Title: Hotels in Royal Island - Best Royal Island Hotels from £196 - Fully Refundable Options - Expedia.co.uk [Holiday Rentals in Royal Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-Island-Holiday-Rentals.d3000425534.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Royal Island Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Royal-Island.d3000425534.Car-Hire-Guide)[Royal Island Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-Island.d3000425534.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![Entrance into the cell blocks. Here’s a bit more history: In the late 1840’s France had a problem with overpopulation in its prisons and made the decision to transport some of the prison population to the Iles du Salat (Salvation Islands). This particular set of islands is about 6 miles off of the coast of French Guiana and made up of Ile Royale, Ile Saint-Joseph and Ile du Diable. The French also installed prisons on the mainland of French Guiana as well as other islands located north of here. The prison was run on the Salvation Islands from 1852 until 1946. A law was passed by the French Government in 1853 that required convicts to stay in French Guiana following their release for a time equal to their sentence ... or, for sentences exceeding eight years, for the remainder of their life’s! So, incarceration here really was a life sentence with no ability to return to mainland France! Interestingly, the islands are still part of France and the EU as is mainland French Guiana.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000425534/bc1bb801-30b7-4238-89e9-1f1fdd4f2455.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) Photo by Ann Sair # Find hotels in Royal Island from £196 - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__price_find.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Save instantly and earn perks with One Key [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check prices for these dates Tonight [30 Dec - 31 Dec](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=3000425534&startDate=2025-12-30&endDate=2025-12-31&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [31 Dec - 1 Jan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=3000425534&startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) This weekend [2 Jan - 4 Jan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=3000425534&startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [9 Jan - 11 Jan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=3000425534&startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Our top choices for Royal Island hotels ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/981200/981144/9fa3436b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/981200/981144/fad73c32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/981200/981144/w3000h2249x0y0-d4ffb948.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/981200/981144/84288361.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Mercure Kourou Ariatel [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kourou-Hotels-Hotel-Mercure-Kourou-Ariatel.h981144.Hotel-Information) Kourou 7.4/10 Good (18) Located in beautiful Kourou, this hotel offers refreshing outdoor and children's pools near popular attractions. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar. Fitness centre, free WiFi, and complimentary parking ensure a comfortable stay close to Sinnamary. --- "Nice hotel with good service. The only problem is the restaurant the food is very limited and On Saturday there was only pizza and salads and they told me after I order. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Priscilla £196 includes taxes & fees 14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kourou-Hotels-Hotel-Mercure-Kourou-Ariatel.h981144.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110720000/110718500/110718433/2100d66a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110720000/110718500/110718433/4a6b04af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110720000/110718500/110718433/5e6f37a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Mini-fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110720000/110718500/110718433/49b6f22d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Complex Relax [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kourou-Hotels-Complex-Relax.h110718433.Hotel-Information) Kourou This Kourou aparthotel offers a serene escape with private hot tubs in each apartment and a welcoming outdoor pool. Explore nearby Kourou River while enjoying convenient kitchen amenities, free WiFi, and complimentary parking. £456 includes taxes & fees 12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kourou-Hotels-Complex-Relax.h110718433.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. 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