About
Perched right on a captivating stretch of white sand beach on the enchanting Réunion Island, Lux* Saint Gilles offers the perfect combination of excitement and relaxation with a whirlwind of activities to take part in and luxuriously pampering service to perfect your down time. The only 5-star resort on the island, the resort sits tucked away in acres of tropical gardens, a dream of Creole villas sheltered by filao trees and coconut palms just steps from the coral-sheltered lagoon at L'Hermitage.
- The only five-star hotel set upon the captivating Réunion Island
- A spectacular setting with direct access to the biggest lagoon on the island
- Unmissable and unique dining experiences including time-honoured Creole recipes
Overview
At a glance
Awards
2022
2021
- Travelers Choice 2021
2020
- Certificate of Excellence 2020
- Travelers Choice 2020
2019
- Certificate of Excellence 2019
2018
- Certificate of Excellence 2018
Accommodation
Carefully designed to encompass the best of colonial romance with authentic island charm, accommodation at Lux* St Gilles offers a ream of Creole-style villas complete with the following as standard:
- Air conditioning
- Furnished balcony or terrace
- Deep ceramic sinks
- Luxurious bathrooms with oversized tubs
- Beach towels
- Hairdryer
- Safe
- iPod dock
- Tea & coffee making facilities
- Minibar refilled daily
- Video games for children on request
- Satallite TV with DVD player on request
- Bathrobes & slippers
- Wi-Fi
Superior Rooms
- Ground floor
- Queen sized bed
- Patio covered with frangipani blossoms
- Access-friendly
- Maximum Occupancy: 2 adults + 1 child or baby
Deluxe Rooms
- First floor
- Peaceful rooms facing the ocean
- Queen sized bed
- Maximum Occupancy: 2 adults + 1 teen or 1 child or baby
Junior Suites
- Ground or first floor position
- King sized bed
- Separate lounge area
- Patio or balcony overlooking lush tropical gardens
- Bathroom with spacious shower & oversized tub
- Expresso machine
- Maximum Occupancy: 2 adults + 1 child or baby
Family Rooms
- Ground floor
- Queen sized beds
- Children & baby amenities & minibar tailored to child ages
- Interconnecting rooms
- Maximum Occupancy: 4 adults + 2 teens or 2 adults + 4 teens or 4 children
Dining
Indulge your taste buds with a range of restaurants offering the very best of luxury island dining.
La Cuisine
Enjoy a delightful selection of international and island inspired dishes at the resort's signature restaurant open for breakfast and dinner.
- Opening times: 6am to 10am / 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Orangine
Classically modern with an enchanting setting, Orangine offers delights from mouth-watering lobster carpaccio on sugar cane to homemade cinnamon and honey ice cream all paired with an extensive selection of French and New World wines.
- Opening times: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - closed Wednesdays and Thursdays
La Plage
Enjoy the delights of a beach restaurant serving up a selection of flavours to tickle your tastebuds.
- Opening times: 6am to 10am / 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Café Lux
Sample the one of a kind 'Island Blend' coffee crafted at Café Lux from certified green organic beans and prepared by skilfully trained baristas along with a whole host of delicious treats.
Le Bar
From fresh, light lunches to tasty pizzas, this lively poolside bar offers a range of refreshing cocktails and snacks throughout the afternoon and evening.
- Opening times: 12pm to 5:30pm for snacks, bar 10am to 11pm
Facilities
- Fitness centre
- Snorkelling
- Beach volleyball
- Tennis
- Bocce ball
- Kids club
- 24-hour room service
- Concierge
- Car rental
- Laundry Service
- Babysitting service
- Private dining
- Beach & pool service
- Hotel boutique
- 7 conference rooms
- Wi-Fi
Leisure
Included
- Largest swimming pool on the island
- Fitness centre
- Snorkelling
- Beach volleyball
- Tennis
- Bocce ball
- Kids club
- Yoga
Additional Charge
- Diving
- Big game fishing
- Boat Trips
- Jet Ski
- Stand up paddle
- Kayak with transparent hull
- Golf (near to the hotel)
- Canyoning
- Mountain bikes
- Power plates
- Fitness classes
- Spa treatments
