Reunion, RéunionGrande Anse
Palm Hotel & Spa
Volcanic cliffside lodge
Grande Anse Reunion, Réunion
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Resort LocalOutside the door
Volcanic cliffside lodge
This wild-coast lodge clings to the volcanic cliffs, using open-air Creole pavilions that catch the ocean breeze above Grande Anse.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Tropical gardens cover the property and embrace the villas. Superior rooms are decorated in enchanting natural tones, with wooden mosaic walls and contemporary lines, while the more upscale accommodations boast terraces, Jacuzzis and outdoor showers.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Grande Anse bay sits directly below the cliffs, with white coral sand flanked by coconut palms and black basalt.
The rooms
Wooden mosaic walls line the bedrooms, and cliffside lodges on stilts look straight out across the ocean.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Two swimming pools look out across Grande Anse bay from the cliff edge, flanked by a wide timber deck.
The spa
Open-air timber pavilions surround a courtyard plunge pool, and massage rituals use warm botanical oils from the island.
The gym
Technogym treadmills and cardio machines look out through wide glass windows toward the surrounding tropical gardens.
Restaurant
Le Makassar
Slatted timber ceilings and woven lanterns shelter the dining room, where evening menus interpret Réunionese ingredients through modern French technique.
At the table
Kokoa Bar pours drinks across a panoramic ocean terrace, and Kah Beach serves grilled local seafood on the cliff deck.
How it began
Architect Michel Jam built the property in 2007, using local volcanic stone and wooden louvers for natural ventilation.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.