Must-see hotels in Madagascar

  • L'Orchidée de l'Isalo

    Southern Madagascar

    In the centre of town, just before the RN7 doglegs south if you're coming from the north, Le Orchidée d'Isalo has simple but tidy rooms with tiled floors,…

  • Chez Eveline

    Southern Madagascar

    Run by the hard-working Eveline, the atmospheric Tea Longo has some tidy beach shacks that reverberate to the roar of the sea, and communal dining with…

  • Le Coucher du Soleil

    Nosy Be

    This is the best budget option in Ambatoloaka. The bungalows all have hot water. There are also three very well-appointed apartments (€70 for four people)…

  • Hôtel Chez Chabaud

    Western Madagascar

    With neon light and white-and-blue walls, rooms at Chez Chabaud have the charm of prison cells. That said, the hotel is immaculate, the staff are friendly…

  • Lac Vert

    Madagascar

    Jean-Michel, the friendly owner, runs a tight ship at Lac Vert: the pretty bungalows with their green shutters and doors are immaculate, as are the leafy…

  • Le Grenat

    Madagascar

    Le Grenat's tidy little bungalows have a nice location by the banks of the river, but the decor is rather kitsch (those fluffy pink floor mats are just so…

  • Les Toiles de l'Isalo

    Southern Madagascar

    This OK place hasn't really made the most of what could be an excellent location – why on earth they put the car park between the rooms and the views is…

  • Les Flamboyants

    Madagascar

    This is a cheap if uninspiring hotel in the centre of Tanambao, with a shady patio, fans and a restaurant. The attentive owner has been living in Manakara…

  • Hôtel-Restaurant Shangaï

    Antananarivo

    The rooms at this family-run hotel in the embassy quarter are impeccable if rather plain Jane with floral bedspreads. Ask for a room on the 2nd or 3rd…

  • Chez Georges

    Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro)

    There are only two rooms here, but they are right on Libanona Beach. The triple, a studio, is the town steal. The adjacent bar and restaurant, which share…

  • Hôtel Lazan Androy

    Southern Madagascar

    At this place just north of the town centre, the large, simple rooms come with tiled floors, brightly coloured walls and mosquito nets. The onsite…

  • Délices d'Orient

    Madagascar

    The rooms at the Délices aren't exactly luxe, but with a mosquito net, a private bathroom with hot water, a decent wi-fi connection (restaurant area only)…

  • Lavanono Lodge

    Southern Madagascar

    These 10 bungalows overlook the surf beach from a headland at Lavanono. They're simple but the location is ace, and staff can arrange surfing and…

  • La Petite Bouffe

    Madagascar

    This family-run guesthouse is great value: the rooms are huge and tastefully furnished, the bathrooms are well-maintained, and the location at the foot of…

  • Hotel du Centre

    Madagascar

    With beds that sag like a hammock, this concrete hotel right on the ring road is nothing to write home about, but it's fairly clean, very centrally…

  • Chez Jacqueline

    Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro)

    Jacqueline has cute little bungalows with high ceilings close by Libanona Beach. The rooms are small and breezy and have bucket hot water. There's a small…

  • La Pirogue

    Western Madagascar

    Simple but clean bungalow rooms, with good views from the restaurant. It's the best Miandrivazo choice for those on a tight budget, although the rooms are…

  • Zombitse Ecolodge

    Southern Madagascar

    Around 7km west of the park entrance, the only accommodation close to the park is OK but could do with some sprucing up. The bungalows have poor…

  • Royal Sakalava

    Northern Madagascar

    The small, concrete bungalows at Royal Sakalava are functional but devoid of charm and showing their age. The nice communal area and dining room has sofas…

  • Motel Violette

    Madagascar

    The cottage-style bungalows, across the street from reception, are spacious and clean, with plenty of blankets, but eschew the rooms in the main building,…

  • Home Sakalava

    Nosy Be

    Tatty rather than tasteful but with a modicum of charm, this big house has been turned into a guesthouse. Partition walls are thin so it can be noisy…

  • Gîte d’Ampijoroa

    Western Madagascar

    The national park's privately run accommodation is adequate, if uninspiring – reasonable but exposed camping facilities, basic rooms with poor shared…

  • Hôtel Melrose

    Northern Madagascar

    A friendly place right on the beach, the Melrose is in a central location. It is a little run down and lacks style. Order meals at least two hours in…

  • Le Lagon Bleu

    Northern Madagascar

    Le Lagon Bleu is multifunctional: there are four rooms and one bungalow, a snack bar and a good restaurant serving Malagasy dishes (mains from Ar2400)…

  • Rianala Gîte

    Madagascar

    A rustic wooden cottage with two very basic eight-bed dorms. Its location right by the park entrance will save you to-ing and fro-ing between the village…

  • Vohémar Beach Bungalows

    Northern Madagascar

    Just southeast of the town, down a sandy piste and set on a stupendous beach is this little complex of bungalows and a restaurant. It's very good value…

  • Chez Anita

    Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro)

    Somewhat worse for wear, but still comfy, these A-frame bungalows with attached restaurant, arranged around a quiet garden, are the best budget option in…

  • Park Headquarters Campsite

    Northern Madagascar

    With the closure of Campement du Prince, you are allowed to camp around the Park Headquarters where there are toilets. You will need to bring all food and…

  • Hôtel Ravinala

    Western Madagascar

    Dirt cheap in the truest sense of the word, the Ravinala is only for those counting their ariary. The rooms are large, but only marginally cleaner than…

  • Sidi Hotel

    Madagascar

    Big, kitsch and concrete pretty much sums up the appearance of this U-shape monster with drive-in courtyard in Tanambao. Rooms are very spacious and the…

  • Hotel Angora

    Southern Madagascar

    If you must stay in Ampanihy, the Hotel Angora is surprisingly hospitable, with basic rooms and en suite bathrooms with bucket showers. It also allows…

  • Victoria Hôtel

    Northern Madagascar

    A no-frills hotel in town with plain, spotless rooms. Those on the street side are noisy but it's all very good value.

  • Eden Lodge

    Northern Madagascar

    Eight luxury tents are equipped with beautiful mahogany beds, colourful fabrics and private massage cabins. Meals are served in the atmospheric thatched…

  • Mitsio Tropical Lodge

    Northern Madagascar

    Owned by Tropical Fishing, this ecolodge is a base for game-fishing expeditions. Seven comfortable, spacious wooden bungalows overlook the glorious beach…

  • Camp Tattersalli

    Northern Madagascar

    At the time of writing, this camp is located 15km from Daraina, which takes about 15 minutes in a 4WD. It's not accessible in the rainy season. There are…

  • Villa Malaza

    Northern Madagascar

    Just five rooms here in an impressively large house, plus bungalows, just north of Antalaha. The brick walls inside the bungalows make them quite dark,…

  • Constance Tsarabanjina

    Northern Madagascar

    Tsarabanjina is a tiny island in the Mitsio archipelago where you'll find this exquisite lodge of 25 beach villas. There are no TVs or phones here (the…

  • Belle Rose Beach Hôtel

    Northern Madagascar

    The 12 spacious rooms in this ultramodern hotel open onto a balcony overlooking the beach – the perfect spot for whale-watching from August to October…

  • Gîte d'Etape & Campsite

    Northern Madagascar

    Run by the park, this cabin has a kitchen and a sitting area. It’s located at the Station des Roussettes near the Cascade Sacrée, in a beautiful clearing.

  • Hôtel Lémurien Blanc

    Northern Madagascar

    The Lémurien Blanc has 12 simply furnished, comfortable bungalows set on a ridge with superb views. Running water is not always available, so be prepared…

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