Must-see hotels in Île Sainte Marie

  • Chez Sica

    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…

  • Libertalia

    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…

  • Les Lémuriens

    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…

  • Samaria

    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…

  • Princesse Bora Lodge & Spa

    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…

  • Les Tipaniers Lodge

    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…

  • Ravoraha

    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…

  • La Maison Blanche

    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…

  • Hôtel Sainte Marie Lodge

    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…

  • Le Bon Endroit

    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 …

  • Masoandro Lodge

    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…

  • Idylle Beach

    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…

  • Baboo Village

    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…

  • Les Villas de Vohilava

    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…

  • Chez Nath

    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…

  • Sambatra

    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…

  • Hôtel Lakana

    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)…

  • Analatsara Eco-Lodge

    Île Sainte Marie

    This high-quality miniresort comes complete with local art, convivial communal spaces and a lovely beach. A couple of bungalows share a bathroom, others…

  • Jardins d'Eden

    Île Sainte Marie

    Botanophiles will love this guesthouse with grand views, high up on a hill overlooking the pirate cemetery. The expansive gardens are full of exquisite…

  • Hôtel Freddy

    Île Sainte Marie

    This tip-top midrange hotel, run by the lovely Freddy, a Malagasy who worked for the French navy and decided to settle back home, does all the basics…

  • Les Palmiers

    Île Sainte Marie

    A little compound up a path from the centre of town with simple, good-value bungalows with fans, hot water and well-equipped kitchens. Plus you'll get the…

  • La Baleine

    Île Sainte Marie

    The beachfront bungalows are rather basic but the location is fantastic: a palm-fringed beach that is a prime spot for whale watching in winter. Service…

  • Hotel Hortensia

    Île Sainte Marie

    Nice large balconies face the ocean at this spacious and reasonably priced two-storey hotel run by a friendly Malagasy family. Rooms facing the road are…

  • Chez Tity

    Île Sainte Marie

    A basic place, with surly welcome and slightly run-down bungalows.

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