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Reviews of Le Saint Alexis **** Hotel & Spa 4 stars

44, rue du Boucan Canot, 97434 Saint-Gilles les Bains, Reunion

#105 of 199 hotels in Saint-Gilles les Bains

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Review score

Based on 48 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    6.9

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  • Reviewed: 28 June 2025

    8.0
    absolutely amazing staff a few of the facilities could use a bit of TLC
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    unfortunately the bed was pretty uncomfortable (it could use a new mattress. the bathtub could use a little update as well. i did still really enjoy the bath but the jets were unusable and extremely loud. also not an ideal place if you need wifi but it didn’t bother me too much

    beautiful hotel with extremely friendly, helpful and welcoming staff!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was not comfortable though. There was like a curb in the middle and we couldn’t sleep well. For a single person it would have been better.

    Beautiful hotel, the swimming pool was just wow. The staff were nice.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dinner

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    7.0
    Could be better…
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor Wi-Fi connexion. Bed is so so (too soft). Bathtub too low and not practical. No real shower in Standard room. Avoid room on the street side, may be noisy with the traffic. Bar too expensive

    The location, the breakfast, the view. Nice architecture with the swimming pool.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could be refreshed a bit, getting older

    Location is perfect close to the beach and restaurants. Amazing terrace for breakfast

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2023

    7.0
    Not Bad / not exceptionnal
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cold swimming pool, old room design and équipements, juste one key for two, juste one shower gel for 2 x 2 nights...

    Location, architecture, cleanliness, wide room, breakfast, the spa.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2023

    9.0
    Ideal rest after hiking
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a bit old at some points, 30 years, but we can’t complaint for 160€ per night.

    Architecture: a beautiful hotel with very nice touches.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2022

    9.0
    Really nice hotel well situated.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Rooms should be updated.

    We were upgraded to a junior suite. The hotel is really well situated on the beach. The restaurant is amazing. The swimming pool is really nice.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2022

    9.0
    Amazing stay next to Beach & the Ocean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom a bit outdated…

    staff very polite & helpful

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Pool Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel could use an update.

    Hotel right on the beach which is pretty unique in La Réunion, big pool, friendly staff.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2022

    8.0
    Great stop for refilling your battery after long hiking days
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - Check-in with wrong indications: Breakfast is from 7:30 to 10:00, in the room it is mentioned 7:00 to 10:30, eventually (you learn next morning) it is always served from 6:30 to 10:30 - Outreageous laundry prices (4 pair of socks = 12€) - best to tell that we did our laundry ourselves - Dark room, missing lights - Old / broken furniture (bath, lights, holders, ...) - Shower/Bath water temperature almost impossible to set (you need to guess... dozen of times by trial and error) there is no mixer, no signs and it doesn't mix properly with tremendous delay. - Out of use lifts, toilets, ... - Restaurant service was somewhat disorganised on the 5.11.22 (took 45min from the time we sat to the time we got anything to drink)

    - Location - Swimming pool - Beach - Breakfast (Bio corner, juices, crêpes, ...) - Room space - Room balcony - Diversed relaxation places (indoor/outdoor: sofas, long chairs, ...) - Bar (juices) - Quietness - Aircon working flawlessly and quietly - SPA (massages :))

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    3.0
    Unacceptable to be called 4 star hotel. 2 at the most.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    No water pressure, lukewarm water only, massive jacuzzi that cannot be used. No proper Shower, only hand-held shower head. toilette smaller than an airplane toilette. When sitted, your knees touch the wall in front. AC leaking water and creates a huge puddle in the middle of the room. internet very slow (2-3 mb/s at most) Reception staff and hotel management not pleasant.

    Room and restaurant staff are very pleasant. Hotel is beautiful from the outside

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2025

    10
    French Riviera in Reunion
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the architecture & design, felt like we were in the French Riviera. The pool was incredible, flowing in a design around the hotel. Barman created beautiful divine cocktails on the beach. Beach bar is amazing!!! Everyone was exceptionally helpful & so friendly. Even the airport shuttle they arranged was fantastic! We'd definitely stay there again.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel needs an update, as it appears old and worn out, looking more like a 3-star hotel. The breakfast was extremely disappointing, with no vegetables available, not even those listed on the menu (for example, mushrooms for the omelette) and frequent shortages of some items such as scrambled eggs. I had to request tomatoes and cucumbers, which should have already been provided in a 4-star hotel. But the staff was kind and trying to help. Additionally, the room cleaning left much to be desired until I complained about it. Again, when I complained, it was then sorted. The hotel is far from any supermarket unless you have a car. I previously stayed in a 5-star hotel nearby and had a fantastic experience.

