The best accommodations Madagascar

Very central hotel, a subtle mix of traditional and contemporary. The 6-meter-high reception area is the heart of the hotel (reception, lounge, restaurant, bar) and features exhibitions. Divided into 2 wings: the old one, and the new one located in a building designed by Eiffel architects in the 1930s. Initially housing the only department stores in the country, it was converted into a hotel in 1998 and now includes beautiful rooms with terraces with the most successful design. A beautiful Spa occupies the basement of the hotel on 350 m².

Very pleasant, recently renovated, the Bella Donna offers 10 comfortable and spacious bungalows (built in stone, wood, bamboo and thatched roof), facing the sea, in a nicely designed and maintained garden. The service is of high quality. A restaurant with its open terrace under a beautiful tamarind tree completes the decor. The dishes make you salivate: fresh pasta, homemade ravioli with lobster or shrimp, ceviche, eggplant in jars, with products from the garden. Tony has also redone the ATIMOO diving club historically on site. A good address.

12 beautiful bungalows made of wood and vegetal fibers, very well kept, at the seaside, in a well arranged environment, with private bathroom, shower and WC. Hot water with solar oven. Hervé and Carole, the warm hosts, put their heart into their work to make this place a friendly place where one feels like at home. Numerous activities are proposed to discover the region: dugout canoe, motor boat... Hervé is passionate about mechanical sports and accompanies the amateurs of the kind for half a day or more.

Located in front of the sea on a wooded area, with direct access to the beach, the six charming bungalows made of brick, wood and thatched roof are simple, but carefully furnished. At the Antemoro Hotel, one will find that the essentials have been put in place to feel comfortable (bed, mosquito net, private sanitary facilities with hot water as well as a small terrace). The site is very pleasant and the welcome is warm. The house is also a table d'hôtes. To discover as a good base to survey this beautiful region around Manakara.

32 bungalows of high standing delicately placed on the beach. Prefer those facing the sea. Beautiful decoration where abounds the rosewood married to the granite. Two swimming pools, where it is good to bask and many leisure activities and excursions. The restaurant offers refined daily menus that will delight your taste buds. A truly charming stay at the water's edge. The Palissandre Group owns its own plane, a Beach 90 for 6 passengers and two pilots.

Set slightly apart from the other structures, the establishment is located at the entrance to the fishermen's village, with a breathtaking view of the canal and mangrove swamps. From the restaurant's covered terrace (or from the rooms on the right), you can watch the comings and goings of pirogues and dhows, and observe the men returning from fishing, sometimes carrying some very surprising creatures. At dawn or dusk, you'll love the atmosphere. The rooms, renovated in 2017, are warm and well-kept. Charm and serenity are the order of the day.

On the edge of the lagoon, with a small beach, a group of comfortable bungalows. Pleasant outdoor amenities (tropical garden, fountain, zen area, giant hammock) and a quality restaurant. From the outset, the owner chose to set up in the heart of the village of Ravoraha, in order to participate in village life, with which the lodge enjoys a very good relationship. School fees for all the village's primary school children are paid by the ecolodge. An excellent address for solidarity and responsibility. The establishment was on sale at the time of our visit.

In the city centre, a real institution. 117 rooms (almost all with views of the Queen's Palace) and international suites on two wings, the old Colbert building (rooms with nothing outdated but comfortable) and the newest Carayon (much more comfortable, to focus if possible). Use Equipment: air conditioning, satellite TV, direct dial telephone, bathtub and/or shower, minibar, safe… Luxury sometimes gloss, but with impeccable comfort. Two restaurants, including La Taverne, gastronomy, brasserie, lounge bar, two bars and several busy shops. The hotel's rich breakfast buffet (accessible to all) is the best of Tana. Other assets: the sumptuous centre of therapy (1 200 m ², including heated indoor swimming pool, hammam, 2 Finnish saunas, beauty treatments and dietetic restaurant) and a good casino. Also two fitness, cardio and body-building rooms. Its very central location and prestige make it a place of passage almost forced in the capital, and a first choice for businessmen in particular (everyone is given an appointment).

