While you are planning your dream vacation in Madagascar, you also have to look up for some accommodations. Today I prepared for you the Top 5 Luxury Resorts in Madagascar! If you’re looking for something more luxurious, then continue to read because I prepared the best infos just for you.
I want to warn you that some accommodations are a bit pricey. These are some of the top ranked luxury resorts in Madagascar, and if you’re looking for this kind of experience, then it’ll be worth it.
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Andilana Beach Resort
One of the first luxury resorts in Madagascar that I want to talk about is Andilana Beach Resort – a 4* resort in Nosy Be. I’ve always heard about this one, and to be honest it was the only one that I knew till not long ago. Andilana is perfect for couples, families, group of friends and singles – they have everything you need for a complete vacation. Andilana Resort is not only a resort but a whole area that provides you with any kind of entertainment.
Location
Andilana Beach is located on the island of Nosy Be – around 5 miles away from the coast of the main island, Madagascar. It’s surrounded by an archipelago of smaller islands, which you can explore. The resort is situated in the north of the island of Nosy Be, and it has its own private beach.
The Resort
Andilana resort lets you enjoy your holiday in two different ways. The rooms in blocks 100-200 are close to all the hotel services and the swimming pool. While the rooms in blocks 300-400 are more peaceful and quiet. You can choose from the three categories of rooms: classic, family and suite. Plus you can also choose a king-size or queen-size bed. All the rooms are just a few steps from the shore, and each has its own balcony and veranda.
Restaurant & Bar
While you enjoy your holiday here, you don’t need to worry about food. Andilana Beach has so many options for you, with three restaurants and three bars.
The first restaurant is the Ravinala Restaurant with 50 cooks ready to serve you with the most delicious dishes. They have both international dishes and local specialities. For both lunch and dinner they offer an extensive international buffet with more than 50 dishes. They also have home-made Italian dishes like pasta and pizza. Every week they offer different grilled specialities.
The second restaurant is Pily Pily Restaurant, which has an enviable view over Andilana Bay. This restaurant is more intimate compared to the first one, which allows you to enjoy your moment with your loved ones. For dinner they offer varieties of shellfish and local meats.
The last restaurant is the Beach Restaurant, which is obviously on the beach! Here you can enjoy lighter foods, like: mixed salads, pasta and rice salads, fruits, desserts and pizza cooked over a wood fire.
The three bars are: Baobar (open 24/7), the Beach Bar and the Bar inside the Disco. Here you can taste the best cocktails, original blends, fruit smoothies, their coffee and Madagascar’s rum in two flavors (ginger and vanilla).
What You Can Do
Beside enjoying the turquoise water and the soft sand, Andilana has more to offer: The Tropical Park. In this park there are 500 coconut trees, 150 traveller’s palms (Madagascar’s national symbol), Baobab, Mango trees. It is also the house of vanilla orchids, lemon and cotton trees. All those plants create a unique and colorful view, along with a pleasant fragrance.
There’s also a special tree called: The Love Tree – the atmosphere under the tree is magical due to the lanterns.
As I mentioned before, here you will never get bored. They ensure your entertainment with many different activities:
- Swimming pool
- Canoeing
- Beach volleyball
- Beach tennis
- Boules courts
- Diving centre
At the Andilana Beach Resort you can also find an Outlet Fashion Boutique and a Jewelry Shop, a Beauty Salon and professional photographers. You can also treat yourself with a massage at the Spa, and they also have a fitness area.
Prices & Links
Price: from €183 per night (sources for price: Booking.com)
Link: Andilana Beach Resort
Bakuba Lodge
Make sure not to miss this unique luxury resort in Madagascar. If you’re in the south-west of Madagascar, then you have to go to this luxury Bed and Breakfast. Bruno Decorte Belgian conceived and directed the creation of the Bakuba Lodge. This lodge has a catalan influence due to its curved structure that reminds Guidi’s buildings. The curves are mixed with an ethnic touch, and this makes this place unique.
Location
The B&B is situated in the Toliara area, in the south-west of Madagascar. This area is surrounded by dunes and mangroves, and it’s near the Tropic of Capricorn, in the Mozambique Channel. What’s really beautiful about this place is that you can enjoy your stay without much distraction. The climate is quite arid here, but the underwater life is magnificent: it has a 18 km long coral reef.
The Resort
Bakuba Lodge has 6 rooms in total: 3 guest rooms and 3 suites. Inside the rooms you can see the enthic decorations, but still the comfortability is at the first place. And for the view from your room, you can choose the view over the ocean or over the garden. Each room has its own bathroom with bathtubs, a desk area, double or twin bed and a private terrace. Plus, in the suites there are separated lounge areas.
Restaurant & Bar
The restaurant is one of the best parts of this amazing place. You can have your breakfast and enjoy the view of the sunrise. Or you can sip your cocktail, facing the sea and enjoy the sunset. At their bar, beside the delicious cocktails, you can also taste typical Malagasy rums.
