Le Relais de l'Hermitage

Things to do near Le Relais de l'Hermitage

1. Beaches near L'Ermitage-les-Bains
   • Plage de l'Ermitage (3 min drive): the filao shaded beach in front of the hotel, on the largest lagoon of the island.
   • Trou d'Eau (4 min drive): the quieter southern end of the lagoon at La Saline-les-Bains.
   • Plage des Roches Noires (8 min drive): the town beach of Saint-Gilles next to the marina, with a surf spot and restaurants.
   • Plage de Boucan Canot (11 min drive): an ocean beach north of Saint-Gilles with a row of beach restaurants; swimming only in the supervised zone.
2. Landmarks and nature near L'Ermitage-les-Bains
   • Jardin d'Eden (3 min drive): a botanical garden on the road into L'Ermitage, planted with tropical, medicinal and sacred plants.
   • Port de Saint-Gilles-les-Bains (5 min drive): the marina for diving trips, glass bottom boats and humpback whale watching in the austral winter.
   • Bassin des Aigrettes (11 min drive): a freshwater pool and waterfall in the Ravine Saint-Gilles, reached on foot.
   • Musée de Villèle (14 min drive): the old Desbassayns sugar estate above Saint-Gilles, a museum of plantation history and slavery.
   • Kélonia (15 min drive): the sea turtle observatory at Saint-Leu, with tanks, a care centre and exhibitions.
3. Restaurants near Saint-Gilles
   • Chez Herbert (2 min drive): a simple Creole snack near Ermitage beach, busy at lunch for its sausage rougail and fish curry.
   • Le Manta (3 min drive): a Maître Restaurateur with a wooden terrace a few steps from Ermitage beach, serving French and Réunion specialities.
   • Le Bénitier (3 min drive): a beach snack bar under the filao trees of Ermitage beach, serving salads, curries and tartares by day and hosting occasional concerts.
   • Vert Tu Oses (4 min drive): a Maître Restaurateur table in a tropical garden, cooking local seasonal produce such as its spiced péi fish tartare.
   • Rondavelle L'Uni Vert (7 min drive): a beach restaurant on the Trou d'Eau lagoon with a Balinese style setting, serving fish dishes alongside vegan and healthy plates.
   • Le D.C.P. (7 min drive): a fish restaurant and fishmonger at the Saint-Gilles harbour working from boat to plate, known for marlin and tuna tartare, carpaccio and sushi.
4. Nightlife near Saint-Gilles
   • Le Moulin du Tango (4 min drive): a long running nightclub for all ages, known for its rotating dance floor nicknamed the carousel and its retro nights.
   • L'Outside (5 min drive): a restaurant and club lounge at the Saint-Gilles marina that turns from tapas to themed party nights, open until 5 am Thursday to Saturday.
   • KazBar (8 min drive): a bar in a Creole house garden by Roches Noires beach with live music, coconut punch and sunset views over the ocean.
   • L'Esplanade (8 min drive): a restaurant and tapas bar with a large terrace overlooking Roches Noires beach, known for sunset drinks.

Golf near Le Relais de l'Hermitage

• Le Relais de l'Hermitage is within 30 minutes by car of 2 golf courses, nearest first:
  • Golf du Bassin Bleu (10 min drive): 18 holes, par 72, designed by Robert Berthet and opened in 1992, set at about 300 m altitude beside the Ravine Saint-Gilles with a eucalyptus-lined front nine and ocean views on the back nine.
  • Bourbon Golf Club (27 min drive): 18 holes, par 72, 6,101 m, the oldest course on La Réunion, created in 1969 in the Étang-Salé forest and redesigned by Michel Gayon in 1991, with an extra 9 hole Ti'Parcours.

