Must-see hotels in Northern Madagascar

  • Palma Nova

    Northern Madagascar

    Basic but clean hotel with 10 rooms set around a lovely, small garden with ylang-ylang trees. There's just one double with air-conditioning (Ar75,000) but…

  • Les Baobabs

    Northern Madagascar

    Les Baobabs has modern round bungalows on a gorgeous beach with superb views across to Nosy Komba, or ordinary bungalows in the pretty garden. They are…

  • Chez Eugénie

    Nosy Be

    There are just five rooms at this little hotel and restaurant owned by a French and Malagasy couple. It has two separate wings joined under one big…

  • Hôtel Las Palmas

    Northern Madagascar

    Las Palmas is not signposted, but is the most southerly of the beach hotels. It is a well-manicured property in a great location across from the beach,…

  • Hôtel Benjamin

    Nosy Be

    Situated in a beautiful garden and quiet location back from the main road, this is a pretty good deal for Nosy Be. The six bungalows are furnished simply,…

  • Floraly Komba

    Northern Madagascar

    Floraly Komba is on the beach at Ampangorinana. Rooms are quite small, but there's a variety of accommodation ranging from upstairs or ground-floor rooms…

  • Mimi Hôtel

    Northern Madagascar

    This is a pleasant hotel in a pretty garden setting. Rooms have fans and nets. It might not be on the beach, but the added bonus is the tearoom:…

  • Hôtel Restaurant Diana

    Northern Madagascar

    Just outside the town, this place comes as a welcome relief from the dross of Ambilobe. There are slightly rundown bungalows with fans, and nine of the 22…

  • Le Coucher du Soleil

    Nosy Be

    This is the best budget option in Ambatoloaka. The bungalows all have hot water. There are also three very well-appointed apartments (€70 for four people)…

  • Royal Sakalava

    Northern Madagascar

    The small, concrete bungalows at Royal Sakalava are functional but devoid of charm and showing their age. The nice communal area and dining room has sofas…

  • Home Sakalava

    Nosy Be

    Tatty rather than tasteful but with a modicum of charm, this big house has been turned into a guesthouse. Partition walls are thin so it can be noisy…

  • Hôtel Melrose

    Northern Madagascar

    A friendly place right on the beach, the Melrose is in a central location. It is a little run down and lacks style. Order meals at least two hours in…

  • Le Lagon Bleu

    Northern Madagascar

    Le Lagon Bleu is multifunctional: there are four rooms and one bungalow, a snack bar and a good restaurant serving Malagasy dishes (mains from Ar2400)…

  • Vohémar Beach Bungalows

    Northern Madagascar

    Just southeast of the town, down a sandy piste and set on a stupendous beach is this little complex of bungalows and a restaurant. It's very good value…

  • 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…

  • 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.

  • 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…

  • 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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