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…
Must-see hotels in Madagascar
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Morondava
Morondava's premier address has supremely comfortable wood-floored bungalows away from the town's clamour. There are ample terraces from which to watch…
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…
Diego Suarez (Antsiranana)
The swish Allamanda is just steps from the sea and has all the luxuries you would expect from a top-end hotel. The exterior of the building is a bit bland…
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…
Madagascar
The beauty of Tsarasoa is that it has something for every budget: penny-pinchers can camp; budget travellers will opt for the simple huts; whilst those…
The Great Reef
This resort sits high on a sandy headland, affording spectacular 270-degree views from the restaurant (mains Ar40,000), taking in a broad turquoise lagoon…
The Great Reef
The bungalows at the Arboretum d'Antsokay, 12km east of the city, represent fabulous value as long you don't need to be in town. The superior bungalows…
Antananarivo
The exquisite Lapasoa is a modern twist on colonial decor: there are polished wood floors, beautiful wooden furniture (including stunning four-poster beds…
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…
Antananarivo
A perennial favourite, the Sakamanga offers fantastic accommodation for both midrange and top-end travellers who set store by a friendly atmosphere,…
The Great Reef
With massive (100 sq metre) high-end bungalows, on a broad, beautiful 1.3km of private beach, the family-friendly Ankasy Lodge is terrific. Food is…
Madagascar
If you're after a romantic night, this exquisite 15-room boutique hotel is the place for you. The brick 'pavilions' are an elegant blend of eye-candy…
Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro)
This friendly, well-run guesthouse has brightly painted bungalows in a superb location on the edge of a steep peninsula looking back over Libanona Beach…
Madagascar
A lovely French-run guesthouse on the edge of town, with just three impeccably decorated and turned out rooms. The trump card is the convivial lounge-cum…
Relais des Plateaux Hotel & Spa
Madagascar
This four-star hotel is an excellent Ivato choice, offering enough add-ons – good restaurant, a well-stocked bar, a gym and fitness centre, a spa – to…
Antananarivo
In a beautiful 1920s house, the Emyrne has a handful of rooms with an exclusive feel. Each has been individually decorated with a refined mix of vintage…
Southern Madagascar
This stunning property shares amenities and owners with the adjacent Le Relais de la Reine. On offer are unique stone bungalows, including custom hand…
Southern Madagascar
This wonderful lodge, beautifully situated beneath a range of sandstone outcrops, has a majestic pool in the shape of Madagascar, with endless desert…
Western Madagascar
This large spa hotel is Majunga's most luxurious option with stylish rooms, an understated contemporary look and muted colour schemes. There's an…
