Northern Madagascar
Family-run Sakatia Lodge offers garden bungalows on a slope above the stylish open restaurant and bar. There are also beachside three-bedroom villas…
Must-see hotels in Northern Madagascar
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Northern Madagascar
Although not far from Ambilobe, this gorgeous lodge is perfect for exploring Réserve Spéciale Ankarana. Wattle and daub bungalows are widely spaced for…
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Nosy Be
One of the top beach hotels on this stretch of the coast, Vanila's design – small buildings with thatched roofs, and lots of local art – gives the hotel a…
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Northern Madagascar
A couple of kilometres north of Joffreville, this ecolodge boasts magnificent views of the valley and lovely wooden safari-lodge-style cottages. The…
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Northern Madagascar
Built in 1902 and once home to Marshall Joffre, this exquisite house was painstakingly restored by French owner Hervé Dumel. Its elevated position…
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Northern Madagascar
Set among mango trees at the end of Ampangorinana's beach, this delightful guesthouse offers four stylish rooms, each with a veranda. For extra privacy,…
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Nosy Be
From the bright mural in reception to the cool, blond wood, rope and white cotton of the rooms, this place is a winner. The huge house has two dorms (one…
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Northern Madagascar
In serene countryside with fantastic views of the bay and Nosy Lonja, this boutique hotel has a gorgeous pool. The 12 bungalows have thatched roofs and…
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Northern Madagascar
The cheaper, brick garden bungalows have whitewashed walls and colourful soft furnishings. The seaside bungalows, however, are made of local materials…
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Nosy Be
A tranquil, beautifully decorated family guesthouse with wooden floors and a veranda overlooking the beach. The rooms come in all shapes and sizes – some…
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Nosy Be
This ecolodge was built by the owners of Sakalav' Diving and is just 700m from the dive school, in a lush landscape on a hill over the sea. Plain but…
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Northern Madagascar
Set in magnificent gardens, this hotel is the town's best. It has a colonial air with wide verandas back and front. Rooms are spacious and well appointed…
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Northern Madagascar
Readers recommend this elegant seaside hotel set in gardens about 250m south of the port. Comfortably appointed white bungalows march in rows beside the…
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Northern Madagascar
With just eight bungalows, this superb lodge is about as exclusive and secluded as you can get. The polished wooden rooms have king-size beds and a porch…
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Nosy Be
Top-notch Nosy Be Hôtel stands out from the competition thanks to its highly original decor – stunning wooden furniture made on Nosy Be and lots of local…
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Nosy Be
On a hill overlooking the sea, Le Grand Bleu has spectacular views from its terrace restaurant. The star attraction is the dazzling infinity pool; the…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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Nosy Be
A rather stylish and original self-catering complex aimed predominantly at families. The beautifully decorated studio apartments, villas, rooms and…
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Northern Madagascar
Meva means beautiful in Malagasy, and this place certainly lives up to its name. It's right on the beach with mangroves on both sides. The bungalows are…
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Nosy Be
An unusual find in a town where most places offer bungalows, this stylish hotel of bare brick and wood has 15 rooms. Three are studios designed for longer…
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Northern Madagascar
African safari-style tents, rooms with or without bathrooms and more luxurious bungalows are available in this lodge with a modern touch. Kitesurfing and…
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Northern Madagascar
This lovely ecolodge offers eight comfortable Malagasy-style bungalows and a large suite, all overlooking the beach near the village of Anjiabe. The…
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Northern Madagascar
The simple yet comfortable rooms at Chez Yolande offer very good value for Nosy Komba. More expensive ones have a terrace and sea view (Ar108,000 to Ar128…
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Northern Madagascar
This hotel has a lot going for it: a stupendous location on a beautiful beach, a stylish colonial-type building set in a lush garden, and a good (if…
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Northern Madagascar
The pool and garden are attractive, the restaurant is good (menu Ar60,000) and the lodge is well located close to the park entrance. However, the staff…
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Northern Madagascar
One of the best-value options in the Diego Suarez area, La Case en Falafy is about 200m up the hill from the beach. It has a great bar, pool and…
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Nosy Be
Housed in an old colonial mansion, this is a charming little place with a small pool. Ask to see a few rooms before you settle as the cheaper ones can be…
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Northern Madagascar
Run by the hospitable Hobaya family, the Relais is a pleasant enough halt on the Diego–Nosy Be route. The rooms are comfortable with fans and nets. The…
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Northern Madagascar
A brilliant option for independent budget travellers, Chez Aurélien is located right next to the park entrance on the RN6 – perfect for those travelling…
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Nosy Be
With a handful of comfortable, cheerful rooms with doors opening right onto the beach, Sambatra is simple but good value for Nosy Be. The sunsets and…
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Northern Madagascar
A few hundred metres up a hill from the beach, this popular and laid-back budget place has a stylish terrace, and a restaurant that gets good reviews for…
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Nosy Be
Bungalows nestle in a luxuriant garden just outside Hell-Ville, off the road to Ambatoloaka. They are beautifully decorated using local materials but are…
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Northern Madagascar
This large white house has four rooms in the main building all named after American cities, and modern bungalows in the grounds. Rooms are modern and…
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Northern Madagascar
This charming, quiet, leafy hotel, tucked away on a pleasant side street across from the beach, has whitewashed buildings and a manicured courtyard. The…
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Nosy Be
Belle Vue is an excellent midrange option in Hell-Ville's centre. Cheaper rooms have fans and share a toilet, but all are immaculate and cheerful. The…