Scuba diving near Le Relais de l'Hermitage Saint Gilles

• Dive centres within 30 minutes of Le Relais de l'Hermitage Saint Gilles, nearest first:
  • Bleu Marine Réunion (5 min drive): an FFESSM dive school at the Saint-Gilles harbour since 1995, offering try dives from age 8, night dives and courses.
  • Escapade Plongée (5 min drive): a dive centre in La Saline-les-Bains offering try dives from age 8, guided dives beyond 20 m and certification courses.
• Dive sites in the area:
  • Passe de l'Ermitage: a channel cut through the Ermitage reef, 6 to 25 m deep, where turtles, eagle rays and batfish are often seen.
  • Cap La Houssaye: a lava rock site north of Saint-Gilles, 20 m at most, with colourful corals, triggerfish, nudibranchs and lobsters, suitable for beginners.
  • Tour de Boucan: a gentle drop off off Boucan Canot down to 22 m, open from Level 1.
  • Épave du Haï Siang: a well known wreck lying down to 54 m, reserved for Level 3 divers.

Le Relais de l'Hermitage in Saint-Gilles-les-Bains

Le Relais de l'Hermitage is a 3 star hotel of 163 rooms in a three hectare tropical garden at L'Ermitage-les-Bains, Saint-Gilles, on the west coast of Réunion Island, with a gate straight onto the Ermitage lagoon and its marine reserve. Two swimming pools, one of them heated in the austral winter, sit in the garden between two-storey buildings where every room has its own terrace or balcony. Dinner is a buffet at Le Papayer with music on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, lunch is à la carte at Case Vanille by the pool, and the day runs from aquagym and yoga to beach volleyball and pétanque.

Where is Le Relais de l'Hermitage?

• Location: 123 avenue Leconte de Lisle at L'Ermitage-les-Bains, the lagoon district of Saint-Gilles-les-Bains in the commune of Saint-Paul, on the west coast of Réunion Island, with direct access to the Ermitage lagoon.
• Nearby: the main Plage de l'Ermitage (3 min drive) and the Saint-Gilles-les-Bains marina (5 min drive).

Who is Le Relais de l'Hermitage best for?

• Families: 48 Family Rooms on the ground floor with a patio onto the garden for up to 2 adults and 2 children, connecting rooms on request, a children's pool and free cots.
• Lagoon lovers: direct access from the garden to the Ermitage lagoon, a protected marine reserve sheltered by the coral reef.
• Active travellers: aquagym, aqua cycling, yoga, zumba, cross training, beach volleyball and badminton on the daily programme, plus a gym.
• Groups and seminars: 163 rooms, three meeting rooms and two private car parks.

Rooms at Le Relais de l'Hermitage

• Standard Room: 25 m² for 2 people, with a terrace or balcony.
• Double Room: 33 rooms of 25 m² with a double bed.
• Family Room: 25 m² on the ground floor with a double bed and a trundle bed, a patio onto the garden, for 2 adults and 2 children under 16 or 3 adults and 1 child; connecting rooms on request.
• In every room: air conditioning, telephone, interactive TV, a safe, a hairdryer, a shower or bathtub and a personal internet device. Four rooms are adapted for guests with reduced mobility.

Restaurants at Le Relais de l'Hermitage

1. Le Papayer, the buffet restaurant
   • Buffets of Creole and international dishes for breakfast and dinner, with themed evenings and live music on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Children's menus are available.
   • Opening hours: Breakfast 06:00 to 10:00, Dinner 19:00 to 21:30
2. Case Vanille, the poolside restaurant
   • À la carte lunch beside the pool, on reservation.
   • Opening hours: Lunch 12:00 to 14:00

Bars at Le Relais de l'Hermitage

• Le Tamarin: the hotel bar for coffee in the morning and cocktails and soft drinks later in the day. 14:00 to 22:00

Families at Le Relais de l'Hermitage

• No kids club: Le Relais de l'Hermitage does not offer childcare, but families have a children's pool, children's menus at Le Papayer and free cots.
• Family Rooms: 48 ground floor rooms with a double bed and a trundle bed, and connecting rooms on request.
• Games: badminton, beach volleyball, pétanque, table tennis and board games in the garden.

