About this hotel
General information
PALM Hotel & Spa sits on a clifftop above Grande Anse beach in Petite-Île, on the stretch of Réunion's south coast known as the Wild South. Its 72 rooms, suites, lodges and villas are scattered across four hectares of tropical garden, in buildings that take their cue from local architecture: Creole villas set in greenery, timber and lava stone, terraces turned towards the Indian Ocean.
The pace is unhurried: two pools above the bay, the KAH Beach relaxation area, a spa brand of the hotel's own with its own cosmetics line, and cooking built on island produce. In the austral winter, whales can be watched passing through the bay from the terrace, and the hotel's own helipad allows sightseeing flights over the island to start on site. PALM holds the EU Ecolabel.
Location
The hotel stands in Grande Anse, in the commune of Petite-Île, above the beach of the same name and close to Saint-Pierre, the busy hub of the south. Saint-Pierre airport is about 25 minutes away by car and Réunion's international airport about an hour and a half (roughly 100 km) along the coast road. Shuttles and private transfers can be arranged through reception.
Spa
AKEA Spa & Beauty covers 435 m², with a steam room, a whirlpool, two couples' treatment rooms with baths, four single rooms, a beauty room and a tropical garden. It works with its own AKEA products, made from ingredients of natural origin largely sourced around the Indian Ocean, and a signature scent, "Secret de Spa", created with a perfumer from Réunion. Treatments include the Akéa massage, Aqua Sens (a watsu and shiatsu blend in the warm water of the pool), a bamboo massage, the Dream of Siam ritual with steamed herbal pouches, a treatment with semi-precious stones from Madagascar and organic facials; guests in the Lodges and Pool Lodges can book SENS by AKEA on their own terrace. The spa is for adults.
Sports & leisure
The fitness room is fitted with Technogym equipment, with personal training available. For downtime there is table tennis, a pool table, a mini-golf practice area and board games, and sightseeing flights over the island leave from the hotel's own helipad. The concierge team suggests guides and arranges outings:
- climbing the Piton de la Fournaise volcano and driving across the lunar landscape of the Plaine des Sables
- lava-tube walks with specialist guides
- canyoning through the island's rivers and waterfalls
- snorkelling with dolphins and whale watching in season
- catamaran cruises and sunset horse rides
- full-day island tours by four-wheel drive with a local guide
- rum tasting at an old distillery, a coffee estate growing Bourbon Pointu, a vanilla farm, a garden of perfume plants and spices, and the botanical garden in the hills above Saint-Leu
For children
Children have a games room, and the concierge can arrange a babysitter on request at least 24 hours ahead (at extra cost).
Restaurants & bars
The kitchen follows the seasons and works with local produce, pairing Réunion traditions with influences from further afield; there is no full-board plan.
- Le Makassar — the main restaurant, serving dinner à la carte or as a set menu drawn from the island's culinary heritage; the home-made breakfast is served here too
- KAH Beach & Restaurant — lunch and dinner on the hill above Grande Anse beach, sharing plates built on Indian Ocean seafood and island farm produce, with craft cocktails
- Kokoa Bar — a panoramic terrace bar by the pool, open from mid-morning to late evening, with tapas, light dishes and locally inflected cocktails at sunset
- Makassar Lounge — a reading room with a wooden bar and leather armchairs beside the restaurant's wine cellar, hosting regular tastings and wine-pairing dinners
Swimming
Two pools, one of them heated, face Grande Anse Bay. Above the sea, the KAH Beach area has a heated whirlpool, a steam room, canopy beds and sunloungers. Five minutes' drive below lies Grande Anse beach, a broad stretch of white sand lined with coconut palms, with a natural rock pool.
Pets
Only assistance animals are allowed at the hotel.
Rooms
Seventy-two rooms of six types in a tropical garden: Superior and Deluxe rooms in Creole villas, family suites, clifftop lodges and stays with private pools.
Every room has free Wi-Fi, a minibar, a micro-filtered water dispenser, air conditioning, mood lighting, an interactive HD television, a welcome tray, a Nespresso machine, a safe, a telephone, a magnifying make-up mirror, bathrobes and slippers, and a hairdryer.
Superior Room
A room on the ground or first floor of a Creole villa in the garden, with a 180 × 200 cm bed, a furnished terrace and a shower. Sleeps one or two adults and a baby; connecting rooms on request.
Deluxe Room
A larger room in a Creole villa with a sitting area, a big dressing room and a 180 × 200 cm bed. The terrace, with a double sunlounger, looks onto the garden; sleeps one or two adults and a baby.
Suite
A family suite with a separate bedroom, 180 × 200 and 140 × 190 cm beds, a lounge and a wine fridge. The private terrace has a whirlpool, and the bathroom a bathtub and an outdoor shower; sleeps two adults, two children and a baby, or two adults, a teenager and a baby.
Lodge
A lodge on the cliff edge with a panoramic view over Grande Anse Bay, a 200 × 200 cm bed, a separate lounge and a wine fridge. The large terrace has an outdoor lounge and a private hot tub facing the ocean, and the bathroom a bathtub and a walk-in shower by a picture window; sleeps one or two adults.
Pool Lodge
A lodge finished in stone and natural tones, with a 200 × 200 cm bed, a dressing room, a lounge and an ice maker. Its large garden-view terrace holds a private heated pool of 6 × 3 m; sleeps one or two adults.
Pool Villa
A villa in lava stone and wood with two master bedrooms, each with a dressing room and a 200 × 200 cm bed, a twin room with its own bathroom, and living and dining rooms. The enclosed private garden has a heated pool and a pool house with an outdoor lounge; sleeps up to four adults, two teenagers and two babies.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.