in La Reunion, France
Le Nautile Beachfront Hotel
Updated 1 July 2026
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An unfussy, good-value beachfront hotel on the L'Hermitage lagoon, the same calm shallow water that makes this the go-to coast for families with small children. It keeps things simple: a pool, a restaurant, tidy rooms and the lagoon a few steps away. There is no kids club and no glossy extras, but for parents who mostly want the beach and a fair price, its position on the island's gentlest stretch of sea is exactly right.
Our verdict
The value-first pick for families who care about the lagoon more than the frills. Book a family room and spend your days on the beach a few steps away.
The rooms
Simple, well-kept rooms and a few family rooms in a low-rise block right behind the L'Hermitage lagoon, some with sea glimpses. Family rooms sleep four.
At a glance
- Beach
- On the L'Hermitage lagoon
- Value
- Good price for the position
- Pool
- Garden pool
- On foot
- Flat lagoon beach path
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
- Steps from the calm L'Hermitage lagoon
- Good value on a prime family coast
- Low-rise and easy with small children
- Pool and restaurant on site
🗓️A day here with kids
- 8:00
Simple breakfast
Fuel up, then straight to the lagoon.
- 9:00
Lagoon morning
Calm shallow water and shade under the filaos.
- 13:00
Pool and rest
Quiet hour and a swim in the garden pool.
- 17:30
Beach path stroll
Flat, shaded walk towards the sunset.
Family things to do nearby
Lagoon beach day
The gentle shallows of L'Hermitage are a few steps away, perfect for sandcastles and safe paddling.
Bike the beach path
The flat lagoon path is ideal for a family cycle between L'Hermitage and Saint-Gilles.
Food van picnic
Grab samosas and shaved ice from the beach vans for a low-key lagoon-side lunch.
Is it right for your kids?
Baby
0 to 1 yr
Cots on request and the island's calmest lagoon a few steps away for a very gentle first dip.
Toddler
1 to 3 yrs
The shallow, warm lagoon is ideal, with the beach path and pool rounding out easy toddler days.
Kid
4 to 11 yrs
Snorkelling in the lagoon and cycling the flat path keep this age content without a kids club.
Teen
12 yrs and up
The Saint-Gilles strip and paddleboarding nearby give teens somewhere to go in the evenings.
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Parents also ask
Is there a kids club?
No, Le Nautile is a simple, good-value hotel without a kids club. Its appeal is the lagoon location and the fair price.
How close is the beach?
The L'Hermitage lagoon beach is only a few steps away through the beachfront path, one of the calmest stretches of water on the island.
Is it good value?
Yes, for a beachfront spot on the lagoon it is one of the more affordable family choices, as long as you do not need extras like a kids club.
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