Campsites & lodges

Susie's Place is a lovely family-run bed and breakfast. It has an ideal location, easily accessible from the airport and therefore perfect for staying the first or last night of your trip to Madagascar.

Roadtrippers are happy with the clean big rooms, the good breakfast served at the porch in the large garden, and the friendly staff and especially the owners, who are willing to help plan your stay at any moment.

Au Bois vert is a hotel located near to the airport, which makes it a perfect place to spend your first or last night while visiting Madagascar.

The large compound is set in a beautiful forest with an inviting pool, terrace and very good restaurant.

This guest house is located in a nice neighbourhood of Antananarivo from where you can explore the city centre by foot.
They have private parking.

Roadtrippers tell us they are especially happy with the service and nice restaurant serving good food.

Sakamanga is the most funky hotel in Antananarivo - its always crowed in the restaurant, terrace and bar - also with non-staying guests.

They have a big variety of rooms in all price ranges. There's private parking. The communal areas are cosy and nicely decorated, and there is a small swimming pool.  

Great location, at walking distance from several sightseeing places in Antananarivo.

If you're not staying here, at least enjoy a drink or have dinner when you're visiting Tana.

This is a basic hotel but boast a prime location, with great views of the jungle. Its so serene to listen to the sounds of the jungle at night. You might even wake up to the sound of the Indri Indri call.

Little chance they pick up the phone or react to your email. But if you show up on time, you have a good chance of finding a room, as they have many.

The food is cheap but good. Try one of their stir fry dishes.

Grace lodge is established and managed by a lovely Malagasy lady, who speaks very well English. The B&B and private cottages are set is a large, landscaped garden and even has its own chapel on site...It's about 15 min drive from Andasibe National Park Entrance

Food options are limited but of good quality.

Vakona Forest Lodge is a luxury lodge. Accommodation consists of spacious bungalows each with a private veranda overlooking the lake. The communal bar and dining room has a fireplace, cosy on those chilly nights. The lodge owns a little island, which is a sanctuary for ex-pet lemurs.

Green Park is a budget hostel in Antsirabe. You can also pitch your own tent in their gardens. They have a cosy restaurant, known for the good pizza's.

Madalief guesthouse is situated in a beautiful garden, a few kilometers outside Antsirabe town. You can camp or stay in one of their rooms with en-suite bathroom. Its a social enterprise. With your stay you support the foundation, helping disadvantaged children in Madagascar with clothing and education.

Le Trianon is a small B&B in a rambling old building with a lot of charm, decorated with colonial, French furniture. The restaurant is popular among the local expatriate community, serving classic French fair. Its located in the centre of town. 

Just like le Trianon, Hotel des Thermes is also an iconic, old hotel in the centre of town. The interior is faded, but the rooms are comfortable with nice balconies and the terrace is a great place to unwind.

Couleur Cafe is the most upmarket B&B in Antsirabe. The hotel has 15 charming brick bungalows, spread around a well-maintained garden. Each has their own fireplace to keep you warm during those colder nights in Madagascar.

It's located half a kilometer from the town center. Far enough to enjoy the peace and quietness, yet close enough to visit the center.

Right next to the park entrance office of Ranomafana, you have the possibility to pitch your own tent and listen to the sounds of the jungle by the camp fire. Keep in mind there are hardly any facilities.

Another option is to arrange your overnight stay inside the park, supervised by a park ranger. This allows you to be in the park before daybreak and the rest of the crowds come in, the best time to spot wildlife.

Ihary Bungalows is a pleasant, no frills guesthouse in Ranamofana town, great for those travelling on a budget. They have a number of tropical banda's along the river.

Setam Lodge is a well managed hotel close to the Ranomafana National Park commanding great views of the jungle. You would have to take the car to eat in the village. Rooms and bathroom are spacious and clean, with no frills decoration.

Camp Catta offers a range of accommodation options; you can pitch your own tent, go lasy camping, book a room or stay in a bungalow.
It has a fantastic setting, with great views of the mountain ranges. We have warm memories of gazing at the starlit skies and seeing the sun climb over the mountains peaks early morning.

They have a cosy restaurant offering simple meals. The big draw here is the natural pool. Great place to unwind after some strenuous hiking in the mountains.