L'Idylle Beach offers two types of rooms with ocean view and village view. A "comfort and charm" address, clean, with quality bedding and careful decoration. The two rooms facing the street are well soundproofed. One room has a balcony to enjoy the village life. The owners are very attentive and have thought of everything. The two other rooms overlooking the lagoon can accommodate three people. The view is breathtaking. A good address.

Nestled on its island, this superb eco-lodge blends harmoniously a luxury without ostentation with a form of soft simplicity. The Mauritian group Constance has created a tasteful decoration based on natural materials (fibers, wood, stones) that sacrifices nothing for comfort. Nature is king and envelops the 25 rosewood villas, the bar with its feet in the sand, the delicious Malagasy cuisine restaurant. Diving, snorkeling, spa open to the water ... compose a palette of immersive experiences.

In a lagoon-side coconut grove, 20 villas built from natural materials. Infinity pool, beach, wine cellar, 3 bars, rum cellar and spa, whose concept, architecture and decor we adore. Vegetarian dishes from the kitchen garden are on the menu every day. Feels just like home. Organization of all kinds of activities. On-site motorized outrigger canoe to the Islet aux Sables. A superb address, undoubtedly the most glamorous on the island.

Who has never dreamed of an authentic night in the trees? Aptly named, the Jungle Park offers 8 wooden bungalows, cozy and perfectly integrated into nature. The "Ecodomes" of the Jungle Lodge are built in a troglodyte style around a natural swimming pool. They are worth a visit. Next door, the Jungle Spa offers massages, hammams, pedicures and even mud baths. The whole has adopted a philosophy of sustainable development (water supply, ecolage ...). A beautiful address in all respects: to discover without delay!

Close to the city centre and very close to the port, in the heart of one of Diego's most architecturally interesting districts, the former hotel of La Poste has 32 rooms overlooking the sea and 32 rooms overlooking the garden, 80 rooms and suites, spacious, functional and of good comfort (private bathroom, air conditioning, satellite TV, minibar, wi-fi). Most of them offer a view of the sea or the port. Attractive prices for groups. A wide range of excursions organised from the hotel.

A charming little resort, in a splendid setting of absolute serenity, with 15 well-designed bungalows facing the sea, with one double or two single beds, mosquito netting, private bathroom (open-air shower), 24-hour electricity and hot water. As for the meals, particular care is taken in the choice of products, always fresh and in season, combined in a mix of Italian and local flavors. Meat or vegetarian dishes on request. A beautiful address and a warm welcome!

The Arotel reopened in April 2019 and joins the club of high-end hotels in the Vakinakaratra region, after a long renovation. The old building retains its structure, with spaces and rooms completely redesigned and updated (new decor, sleek and contemporary design). The result is a modern and comfortable hotel with 45 well-equipped rooms, a gym, a spa, a tennis court and a beautiful pool. The bar-lounge and the restaurant "Les Agapes" are also back in operation.

Small lodge composed of 9 bungalows on the beach, nicely designed, functional and comfortable, in front of the sea or on the heights. You will be welcomed by Alex, who manages the lodge and runs the adjacent kitesurf and windsurf school. A smiling, dynamic and attentive team. The bar-restaurant is open from 7am to 9:30pm. Original and careful cooking, based on home-made products. We like the warm atmosphere at the end of the day, the lounge music, the fabulous caipirinhas of the house. Good vibes. A nice address at low prices.

A favorite. The 2 hectare estate is a conservatory park that Sylvain, a former para commando and nature lover, created with his partner Florentine. Awareness-raising activities for schools and farmers are regularly organized. Florentine focused on the design and decoration of the rooms. The furniture and objects are the fruit of her creativity. The result is unique and enchanting. The 5 rooms are all comfortable and dressed in poetry. The house is a table d'hôtes, 90% of the products come from the garden and the farm.

