Welcome to the Hôtel Select blog! Sightseeing, hikes, local food, festivals and stopover tips: our team shares its best ideas for enjoying Saint-Denis and Reunion Island.
- Getting around Reunion Island: car, bus, taxi, our tips
Car rental, Car Jaune buses, Saint-Denis city buses, taxis and mountain roads: our tips for getting around Reunion Island easily. - When to visit Reunion Island? Climate and seasons month by month
Austral winter or summer, cyclone season, whales, lychees: our guide to choosing the best time to visit Reunion Island. - Waterfalls and pools: the most beautiful falls around Saint-Denis
Niagara waterfall, Bassin La Paix, Voile de la Mariée: the most beautiful waterfalls of Reunion Island within reach of Saint-Denis, and safety rules. - Piton de la Fournaise: planning your volcano day trip from Saint-Denis
Volcano road, Plaine des Sables, Pas de Bellecombe and the crater hike: our tips for a great day at Piton de la Fournaise from Saint-Denis. - The best beaches of the west coast from Saint-Denis
Boucan Canot, L’Hermitage, La Saline, Saint-Leu, L’Étang-Salé: the best beaches of Reunion Island from Saint-Denis and the safety rules for swimming. - Saint-Denis, a city of harmony: mosque, temples, pagoda and cathedral
Noor-e-Islam Mosque, Tamil temple, Chinese pagoda and cathedral: discover the places of worship of Saint-Denis and how to visit them respectfully. - The Jardin de l’État: the green heart of Saint-Denis
Tropical plants from around the world, the Natural History Museum and shady picnic spots: everything you need to visit the Jardin de l’État in Saint-Denis. - Rue de Paris and Creole houses: the heritage of Saint-Denis
Verandas, lambrequins and gardens: discover rue de Paris and the finest Creole houses of Saint-Denis, Reunion Island, on foot. - The markets of Saint-Denis: Grand Marché, Petit Marché and the open-air market
Tropical fruit, spices, vanilla, crafts and samosas: our guide to the markets of Saint-Denis, Reunion Island, and tips to make the most of them. - The Barachois: a stroll along the Saint-Denis seafront
Cannons facing the ocean, the Roland Garros statue, cafés and sunsets: our tips for enjoying the Barachois, the seafront of Saint-Denis, Reunion Island. - Reunion Island festivals and events: the calendar of the year
Chinese New Year, Cavadee, Grand Raid, Dipavali, 20 December: the great festivals of Reunion Island month by month, to plan your stay at the right time. - Reunion Island food: local specialities to try in Saint-Denis
Cari, rougail saucisse, samosas, bouchons, achards, lychees and rhum arrangé: the Reunionese specialities to taste during your stay in Saint-Denis. - Hikes and day trips from Saint-Denis: our favourite outings
Roche Écrite, Salazie and Hell-Bourg, Piton de la Fournaise, Maïdo, Cilaos: the best nature day trips from Saint-Denis and our safety tips. - Reunion Island stopover: planning your night near Roland Garros Airport
Late arrival, early flight, connection to Madagascar or Mauritius: our tips for a smooth stopover on Reunion Island, 8 minutes from Roland Garros Airport. - Things to do in Saint-Denis, Reunion Island: 10 must-see places
Seafront, Creole houses, botanical garden, mosque, Tamil temple and markets: our top 10 things to do in Saint-Denis, the capital of Reunion Island.