in La Reunion, France
Palm Hotel & Spa
Updated 1 July 2026
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A refined retreat above the wild south coast at Petite-Ile, with tiered gardens tumbling towards the ocean and one of the island's best spas. This is the dramatic, green, waterfall side of Reunion rather than the calm lagoon, so the setting is spectacular but the sea below is for looking, not swimming. Families come for the pools, the space and the volcano-and-cirque day trips, with the famous crescent of Grande Anse beach and its protected sea-water pool a short drive away.
Our verdict
The choice for families who want scenery, calm and a superb spa over a lagoon beach, and who plan to explore the volcano and cirques. Book a villa and drive to Grande Anse for beach days.
The rooms
Elegant rooms, junior suites and villas terraced into a cliffside garden, most with a private terrace and ocean view. Villas and family rooms give the space larger families need.
At a glance
- Pools
- Terraced pools with sea views
- Spa
- Award-winning Cinq Mondes spa
- Beach
- Grande Anse sea-water pool nearby
- Day trips
- Volcano and cirques base
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
- Dramatic cliffside gardens and ocean views
- One of Reunion's finest spas
- Villas and family rooms with terraces
- Close to Grande Anse and its sea-water pool
🗓️A day here with kids
- 8:00
Breakfast with a view
The terrace looks straight out to the ocean.
- 10:00
Grande Anse pool
Short drive to the safe walled sea-water pool.
- 15:00
Pool and gardens
Back for the terraced pools and cooler shade.
- 19:00
Creole dinner
Mild carri and rice go down well with younger palates.
Family things to do nearby
Grande Anse sea-water pool
The famous palm-fringed beach has a walled natural pool, calm and safe while the open sea stays off limits.
Piton de la Fournaise drive
A half-day drive up to the moon-like plain below the active volcano, unforgettable for older kids.
Spa hour for parents
The Cinq Mondes spa is a highlight, book a treatment while the older ones read by the pool.
Is it right for your kids?
Baby
0 to 1 yr
Cots on request and calm villas, though the sloped, stepped grounds mean carrying rather than pushing a pram.
Toddler
1 to 3 yrs
Use the Grande Anse walled pool for safe paddling and keep toddlers away from the cliff edges and open sea.
Kid
4 to 11 yrs
The pools, the volcano drive and waterfall stops make this a great age for a south-coast base.
Teen
12 yrs and up
Hiking the cirques, the volcano and the spa give teens plenty to do beyond the beach.
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Parents also ask
Can we swim in the sea below the hotel?
No, the south-coast sea here is rough with currents and outside supervised zones. Use the walled sea-water pool at Grande Anse instead.
Is it a good base for the volcano?
Yes, the south coast is the closest side to Piton de la Fournaise, making the drive up to the volcano a comfortable day trip.
Is there a kids club?
There is no year-round kids club, though the hotel is family-friendly. It suits families who like to explore and use the pools rather than a full club programme.
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