Roland Garros Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

Roland Garros Airport is located in the commune of Sainte-Marie, 7-8 km east of Saint-Denis: by car it takes just 10-20 minutes, with a public shuttle taking about 20 minutes for 5 euros. For those arriving or leaving at any hour who want the bare minimum, the apartments in the Sainte-Clotilde district, a few minutes from the terminal, are the most practical solution; for those who prefer to stay in the city among restaurants and the Barachois promenade, the centre of Saint-Denis remains just 10 km away, convenient even for those leaving the next morning.

Sainte-Clotilde and Domenjod, near the airport

Airport area · From 3 to 12 minutes by car from the airport depending on the accommodation, in the Sainte-Clotilde/Domenjod district east of Saint-Denis.

Best for: Short layovers and early departures, when you want the shortest possible transfer from the terminal.

Pros

Some accommodations are literally a few minutes on foot or by car from the terminal
Quiet residential area, useful for those arriving on a night flight

Cons

The Barachois and the centre of Saint-Denis remain 15-20 minutes by car away
Few restaurants or shops within walking distance, an area designed for those with a car

Recommended hotels in this area

Large 2 room apartment 3 minutes from airport: 56 sqm apartment with veranda, open kitchen and air-conditioned bedroom, in the Sainte-Clotilde district 3 minutes from the airport and the Technor industrial area.
Balcon - Parking - Arrivée autonome - Aéroport: T2 apartment with balcony and parking in the Domenjod district, close to the CHU hospital and the Clinique Sainte-Clotilde; self check-in, about 12 minutes from the airport.

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Saint-Denis centre

City centre · About 10 km from the airport, 10-20 minutes by car or public shuttle (20 minutes, 5 euros).

Best for: Those wanting the Barachois seafront, restaurants and the capital's life, with an airport transfer that's still short.

Pros

Barachois promenade and the historic centre within walking distance of the hotels downtown
Airport transfer still short compared with other capitals on this list

Cons

Traffic on the only coastal road can lengthen times during rush hour
No swimmable beach in the city: for the sea you need to go elsewhere on the island

Recommended hotels in this area

Radisson Hotel Saint Denis, La Reunion: In the centre of Saint-Denis, facing the Barachois promenade, between the old town and the main thoroughfare; the first Radisson group hotel on the island, about 10 km and 20 minutes from the airport.

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