Hôtel des Thermes (Cilaos Thermal Spa Hotel)

Hôtel des Thermes stands on the Place du Marché in Cilaos, a mountain village inside its own volcanic cirque known for thermal springs, lentil farming, and embroidery craft, reached by a famously winding mountain road from the coast. The hotel takes its name and its central feature from Cilaos's historic thermal spa tradition, which dates to the 19th century when colonial visitors travelled up for the mineral waters; the property offers direct access to thermal spa facilities alongside standard rooms and junior suites, giving guests a choice between simple accommodation and more spacious suite-style rooms. The building's character reflects Cilaos's mountain-resort heritage rather than a beach-hotel style, with views over the surrounding cirque peaks from many rooms. An on-site restaurant serves créole mountain cuisine, often featuring Cilaos's own lentils and locally produced wine, and there is a bar for evenings in the village. Beyond the thermal spa, there is no separate fitness centre or pool. Free Wi-Fi and parking are provided, useful given Cilaos's position at the end of a long mountain drive. Service centres on wellness and relaxation, with staff experienced in guiding guests toward the spa treatments and Cilaos's hiking trails, including routes to Piton des Neiges, Réunion's highest peak.