Belle des Iles

La Digue


With a metre-deep shelf hosting a wall-to-wall beach display of sand and seashells behind one bed, this is an idiosyncratic option for sure. But its three very different rooms are great value, and the host and garden environment leave most guests raving. It's found up a short but steep road at the top of La Passe (it's signposted).

The smaller room atop the building has a cute kitchen on the balcony, while the lower main room is cavernous (did we say it features a beach?). The third room is the only one that lacks a kitchen, but they throw in breakfast to make up for it. The latter two can be combined for families (€175).


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2. L'Union Estate & Copra Factory

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3. Nid d'Aigle

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4. Notre Dame de L'Assomption

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5. Anse Source d'Argent

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6. Grand Anse

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7. Petite Anse

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8. Anse Réunion

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