Isalo Rock Lodge

Top choice in Southern Madagascar


This stylish hotel has a beautiful terrace overlooking sandstone formations as well as a spa and fitness room and a lovely pool. The restaurant (set menu Ar70,000) serves works of art, while the rooms, bathed in soothing earth tones, are triumphs of contemporary design. A sharp manager ensures perfection.

There’s a walking trail with a natural pool and a steep ascent to a viewpoint at the summit of a nearby formation.


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