One of the city's newest additions, Plumeria opened its doors in 2016. Its 27 rooms, including one for people with reduced mobility, will seduce lovers of modernity and elegance: combining light colours and wooded elements, the rooms are spacious, comfortable, carefully arranged and equipped (flat screen, satellite channels, trunk and air conditioning). They all have a balcony, the suites for two to four people have a kitchenette. A wellness area with sauna, heated bath and massage rooms on the ground floor invites you to relax. The hotel also has a nice craft shop in the lobby. Restaurant/bar, room service and reception open 24 hours a day. A dynamic, welcoming and professional team. It should be noted that Le Plumeria organised and hosted the Cheese Fair on 30 March 2019, for the second consecutive year. An event that brings together and promotes local producers, with tastings and workshops. An opportunity to discover the products of the region.

34 rooms (air-conditioning, private health, hot water, TV, telephone, desk…) plus two suites. Large dining room. Spacious, bright rooms and especially very spacious, where you can breathe with pleasure. The staff were friendly. However, you can feel a little bit and it's quite eccentric. In the restaurant Le Honey, specialities especially European.

A superb and wild site. The bungalows are comfortable and perfectly maintained. We let ourselves be rocked in the hammocks on the terraces. Lemurs come to pay courtesy visits. The restaurant offers a very decent cuisine, the menu is renewed daily according to the arrivals of the day. The staff, headed by Sylvain, is friendly and eminently concerned. A dream at the end of the world, for all nature lovers. The hotel has a second entity, the Palmarium Beach, one kilometer away with 8 bungalows.

Pierrot from Switzerland and Diana, from the country Vezo, welcome you to the good simple. Travellers have praised the reception and the wonderful site of this place over time. To discover. 

Victor has combined stone and brick with finely worked rosewood to create bungalows in the Zafmaniry style. However, the whole thing is a little dark, prefer the upstairs rooms, more classic, but more spacious and a little brighter. A group of traditional music brightens up the meals, often very animated by the presence of groups in high season. The hotel also organizes one-day hikes (4 hours round trip), two or three, in the Zafimaniry country, with accommodation with local residents or camping.

Guest house opened by Alain of Belgium offering rooms without or with private health (counting from 25 000 Ar for the first, 35 000 Ar for seconds). Guest table on reservation. Garden. Near the airport.

In an enchanting natural setting, this lodge offers 3 green bungalows (for up to three people), with dry toilets, rainwater recovery and photovoltaic energy. Stay in the land if one can say: on the menu of activities, triage of vanilla, rafting fishing, rafting or kayaking, visit of plantations (vanilla, coffee, cocoa…). We eat duck, goose, chicken… Welcome to small onions of the family of Mihen and Jacqueline. A charming address off the beaten paths.

A guest house with a colonial charm, with eight suites, two bedrooms, a refined restaurant, a bar-lounge and pleasant common spaces with elegant décor— Beautiful living room filled with antiques. Ideally located in a large park on the beach, we admire the whale ball in season. The rooms combine antique furniture with traditional Malagasy materials. Each has private health, desk, safe, minibar and mosquito bed, as well as a large terrace. The restaurant, with its varangue facing the sea, its white tablecloths and impeccable service, is very pleasant. Besides, meals are very good. Our guests, Catherine and Bertrand, are attentive and available. We're going back into friends. Massage area facing the sea. The beautiful swimming pool and the wide range of activities and excursions crowned the whole, the hotel has its own boat. A beautiful address, renovated in 2017, and excellent value for money.

The Calypso remains a reference address. With its 69 modern and comfortable rooms (very good bedding!), perfectly maintained on a daily basis, its pleasant terrace restaurant, its quality cuisine, its heated indoor swimming pool and its wellness area (gym, hammam, massages and body treatments), this business and relaxation hotel offers services of a very solid European standard. A professional team that listens to its guests and ensures their satisfaction in a warm and relaxed atmosphere.

A most picturesque location, as evidenced by this bungalow for 4, built in the trees (the previous two were ravaged by fire in 2018), original, fully equipped for maximum comfort and truly magical. The whole thing exudes traditional materials in a very local atmosphere. An excellent welcome from the little family of Véro and Mathias, nicknamed here "Tarzan"... you'll soon understand why. Not for the faint-hearted! Land and sea excursions to be organized on site, weather permitting.