What You Can Do
Here I’ll list for you the activity that you can enjoy around, or within, Bakuba Lodge:
- Infinity pool
- Canoe trips on the Onilahy River
- Trekking on the Moringas
- Hike the Table Mountain
- Whale watching (July-November)
- Visit the Tropic of Capricorn
- Cycling
- Snorkeling
For more detailed activities click here.
Prices & Links
Price: Room €125 per night, Suite €170 per night
Link: Bakuba Lodge
Constance Lodge
Constance Tsarabanjina is a 5* luxury resort, where you can completely disconnect from the busy world. This resort is immersed in the nature of Madagascar with its lush vegetation, virgin white sandy beaches and turquoise clear water. There’s no better place to enjoy a relaxing and quiet vacation than this one.
Location
In the north-west part of Madagascar, 40 miles away from Nosy Be, there is the Mitsio Archipelago. Constance Trasambajina Lodge is situated on one of these islands. You will be immersed in nature, and you can also explore underwater life – the coral reefs surround the area. You don’t have to worry about missing the right season, because this place is shined by the sun all year round.
The Resort
Constance Tsarabanjina has 25 Beach Villas (45 m2) – 12 units South Beach and 13 units North Beach. All the bungalows have a breath-taking view of the sea. They are all built with a thatched roof and they have a private terrace. The unit of 12 villas have the A/C only in the bed area, while the others have A/C in the whole bungalow. In every villa you’ll find fans, a mini-bar, kimono, a bathroom with shower and a separate toilet. Both units are built on the beach, and each villa has 2 loungers and 1 umbrella on the beach.
Restaurant & Bar
The meals are served by their restaurant, where they offer breakfast, lunch and dinner. The cuisine consists mainly of freshly caught seafood. If you can also enjoy your platter of seafood on the beach with an additional fee.
They also have a bar area, where you can relax and meet new people. The bar’s floor is made of fine sand and it has a view of the lagoon. It’s a great spot if you want to enjoy a drink while you watch the sunset.
What You Can Do
While you stay at Tsarabanjina, you will never get bored. The resort includes many sport activities in the package, and they are:
- Snorkeling
- Beach tennis volley
- Sailing and kayaking
- Beach volley
- Pétanque (game of bowls)
- Gym
- Stand up paddle
- Guided walks around the island
Activities with addition fee are:
- Scuba diving
- Sports fishing
- Excursions
Other things that you can find at Constance Tsarabanjina are a Spa, a Boutique, a Library, the Shuttle and the Helipad.
Prices & Links
Price: from €900 per night (sources for price: Booking.com)
Link: Hotel Fact Sheet, Constance Tsarabanjina
KiteParadise
Now I’m calling out all the sports lovers, especially those who love water sports. This next place is situated on the beach of the Sakalava Bay. KiteParadise Madagascar was built to preserve the surrounding nature. This location is windy all year round, and that’s why sports like kitesurfing, windsurfing, kitefoiling and wingfoiling are perfect.
Location
The Sakalava Bay is a shallow white sand bay near Diego Suarez, in the North tip of Madagascar. The resort aims to build its own community, a group of people who love water sports. The best part is that you can directly go to the beach right after you walk out of your room.
The Resort
KiteParadise have different options for their accommodation – suites, bungalows and glamping.
Chameleon Suites: is a deluxe family bungalow with private terrace and 9m windows. Inside is furnished with a desk, living room and ensuite bathroom.
Baobab Bungalow: has a private terrace and 6m window facing the lagoon. Also this one is very spacious and has its own bathroom.
Zebu Bungalow: this one has a 4m window that overlooks the Sakalava lagoon. From this one you can directly go kitesurfing if you like, and it has its own private bathroom.
Kenyan Maki Lodge: here you can experience glamping in huge yurts made of thick cotton, they are protected from the wind. It also has an extended part where you can have your private terrace.
Restaurant & Resort
Their dining area is located 4m above the sea level, and you can enjoy your yummy meals while having a view on the Sakalava Bay. They have both a restaurant and a pizzeria, and they make sure to meet all your needs. If you let them know, they can prepare for you vegan food, gluten free meals or any other needs you might have.
There you can also find The Paradise Lounge, where you can relax in the evening while listening to some live music. In this area is also where they serve your breakfast in the morning.
What You Can Do
For the activities I think you already know what is available. Their kitesurfing spot is perfect for both beginner and advanced kitesurfers and windsurfers. You can decide where to go for kitesurfing – right in front of your room where the water is flat, or behind the reef where there are waves. Beside these two watersports, you can also do kitefoiling and windfoiling.
KiteParadise also offers different excursions, so you’ll be able to explore the surrounding area. You can choose from:
- A day trip to Suarez Island and The Pool, which costs 90.000 ariary and it includes the transportation and one meal.
- A half a day trip to see the Red Tsingy. It is located at the edge of Analamerana national park and it’s 65km away from Diego Suarez. You will get there with a 4WD or a quad.
