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 Madagascar
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…
Madagascar
This ecolodge is a rarity in Antsirabe, an island of nature on the edge of the city. The owner's passion is gardening and you'll find numerous species of…
Madagascar
Beautifully located on the shores of Lake Sahambavy, this exquisite boutique hotel offers a variety of accommodation, including show-stopping bungalows on…
Madagascar
You could spend days in this lovely guesthouse, a beautiful three-storey traditional Malagasy house set in a rambling garden, with panoramic views in…
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…
Western Madagascar
Part of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux network, Anjajavy is the quintessential desert-island idyll. The guest villas are luxurious, with polished wood,…
Madagascar
Perched on a gorgeous bend in the Namorona River, this charming, family-run hotel feels a lot like a classy homestay. The upper-floor rooms in the main…
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…
Madagascar
Peaceful, and set in a beautiful rural location 8km south of Ambalavao on the RN7, the Betsileo Country Lodge basks among glorious landscapes and enormous…
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…
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…
Western Madagascar
The exquisite Marovasa villa offers beautiful suites and bedrooms, each with balcony. The house has a 1930s colonial retro feel about it. The surrounding…
Western Madagascar
Remote, scenic and peaceful, the Ecolodge is Belo’s best accommodation option. The 12 bungalows are simple but comfortable and right on the beach. Meals…
Madagascar
For many years this was a broken relic of colonial days, but today the Hôtel Thermal has been given a new lease of life and is one of the best boutique…
Western Madagascar
Set in a 200,000-sq-metre garden, with views out over the surrounding wilderness from the restaurant and gorgeous infinity pool, Le Soleil des Tsingy is…
Antananarivo
Budget travellers rejoice! This brilliant Australian-Malagasy hostel fills a long-empty niche in the city, with excellent rooms, male and female dorms and…
Antananarivo
Between the beautiful Haute-Ville and the trendy bars and restaurants of Isoraka, the Niaouly punches well above its weight for the price. The rooms are…
Western Madagascar
Watched over by amiable Frenchman Laurence, the Entremer is an excellent choice, with great food, nice bungalows right by the sea along a quiet stretch of…
Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro)
This is the only stylish hotel in Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro), with an attractive contemporary design and a classy infinity pool. Located high on a hill…
Antananarivo
With just three rooms and a palpable sense of quiet sophistication, the Citizen has gorgeous rooms lightly sprinkled with antiques and each with a balcony…
Antananarivo
This place is a real find. Inhabiting a traditional Malagasy home, the five rooms are individually (and beautifully) decorated and there's a gorgeous…
Antananarivo
Easily one of Tana's best hotels, Grand Hotel Urban has stunning white rooms, most with glorious views out over the city. An excellent restaurant, bar and…
Western Madagascar
The rather lovely Karibu offers 15 duplex suites with sea views, TV lounge and terrace/balcony. The rooms have been furnished to very high standards and…
Western Madagascar
There are just three rooms here, but they're smart and stylish, with wood floors, colourful rugs, whitewashed walls and cool bathrooms, and public areas…
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,…
Madagascar
This remote and scenic lodge has 15 beautifully carved traditional-style Zafimaniry bungalows set in large grounds with airy views over fields, hills, and…
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…
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…
Northern Madagascar
The cheaper, brick garden bungalows have whitewashed walls and colourful soft furnishings. The seaside bungalows, however, are made of local materials…
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…
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…
Madagascar
This eclectic melange of guesthouse, bar and restaurant, awash in loud art, inspires a hostel-like conviviality among the staff, backpackers, guides and…
Western Madagascar
Easily the best place to stay in Miandrivazo, Princesse Tsiribihina is run by one of the better river-trip operators. Rooms are attractively painted,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Southern Madagascar
Beautifully designed, this lovely property sits among canyons with elegant stone-built cottages. Service is impeccable (it's the sort of place where you…
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…
