The best hotels Madagascar

Nestled in a protected reserve, on a wonderful and totally exclusive site, this luxury ecolodge, certified Green Globe and 100% solar powered, is a structure committed to sustainable development. Planted on a beach bordered by crystal clear waters, the 8 lodges of 75 m² flirt with the sea and with the 23 baobabs of the domain. Made of traditional materials, each lodge houses a comfortable tent fully equipped with king size bed. Eco-chic elegance in the large lodge facing the sea, which houses the restaurant and bar. Warm welcome!

A hotel of good standing: 44 rooms of 35 m ², plus two suites of 70 m ² with jacuzzi tub. All rooms are air-conditioned with mini bar, safe, satellite TV and WLAN. Private parking. Billiards, conference room and wellness area during our visit in 2017. Sky Garden restaurant offers good international cuisine with Italian specialities. An interesting choice for businessmen or wealthy travellers.

Without doubt, the most comfortable address of the south Malagasy. Twenty-four bungalows on the seafront, which combine wood and stone, and whose interior breathes the charm (crafts) and the savage calm of this corner of the world. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Spa, surfing, kayaking, windsurfing, windsurfing, motorboat, fishing-rod, boat and quad, diving club and various walks are offered… A high-quality and well-maintained address that integrates seamlessly into the environment. In short, an ideal stay for honeymoon or lovers of beautiful places.

With the Sun Beach Hotel, Palmiro offers some of the most comfortable rooms in town. They are simple, well appointed and spacious, and all have a small private terrace overlooking a lovely garden. In addition, the hotel has direct access to the beach. Very good restaurant service at Chez Cuccu (a quarter of a century old!), to be enjoyed in the dining room or in the pretty tropical garden. Ultra-sympathetic reception what is more: a good address in all points of view, we recommend!

Beautiful house built according to the regional architecture, of wood, bricks and stones, away from the city, in edge of rice field. The rooms are spacious, sunny, neat, sober and colorful.

Room 15, the largest, offers a superb view on the rice field. Excellent option for those who want to stay in the quiet and in contact with nature. You can also eat very well, the house offers lunch and dinner upon reservation. The hotel can also organize hiking or mountain biking tours and take care of your train reservations.

A little away from the village, the Hibiscus bungalows are located in a 3 ha park with lush vegetation, a stone's throw from a long deserted beach. Very simple, they are a good option for small budgets. The restaurant offers Malagasy, Oriental, Italian and Spanish specialities. The hotel offers kayaks and board games. Surf spot at 200 meters for amateurs. Possibility to rent scooters.

Comfortable and spacious bungalows, equipped with a terrace with hammock, scattered in a vast garden populated by euphorbia, aloe and sisal. Solar electricity (not 24 hours a day), there are 4 bungalows equipped with electrical outlets (do not use a hair dryer though). The site invites you to relax and read, sitting on the sea... you can enjoy the beautiful view of the sunset from the main structure, which says better to have an aperitif, meals and time to live! In a very pleasant table d'hôtes atmosphere. Eric (CMAS instructor) and Carole are attentive hosts, lovers of Africa, they have travelled a lot and their experiences in the world of diving reassure. Very interesting price-quality ratio.

Activities. Excursions Nosy Ve, Nosy Satrana, snorkeling, scuba diving, whale watching, mangrove viewing, surfing, kite surfing, fishing, 4x4 rides, motorcycle.

Jean-Louis Charpentier (a Franc-Comtois) knows the region as his pocket. He opened a small hotel with 6 rooms with a very good restaurant and a well stocked bar. And this is undoubtedly the best source of information across the region. You can see with him to rent a 4 x 4 to Fort-Dauphin if needed. Congratulations. 

A set of very good quality, offering all the amenities of use. Good restaurant with a terrace open on the street, popular in the evening. Duty free shop and souvenir shop. A very central address and well equipped for business people. 

