A sunbed facing the lagoon, a book, nobody rushing you: that is what the beach at Eden Beach offers, in Grand Baie. Booking a sunbed in Grand Baie takes one WhatsApp message, as long as you know the right order to do things in.
How to book a sunbed
Eden Beach does not take sunbed bookings by regular phone call or online form: everything goes through WhatsApp, one single channel, simpler to follow for you and for the team.
- Open WhatsApp from the button on any page of the site, including the Spaces page.
- A pre-filled message appears with your sunbed request. Complete it with your preferred date and the number of guests.
- Send it: the team replies with the actual availability for the day you asked for.
- Once you get a reply, your spot is held. Show up at the agreed time, and keep the WhatsApp conversation handy just in case.
The message is already drafted in French or English depending on the language of the site you are browsing, so you do not have to search for the right words when booking. No account to create, no online payment in advance: the whole booking happens inside the WhatsApp exchange.
When to ask
The number of sunbeds is limited: it is better to write ahead on busy days, weekends or during school holidays in Réunion and mainland France, rather than turn up unannounced.
If your plans are not fixed yet when you write, just say so in the message: the team can suggest another time slot the same day rather than turning the request down. For opening hours, the exact address and directions to Grand Baie, the Info & Access page covers everything you need before you set off.
What to know before you come
Sunbed access is tied to a drink. The exact conditions for the day are given directly by the team when you book on WhatsApp: the simplest approach is to ask in the same message as your date and guest count.
This setup keeps the beach pleasant for everyone, with no spot claimed at dawn. It is also why there is no automatic online booking system: every request is handled individually, based on real availability for that day rather than a fixed calendar.
If you also want to eat
A sunbed does not commit you to anything, but many guests follow it with lunch or dinner in the dining area after their time on the beach, at any time (kitchen 11am to 9pm): the team will seat you at a table. Check the menu before you come. Mention it in your WhatsApp message if you would also like a table held, so you avoid negotiating a spot once you are already settled in, especially on busy evenings.
For a group or an event
For a birthday, a hen party or a company lunch, the logic changes: this is no longer a sunbed booking but a partial or full beach buyout. That kind of request goes through the dedicated form on the Sunsets & Events page, with the date, guest count and event type, rather than through WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a sunbed in Grand Baie well in advance?
Not necessarily, but it is best to avoid leaving it to the last minute on busy days. A message sent the evening before, or early on the day itself during the week, usually leaves more choice over placement.
Is sunbed access free?
It is tied to a drink. The exact conditions for the day are shared directly in the WhatsApp conversation.
What if no sunbed is available when I ask?
The team can suggest another time slot the same day, or a spot at the lounge, set back from the beach, with the same lagoon view. See also the Spaces page for the different corners of the beach.