Activities and water sports at Le Relais de l'Hermitage

• On the lagoon: swimming and snorkelling in the Ermitage marine reserve, straight from the garden.
• In the pool: aquagym, aqua cycling, pool workouts and introductory scuba dives.
• On land: yoga, zumba, cross training, beach volleyball, badminton, pétanque and table tennis, plus a gym.
• Evenings: entertainment on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights.

Beach, pools and facilities at Le Relais de l'Hermitage

• Beach: direct access to the Ermitage lagoon, the long white sand beach of Saint-Gilles protected by the coral reef and classified as a marine reserve.
• Pools: two outdoor pools in the three hectare garden, one heated to 28 °C from June to September, plus a children's pool, with loungers and parasols.
• Massage: relaxing massages and reflexology on request.
• Facilities: 24 hour reception, Wi-Fi, two private car parks, car rental, a paid airport shuttle, three meeting rooms, and pets accepted.

Le Relais de l'Hermitage or Hôtel Exsel Ermitage?

• The two hotels stand side by side at L'Ermitage-les-Bains, about 100 metres apart on the same lagoon.
• Le Relais de l'Hermitage: 163 rooms in a three hectare garden with direct lagoon access, two pools, two restaurants and a daily activities programme.
• Hôtel Exsel Ermitage: a 3 star boutique hotel of 37 rooms set in a semicircle around a heated pool, 100 metres from the beach, with breakfast and a bar but no restaurant.

MariDeal offers near Le Relais de l'Hermitage

1. Other hotels in L'Ermitage and Saint-Gilles:
   • Tropic Appart'Hôtel (1 min)
   • Hôtel Exsel Ermitage (2 min)
   • Hôtel Exsel Alamanda (4 min)
   • Dina Morgabine Saint-Gilles (4 min)
   • Le Nautile beach Hotel (6 min)
   • Doudou Hôtel (6 min)
   • Ness by D-Ocean (6 min)
   • Hôtel les Aigrettes (7 min)
   • Akoya Hôtel & Spa (8 min)
   • Hôtel Le Grand Bleu (9 min)

Le Relais de l'Hermitage FAQ

1. Where is Le Relais de l'Hermitage?
   • At 123 avenue Leconte de Lisle, L'Ermitage-les-Bains, in Saint-Gilles-les-Bains on the west coast of Réunion Island, with direct access to the Ermitage lagoon.
2. How far is Le Relais de l'Hermitage from the airport?
   • About 49 minutes by car from Roland Garros Airport in Saint-Denis, and the hotel can arrange a paid shuttle.
3. Does Le Relais de l'Hermitage have a beach and pool?
   • Yes, both. The garden opens onto the Ermitage lagoon, and there are two outdoor pools, one heated to 28 °C from June to September, plus a children's pool.
4. Is Le Relais de l'Hermitage good for families?
   • Yes. Le Relais de l'Hermitage has 48 Family Rooms for 2 adults and 2 children, connecting rooms, a children's pool and children's menus, but no kids club or childcare.
5. How many rooms does Le Relais de l'Hermitage have?
   • Le Relais de l'Hermitage has 163 rooms over two floors, all with a terrace or balcony, in Standard, Double and Family categories of 25 m².
6. What restaurants are at Le Relais de l'Hermitage?
   • Le Papayer serves buffet breakfasts and dinners with themed music nights on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, and Case Vanille serves an à la carte lunch by the pool.
7. What activities are there at Le Relais de l'Hermitage?
   • The daily programme includes aquagym, aqua cycling, introductory scuba dives in the pool, yoga, zumba, cross training, beach volleyball, badminton and pétanque, with evening entertainment three nights a week.
8. Are pets allowed at Le Relais de l'Hermitage?
   • Yes. Le Relais de l'Hermitage accepts pets, and four of its rooms are adapted for guests with reduced mobility.
9. What is there to do near Le Relais de l'Hermitage?
   • Swim in the Ermitage lagoon, visit the Jardin d'Eden, book a whale watching or diving trip at the Saint-Gilles marina, or hike to the Bassin des Aigrettes waterfall.