Spa Lux Saint-Gilles is the hotel spa of the Lux Saint-Gilles resort, set at La Pointe des Châteaux in Saint-Gilles-les-Bains on the sunny west coast of Réunion, the French overseas department in the Indian Ocean. The west coast is the island's main beach and lagoon area, and the spa is positioned as a calm, upmarket retreat within that resort setting, with a hotel-spa atmosphere rather than the feel of a stand-alone urban day spa. The treatment menu draws on local island ingredients and marine therapies. Headline offerings include an Indian Ocean hot stone massage, a Bourbon vanilla wrap that references the vanilla grown on Réunion (historically called Île Bourbon), thalassotherapy using seawater-based techniques, facial treatments, and a hammam. A couple's spa suite allows two guests to receive treatments side by side, which suits honeymoon and anniversary stays. Sessions are listed at roughly 45 minutes to 3 hours, and prices run from about €80 to €250 per treatment, placing the spa at the upper end of Réunion's wellness market. As a French-run hotel spa, therapists generally work to the national standards of European spa practice, and the venue carries a high guest rating of around 4.9. Facilities beyond the treatment rooms include the hammam and the couple's suite; visitors wanting details of pools or relaxation areas should confirm with the property. The spa is open daily from 09:00 to 19:00. Booking ahead is the norm at hotel spas of this level, particularly for longer rituals, couple's treatments and weekends in the southern-hemisphere dry season from May to October when the coast is busiest. Walk-in availability is possible but cannot be assumed. Guests staying at the resort and visitors from nearby Saint-Gilles-les-Bains alike can usually reserve through the hotel's reception or the spa desk. Because the spa sits close to the lagoon and beaches of Saint-Gilles, a treatment pairs naturally with a morning of swimming, snorkelling or a walk along the seafront, making it an easy addition to a west-coast itinerary.
| Price | €80–€250/treatment (~$86–$270) |
|---|---|
| Session length | 45 min–3 hours |
| Hours | Daily 09:00–19:00 |
| Address | Lux* Saint-Gilles, La Pointe des Châteaux, 97434 Saint-Gilles-les-Bains |
Treatments
- Indian Ocean hot stone massage
- Bourbon vanilla wrap
- Thalassotherapy
- Facial treatments
- Couple's spa suite
- Hammam
Location
Lux* Saint-Gilles, La Pointe des Châteaux, 97434 Saint-Gilles-les-Bains
-21.0566, 55.2125 View on map
Highlights
- Bourbon vanilla wrap that draws on Réunion's own vanilla heritage
- Indian Ocean hot stone massage and thalassotherapy sessions
- Couple's spa suite for side-by-side treatments
- Hammam on site, within a resort at La Pointe des Châteaux
- Treatments from 45 minutes up to 3 hours
Tips for visiting
- Reserve ahead, especially for couple's suite sessions and weekends.
- Consider starting with the Bourbon vanilla wrap for a locally rooted ritual.
- Expect prices from about €80 to €250 per treatment; longer rituals cost most.
- Arrive 10-15 minutes early to use the hammam and settle in before the session.
- Allow time on the west coast lagoon beaches before or after a treatment.
When to visit
Weekday mornings are typically quieter; the May to October dry season is the busiest period on the west coast.
Accessibility
Accessibility details are not confirmed; visitors with mobility needs should ask the resort when booking.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Spa Lux* Saint-Gilles located?
The spa is inside the Lux* Saint-Gilles resort at La Pointe des Châteaux, 97434 Saint-Gilles-les-Bains, on Réunion's west coast.
What are the opening hours?
The spa is listed as open daily from 09:00 to 19:00. Visitors should confirm times when reserving.
How much do treatments cost?
Treatments range from about €80 to €250 each, roughly $86 to $270, depending on length and ritual.
Is a reservation needed?
Booking in advance is the safer choice, particularly for couple's suite sessions and busy weekends, since walk-in space is not guaranteed.