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 Northern 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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Northern Madagascar
Built around a natural pool in the middle of a forest, the sustainable, brightly painted eco-domes are very comfortable, with their own bathroom. The…
Northern Madagascar
South of Sakalava Bay, this beautiful resort has everything: a large pool, children's play area, good restaurant, gym, spa and sports centre offering lots…
Nosy Be
Perched on a bluff overlooking the blissful Andilana beach, this is a small, simple hotel – there is no TV, minibar or fridge. But the lack of modern…
Nosy Be
On a hill overlooking the beach of Madirokely, this gorgeous hotel has a terrace with great views and a sensational saltwater pool just above the sea …
Nosy Be
If you’re interested in diving, this is a good choice; the long-established Tropical Diving is based here. There are five rooms right on the beach and…
Nosy Be
A rather stylish and original self-catering complex aimed predominantly at families. The beautifully decorated studio apartments, villas, rooms and…
Northern Madagascar
Meva means beautiful in Malagasy, and this place certainly lives up to its name. It's right on the beach with mangroves on both sides. The bungalows are…
Nosy Be
An unusual find in a town where most places offer bungalows, this stylish hotel of bare brick and wood has 15 rooms. Three are studios designed for longer…
Diego Suarez (Antsiranana)
Diego's premier hotel sits proudly on the main thoroughfare. There's a coffee shop and bar on the front veranda, while the pool is in a lovely garden at…
Northern Madagascar
African safari-style tents, rooms with or without bathrooms and more luxurious bungalows are available in this lodge with a modern touch. Kitesurfing and…
Andapa
The six bungalows here are clean and bright and come with bathroom and TV. Two of the bungalows sleep four people. Breakfast (Ar9000) includes honey from…
Northern Madagascar
This lovely ecolodge offers eight comfortable Malagasy-style bungalows and a large suite, all overlooking the beach near the village of Anjiabe. The…
Andapa
An excellent choice in Andapa is this surprising bright-white drive-in hotel; it's clean and inexpensive. The 10 bungalows have hot water, mosquito nets…
Northern Madagascar
The simple yet comfortable rooms at Chez Yolande offer very good value for Nosy Komba. More expensive ones have a terrace and sea view (Ar108,000 to Ar128…
Northern Madagascar
This hotel has a lot going for it: a stupendous location on a beautiful beach, a stylish colonial-type building set in a lush garden, and a good (if…
Northern Madagascar
The pool and garden are attractive, the restaurant is good (menu Ar60,000) and the lodge is well located close to the park entrance. However, the staff…
Diego Suarez (Antsiranana)
The best bit about this hotel is the wonderful garden with indigenous plants and tumbling bougainvillea. Rooms have parquet floors, four-poster beds,…
Northern Madagascar
One of the best-value options in the Diego Suarez area, La Case en Falafy is about 200m up the hill from the beach. It has a great bar, pool and…
Diego Suarez (Antsiranana)
Gilles and Elisabeth built their Beautiful Adventure in a great neighbourhood of Diego: quiet, yet close to the centre and with good views of the bay…
Nosy Be
Housed in an old colonial mansion, this is a charming little place with a small pool. Ask to see a few rooms before you settle as the cheaper ones can be…
Northern Madagascar
Run by the hospitable Hobaya family, the Relais is a pleasant enough halt on the Diego–Nosy Be route. The rooms are comfortable with fans and nets. The…
Northern Madagascar
A brilliant option for independent budget travellers, Chez Aurélien is located right next to the park entrance on the RN6 – perfect for those travelling…
