Madagascar Lodges | Places to Stay in Madagascar

May 3, 2023 Enriqueta Cusson

Discover the best Lodges in Madagascar including Clair De Lune, Lodge des Terres Blanches, Emeraude Lodge, Villas les Orchidees, Les Tipaniers Lodge, Les Chalets de Melinda, Vanio Lodge, Analatsara, Sakalava Lodge, B&B Au Triporteur.
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1. Clair De Lune

Ambatoloaka, Nosy Be 207 Madagascar
Excellent
77%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 205 reviews

Clair De Lune

L’hôtel Clair de Lune à Nosy Be ne ressemble à aucun autre hôtel, ici c’est la convivialité, la bonne humeur et la bonne cuisine qui font lois, ceci bien sûr avec tous les services hôteliers standards. Dans cette ambiance intimiste que représentent nos 7 bungalows, vous bénéficierez de tous les services hôteliers sans oublier le sourire et les conseils de notre équipe pour rendre votre séjour agréable.

Terrible manager, don’t recommend

Reviewed By Sally R

The hotel it’s self is clean, the food is fine ( very boring menu and breakfast over priced but fine) and the bathrooms are lovely. The Malagasy staff who work there are also lovely especially Deno. The issue lies entirely with Eric the manager who is obnoxious, unwelcoming and inhospitable, and honestly that’s the nicest way to say it. We had noticed the fan in our room wasn’t working - this is advertised as air conditioning and is shocking even when it does work. We mentioned this to one of the staff before going out for the evening hoping it could be fixed. When we got back we asked if someone could come with us to look at the fan. Eric then decided to berated us saying it was far too late (8pm) to be raising problems, we were being extremely difficult and we can’t expect anything to be done if we refuse to speak French ( which is untrue we said the fan was broken in french ). He then proceeded to bring the person we had told the fan was broken into our room almost as if to prove we hadn’t asked. It was a horrible experience, he was extremely threatening and rude and racist towards the boy who we had asked to look at the fan. I highly recommend not staying here. There are loads of other lovely places to stay on the island and everyone else has been great.

2. Lodge des Terres Blanches

5 Avenue Georges Antanimalandy, Mahajanga 401 Madagascar
Excellent
91%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 91 reviews

Lodge des Terres Blanches

What an amazing experience!!

Reviewed By FvanRens

2 hours of boat ride along the malagasy coast and a refreshing welcome on the beach was the start of an amazing week filled with experience and discovery. Erick, Fleur and their team made us feel at home, not wanting to leave. Thank you very much for an awesome week. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and will definitely come back :) Hats of to the Chef, great food resulting in an extra 3 kilos to be carried around :))

3. Emeraude Lodge

Ambarihonko, Andilana, Nosy Be 225 Madagascar
Excellent
78%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 36 reviews

Emeraude Lodge

Close to Paradise

Reviewed By Phileas53

Very close to Paradise I was at Emeraude Lodge on May 2022 an I spent one of my best Holidays at all. Quite place, confortable and very good quality/price ratio. Beautiful location. Vincenzo is an excellent host and staff is well trained and always kind and attentive. I could rest at the brand new swimming pool by the sea and my confortable room Baobab was in front of the beach. You can swim from early in the morning in the beautiful Bay and during the day I had nice walks around, and interesting excursions snorkeling in the green tortues Sanctuary not very far from the resort. They have a good organization for diving and snorkeling. I suggest to stay at dinner in the good restaurant with the malgash cook Hervé and the kind barman and waiter Edes. I will never forget this marvelous Holiday!

4. Villas les Orchidees

Matsabory - Andampy, Ambatoloaka, Nosy Be 207 Madagascar
Excellent
52%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 31 reviews

Villas les Orchidees

Ownership of the residence is located on the west coast of Nosy Be and 150 meters from a large sandy beach, which is located on a villa with a contemporary tropical architecture with large windows, bathed in an atmosphere of space and light.

Clean and Beautiful

Reviewed By Passport656155

I came here with my friends, the staff were friendly and helpful from the moment we arrived which made our stay lovely. Fresh delicious breakfast was included. Rooms were cool, comfortable and clean. And a beautiful pool. Thank you very much.

5. Les Tipaniers Lodge

Nord de l'ile Sainte-Marie, Nosy Boraha 515 Madagascar
Excellent
84%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 80 reviews

Les Tipaniers Lodge

Immaculate

Reviewed By peterawilson

We did not stay but went for lunch Despite the crisis themplace was immaculate. Lovely staff super kind owners and an excellent long lazy lunch of lobster ? Can't wait to work out how to get back without kids!

6. Les Chalets de Melinda

Ambondrona, Hell-Ville, Nosy Be 207 Madagascar
Excellent
89%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 9 reviews

Les Chalets de Melinda

Like at home

Reviewed By JoseB3287

We made a reservation for just one night and at the end we said we would stay the rest of our vacations in this wonderful place for about 15 days. Les Chalets de Melinda, 5 min. From the beach, a place surrounded by fruit trees (which you can simply enjoy at breakfast) of wonderful nature, each chalet has a fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom, mosquito net, fan in bed, peace and tranquility. Tata, the captain and Melinda, are the family in charge of this jewel of Nosy Be and they make your stay with them a close and pleasant family. While each cake has its icing, it has at least two.  Awesome sunsets And a small pool where you can relax after your excursions or a simple day at the beach. Do not hesitate to spend your family holidays, help your economy and it's a good price for your portfolio. Unbeatable price quality. Thanks family. Jose and Paola

7. Vanio Lodge

Madirokely Beach, Madirokely, Nosy Be 00261 Madagascar
Excellent
60%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 10 reviews

Vanio Lodge

A relaxed b&b on the beach, surronded by a tropical garden! Wake up to the sound of the waves and dive into the clear waters of madagascar! Enjoy listening to the sole sounds of nature but make sure to take a (10 min) walk down the beachto the liveliest part of the island!

