in La Reunion, France
Hotel Le Saint-Alexis
Updated 1 July 2026
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A friendly, well-run hotel perched directly above Boucan Canot, the west coast's liveliest supervised beach, where a netted swimming enclosure keeps families safe and a small paddling pool serves the youngest. You step out of the gardens and you are on the sand and the beachfront cafes. It has no lagoon, so the swimming happens in the netted zone and the hotel pool, but the position, the sunsets and the walkable beach scene make it a genuine family winner.
Our verdict
The best choice for families who want to be right on a lively supervised beach with cafes at their feet. Book a sea-view family room and time the beach for quieter weekday mornings.
The rooms
Comfortable sea-view rooms and family rooms right above Boucan Canot beach, many with a balcony over the ocean. Family rooms sleep up to four.
At a glance
- Beach
- On Boucan Canot beach
- Swimming
- Netted enclosure and paddling pool
- Pool
- Sea-view hotel pool
- Cafes
- Beachfront, on foot
How the KidProof Score works
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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
- Directly above Boucan Canot supervised beach
- Netted swimming enclosure and a paddling pool
- Walkable to beachfront cafes and shops
- Sea-view rooms with ocean sunsets
🗓️A day here with kids
- 8:00
Sea-view breakfast
Watch the surfers while the kids finish their juice.
- 9:30
Netted beach swim
Safe sea swimming inside the enclosure.
- 13:00
Pool and shade
Retreat to the hotel pool for the hottest hours.
- 18:00
Promenade and sunset
Flat beachfront walk as the sky turns pink.
Family things to do nearby
Swim in the netted zone
The protected enclosure lets kids swim in the real sea safely, with lifeguards watching the flags.
Beachfront stroll for ice cream
The paved beach promenade is flat and pram-friendly, with plenty of ice cream stops.
Whale watching in season
From July to October, humpback whales pass the coast, sometimes visible from the beach itself.
Is it right for your kids?
Baby
0 to 1 yr
Cots on request, but the sea is netted rather than lagoon-calm, so the paddling pool and hotel pool suit babies best.
Toddler
1 to 3 yrs
The paddling pool and shallow enclosure edge work for toddlers, always within arm's reach.
Kid
4 to 11 yrs
Swimming in the real sea inside the net is a thrill at this age, plus body-boarding lessons nearby.
Teen
12 yrs and up
The surf scene, beach cafes and evening buzz make Boucan Canot a hit with teens.
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Parents also ask
Is it safe to swim in the sea here?
Yes, but only inside the netted, lifeguarded enclosure. Reunion's coast has a shark risk, so never swim outside the supervised zone.
Is there a lagoon?
No, Boucan Canot is an open beach with a netted swimming zone rather than a reef lagoon. For calm lagoon water, L'Hermitage and Saint-Gilles are a short drive south.
Can we walk to restaurants?
Yes, the beachfront is lined with cafes and restaurants you can reach on foot, which makes evenings easy with children.
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