Les Creoles Hotel

The main feature of the hotel is large, glittering swimming pool, around which everything else is based. Overlooking the water, there's a snack bar serving tasty poolside breakfasts and light lunches, and a chilled-out lounge where martinis and Pina coladas are served until the evening. Slightly further back, there's a pool table, outdoor gym and the large reception area, complete with Wifi.

Set in pretty, plantation-style buildings around the swimming pool, Hotel Les Creoles offers studio and duplex suites, which all come with pool-view balconies. Each apartment-style room includes a kitchenette, which is ideal for preparing basic meals and teas and coffees. The modern interiors are finished with splashes of bright pink, tropical plants and stunning photos of the island's many natural wonders. Each en-suite bathroom is equipped with fluffy towels, a hairdryer and locally made, delicious-smelling toiletries.

Dubbed the adventure capital of the Indian Ocean Islands, Reunion offers everything from hiking to paragliding, and Hotel Les Creoles' friendly staff members are able to arrange a host of excursions on your behalf. Explore the active Piton de la Fournaise Volcano with its Mars-like terrain, embark on an aquatic hike in a jungle, visit the rum museum, and trek through the island's gigantic calderas. The beaches on the west coast are also ideal, both for sunbathing and sundowners.