Must-see hotels in Madagascar

  • Tsarasoa

    Madagascar

    The beauty of Tsarasoa is that it has something for every budget: penny-pinchers can camp; budget travellers will opt for the simple huts; whilst those…

  • Résidence Lapasoa

    Antananarivo

    The exquisite Lapasoa is a modern twist on colonial decor: there are polished wood floors, beautiful wooden furniture (including stunning four-poster beds…

  • Andilana Beach Resort

    Nosy Be

    This large resort of 210 rooms is in a stupendous location and caters for young and old. As it has everything you need, you never really have to venture…

  • Hôtel Sakamanga

    Antananarivo

    A perennial favourite, the Sakamanga offers fantastic accommodation for both midrange and top-end travellers who set store by a friendly atmosphere,…

  • Couleur Café

    Madagascar

    If you're after a romantic night, this exquisite 15-room boutique hotel is the place for you. The brick 'pavilions' are an elegant blend of eye-candy…

  • Lavasoa

    Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro)

    This friendly, well-run guesthouse has brightly painted bungalows in a superb location on the edge of a steep peninsula looking back over Libanona Beach…

  • La Case Madrigal

    Madagascar

    A lovely French-run guesthouse on the edge of town, with just three impeccably decorated and turned out rooms. The trump card is the convivial lounge-cum…

  • Relais des Plateaux Hotel & Spa

    Madagascar

    This four-star hotel is an excellent Ivato choice, offering enough add-ons – good restaurant, a well-stocked bar, a gym and fitness centre, a spa – to…

  • Le Pavillon de l’Emyrne

    Antananarivo

    In a beautiful 1920s house, the Emyrne has a handful of rooms with an exclusive feel. Each has been individually decorated with a refined mix of vintage…

  • Jardin du Roy

    Southern Madagascar

    This stunning property shares amenities and owners with the adjacent Le Relais de la Reine. On offer are unique stone bungalows, including custom hand…

  • Satrana Lodge

    Southern Madagascar

    This wonderful lodge, beautifully situated beneath a range of sandstone outcrops, has a majestic pool in the shape of Madagascar, with endless desert…

  • Baobab Tree Hotel & Spa

    Western Madagascar

    This large spa hotel is Majunga's most luxurious option with stylish rooms, an understated contemporary look and muted colour schemes. There's an…

  • Les Roches Rouges

    Western Madagascar

    This place gets the thumbs up from readers who enjoy the large rooms and friendly staff. The suite, really a villa, is stunning – you'll feel like royalty…

  • Antsanitia Beach Resort

    Western Madagascar

    Found on an isolated stretch of coast, some 40 minutes' drive north of Majunga, Antsanitia (pronounced ‘An-tsan-tee’) is a fantastic resort. As well as…

  • Jungle Park

    Northern Madagascar

    Built around a natural pool in the middle of a forest, the sustainable, brightly painted eco-domes are very comfortable, with their own bathroom. The…

  • Mantasaly Resort

    Northern Madagascar

    South of Sakalava Bay, this beautiful resort has everything: a large pool, children's play area, good restaurant, gym, spa and sports centre offering lots…

  • Le Belvédère

    Nosy Be

    Perched on a bluff overlooking the blissful Andilana beach, this is a small, simple hotel – there is no TV, minibar or fridge. But the lack of modern…

  • Lovasoa

    Madagascar

    Run by the Lutheran Church and a Norwegian aid agency, this guesthouse in the centre of town is a little gem. The grounds are large and feel like an oasis…

  • Le Camp Amoureux

    Western Madagascar

    Run by the local community, Le Camp Amoureux is, despite being an hour's drive south of Kirindy, many people's preferred base for visiting the reserve. It…

  • Chez Mme Chabaud

    Western Madagascar

    The seven pretty bungalows have been built and decorated with local materials and are right by the beach, in a lovely garden. Run by the same family as…

  • Chez Alice

    Southern Madagascar

    It's a rough drive in, and somewhat-bare surrounds hide this convivial backpacker’s hang-out and budget gem not far from the centre of Ranohira. Run by…

  • Pirate Camp

    Southern Madagascar

    These rustic bungalows at Evatra are run by Lavasoa in Fort Dauphin. It also has a campsite and hires equipment. The accommodation is made from local…

  • Peniela

    Madagascar

    One of the few buildings in the Haute-Ville to have been entirely renovated, the beautiful Peniela is a boon for travellers keen to stay in a traditional…

  • Centrest Sejour

    Madagascar

    This is more slick city hotel than Tarzan jungle hang-out. The rooms and bungalows here are some of the smartest in town and are decorated in bold,…

  • Hôtel Cotsoyannis

    Madagascar

    The exterior of this hotel might be uninspiring, but it is actually a very well cared for hotel centred around a garden courtyard crammed with banana…

  • Raza-ôtel

    Madagascar

    This is a charming family-run guesthouse with paint-flaking window shutters and a peaceful countryside vibe, even though it's just 100m from busy Place…

  • Lodge de la Saline

    Western Madagascar

    This place, well signposted 10km off the Belo-sur-Tsiribihina–Kirindy road, is blissfully quiet. There's a range of fascinating activities (including…

  • L'Heure Bleue

    Nosy Be

    On a hill overlooking the beach of Madirokely, this gorgeous hotel has a terrace with great views and a sensational saltwater pool just above the sea …

  • Camp Catta

    Madagascar

    With a breathtaking location at the foot of the Massif, habituated ring-tailed lemurs roaming through the camp and a gorgeous eco–swimming pool (the water…

  • Coco Plage

    Nosy Be

    If you’re interested in diving, this is a good choice; the long-established Tropical Diving is based here. There are five rooms right on the beach and…

  • Residence Matsiatra

    Madagascar

    There are five spacious, well-equipped and comfortable rooms in this welcoming Malagasy-French-run guesthouse. It's a particularly good option for…

  • Meva Guesthouse

    Madagascar

    About 6km south of Ivato, off the road to Tana, this gorgeous guesthouse is a warm and authentic place to stay. The Dutch-Malagasy owners have thought…

  • Parthenay Club

    Madagascar

    These tiki-hut bungalows, set in a well-landscaped compound on the beach, are a great way to enjoy the unique feeling of straddling both canal and sea…

  • Tsara Camp

    Madagascar

    In a jaw-dropping location in the centre of the Tsaranoro Valley, Tsara Camp features comfortable safari tents complete with private bathrooms (the open…

  • Domaine de Manga Be

    Nosy Be

    A rather stylish and original self-catering complex aimed predominantly at families. The beautifully decorated studio apartments, villas, rooms and…

  • Orchidée du Bemaraha

    Western Madagascar

    With beautiful grounds, two pools and a lovely bar, this is a fantastic place to return to after scaling the tsingy. Both tents and rooms are good value…

  • Le Manoir Rouge

    Madagascar

    This backpacker-friendly guesthouse is a scant 900m from the airport. It has real charm, with creaky floorboards and a lovely big garden. The varied rooms…

  • Tamboho Boutik Hotel

    Antananarivo

    A little large to truly qualify as a boutique hotel, the Tamboho is however a good choice if you don't mind a traffic-choked drive into town. Then again,…

  • Club Vanille

    Madagascar

    Located 8km south of Manakara, this popular place has thatched-roofed, canal-side bungalows that are comfortable without being overly fancy. The…

  • Tanankoay

    Western Madagascar

    This superfriendly hotel offers everything from camping to spacious en suite bungalows. There is an expansive privately run botanical garden and the…

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