Close to Camp Catta lies this well managed, pretty little camp. Accommodation is in spacious, lovely furnished safari tents with concrete ensuite bathroom.

Ideally situated between Andringitra and Isalo National Park, close to the main road RN7 and right at Anja Park lies La Varangue Betsileo. The pool, comfortable rooms and good food makes this a recommended place to stay.

ITC Lodge is a great place for those travelling on a budget. You can pitch your own tent or stay in a bungalow with ensuite bathroom. Its located in Ranohira, the gateway town to Isalo National Park.

The owners have a wealth of information about the region and can sort you out. On the same property is Momo Trek, who organise trekkings into Isalo.

Isalo Ranch is a popular mid-range hotel in Isalo, and for good reason. Accommodation is in comfortable bungalows with private terrace, set in a flower filled, landscaped compound with great views of the Isalo Mountains. There is inviting pool and good on-site restaurant.

If you want to spoil yourself, stay at Le Relais de la Reine. The price is still a bargain compared to what you would be end up paying in Europe. It's a tastefully designed lodge, with good onsite restaurant and nice pool & spa. Accommodation is in spacious bungalows with fireplace and lovely colonial furniture. 

This French owner-managed guesthouse is located close to Sarodrano village. A very remote corner of St Augustin Bay. Right at the beach, accomodation is in bungalows, tastefully decorated as if you are at the Atlantic French coast. The home-cooked food is simply fantastic. The owners are a good source of information for things to do in the region.
From Tulear, its around a 40 min drive on a tough, travel road.

If you want to spoil yourself once, do it here. Bakuba is a one-of-a-kind B&B, build and decorated by the charismatic Belgian owner and his lovely wife.

Located at St Augustin Bay, about 15 min drive from Tulear town. The beach is not really suited for swimming here, because of mangroves and big difference in high and low tide, but the lodge makes all the more up for it.

The Lodge is an harmonious mixture of Gaudi inspired architecture with Congolese, Malinese and Malagasy furniture and decoration, the result of live long travels in Africa. Fantastic service, good music, inviting pool, lovely views - big chance you end up staying longer than planned. Book ahead, there are only a few rooms.

Ifaty/Mangily, east of Tulear town, is the most touristy part of Tulear as the beach is the nicest here. We personally prefer the vibe at St Augustin Bay though. If you do stay in Ifaty, Paradisier is a decent, mid-range choice.

The hotel is located right at the beach. Accommodation is in comfortable and spacious bungalows.

Ifaty/Mangily, east of Tulear town, is the most touristy part of Tulear as the beach is the nicest here. We personally prefer the vibe at St Augustin Bay though. If you do stay in Ifaty, Belle Vue is a decent, mid-range choice.

Les Dunes is the most upmarket place to stay in Ifaty | Mangily and comes with all the facilities you'd expect: good service, sea front bar, comfortable bungalows, inviting pool, nice beach.

Mamirano is a tiny B&B run by Rosanna, a lovely Italian lady. The home-made Italian food is lovely.

It's located along the remote Salary Bay, close to Ambatomilo, a tiny Vezo fishermen village. There is not much to do here, apart from endless walks along a beautiful coastline, and not seeing another living soul. Where in the world is this still possible?

This is another good place to stay, also along the remote Salary Bay, close to Ambatomilo, a tiny Vezo fishermen village. Wonderful setting, right at the beach. We had troubles finding the place, so try to phone the owners to direct you.

Open since 2017, Five Sense is a new luxury lodge. The furnishing was done by the owner of Bakuba, so this obviously worked out well.

Accommodation is in spacious beach villa's along a deserted beach. There' only a few rooms. Service and food ( fresh seafood) is great. Try their octopus!

If you don't mind to go back to basics, Manga Lodge is a place to consider.
It has a great location on the top of a dune overlooking the sea. Rooms and facilities are basic but fine, and the price is very friendly as well.

Coco Beach is a budget and run down place, but has a great location right at the sea. It is frequently visited by volunteers working in marine conservation. They allow you to pitch your tent or unfold your roof top tent.

The picture taken shows the sunset from Coco Beach.

Laguna Blu Resort is an Italian run, mid-range lodge boosting a great location right at the sea and a private beach, great for swimming.

They offer spacious, bright bungalows with 'open air shower' and good food.
We think the prices are a bit steep for Malagasy standards.

