Saint-Leu is a lovely commune found in the French overseas department of Réunion. Surrounded by the Indian Ocean, Saint-Leu is a popular surfing and paragliding destination. Due to its affinity with both land and sea, Saint-Leu is also home to extensive conservation efforts to both flora and fauna — initiatives that visitors are more than welcome to check out. The Conservatoire Botanique National de Mascarin, for instance, helps cultivate and propagate endangered plant species in La Réunion, while Kélonia is a public aquarium and observatory with a keen interest in marine turtles.
Saint-Leu promises to be a paradise for adventurers and nature lovers and there is nothing more relaxing than retiring to your comfortable accommodation after a long day outdoors. With that in mind, check out our list of the top 10 Airbnb vacation rentals in Saint-Leu, Réunion.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on May 17, 2024.
1. Private room with a magnificent bay view (from USD 80)
This rental, suitable for up to two guests, is for a single room in a house which will be shared with owner Joseph. While transportation is needed to get to the house itself, it is worth the effort: with an altitude of 125 metres (410 feet), it affords guests a spectacular view over the bay of Saint-Leu.
Apart from a private bathroom, you will also get to enjoy the house’s various amenities, such as a large terrace, a saltwater swimming pool, and an orchard with over 30 different fruit trees — you will also get to enjoy the literal fruits of Joseph’s labour over breakfast. Additionally, he is also extremely knowledgeable about the area and will provide you with valuable tips to maximise your stay there.
Top guest reviews
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amazing place with a perfect view and breakfast with local jamHost:
joseph is a great host very friendlyvery caring host with lots of anecdotes about de history of the islandRead more reviewsLocation:
very nice location with beautiful view
2. Apartment with scenic views near the beach and city centre (from USD 60)
This one-bedroom apartment offers the best of both worlds — not only will you have a clear view of Saint-Leu and the sea, but it is also a five-minute drive away from the city centre and the beach. Unsurprisingly, the apartment also comes with a terrace for guests to take full advantage of the view. In all, up to four guests can be accommodated into this apartment, which also comes with a well-equipped kitchen, as well as Wi-Fi, free parking, and basic essentials.
Top guest reviews
Host:
we had a car during our stay there and used the parking which was very helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
but the car park is narrow so we recommend not to have a big car/suv
Superhost
3. Apartment with a lovely garden and sea view (from USD 87)
Situated on the ground floor of a villa is this one-bedroom apartment with its own private access. Up to two guests will get to enjoy its sea views, as well as the facilities on the premises, including a well-equipped kitchen, a living room, a wooden terrace, and a swimming pool. Also made available are amenities like free Wi-Fi, a TV, an iron, and basic household essentials.
Top guest reviews
Read more reviewsCleanliness:
it was clean nicely done out and well provisioned with the basic cooking necessities
4. Guesthouse in the heart of Saint-Leu (from USD 109)
Despite its location right smack in the middle of Saint-Leu, this cottage still offers guests an overlooking view of the sea. This is probably helped by the fact that most of Saint-Leu can be found by the coast. Situated near most shops and a good variety of highly rated restaurants, the one-bedroom cottage can accommodate up to two guests, who will have access to its garden that comes with a BBQ grill, as well as amenities like free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and basic household essentials.
Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
the kitchen and the bathroom where very clean and we had everything we neededRead more reviewsHost:
denise is a lovely and very attentive host and she helped us whenever she could
5. Turquoise-clad apartment at the foot of the lagoon (from USD 45)
This studio apartment is located on the ground floor of a quiet residence in the heart of Saint-Leu and is a mere 100 metres (328 feet) from a gorgeous lagoon beach, as well as shops and restaurants. It can accommodate up to four guests, who will also have access to the terrace, the kitchen, and their own private parking. Other amenities, like free Wi-Fi, a TV, and basic living essentials are also provided. In addition, as Angèlique, your hostess, is also the owner of the L'Excelsus diving club in Saint Leu, you will get a 10 percent discount on all their services.
Top guest reviews
Read more reviewsLocation:
this studio is in a great location of st leuclean quiet tidy place close to the beach for swimming and snorkellingand you also have bars shops super market bus station and the harbor in walking distance
6. Charming house near downtown Saint-Leu (from USD 87)
Featuring a pleasant blend of modern and rustic, this two-bedroom house provides up to four guests with a decent view of the sea, all whilst being just five minutes from downtown Saint-Leu on foot. Child-friendly features, a swimming pool, and a kitchen are just some of the facilities you will get to enjoy. There is even a backyard, where you can enjoy the majestic sunsets that turn the Indian Ocean glittery. Other amenities at your disposal include free Wi-Fi, a TV, air conditioning, and basic household essentials.
Top guest reviews
Host:
emma was very helpful and responsiveRead more reviewsLocation:
good location in st leu
7. Large, three-bedroom house, virtually next to the lagoon (from USD 141)
If you are travelling in a group, this could be ideal for you. With enough space to accommodate up to six guests, this house is also adequately equipped to match the numbers, including a very functional kitchen, fitted with anything you might need to cook up a storm, child-friendly features, a terrace, and even a large garden that comes with a BBQ grill.
The house is just 50 metres (164 feet) from the lagoon and is also within walking distance from Saint-Leu’s city centre. Other available amenities include free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and basic household essentials.
Top guest reviews
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3 bedrooms one bathroom & a nice patio outside to relaxRead more reviewsHost:
we stayed two weeks & nicolas was the perfect host
8. Private, air-conditioned room with a sea view
This rental is for a private room in a gorgeous villa overlooking the sea. Up to two guests can be accommodated here and will have access to many of the villa’s features, such as a swimming pool that is shared with the host’s neighbours, who have been vouched for as pleasant and discreet.
With an amazing view of the sea from the pool, though, you will have little to complain about. Theo, your host, will even provide you with fins, masks, and snorkels, should you wish to snorkel and admire the teeming marine life up close. You will also get to use the kitchen, living room, and washing machine, as well as amenities like free Wi-Fi and basic living essentials.
Saint-Leu, Saint-Paul, RéunionAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
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nice pool and viewRead more reviewsHost:
théo is a very good and friendly host
9. Studio apartment with a 180° sea view
Located in a quiet residential area is this studio apartment, meant for up to two guests. Due to it being on a street above the city centre, guests get to soak in panoramic, 180° views of the sea and, should they prefer to take a dip in somewhere more private, there is a lagoon a seven-minute walk away. The apartment comes with a kitchen and guests will also enjoy amenities like free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a TV, and basic household essentials.
Saint-Leu, Saint-Paul, Réunion
10. Cosy apartment in a quiet neighbourhood
Situated within walking distance of almost everything that Saint-Leu has to offer is this quiet one-bedroom residence that can accommodate up to four guests. While it might not have the highly desired sea view, it is located in the heart of a local residential area, allowing you to almost blend into the crowd as you partake in water and cultural events that are regularly hosted nearby.
You will also find the beach, all shops, the port, and even the Saturday morning market all within walking distance from the apartment. It also comes with a kitchen, as well as amenities like free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a laptop-friendly workspace, and more.
Saint-Leu, Saint-Paul, Réunion
Reunite your senses in Réunion
It is not often that we get to escape from the urban jungle and into a quiet seaside retreat where one can slow down and appreciate Mother Nature in all her splendour. Here, in Saint-Leu, you will be afforded the opportunity to do just that, whether you find yourself at the beach or lagoon, or back in one of these Airbnb rentals, admiring the Indian Ocean from afar. Don’t miss out on the very best accommodations that the local folks in Saint-Leu have to offer!
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