Eastern Madagascar
Staying here is akin to a high-end safari, including luxury tents (with hot water). Located on a 100,000-sq-metre forest reserve, there are just seven…
Must-see hotels in Eastern Madagascar
Eastern Madagascar
Spectacular new lodge high on a hill above Andasibe village, the 28 sharply decorated bungalows are the last word in Malagasy plush. Each has gnarled…
North of Tamatave
Simply superb rustic-chic lodge in a delightful location a short way south of town. Each wooden and thatch cottage is immaculately well-kept and all have…
Tamatave (Toamasina)
A central location, attractive terrace cafe, excellent service and evocatively colourful rooms with eye-grabbing wall art, styled beds and bright,…
Île Sainte Marie
Wow. If you are looking for inexpensive accommodation, look no further: here it is. The hotel is like an open park beneath the palms, with an absolutely…
Île Sainte Marie
The lascivious whistles of the house parrot welcome you to this popular hotel named after the mythical pirate kingdom. The setting is unique, with a small…
Île Sainte Marie
By far the prettiest hotel on Île aux Nattes, this little boutique number on the southern tip of the island is a gem: the bungalows are gorgeous, the food…
Île Sainte Marie
Few hotels on Sainte Marie have this idyllic a location – and this is an idyllic island! Set in expansive tropical gardens, Samaria has its own natural…
North of Tamatave
This elegant resort has a fascinating reef-front location, a stunning and quiet soft sand beach and a beautiful garden setting complete with resident…
Eastern Madagascar
The 10 massive and comfortable bungalows here are built into and around the trees and front an exquisite white-sand beach (albeit one with a few reed…
Tamatave (Toamasina)
Almost verging on being a boutique hotel, this is the best-value place to stay in town. Rooms here are smart and spacious; some have a balcony and even a…
Île Sainte Marie
One of Madagascar’s top resorts. Creative touches include an extraordinary spa with pirogue tubs and its own essential-oil laboratory, an extensive wine…
Île Sainte Marie
If you'd like to get away from it all, you couldn't do better than this: located at the very northern tip of the island, Tipaniers is remote, stunning and…
Île Sainte Marie
The Buddha-bar-style decor is among the most elaborate on the island – everywhere you look there are brightly-coloured soft furnishings, statues, vintage…
Eastern Madagascar
This lodge has a great location, on a fantastic arc of beach split by the alluring S-bend of the Tampolo river. Accommodation is in basic bungalows with…
Eastern Madagascar
This is the most authentic (and cheapest!) option in Masoala. Maman'iMela has four impeccable bungalows (with electricity) at the heart of the village of…
Eastern Madagascar
This hotel occupies a fine location, with a grand view of Nosy Mangabe. Although the bungalows feel somewhat dated, they are spotless, spacious and…
Eastern Madagascar
Set in expansive grounds right on the edge of the forest, Arol offers thatched-hut bungalows with hot water. Run by a local Malagasy and his French…
Île Sainte Marie
On such a small island, La Maison Blanche is an unusual proposition: accommodation that is not by the beach. Instead, its unique selling point is its…
Eastern Madagascar
Whoever named this garden hotel ‘Song of the Forest’ was absolutely right: the site is virtually part of the forest in Parc National Analamazaotra, so…
Eastern Madagascar
Of all the lakeside lodges, Bush House has the choice location in the heart of a sandy bay. The quality bungalows with cheery porches have an elevated…
Eastern Madagascar
A new resort-like hotel with a swimming pool that still needs a bit of time to grow into its surrounds, but otherwise it offers huge, comfortable…
Eastern Madagascar
Relaxed Nirvana d’Ambila faces the ferry crossing at the end of the Brickaville piste. The hotel enjoys a captivating location astride the barrier beach,…
Tamatave (Toamasina)
An antiseptic business hotel, but given the competition, a bit of mouthwash feels refreshing. Rooms and hallways sparkle and the artwork hanging from the…
Île Sainte Marie
This elegant lodge on a large piece of waterfront is a big step above the competition, with a charming ambience that is part safari lodge and part piano…
Île Sainte Marie
This brilliant budget guesthouse is off the beaten track. The simple en suite bungalows occupy a rugged coral beach, and there's a convivial restaurant …
Île Sainte Marie
This beautiful wooden lodge is located on a hillside with great long-range views, and there's a fantastic pool area with an adjacent waterfall. It’s well…
Eastern Madagascar
Wherever you're from, arriving here is a delightful surprise: charming bungalows, a friendly owner and a stunning location, on a beach at the tip of a…
Île Sainte Marie
A wonderful little place right by the sea, this hotel has road-side rooms and more expensive sea-view rooms. The rooms are small but worthy of the best…
Lac Mantasoa
This large hotel, set in beautiful gardens, has excellent facilities, with game rooms, a fireplace lounge and a host of water sports and activities (horse…
Île Sainte Marie
At the northern tip of the island, Baboo Village enjoys a prime spot on the lagoon separating Île aux Nattes and Île Sainte Marie, an ideal place for…
Île Sainte Marie
These five large and very well-done beachfront villas, with two to three rooms, a kitchen and a chef, are designed for groups of four to 10 people (food…
North of Tamatave
With its central pool, concrete rooms, tennis courts, Western music and long stretch of parasols on the sand, not to mention the nearby golf course, this…
Île Sainte Marie
This little hostel is a great find, a backpacker vibe with a touch of class. The bathrooms are lovely, an unusual treat at this price point. Best of all…
Tamatave (Toamasina)
This is the top hotel in the city, and the only one with this level of polished international finish. It offers elegantly appointed rooms with glass…
Eastern Madagascar
This hotel on the west side of the village shines: it has huge rooms, with split levels, bold Asian styling and knockout views across a verdant rice paddy…
Île Sainte Marie
This South African–owned establishment brings something of the backpacker vibe to Île aux Nattes with its cool bar, beach dining room and movie and jam…
Tamatave (Toamasina)
An old, but well-kept concrete-box hotel done moderately well, with air-conditioning that is welcome in summer. Rooms are large, and some have decent…
Eastern Madagascar
Cute and good-value hexagonal-shaped, thatch-roof bungalows overlook pretty Lac Rasobe's beach. A switched-on management pays attention to the details and…
Île Sainte Marie
This hotel and restaurant is known for its bungalows on stilts over the sea, each with its own bathroom back on land. Smarter bungalows (with bathroom)…
