in La Reunion, France
Akoya Hotel & Spa
Updated 1 July 2026
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A polished modern hotel on the Pointe des Aigrettes, between Saint-Gilles and Boucan Canot, built around a headline infinity pool that seems to spill into the Indian Ocean. It leans slightly upscale and design-led rather than child-themed, but families are genuinely welcome, and it is a five-minute drive to the supervised Boucan Canot swimming beach and the Saint-Gilles lagoon. Choose it for the pool and the sunsets, then use the nearby lagoon for calm-water beach days.
Our verdict
The pick for design-minded parents who want a knockout pool and easy access to the lagoon, without needing a full kids club. Book a sea-view family suite.
The rooms
Smart, contemporary rooms and family suites, many with a balcony over the gardens or the sea. Family suites give two sleeping areas, handy when younger kids go to bed early.
At a glance
- Pool
- Infinity pool over the sea
- Rooms
- Family suites, two sleeping areas
- Beach
- Boucan Canot, 5 minutes
- Spa
- Full spa on site
How the KidProof Score works
Every hotel is rated on eight things families actually care about, then weighted by how much each one drives your choice. Room setup counts the most. The little touches break the ties.
Sleeps how many? Connecting rooms, family suites, a real extra bed?
Clean travel cot, high chair, bottle warmer, changing table, kit to borrow.
Shallow pool or paddling area, playground, kids club (free or paid).
Quick breakfast, kids menus, allergy options, snacks on hand.
Secured windows, protected corners, watched pool, well kept grounds.
Laundry, in-room fridge, stroller access, parking, reliable Wi-Fi.
Close to family attractions, easy transport, park tickets or access.
Welcome gift for the child, staff who talk to kids, themed rooms.
Why families love it
- Spectacular infinity pool over the ocean
- Family suites with two sleeping areas
- Close to Boucan Canot supervised beach
- Grown-up spa for a parent break
🗓️A day here with kids
- 8:30
Buffet breakfast
Sit on the terrace side for the ocean view.
- 10:00
Boucan Canot swim
Short drive to the netted, supervised beach.
- 15:00
Pool afternoon
Back for the infinity pool and a shady lounger.
- 18:00
Sunset drinks
Juices for the kids as the sun drops into the sea.
Family things to do nearby
Sunset from the pool deck
The west-facing infinity edge frames the ocean sunset, the evening ritual the whole family will remember.
Boucan Canot beach morning
The supervised beach a few minutes away has a netted swimming zone and a paddling pool for the smallest ones.
Dolphin and whale boat trip
Boats leave Saint-Gilles marina nearby, with the best whale sightings from July to October.
Is it right for your kids?
Baby
0 to 1 yr
Cots on request and calm suites, but the pool is deep, so plan beach time at the nearby paddling pool instead.
Toddler
1 to 3 yrs
No shallow pool on site, so pair the hotel with Boucan Canot's toddler paddling pool a few minutes away.
Kid
4 to 11 yrs
The pool, beach trips and dolphin outings keep this age busy, even without a kids club.
Teen
12 yrs and up
The infinity pool, spa and Saint-Gilles nightlife nearby make it an easy fit for teens.
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Parents also ask
Is there a kids club?
No, Akoya does not run a dedicated kids club. It suits families who are happy with the pool, beach trips and self-guided days.
Can toddlers use the main pool?
The infinity pool is deep with no shallow section, so bring flotation aids and supervise closely, or use the paddling pool at Boucan Canot.
How far is the swimming beach?
Boucan Canot's supervised, netted beach is about five minutes by car, and the Saint-Gilles lagoon is a little further south.
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