Madagascar is a tourist destination distinguished by its unique natural features, such as the endemic lemurs, rainforests, deserts, white sandy beaches, and giant baobab trees. Tourism here often focuses on nature and adventure rather than luxurious city accommodations. Most hotels are lodges, boutique resorts, or eco-lodges nestled in natural settings.
Recommended Popular Hotels and Accommodations:
1. Nosy Be (North Island - Most beautiful beaches, diving, relaxation)
Constance Tsarabanjina – A 5-star luxury resort on a private island with stunning ocean views, perfect for honeymoons or relaxation.
Royal Andilana Resort & Spa or Voi Andilana Beach Resort – A beachfront resort. The best all-inclusive options in Nosy Be are:
Manga Soa Lodge – Boutique style, great value, good views.
2. Antananarivo (Capital - Tana) (Stopover before going elsewhere)
Radisson Blu Hotel, Antananarivo Waterfront – The most luxurious hotel in the city, water views, comfortable.
Novotel Convention & Spa Antananarivo or Le Relais des Plateaux Hotel & Spa – Modern, good service, near the airport.
3. Isalo National Park & Southwest (Baobab forest park)
Isalo Rock Lodge – Beautiful lodge near the park, perfect for hiking and sightseeing.
Le Jardin Du Roy – Romantic atmosphere.
4. Anjajavy / Nosy Komba / Private Islands (Luxurious, tranquil islands)
Anjajavy Le Lodge – High-end luxury lodge. On a private coastline
Time + Tide Tsara Komba – A luxury boutique hotel with ocean and garden views.
5. Other points of interest
Eden Lodge (North) – A luxurious eco-lodge.
Miavana by Time + Tide (Nosy Ankao) – Ultra-luxury, very expensive.
Princesse Bora Lodge & Spa (Île Sainte-Marie) – Beautiful beach, ideal for whale watching.
Main attractions to visit with your accommodation:
Avenue of the Baobabs (near Morondava) – An avenue lined with giant baobab trees. Take the most beautiful sunset photos.
Tsingy de Bemaraha – A UNESCO World Heritage Site with jagged rock formations (difficult to access, a guide is required).
Ranomafana / Andasibe National Park – See various species of lemurs and rainforests.
Isalo National Park – Hiking, canyons, and waterfalls.
Nosy Be / Nosy Iranja – Diving and whale watching (June-September season).
Kirindy Forest – See nocturnal animals such as fossa.
Tips for traveling in Madagascar:
Best season: April-November (dry, not too hot).
Internal travel is difficult. It's best to hire a guide + car + small plane or buy a tour package.
Many accommodations use solar power, so there may be occasional power/water outages (normal).
Budget: Mid-range to good hotels 2,000-8,000 THB/night, luxury resorts 10,000+ THB/night.
Check visa and vaccination requirements (cancer and yellow fever vaccinations are not mandatory, but malaria prevention is recommended).