L'Étang-Salé

Travel Guide
l\'Etang-Sale les Bains featuring a sunset, boating and general coastal views
Swimming in crystal-clear water, surfing, pretty sunsets and golf await at this beach resort on the southwest coast of Réunion.

On the southwestern corner of the island of Réunion is the small coastal resort of L’Étang-Salé les Bains. Its major highlight is its curving volcanic-sand beach framed by palm trees. Relax beneath the shade of the gently swaying palms and enjoy a rejuvenating swim in the enticing ocean. Watch as fishermen arrive with their day’s catch and spot luxury boats at the small port. Bring your camera and take postcard-worthy shots of the sun setting over the Indian Ocean.

L’Étang-Salé les Bains is a popular surf spot. See experienced surfers, kite-surfers and windsurfers perform tricks in the rolling waves. The clear waters are also good for snorkeling and spotting a variety of exotic fish. Ask at the resort’s tourist office about equipment rentals and tours. Sharks are known to inhabit the water so heed the warnings of locals.

Walk to Le Gouffre de l'Étang-Salé, an impressive rock formation at the southern edge of the beach. Gaze in awe as waves crash onto the rocks and spill down a long corridor.

Behind the northern edge of the beach is the resort’s commercial center, where you’ll find camping grounds and hotels. Dine at restaurants that serve fresh seafood and dishes blending French and Creole traditions. Enjoy some family-friendly entertainment at AkOatys, a waterpark home to slides, pools and a surf simulator.

Spend an afternoon at Croc Parc, a wildlife reserve and amusement park. Get up-close with and learn about the breeding process of crocodiles. Have fun on a miniature golf course and a children’s playground. Alternatively, play a round of 18 holes at Golf Club de Bourbon.

If you are feeling adventurous then join a canyoning trip and discover Réunion’s magnificent landscapes. Piton des Neiges is a great place to do this and is less than a 1-hour drive away.

L’Étang-Salé les Bains is about a 1-hour drive from Saint-Denis, the capital of Réunion. Getting to the resort is easiest via car, which gives you the freedom to visit other areas of the island. Be sure to visit nearby Saint-Louis, from where a scenic road zigzags through the magnificent Cirque de Cilaos.

Floralys Hotel
Floralys Hotel
3 out of 5
2, avenue de l’Océan, L'Étang-Salé, 97427
The price is $105 per night from Jun 27 to Jun 28
$105
per night
Jun 27 - Jun 28
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in L'Étang-Salé. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Popular attractions Plage de L'Étang-Salé and AkOatys are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (182 reviews)
A wonderful weekend break
"Our stay was lovely - we were in Reunion for the weekend and the resort was lovely. Children had a wonderful time at the pool and jumping castle. The unit was clean and tiny - small but completely suitable for its purpose. The resort was clean and fresh and food was delicious. Staff could only speak ..."

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2022

Floralys Hotel
Villa with pool, sea and mountain views
Villa with pool, sea and mountain views
Etang-Salé les Hauts, St Pierre
Stay at this family-friendly villa in L'Étang-Salé. Enjoy private pools, a water park, and WiFi. Our guests praise the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
Très agréable séjour
"De magnifiques vacances dans un cadre très agréable, calme et confort au rendez-vous. Merci au propriétaire pour ce petit paradis."

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2023

Villa with pool, sea and mountain views
LUX* Saint Gilles
LUX* Saint Gilles
5 out of 5
28 Rue du Lagon, St Gilles-les-Bains, Saint-Paul, 97434
The price is $214 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
$214
per night
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Saint-Paul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (559 reviews)
"Old property at High price. 3 star rating. Rooms needed serious upgrade"

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2022

LUX* Saint Gilles
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Résidence Santa Apolonia
Résidence Santa Apolonia
2 Boulevard Bonnier, Saint-Leu, 97436
Stay at this beach apartment in Saint-Leu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a kitchen. Popular attractions Kélonia and Conservatoire Botanique National de ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (39 reviews)
"Very nice property, the staff are very nice and friendly. The only issue was they don't assign the room according to the booking. I booked standard Seaview 1 BR apartment, they assigned handicap unit. The apartment layouts are not the same, so beware what you are booking and will be assigned."

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2021

Résidence Santa Apolonia
Villa with pool, sea and mountain views
Villa with pool, sea and mountain views
Etang-Salé les Hauts, St Pierre
Stay at this family-friendly villa in L'Étang-Salé. Enjoy private pools, a water park, and WiFi. Our guests praise the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
Très agréable séjour
"De magnifiques vacances dans un cadre très agréable, calme et confort au rendez-vous. Merci au propriétaire pour ce petit paradis."

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2023

Villa with pool, sea and mountain views
Dina Morgabine
Dina Morgabine
3 out of 5
80 Bis rue des Engagés, Bruniquel, La Saline Les Bains, Saint-Paul, 97434
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly aparthotel in Saint-Paul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (269 reviews)
Good experience
"It was a great experience! The staff was very welcoming and nice. The room was perfect for a couple. Only inconvenient : not enough parking space."

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2021

Dina Morgabine
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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