A modern and equipped hotel-restaurant, perhaps one of the most comfortable structures in the region. Immaculate rooms and soothing comfort. Terraces with panoramic view over the sea. Even the smallest rooms are nickel. Catering service. Many activities (baleines, quad rentals, diving…), but the need is fishing to the wholesale, the lighthouse activity of the house. Marcel is a non-standard person. The location is calm and will delight all those who seek comfort in a privileged environment. To discover!

A beautiful establishment located on the main street. The whole place is elegant and very well kept. Spacious rooms and suites with all the comfort of a four-star hotel. Small preference for those on the pool side, quieter. We love having breakfast on the terrace on the street side, from where we can see all the activity of the city. The swimming pool surrounded by palm trees has several pools with bar and restaurant service. Possibility of organizing excursions with Evasion Sans Frontière which has an office there. A local institution that we recommend!

At the entrance to the city, a stone's throw from the taxi-brousse station, this established address offers charming bungalows and even more comfortable rooms, scattered in a large, relaxing garden. Carved objects are scattered around, the place has charm and is well maintained. The food is very good (zebu filet, lobsters...). The bar is popular with the residents thanks to the welcome, the availability and the great kindness of Sophie and Emeric, the young owners. As a bonus, there is a nice swimming pool with a bar and a shaded terrace for the guests!

In 2017, the warm Jeannot and Antoinette, the owners of the Antemoro hotel in Manakara, took over the management. An address in an exceptional location: overlooking the beach of Libanona, the 6 bungalows on the hillside offer undoubtedly the most beautiful view of Fort-Dauphin. The sunsets are idyllic. The whole is warm, peaceful and very comfortable (with free wi-fi), always well maintained. The hosts will be able to advise you on all kinds of activities, especially water sports (surfing and kitesurfing). A charming establishment, appreciated for its true value.

Since 2009 this address boasts an idyllic situation, on a beautiful beach of fine sand (probably one of the most beautiful of the island), here no urchins, corals or vase, but sand! Gilles and Fabiola receive you in the heart of a natural park of 6 hectares between sea and primary forest. Despite the new asphalted road, there is a tranquil tranquility, breathtaking landscapes, and the stage will be used to embark on beautiful walks in the surroundings (in quad or on foot for example). The large interior bar is superb and the quality kitchen is fresh and sought-after. The eight semi-hard bungalows are comfortable, well kept and delicately laid facing the sea, on a coconut beach, sufficiently far away from each other to keep privacy (green space between bungalows). The right side of the beach looks like Seychelles! Among the structures a perfect bungalow for families. Hot water, solar electricity 24 h/24, and two original exterior showers (pirogue repo). During an excursion from the south of the island, it is pleasant to enjoy lunch on the outdoor terrace while at the same time enjoying the water jet of the whales (in season). All traditional activities and visits are offered. Gilles takes you aboard his boat, even to the largest bay in Madagascar, the bay of Antongil, count 1.30 a. m., possible from October to January (if no cyclones), good franquette, rigolade, fishing and swimming in the program!

First, there is the view, sumptuous on Andilana, the Mozambique Canal and the Mitsio Islands in the distance. Then there is the concept, fundamentally solidarity (partner of Utopiks Loustiks, Ludo-educational centre in Andilana - www.utopiksloustiks.com) and ecological (organic bedding, solar hot water, dry toilets…). Finally, there is the welcome of Chloe and his entire team for the care of the people. A youth hostel in the 2 bodies of wooden and raffia buildings which houses a few nicely decorated double rooms and 2 dormitories for 4 with shared bathrooms. The hotel was very close to the train station and the hotel was close to the train station and the train station. 200 m walk through a small footpath. Possibility of voluntary volunteering according to its competences and the time available.

Marc and Brigitte are two welcoming hosts, and they offer a visit to the region with respect for local cultures and local populations. A novelty, an intimate and family character, for lovers of real meetings. They managed the Grand Hotel in Ambositra, and we can also.

