Who wouldn’t enjoy a relaxing holiday in the paradise of Nosy Be? Madagascar, despite its poverty, is a dream holiday destination and the island of Nosy Be is the top leading tourism place of Madagascar.
If you’re planning to spend your holidays here, then make sure to read till the end because you’ll find out the top 10 luxury hotels in Nosy Be. In this little island you will be able to experience the best sunsets, the best nature and adventures. There are many things to do but it’s also the perfect place to go if you just want to relax.
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Anjiamarango Beach Resort
The first Hotel of the list is the Anjiamarango Beach Resort, which is located near Befotaka village in Anjiamarango town. It is 20 minutes away from Nosy Be’s airport, and it covers more than 3 hectares with a 500 meters of seafront of sandy beach.
You’re staying here will be full of calmness and relaxation, thanks to the view over Befotaka Bay and the exceptional endemic nature.
Accommodations
Anjiamarango Resort offers different sizes of identical bungalows – it can be for a single person, for a couple or families up to three children. Each bungalow has its own outdoor veranda, inside you’ll find every necessities that you need in an accommodation. It has a double bed with a mosquito net, a living room, a corner bathroom with shower, double sink and a private WC.
Facilities
At the hotel’s Lounge Bar you can enjoy homemade rums or other kinds of drinks. Or you can always spend your time playing with the billiard table or table football.
If the temperature is a bit high, and you want to refresh a bit, you can also enjoy the pool facing the sea. The swimming pool is large enough for you to play ball games with your friends. Plus, they also have a swimming pool for the younger ones.
Link: Anjiamarango Beach Resort
Hotel Gérard et Francine
This cozy and modern hotel is situated between the crater cliffs, the Ambatoloaka’s lagoon and its beach. What’s most charming about Gérard et Francine Hotel is the tropical flower garden and the palms. All the atmosphere is very calm and relaxing, you can also enjoy the company of lemurs, birds and chameleons.
The rooms are decorated with typical Malagasy architecture, traditional construction with wood floors and creole ceilings. This hotel in Nosy Be is environment-friendly, since they reduce the consumption through the use of solar power.
Accommodations
As mentioned above, the bungalows at Hotel Gérard et Francine, have a typical Malgasy architecture alongside creole woodworks. Every detail in the hotel comes straight from the locals, and the furniture is made directly at the hotel.
Each room has a fan, there is also a minibar, solar-heated water, shower, sink and toilet. The rooms of the hotel also offer a magnificent view over the sea.
Link: Hotel Gérard et Francine
Royal Beach Hotel
The Royal Beach Hotel is a 4-star resort, and it’s part of the Sound’s Hotel group. In this luxury hotel in Nosy Be you’ll experience high quality standards and real Malagasy hospitality.
Royal Beach Hotel & Spa is located in the middle of Madagascar’s greenery – it’s between palm trees, ravinala and other endemic plants. The hotel is only 5 minutes away from Ambatoloaka village.
Accommodations
The Royal Beach Hotel In Nosy Be has 114 rooms in total, and all rooms have a view over the bay. Plus, every room has every comfort you need – safes, LCD TV, Wi-Fi access and A/C.
They have 3 types of rooms:
- Superior room
- Deluxe Room
- Suite
Facilities
The restaurants of the hotel offer any option that you need, from local, vegetarian and Western cuisine. Le Nautile is the main restaurant, and it’s where they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Le Sunset View offers an “à la carte” snack menu for lunch, and a menu with organized events for dinner. While you can always enjoy a drink either at Lounge Bar, at the Sunset View Bar or at the Pool Bar.
In this Nosy Be luxury hotel you can also take care of yourself, thanks to their Spa and Fitness area. This is the perfect option for you if you’re looking for a little treat for yourself.
Link: Royal Beach Hotel
L’Heure Bleue
L’Heure Bleue is located on the Madirokely beach, which gives both chic and bohemian atmosphere. Here you can discover all the wonders of the island of Nosy Be, and it’s also the place from where you can experience the “cool luxury”.
Accommodations
They offer two types of accommodations at l’Heure Bleue:
- Luxury Lodges
- Waterfront Bungalows
Facilities
Thanks to this incredible hotel, you’ll never be bored. You can choose to relax yourself with their massage service, or you can choose other activities like excursions, scuba diving or game fishing.
Link: L’Heure Bleue
Palm Beach Resort & Spa Nosy Be
Accommodations
The Palm Beach Resort & Spa has many different options to offer to you:
- 48 Superior Rooms
- 3 Suite Family Rooms
- 3 Sea View Bungalows
- 9 Garden View Bungalows
Facilities
At their Vanio Restaurant you can taste different delicacies, the service is a buffet formula but there’s also a possibility of “à la carte” or snack service. While at the Escape Bar you can taste the Palm Beach Cocktail and other delicious drinks.
They also offer different kinds of activities: fitness room, tennis + equipment, mini football, basketball, beach volleyball, kayak and stand-up paddle. If you want to relax, you can always go to their Spa Wellness Area.
