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Salazie · Grand-Îlet
Le Guétali Gîte, Grand-Îlet: panoramic terraces over the Salazie cirque
A quality gîte (rural guesthouse) in Grand-Îlet, in the Salazie cirque: en-suite rooms with their own terraces overlooking the cirque, wifi and wheelchair access. Rated an excellent 8.7/10 from 294 Booking reviews, one of the best-rated places to stay in Salazie.
Grand-Îlet, SalazielocationFrom €70 a nightprice8.7/10 (294 reviews)booking ratingTerrace with a viewspecial feature
Le Guétali, on Chemin Camp Pierrot in Grand-Îlet, is one of the best-rated places to stay in the Salazie cirque (8.7/10 from 294 Booking reviews). It stands out for its well-equipped rooms (private bathroom, desk, dressing area), each with a small private terrace and a superb view of the cirque. Somewhere between a mountain lodge and a country hotel, and excellent value for money.
This page covers prices (from €70 a night), how to get there, facilities (wifi, wheelchair access, restaurant) and services (dinner and breakfast on request), plus ideas for things to do nearby (hiking into Mafate via Col des Bœufs, Hell-Bourg, the Voile de la Mariée waterfall, canyoning at Trou Blanc).
At a glance
The gîte essentials
The experience
A comfortable night facing the cirque
Arriving in Grand-Îlet. This is one of the most authentic villages in the Salazie cirque, away from the tourist crowds of Hell-Bourg. Le Guétali stands on Chemin Camp Pierrot, in a peaceful garden facing the cirque walls. The welcome is one of its hallmarks, praised in almost every Booking review.
The rooms. Comfortable and well equipped, with a private bathroom, a desk, a dressing area and bed linen provided. Each has its own small terrace looking out over the cirque. Morning coffee on the terrace as the sun lights up the cliffs is the highlight of a stay.
Meals and extras. Dinner and breakfast are available on request, with local Creole cooking. Free wifi covers the whole property, which isn't a given in the cirques, and there are wheelchair-accessible facilities, fairly rare in the area.
The garden.It's a favourite spot to unwind. After a day hiking in Mafate or around Piton d'Anchaing, guests gather there to recover, chat with other travellers or read. Peace and quiet is what Le Guétali is all about.
How to get there
How to get to Le Guétali
From Saint-André, take the D48 towards Salazie, drive through the village of Salazie and carry on towards Grand-Îlet. The gîte is on Chemin Camp Pierrot, signposted from the road.
Allow about 50 minutes by car from Saint-André, 1 hour from Saint-Denis, 1h15 from Saint-Pierre. The road to Salazie is winding but paved all the way. Fill up with fuel in Saint-André.
On site
Services and facilities at the gîte
- En-suite rooms with a desk and dressing area
- A small private terrace for each room, with a view of the cirque
- Bed linen provided
- Creole dinner and breakfast on request
- Free wifi throughout the property
- Wheelchair-accessible facilities
- On-site parking
- A peaceful garden for relaxing
- Clean bathrooms, hot water
- Rated 8.7/10 from 294 Booking reviews
Rates
How much does a night cost?
From €70 a night, according to Booking, for an en-suite room with a terrace. Meals (dinner and breakfast) cost extra and need to be booked ahead.
Book on Booking.com, where the property is rated 8.7/10 from 294 reviews, one of the best scores in Salazie. Check current prices when you book, as they vary with the season.
Contact & booking
Booking Le Guétali
Address: 29 Chem. Camp Pierrot, Salazie 97433
Book on Booking.com (8.7/10 from 294 reviews), several weeks ahead in high season (June to October).
Combine it with
Things to do nearby
Salazie is the greenest and one of the most accessible cirques. Make the most of your stay to explore Hell-Bourg, hike over into Mafate or go canyoning.
Bélouve and the Trou de Fer Waterfall
A guided hike to the island's tallest waterfall, directly accessible from the highlands of Salazie.
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Canyoning at Trou Blanc, Hell-Bourg
Jumps, abseils and natural slides in the pools of Trou Blanc, departing directly from Hell-Bourg.
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Mafate Trek via Col des Bœufs
Crossing into the neighbouring cirque via Col des Bœufs, accessible from Salazie.
See the activity
Pair it withAerial view
Reunion Island seen from the sky
From the gîte, you see Salazie from your terrace, framed by the cirque walls. A helicopter gives you the big picture: peaks, cirques, lava flows and the lagoon, all in a few minutes.
8 routes from Saint-Pierre or Saint-Paul, lasting 15 minutes to 1 hour.
From €125 · 210 Manawa reviews · Saint-Pierre / Saint-Paul
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See also
Other gîtes and stays in Salazie and Mafate
Le Relax Farm Camping, Salazie
A neighbouring 'Bienvenue à la ferme' campsite in Bras-Sec, at €12/person.
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Roche Écrite Mountain Hut
A mountain gîte at 1,700m, accessible from Grand-Îlet via the GR2.
See the gîte
Chez Tatie Jo, Aurère, Mafate
A warm gîte in the neighbouring cirque, wood-fired meals.
See the gîte
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hotel< 1 kmFrequently asked questions
FAQ: everything to know before booking
How do you book Le Guétali?
Book on Booking.com, where it's rated 8.7/10 from 294 reviews, one of the best scores in Salazie. Book several weeks ahead in high season.
How much does a night cost?
From €70 a night for an en-suite room with a terrace. Meals (dinner and breakfast) cost extra and need to be booked ahead.
What is a "guétali"?
A guétali is a small covered lookout typical of Creole architecture, built into the corner of a garden wall, where you can sit and watch the street go by while staying in the shade. The gîte is named after this much-loved feature of Reunion Island heritage.
Is there wifi?
Yes, free wifi throughout the property, which isn't a given in the cirques.
Is the gîte wheelchair accessible?
Yes, it has wheelchair-accessible facilities, which are fairly rare in the area.
What is there to do nearby?
From Salazie you can visit Bélouve and Trou de Fer, Hell-Bourg (a listed village) and the Voile de la Mariée waterfall, go canyoning at Trou Blanc, or hike into Mafate via Col des Bœufs. For the big picture, nothing beats a helicopter flight.
When should you visit Le Guétali?
The southern winter (May to October) brings the most settled weather. Salazie faces the rainy windward side of the island, so bring rain gear even in the dry season.
Page updated on 23 September 2026. GPS coordinates, contact details and rates verified as of this date. Confirm availability with the gîte before travelling.
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