Reunion Island is a natural connecting hub in the Indian Ocean: many travellers stop here between Madagascar, Mauritius, Mayotte, the Seychelles or mainland France. When a flight lands late or leaves at dawn, a night near Roland Garros Airport makes everything easier. Here are our tips for a stress-free stopover.
Where is Roland Garros Airport?
Roland Garros International Airport is in Sainte-Marie, east of Saint-Denis. From Hôtel Select it is only 8 minutes by car: no long night drive and no very early start to cross the island.
Arriving late in the evening
- Let the hotel know your arrival time: reception is open 24/7 and check-in is possible until midnight.
- Taxis are available at the airport, and reception can also book one for you (paid service).
- If you rent a car at the airport, the hotel’s covered car park is free.
Leaving at dawn
- Check-out is possible from 5 am, ideal for early-morning flights.
- The breakfast buffet is served from 6 am, handy if your flight is a little later.
- Book your taxi with reception the evening before.
Entry requirements: check before you travel
Reunion Island is a French overseas department. Entry requirements (passport, visa, authorisations) depend on your nationality and where you are travelling from, and differ from those of the Schengen area. Before booking, check the latest conditions with the French consulate in your country or with your airline, as well as your airline’s rules for connecting baggage.
Making the most of a few hours in Saint-Denis
If your stopover lasts a day, central Saint-Denis is close by: the Barachois, the Jardin de l’État, markets and Creole houses are all easy to explore on foot. See our ideas in Things to do in Saint-Denis.
Why choose Hôtel Select for your stopover
- 8 minutes from Roland Garros Airport.
- 24/7 reception, check-out from 5 am, breakfast from 6 am.
- Free covered parking, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioned rooms.
- A team that speaks French, English, Creole and Hindi.
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Where to stay in Saint-Denis?
Hôtel Select welcomes you in Saint-Denis, 8 minutes from Roland Garros Airport: 24/7 reception, free covered parking, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioned rooms and a breakfast buffet from 6 am. Our team speaks French, English, Creole and Hindi and is happy to help you plan your outings.