Olo Be Lodge is an exclusive lodge, located on the beautiful and remote bay of Andavadoaka, some 165 km or 6-8 hours in 4x4 vehicle from Tulear. It is a small set up, and utterly relaxing. Created and designed by the same owner as Bakuba Lodge.

Rates starts from € 125/ for a double room.

An adventurous drive through mangrove and quicksand, takes you to Hotel Entremer, a hidden gem at Belo sur Mer, perhaps the most stunning beach of the West Coast. The eco lodge is passionately run by the owner, a friendly French lady. The home cooked food is simply delicious and not the standard fair. Make sure you try her coco rum punch. Great price - quality ratio.

This is our favourite place to stay in Belo sur Mer. You will not be the first person, staying longer than planned. If the lodge is full, try Ecolodge du Menabe, also very nice.

Ecolodge du Menabe is another great, little lodge in Belo sur Mer, also boosting a fantastic location with wonderful views over the ocean and an inviting beach for swimming. Accommodation is in airy beach bungalows and they have a nice common dining and lounge area.

Hotel Trecicogne is nothing special but has a very good price-quality ratio. Rooms overlook a courtyard, and are clean, cool and with good beds.

Palissandre is a luxury hotel and spa offering all the amenities you'd expect from a hotel in this price range. Big, inviting swimming pool, sundeck with lounge chairs, spacious and nicely decorated beach bungalows and good service, make this a great place to relax after some tiresome days on bumpy and dusty roads.

You can pitch your tent or unfold your roof top tent at the public campsite next to the park entrance. Great way to avoid the crowds and be the first in the park!

Located near to the park entrance, Orchideé du Bemaraha is a decent mid-range option. There's an inviting pool, a welcome relief on those hot days in the Tsingy. Rooms are a bit worn out.

For those looking for a bit more luxury, Le Soleil is the best pick. Lovely compound, spacious and comfortable bungalows and an inviting infinity pool overlooking the bush, makes this a good place to unwind after a day of hiking and climbing the Tsingy.

Miandrivazo does not have a range of options to choose from, and this is actually the only recommended place to stay. It is nothing special, but you would not expect a hotel of this standard and service in such a remote town.

Rooms are spacious, clean and cool. Staff is really friendly and they prepare good food. The swimming pool is a welcome relief on those hot days in Miandrivazo.

Acacias is a nice budget place to stay at Manambato village, the gateway to Canal de Pangalanes. Accommodation is in simple bungalows. The cosy restaurant is visited by locals and expats.

Especially in the weekends, the beach of Manambato is a popular place for Malagasy families. We enjoyed watching these families and mingle with the crowd, which you don't have if you stay at the more touristy lake resorts, for which a boat is required to get there.

Palmarium is perhaps the most popular place to stay at Canal de Pangalan.
The lodge is situated on a lovely private peninsula in lake Ampitabe where they have a small forest reserve with a wide variety of palms and 9 different species of tame lemurs. You can feed and touch them. Yes, it is touristy, some will love it, some will not. Yet, to be so close with these very gentle and funny creatures is indeed very special. Just make sure you don't start with this experience before you have done lemur trekking in the wild....We thought the Aye Aye excursion was disappointing.

You can park your car at Orania Lodge in Manambato village, from where it is a 45 min boat ride to the lodge. So you need to call them in advance and inform them about your expected time of arrival. 

Bush House is another good mid-range option for those looking for more quietness than you find at Palmarium. Facilities are a bit more run down though. Its also located at the shores of lake Ampitabe. From here you can also visit Palmarium Reserve, either by foot, which is a nice walk along the shores, or ask for a boat ride to cross the lake.

Popular among locals and expats, Hibiscus is a small, no frills, budget place, right at a beautiful stretch of beach. There's a relaxing vibe to this place.

La Pirogue is a popular and well managed lodge right at the lovely beach of Mahambo village. They offer budget and more deluxe family bungalows.
Their breakfast is one of the best we had in Madagascar; pancakes, eggs and fresh fruits, which you enjoy with your feet in the sand, right at the sea surrounded by flowers and palm trees.

Staff can help you with tickets for the ferry to Ile Sainte Marie.
Did you know, La Piroque is the most popular setting for the local music industry. Many Malagasy artists shoot their video clips here.