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Eight double rooms, a little narrow but cosy: private health, air conditioning, safe, minibar and complete satellite TV with flat screen. Free wifi connection. The restaurant on the ground floor is popular with residents and locals. Eric and his wife have the sense of reception.

Great location, overlooking the river. Beautiful rustic bungalows with tiled floors. You can eat it (bread, pizza, lobster in season), it's very good. The best option for a 2-day circuit from Manakara to Fort Dauphin, especially as the reception of Victor, a Marseille, is to small onions. A good plan!

A chic eco-lodge concept between land and sea: with the Mikea forest on one side and the crystal clear lagoon on the other, Mikea Lodge is sure to please. The 10 units, which are either on the beach or slightly set back, are carefully furnished. The floors are covered with stained parquet, while outside, the ceiling has been forgotten for an open-air shower; the ultimate exoticism! The establishment has three bars and a restaurant. A wide range of activities is offered: jet-skiing, kitesurfing, whale watching, diving, nature tours around the Mikeas forest... We like it.

Excellent address: the 27 rooms are well decorated. The team is involved in the local cultural life and regularly organizes concerts, exhibitions, workshops for children and/or educational and leisure film screenings in collaboration with the Alliance française and the Kilonga humanitarian and cultural association. Themed excursions are also offered on an à la carte basis. However, the highlight is the top floor, with its bar, lounge restaurant and unique terrace offering a 360 degree panorama of Diego. To discover!

Set of six simple but well kept bungalows, aligned in a tropical landscape. A spacious common room where everyone is, with family. A perfect and recommended stop.

Opened in 2017, the Relais du Kirindy belongs to the same group as the Kimony Resort in Morondava and the Olympe du Bemaraha in Tsingys. Located 7 km from the entrance of the Kirindy forest, the 22 bungalows on stilts, doubles, triples or twins are spread out in a vast arc of land. All made of wood and carefully decorated, the bungalows are spacious and comfortable. The hotel's restaurant and bar overlook a pool in front of the sacred baobab tree. Make sure that your guide and driver can have dinner on site (this is not always planned).

Beautiful address by John, an Englishman, and his wife Mina. The rooms are simple but kept, and at this price it is difficult to back! We also appreciate the free Wi-Fi, the giant screen (sports events retransmitted) and the good restaurant Le Zébu Philosopher, which offers a succulent filet net to all sauces or almost!

Martina (a German who speaks our language very well) has created a small "village" perfectly integrated, with a beautiful view on the Isalo massif, in a very quiet place. It is a simple and relaxing place, with a nice swimming pool and a botanical and aromatic garden. Many fruit trees have also been planted... the home-made jams and juices are delicious. The rooms are well kept, comfortable and most have a terrace with a superb view. A pleasant restaurant on an open terrace. A nice address, we recommend it !

The most comfortable structure of the site (with the Orchidées Orchids). Perched on a hill, the hotel enjoys a breathtaking view of the Manambolo valley. Not to miss, the panorama from the restaurant terrace! In Morondava, their offices are located at the Cyber Space. Small shop (t-shirts, local crafts…).

Owned by the NGO Bel Avenir and managed by the SOLIDAIRE Development company Madagascar, all of the hotel's revenues are donated to the Agua de Coco Foundation to fund local development activities. It includes a hotel school, in order to train young people in the various business professions. The 10 bungalows are spacious. Swimming pool, massage room and relaxation area are at your disposal.

This quality establishment has 15 comfortable bungalows with private bathrooms. Some bungalows are equipped with hot water at an additional cost, the others have a bucket shower; safe, 24-hour electricity, good bedding and mosquito net. Made of traditional materials, they have a subtle charm and offer beautiful views of the lagoon and the surrounding area. Relaxation area and restaurant with feet in the sand (good cuisine based on sea products). All kinds of excursions on sea and on land are proposed. A recommended address!