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Reunion is the unsung hero of the Indian Ocean Islands. It blends European sophistication with exotic Creole culture and is known as one of the world's adventure hubs. Hotel Alamanda is situated on the west coast and is the perfect base from which to explore the island's active volcano, gigantic calderas, vanilla plantations and coastline. It's also walking distance from the beach, the Hermitage lagoon, local cafés and restaurants. Start your morning at a French café; hike, cycle and swim during the day and spend the evening dancing to the soulful rhythms of Maloya music.
From $190 person/night
Friendly and efficient staff who speak English and French.
Good value for money with great perks - these include regular live music-and-dance performances hosted at the restaurants
Hotel Alamanda's central location means that you're walking distance from the beach, a range of restaurants and nightclubs, and a bus stop.
This island hotel has a distinct Creole flavour. Its main building is painted in white, with French doors that open onto balconies and a lush tropical garden. There are two open-air restaurants where local and international dishes can be enjoyed, and a large pool, which is heated between June and September. Head to the terrace bar for exotic cocktails and join in the fun as local dancers and musicians make regular appearances for themed entertainment evenings.
Even though Hotel Alamanda's guest bedrooms are small, they offer all the trimmings for a comfortable stay. Single, double and twin rooms all have en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs (with satellite channels), safes, minibars and hairdryers. The bright and airy interiors reflect the vibrant colours of life on Reunion Island: vivid pink and turquoise fabrics are complemented by simple wooden floors and local art on the walls. For a quiet night's sleep, request a room situated away from the nearby nightclubs.
This hotel's central location makes it a great choice... an easy walk to the beach and a variety of cafés! Staff are extremely helpful with organising day trips.
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Reunion Island is a treasure trove of adventure activities: its relatively small size makes it easy to hike through a jungle in the morning and sunbathe on a beach in the afternoon. The hotel's 24-hour reception staff are on standby to arrange cycling, diving and horseback riding trips. Other must-dos include a hike through the island's gigantic calderas, a visit to Piton de la Fournaise Volcano and a tour of a vanilla plantation. Also of interest is the nearby Saint-Paul Market and La Saga du Rhum (rum museum and distillery.)