Beautiful garden on the beach

Reviewed By Andrea S

I stayed there last june and loved the friendly atmosphere. Franco, the incredibly enterteining owner, invited us to have dinner with him numerous times and also drove us around and gave us lots of sugestions on what to do and where to go. The structure is very clean and minimal and really suits the tropical background. Nothing reads vacation and relax to me like waking up to the sounds of the sea and having breakfast on the beach seconds before diving in. Can't wait to leave the city life behind and go back!

8. Analatsara

Ile aux Nattes, Sainte Marie, Nosy Boraha 515 Madagascar
Excellent
56%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
11%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 64 reviews

Analatsara

Analatsara is an ensemble Five guest houses, of which we have Voluntarily Limited reception In order to better preserve friendliness places. The table of Analatsara has a great reputation as much by the refinement of its kitchen as By its creativity

Lovely restaurant with an entertaining resident lemur

Reviewed By upidoo

We were staying right next door and airways came here for breakfast. They serve a typical English breakfast. Also, their sauce coco is to die for. For company you have curious little Bamboo lemur who is continuously jumping around and checking people out. (Note: Do not feed him).

9. Sakalava Lodge

Baie de Sakalava Sakalava Bay, Antsiranana (Diego Suarez) 201 Madagascar
Excellent
77%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 167 reviews

Sakalava Lodge

Created in 2000 by Greg, a Windsurf passionate, what was once a simple surf camp became the reference in Madagascar for windsurf, kite and SUP. In a splending park of 5 hectares facing the lagoon, sheltered from the wind, nestled in the shade of the filaos trees, today the Sakalava Lodge offers services that will satisfy a demanding clientele in search of charm, authenticity and sharing. A human-sized ecolodge built of local materials; 100% solar powered, a restaurant offering refined cuisine based exclusively on fresh products, a friendly bar, a kitesurfing center equipped with Airush 2019 equipment, a team of experienced IKO instructors best riders of the country, a windsurfing and SUP center and always the same state of mind that from the first day contributed to the success of the lodge.

A unique place

Reviewed By vingre

My wife and I spent 18 days at Sakalava Lodge in May 2022 on a kitesurf trip to Madagascar. It was exactly the place we were looking for our stay. Welcoming, comfortable and professionally run. Bungalows are located directly on the beach under the shade of filaos and shielded from the wind. The room and the bathroom of our bungalow (number 2) were spacious with good storage space for clothes and luggage (however not enough drying lines for kite gear), a mosquito net around the bed, fresh water (as opposed to sea water in other lodges along the beach) and a small terrace with armchairs and a table. Local rosewood furniture and pebbled floor in the bathroom gave a rustic touch to room decoration. Neither fan nor air conditioning but at no time was it necessary as the wind provided enough natural ventilation. Sakalava Lodge only offers an all-inclusive formula with food, accommodation and unlimited access to the kite center whether for renting equipment or taking classes. This may not seem the right formula for those wanting to use their own equipment. However, all things considered it brings real benefits. First, it takes out logistics issues as bringing equipment to Sakalava Bay is not that easy (at the time we were there only 3 flights a week between Paris and Antananarivo and 3 flights a week between Antananarivo and Antsiranana/Diego Suarez). Second, the equipment provided (Airush) is top notch and in sufficient quantity to equip all users. In almost 3 weeks I never had an availability issue with equipment when I needed to change kite. Food is clearly one of Sakalava Lodge's strong points. Tasty, fresh, with a lot of variety and even with unexpected products such as local "foie gras" or local frog legs. No pre-set menu. Everyday before lunch and dinner Tinay, the lodge manager, makes suggestions based on the catch of the day and products from nearby markets. No obligation to follow the suggestion however. If you just want a salad or a grilled fish the request can be accommodated as well as customers' dietary restrictions. This is very flexible. I haven't mentioned yet the other place's main strong point, the kite spot. Simply amazing. Allowing beginners to safely practice, more advanced kiters to play in the reef waves and big air fans to try new tricks. Greg, the owner and an excellent kiter himself, knows the spot first hand and can provide useful information on weather, wind or the presence of coral rocks. All this makes a stay at Sakalava Lodge a unique experience. Consider however that this is a lodge as opposed to a beach resort. Yes there can sometimes be issues with water pressure in the bungalows or hot water availability but really nothing that can ruin your stay and that the team won't try to quickly fix. Just things that can occur in a remote place in a country largely insulated from mass tourism. To those who are looking for a world class kite spot, great natural scenery and a professionally run hotel/lodge with relaxed and laid-back atmosphere (special mention to the whole team from housekeeping staff to kite instructors) I highly recommend Sakalava Lodge.

10. B&B Au Triporteur

57u Rue Rabenoro II L, Antananarivo 101 Madagascar
Excellent
75%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4 reviews

B&B Au Triporteur

Madagascar in famiglia!

Reviewed By SalvioD3

Non conoscevo Antananarivo né il Madagascar e i proprietari sono stati fin dall'inizio disponibilissimi nel fornirmi tutte le informazioni. Ho ricevuto tutta l'assistenza del caso per cambio, comunicazioni, trasporti e programmazione del mio viaggio. La struttura è ben posizionata, tranquilla e con un bel panorama sulla città. I prezzi sono stracciati e la cucina, italiana e malgascia é casereccia. Consiglio a tutti di soggiornare da Massimo e sua moglie che vi tratteranno come a casa vostra.

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