Link: Palm Beach Resort & Spa Nosy Be
Nosy Lodge
Accommodations
Nosy Lodge offers you the best rooms looking over the sea:
- Garden View Room
- Sea View Room
- Duplex
At an additional rate you can have an American Breakfast, Half-Board Formula, additional bed and having your pet/animal with you.
Facilities
Some services that they offer are Airport Reception, a car will be waiting for you. Help you travel the site, discover the nearby islands and with activities on the island.
Since Nosy Be is an island, the main star in their restaurant is seafood, but you can also find grilled meat. The chef goes to the market every morning, he/she tours the fishermen’s spots too. So every day you’ll find different dishes, based on what the chef has purchased that day.
Link: Nosy Lodge
Ravintsara Wellness Hotel
Ravintsara Wellness Hotel is situated in the heart of a tropical garden, the whole structure was built in the middle of an old mangroves forest. Its name “ravina tsara ”, means “good leaf ” or “tree with good leaves” in Malagasy, it also stands for the leaves’ therapeutic virtues.
The hotel is 15 km away from Nosy Be’s airport and 20 minutes away from the city center.
It’s situated in front of Sakatia’s island and it’s really breath-taking during the sunset time.
Accommodations
They have 40 bungalows to host their guests:
- Villa VIP Suite
- Family Villa Suite
- Sea View Bungalows
- Garden View Bungalows
Facilities
Ravintsara Wellness Hotel is an oasis of peace where you can unwind from your busy daily life. They have a Spa and a jacuzzi where you can relax, they also have a pool with natural water. They also offer massages and they have a fitness room and a zen area.
This amazing hotel in Nosy Be has two different restaurants that you can choose from – L Restaurant where you can taste Malagasy delicacies, and Ocean Garden Restaurant where you can find different types of dishes. If you want to have something lighter and refreshing, you can always opt for their Beach Bar.
This hotel also has some incredible places that you can visit, like their Botanic Park and many other places.
Link: Ravintsara Wellness Hotel
Loharano Hotel
Loharano Hotel is the right place if you’re trying to escape from the daily hectic life, it’s where you’ll find comfort and peace. Their main goal is to help you find your peace again through the beauty of nature and the relaxing facilities that they offer to their guests.
Accommodations
This hotel has 10 bungalows with a total of 24 rooms, and each bungalow has a typical African furnishing and it is designed to have a healthy natural ventilation. Each room is also designed in a luxurious way, each bungalow also features a spacious veranda.
They offer two types of bungalows:
- Double Room
- Family Room
Facilities
Loharano Restaurant has a beautiful view over the pool and the incredible garden. They serve international dishes with a special tribute to Italian cuisine, but they also serve local dishes every day. You can choose between half-board, full board or all inclusive treatment.
Beside the Loharano Restaurant, they also have a Cocktail Bar and an Aperitive Bar.
Link: Loharano Hotel
Emeraude Lodge
Emeraude Lodge is located on the private beach of Ambarihonko, the the North-West side of Nosy Be.
The owners, Vincenzo, his wife Mamy and their daughter Sofia, decided to call it Emeraude, which means “emerald” due to the bright and enchanting color of the sea.
Accommodations
Emeraude Lodge has different types of rooms to offer:
- Family Rooms
- Double Rooms
- Suite
- Bungalow
Facilities
Their aim is to allow you to have a relaxing stay while enjoying the beauty of the nature that you find there. They organize diving trips where you don’t have to worry about anything but just having some fun time. If you aren’t interested in diving, then you can always opt for excursions, where you can discover incredible and endemic things.
Link: Emeraude Lodge
Sambatra Bed & Breakfast
You’ll find Sambatra Bed & Breakfast on Ambaro’s beach, on the west side of Nosy Be island. Right in front of the structure you can enjoy Sakatia island along with its gorgeous sunsets.
Sambatra Bed & Breakfast is 40 minutes away from Nosy Be’s international airport, and 20 minutes away from Hell Ville city center.
Accommodations
Each room faces the sea, some are directly on the beach, others have a tropical garden before arriving at the beach. Every room is furnished with all the things you need to have a wonderful stay.
Facilities
Sambatra’s restaurant is located on the beach, and it’s the place where you can enjoy delicious dishes prepared by their chef. The restaurant is also the place from where you can enjoy the sunset time sipping a cocktail.
Through Sambatra you can also book some activities/excursions, most of them start right in front of the structure.
Link: Sambatra Bed & Breakfast
Conclusion
After discovering the top 10 luxury hotels in Nosy Be, are you ready to explore this beautiful island? Spend your honeymoon or your family holiday here, with all the incredible activities.
If Madagascar is a place that you’d like to visit but you don’t know much about, check these Interesting Facts About Madagascar. Make sure to also check out these other articles about Madagascar.
Let me know in the comments if you’ve already visited Nosy Be or if you’d like to visit it!
