Best hotels in Saint-Gilles-les-Bains: 10 hotels from Boucan Canot to La Saline

The best-known hotel on the west coast and, according to the LUX* group, the only 5-star on the island set directly on a beach. Its 174 rooms and suites are spread across Creole-style villas among the casuarina trees, with L'Hermitage lagoon at the bottom of the garden.

Three restaurants ( La Cuisine, La Plage, L'Orangine ) and the Carry's Bar mean there's no need to drive anywhere in the evening. A big pool, gym, sauna and children's areas round off a resort that works for couples and families alike, with ten Family Suites.

The only hotel on this list right on Boucan Canot beach, the most photogenic stretch on the west coast, with sunloungers and parasols reserved for guests. The building takes its cues from a ship, with two pools winding between the wings.

Every room has a whirlpool bath, which is a real treat for couples. A spa, a rooftop fine-dining restaurant and private parking complete the picture. Boucan's natural rock pool and the Cap Homard sunsets are a short stroll away.

La Saline-les-Bains' 5-star sits opposite the Trou d'Eau lagoon, just across the road. Its score rests on one of the largest numbers of reviews on the west coast, which makes it particularly reliable.

Its two headline features are the ocean-facing infinity pool and a 600 m² Cinq Mondes spa. Le Dôme restaurant, the L'Horizon bar with over 100 spirits, six differently themed room styles and the hotel's own kitchen garden give it real personality.

A 43-room hotel right on the lagoon at La Saline. It moved up to 4 stars after a full renovation in 2024, with new rooms, bathrooms and pool.

It feels personal rather than resort-like. There's a pool, a hot tub and a gym, and masks and paddleboards are lent out so you can explore the lagoon straight from the hotel beach. Pets are welcome, which is unusual at this level.

An aparthotel on the Trou d'Eau lagoon, right inside the marine reserve. All 84 rooms and suites have a kitchen or kitchenette, which gives you real freedom on a family trip or a longer stay.

There's a heated pool, a spa and a restaurant, and part of the property was renovated in 2025. Guests mostly talk about the lagoon, where turtles are a regular sight, and how handy the kitchenettes are.

The west coast's family hotel. Run by the LUX* group, it spreads over a three-hectare garden on L'Hermitage beach, with 146 rooms including 14 Family Suites.

The clincher is the free kids' club for 3 to 11-year-olds. There are also two pools, two restaurants ( Le Maloya and Le Comptoir Sud ), tennis and badminton courts and a spa hut. Half board is available, but there's no all-inclusive option.

The latest addition to the Morgabine group, on rue des Salines, 250 metres from the lagoon. With 38 rooms of 17 to 28 m², it's more boutique hotel than resort, with a carefully designed look.

Two heated pools, Le Lambrecoeur restaurant, a bar, a small spa with a hot tub and free parking. A good way to enjoy La Saline without paying beachfront prices.

In Bruniquel, on the slopes above La Saline-les-Bains and five minutes from the lagoon, the original Dina Morgabine ( 2015 ) is all about atmosphere. Its Sinzil restaurant and bar are on the roof, and there's a five-hole golf course next door.

A pool heated to 27 °C, a spa, some rooms with kitchenettes and the Qualité Tourisme and EU Ecolabel marks: it's well equipped for a 3-star and often one of the more affordable options here.

Twenty rooms on boulevard Roland Garros, 50 metres from Roches Noires beach and a short walk from the marina. Opened in 2017, it's the ideal base for enjoying central Saint-Gilles on foot, with no need to drive at night.

A heated pool, Le P'tit Bleu bistro, a coworking corner and a 24-hour front desk. Guests like the location and the food.

The former Hôtel Saint-Michel, renovated and renamed, looks out over the bay from chemin Summer in the hills above Saint-Gilles. Twenty-two rooms, a pool with three depths and panoramic ocean views.

La Parenthèse restaurant and its terrace bar mean you can eat in. It suits people who'd rather have the calm of the hills than the buzz of the seafront, as long as you have a car.