- A day trip to The Amber Mountain – its national park is a volcanic and mountainous region. It’s a 3 hours hike, and you can see the sacred waterfalls, chameleons and mythical lemurs.
- A 4 hours trip to meet the crocodiles at the Anivorano sacred lake.
- An adventure camp – Jungle Park Ecolodge & Adventure Camp. They will take you trekking, caving, mountainboarding, rock and tree climbing. They also have bush golf and a SPA if you can to do something more peaceful and relaxing.
- A hike to the 3 bays – Sakalava Bay, Dunes Bay and Pigeons Bay. Here you will be completely immersed in the beauty of nature.
KiteParadise also offers a nightlife outing to Diego Suarez, where you can discover the best places, restaurants and bars. If you want a little adventure in nature, you can experience the Iharana Bush Camp. Instead of using artificial tents, they have natural cottages.
Prices & Links
Price: Chameleon Suite – from €95 per night for 3 guests (up to 5 guests). Baobab Bungalow – from €70 per night for 2 guests. Zebu Bungalow – from €60 per night for 2 guests. Kenyan Maki Lodge – from €35 per night for 2 guests. (note that all the options have breakfast included in the price)
Link: KiteParadise Resort
Princesse Bora Lodge
Princesse Bora Lodge is a touch of luxury in the middle of the typical dreamy tropical scenery. You can’t miss this one if you’re looking for relaxing and luxury resorts in Madagascar. Sophie Démichilis created and built this amazing place in 1999. She graduated in The Architecture school of Paris La Villette, specializing in Ecological Habit.
Location
This lodge is located on Sainte-Marie Island, on the Eastside of Madagascar. Another important area in this lodge is their Spa. Jungle Spa is an impluvium roundhouse inside the lodge, it has some African inspirations. Your treatment will start with a revitalizing citrus bath, then it continues with a wild honey body scrub. Then everything will complete with a relaxing massage with ivahona oils. What’s particular about their products is that they are all homemade.
The Resort
Princesse Bora has 3 different categories of villas to offer to you, in total they have 20 villas. All the accommodations are integrated in a green setting and they are built with natural materials.
Executive Beach Villa: a 90m2 villa with a perfect mix of luxury and simplicity. This villa can host 2 adults and 1 child. It has a large stone bathtub that stands out in the middle of the beach villa, along with a double shower and separate toilet. You will have a private terrace and garden that leads to the sea. There’s also a mini bar and the A/C.
Luxury Villa: the capacity of this villa is for 2 adults and 2 children, and the size is 55m2. The bathrooms are equipped with a double vanity and an open shower and a separate toilet. The A/C is available, and in your private terrace you will find a hammock.
Charm Villa: this 35m2 villa is the ideal if you are in 2. You can rather have a double bed or a twin bed, you’ll also have a fan. There is a shower room with a separate toilet. Outside you can enjoy a private terrace and the hammock under the shadow of centenarian trees.
Restaurant & Bar
Their restaurant is called The Beach Grill Restaurant, that’s because you will see your food being grilled in front of you. They have their own organic vegetable garden, which ensures the freshness of the meals. Fish is the main food, but you can also enjoy lobster, zebu steak, wood oven pizza, homemade ice-cream, exotic fruits and fondant au chocolat.
They also have 3 bars:
- Princesse Bora Main Bar: where you can sip your cocktail while enjoying the lagoon’s view.
- Princesse Bora Kintana Bar: if you like fresh beer then you have to come here. They will serve you very fresh draft beer while you have your feet in the sand.
- Princesse Bora India Papa Bar: this one is more unique – it’s a bar “on” water. The floats of the grandfather’s first seaplane serve as a bar counter in “zinc”. This is the perfect place to be during the sunset.
While you’re there, you can’t miss the Wine Cellar. There you will discover a selection of South African, Malagasy, French or South American bottles. And make sure to visit the Rum Distillery. Princesse Bora produce their own rum in different flavors: vanilla from Madagascar, wild pepper or litchis.
What You Can Do
You can explore the most beautiful landscapes of Sainte-Marie by quad, motorbike or 4×4. Along your way you will be able to see villages, forests, wild beaches and much more. And thanks to a guide you can learn everything about vanilla, cinnamon and the Malagasy lifestyle. Or you can opt for the beaten tracks, and explore the island by hiking and mountain biking. And if you prefer climbing, you can go to Cocobay in the north of the island.
They also have different watersports, to satisfy also people who love water. You can choose between diving, kitesurfing or nautical sports.
Prices & Links
Price: Charm Villa – from €50 per night, Luxury Villa – from €85 per night, Executive Villa – from €110 per night
Llink: Princesse Bora Lodge
Conclusion
So now that you know the best Luxury Resorts in Madagascar, you are ready to hop on that plane! While you enjoy these amazing places, you can also visit Top Beaches in Madagascar. I hope you can have an amazing stay in Madagascar!
