Saint-Gilles - L'Hermitage practices the highest prices in Réunion. The indicative budget of €130/day/person covers a comfort experience: night in 3-star superior or 4-star hotel (€130-200 for 2), beach or restaurant lunch (€20-30), restaurant dinner (€35-55), activity (free snorkelling, whale outing €60-80 or diving €80-110 occasionally), drinks and transfers.
In economic mode: €75-100/day with simple guesthouse (€60-90/night for 2), picnic or street food (€10-15), simple restaurant (€20-30), free activities (beach, snorkelling from edge). The Saint-Paul market is perfect for low-budget food autonomy.
In comfort-luxury mode: €250-450/day with 4-5 star hotel (Lux Saint-Gilles, Hôtel Le Récif), gastronomic restaurants, included whale outing and diving, spa and massages, 3-day car rental. The palaces (Lux Saint-Gilles at €280-450/night, Hôtel Saint-Alexis) are the only real 5-star resorts on the island.
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