    The location of the hotel was good as it was situated close to a few restaurants in Boucan Canot. The hotel had a separate beach, but unfortunately, swimming in the sea in front of the hotel was not allowed (a nearby beach can be used). The pool was nice and well-maintained. The staff was helpful, and even though some did not speak English, they tried to help. It is best to rent a car to visit other areas, especially on a rainy day, but the bus station is right in front of the hotel and only takes 7 minutes to get you to Saint Gilles centre.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ni showers in room

    Extraordinary pool

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2023

    10
    Superb hotel! Unique with its swimming pool all around like Venise
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I didn't like the noise of the hot tub in the bathroom, very noisy so I preferred to turn it off. And the terrace door that doesn't open without creaking. But the rest was perfect!

    I loved the outdoor swimming pool available at the exit from the terrace of our room, it's exceptional. I also loved the sun loungers around the pool but also facing the sea, on the sand ! The hotel is located 5 minutes walk from a tourist food area. I also appreciated the full breakfast with sea view as well as the salad at lunch. Congratulations also for the maintenance of the swimming pool which was always clean!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2023

    6.0
    nice place but made uncomfortable by a lack of accessibility to key services
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no WiFi or very poor WiFi in room usual 4/5 star facilities were missing in room .. tea/coffee and water either none or difficult to use as power cables didn’t reach electric points. poor selection of food lack of room service delivery

    location, staff , beach bar , breakfast location

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2023

    10
    week-end détente
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    l’emplacement

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed at the Saint Alexis for a week during our honeymoon trip. The hotel and staff provided us with good taste and authenticity. We will keep wonderful memories of our room with a direct access to the fabulous swimming pool which goes through the various buildings, gardens and bridges. We will also remember the lovely breakfast on the restaurant rooftop terrasse and the delicious suppers cooked by the new chef (it is a she). Thanks again to the Saint Alexis team for this dream honeymoon, we are so grateful.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2022

    6.0
    Outdated, grimy, not high-quality; nice pool area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - Rooms are dim and dank. Furniture is old, shabby, used. - The bathrooms are old and equally used; no shower in the room, just an old jacuzzi that functions as a shower "stall". Getting the temperature right was a work of patience. - Breakfast mediocre - Staff lackluster. Took the outdoor bar staff about 25 minutes to come take an order. Cocktails were served in Ikea water glasses, and they charge extra for the bar nuts. - The entire hotel felt grimy and unclean. Badly needs a renovation. Very 90s feel. - Value for price ratio is vastly out of proportion. I don't understand how this goes as a 4-star hotel; this is 3 stars at best and I feel that the 4 star rating grossly misleads guests looking for accommodation in that quality sector. I wouldn't have minded the above points had I known this was a 2-or 3-star hotel. But 4 stars? No.

    Outdoor pool area is gorgeous and well-kept; the entire garden is lovely and clean.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2022

    5.0
    unfortunately not to the expected standards…
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A few too many things… It is advertised as a Spa and Hammam. Hammam does not work and based on other people’s comments, this has been going on for quite some time now. The gym facilities… is really 4 outdated equipment and two electronic devices that don’t work as there are no electricity in the room. The restaurant is way too expensive for the service you are offered. The starter for the menu released daily was not the one we were offered. We asked for sparkling water, twice, that we never received but were charged, twice. The sides served on the plate were mixed between the two dishes we ordered for main. The waitress was doing her best and had to deal with a few complaints, she was the only positive note of that evening. The keycard deactivated 5 times in two days. I realise first time might be my fault as it was close to phone but other 4 times… however, when I asked for a new keycard the third time, it didn’t deactivate anymore… Finally, some of the staff is not trained to be a 4-star staff. When mentioning that there was a cockroach in my room, I was simply answered:” that’s normal, it’s like this here” and was asked if I wanted some product to kill them…. they finally came to put some product, and I found a total of 5 cockroaches in 2 days. Haven’t seen a single one during the other twelve days I was on the Island. overall value for money is poor. This weekend was supposed to be the highlight of a 2weeks holidays, it has unfortunately not been up to expectation and is probably the only regret I have from my stay in La Reunion.

    The location is perfect, on the beach, perfect for a romantic sunset. The building is beautiful and the rooms are nice.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2022

    10
    every time it is an amazing moment we have at the hotel, Valentin at the reception was very welcoming and friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the swimming pool was really fresh

    the room was fantastic, the view, the vibe

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2025

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