Bouteille on the doorstep.
• Food lovers: a three course Rodriguan dinner is served every night, after a Rodriguan punch aperitif at 18:00.

Rooms and houses at Auberge Saint François

• Sea View Room: 30 m², a double and a single bed, en suite bathroom, for up to three adults.
• Terrace Room: 30 m² with a landscape view, a private terrace and the single bed in a separate room, for up to three adults.
• Family Room: 40 m² with a sea view, a double, a single and a bunk bed, for two adults and three children.
• Studio: 30 m² with a double bed, a kitchenette and a balcony, for two adults.
• Ravane House: 96 m² with a garden view, two bedrooms, a living area and a fully equipped kitchen, for two adults and two children.
• Creole House: 45 m² on each floor, facing the beach, with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an equipped kitchen, for up to six adults.
• In every room: air conditioning, a small fridge, a safe and an en suite bathroom.

Restaurants at Auberge Saint François

1. The Auberge restaurant, Rodriguan home cooking
   • The restaurant serves regional dishes cooked with fresh, seasonal produce from local growers where possible, with light plates at lunch.
   • Opening hours: breakfast 07:30 to 10:00, lunch 11:00 to 14:00
2. Rodriguan dinner, the nightly table d'hôte
   • Dinner is a three course menu of traditional Rodriguan dishes, served every evening.
   • Opening hours: 19:30 to 21:00

Bars at Auberge Saint François

• The Auberge bar: the evening aperitif, with the house Rodriguan rum punch. From 18:00

Families and kids club at Auberge Saint François

• Auberge Saint François has no kids club; families get the Family Room with a bunk bed, and babysitting is available on request.
• Saint François beach is directly in front of the Auberge for children to play on.

Activities and water sports at Auberge Saint François

• Hiking: coastal and inland walks, starting from Saint François beach and the coves of Trou d'Argent and Anse Bouteille.
• Diving and fishing: dives and fishing trips arranged by the Auberge at negotiated rates.
• Kitesurfing: lessons and kite trips arranged through the Auberge.
• Island trips: boat excursions to Île aux Cocos and Île aux Chats, plus visits to the François Leguat tortoise reserve, Caverne Patate, Saint Gabriel church and the Port Mathurin market.
• Car rental: vehicle hire can be arranged at reception.

Beach, pools and facilities at Auberge Saint François

• Beach: Saint François beach, on the lagoon at the eastern tip of Rodrigues, is directly in front of the Auberge.
• Pools: Auberge Saint François has no swimming pool; guests swim at Saint François beach.
• Facilities: Wi-Fi, free parking, free filtered drinking water, a laundry service for a small fee and a souvenir shop.
• Services: airport transfers and car rental arranged by the Auberge.

Auberge Saint François or Constance Tekoma Rodrigues?

• Both are on the east coast of Rodrigues, a short drive apart.
• Auberge Saint François: a family run guesthouse with rooms, a studio and two self catering houses, and Rodriguan dinners.
• Constance Tekoma Rodrigues: a Constance beachfront hotel at Anse Ally, part of an international hotel group.

MariDeal offers near Auberge Saint François

1. Island tours and excursions:
   • Half-Day or Full-Day Rodrigues Island Tour with 360 Degrees Tours (25 min)
2. Car rental and airport transfers:
   • Rodrigues Car Rental with Lanialocation (11 min)
3. Other hotels in Rodrigues:
   • Constance Tekoma Rodrigues (2 min)
   • Le Marin Villa Rodrigues (5 min)
   • Cotton Bay Hotel Rodrigues (5 min)
   • C Rodrigues Mourouk Hotel (17 min)
   • Coastal Lodge Rodrigues (26 min)
   • Villa in Baladirou, Rodrigues (27 min)
   • Cocotiers Hotel Rodrigues (28 min)

Auberge Saint François FAQ

1. Where is Auberge Saint François?
   • Auberge Saint François is in the village of Saint François at the eastern tip of Rodrigues, facing Saint François beach and next to Trou d'Argent and Anse Bouteille.
2. Is Auberge Saint François good for families?
   • Yes, for independent families: there is no kids club, but the Family Room sleeps two adults and three children and babysitting is available on request.
3. Does Auberge Saint François have a spa?
   • No, but massages can be arranged at reception.
4. Does Auberge Saint François have a beach and pool?
   • Saint François beach is directly in front of the Auberge, but there is no swimming pool, so guests swim in the lagoon.
5. How do you get to Auberge Saint François from the airport?
   • Rodrigues airport is at Plaine Corail, across the island to the south west. The Auberge arranges transfers, or you can book the Two-Way Rodrigues Airport Transfer with 2000 Tours.
6. What are the meal times at Auberge Saint François?
   • Breakfast is served from 07:30 to 10:00 and lunch from 11:00 to 14:00, with a rum punch aperitif at 18:00 and a three course Rodriguan dinner from 19:30 to 21:00.
7. Can you self cater at Auberge Saint François?
   • Yes. The Studio has a kitchenette, and the Ravane House and Creole House have fully equipped kitchens.
8. What rooms does Auberge Saint François have?
   • Auberge Saint François has 30 m² Sea View and Terrace Rooms, a 40 m² Family Room, a Studio with a kitchenette, the two bedroom Ravane House and the three bedroom Creole House facing the beach.