Must-see hotels in Madagascar

  • Résidence Kathyly

    Diego Suarez (Antsiranana)

    This place offers a range of accommodation from double rooms to family studio or furnished apartment. The location is good and it's clean but lacks…

  • Chez Anita

    Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro)

    Somewhat worse for wear, but still comfy, these A-frame bungalows with attached restaurant, arranged around a quiet garden, are the best budget option in…

  • Génération Hôtel

    Tamatave (Toamasina)

    At this slightly cluttered and dated hotel all rooms have balcony and fridge. Furnishings are old-style and the water coming out of the shower is quite…

  • Park Headquarters Campsite

    Northern Madagascar

    With the closure of Campement du Prince, you are allowed to camp around the Park Headquarters where there are toilets. You will need to bring all food and…

  • Hôtel Ravinala

    Western Madagascar

    Dirt cheap in the truest sense of the word, the Ravinala is only for those counting their ariary. The rooms are large, but only marginally cleaner than…

  • Sidi Hotel

    Madagascar

    Big, kitsch and concrete pretty much sums up the appearance of this U-shape monster with drive-in courtyard in Tanambao. Rooms are very spacious and the…

  • Hotel Angora

    Southern Madagascar

    If you must stay in Ampanihy, the Hotel Angora is surprisingly hospitable, with basic rooms and en suite bathrooms with bucket showers. It also allows…

  • Hôtel Capricorne

    Eastern Madagascar

    This place on the main road has fairly grotty rooms with en-suite bathrooms that will pass muster if you get stuck in Brickaville for a night. Staff are…

  • Hotel Nadia

    Eastern Madagascar

    A basic budget option in the middle of the busy market, with its own cafeteria. Serviceable, but could be cleaner and the beds are as saggy as a hammock.

  • Hotel Vatosoa

    Andapa

    This hotel has basic rooms with fan and mosquito net.

  • Victoria Hôtel

    Northern Madagascar

    A no-frills hotel in town with plain, spotless rooms. Those on the street side are noisy but it's all very good value.

  • Chez Tity

    Île Sainte Marie

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

  • Eden Lodge

    Northern Madagascar

    Eight luxury tents are equipped with beautiful mahogany beds, colourful fabrics and private massage cabins. Meals are served in the atmospheric thatched…

  • Mitsio Tropical Lodge

    Northern Madagascar

    Owned by Tropical Fishing, this ecolodge is a base for game-fishing expeditions. Seven comfortable, spacious wooden bungalows overlook the glorious beach…

  • Camp Tattersalli

    Northern Madagascar

    At the time of writing, this camp is located 15km from Daraina, which takes about 15 minutes in a 4WD. It's not accessible in the rainy season. There are…

  • Villa Malaza

    Northern Madagascar

    Just five rooms here in an impressively large house, plus bungalows, just north of Antalaha. The brick walls inside the bungalows make them quite dark,…

  • Constance Tsarabanjina

    Northern Madagascar

    Tsarabanjina is a tiny island in the Mitsio archipelago where you'll find this exquisite lodge of 25 beach villas. There are no TVs or phones here (the…

  • Belle Rose Beach Hôtel

    Northern Madagascar

    The 12 spacious rooms in this ultramodern hotel open onto a balcony overlooking the beach – the perfect spot for whale-watching from August to October…

  • Camp Indri

    Réserve Spéciale Anjanaharibe Sud

    Built in 2015, Camp Indri has four covered tent shelters, a covered dining area, toilet and shower and running water. A covered picnic table is at the…

  • Gîte d'Etape & Campsite

    Northern Madagascar

    Run by the park, this cabin has a kitchen and a sitting area. It’s located at the Station des Roussettes near the Cascade Sacrée, in a beautiful clearing.

  • Hôtel Lémurien Blanc

    Northern Madagascar

    The Lémurien Blanc has 12 simply furnished, comfortable bungalows set on a ridge with superb views. Running water is not always available, so be prepared…

  • Camp Mantella

    Northern Madagascar

    Located at 450m elevation in lowland forest, Camp Mantella has six well-maintained cabins for two people (wooden frames with canvas sides) and a…

  • Camp Marojejia

    Northern Madagascar

    The second camp, Marojejia is found at 775m elevation at the junction between lowland and montane rainforest. It has wonderful views over the mountains…

  • Hôtel Hazovola

    Northern Madagascar

    This is a lovely hotel with a gorgeous pool set in a leafy garden. Rooms have nice tiled baths, balcony and flat-screen TV. Locals praise the restaurant …

  • Hôtel Vitasoa

    Northern Madagascar

    This is a good-value, basic hotel close to the beach, with fans and mosquito nets. The 12 rooms and three bungalows are well-proportioned and clean. Rooms…

  • Campement d’Andrafiabe

    Northern Madagascar

    A basic campground with pit toilets and no drinking water. There is no charge for camping here as there are no facilities and you have to carry everything…

  • Camp Simpona

    Northern Madagascar

    Camp Simpona is at 1250m elevation. It has two cabins for two, three camping spots and a covered cooking and dining area.

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