Madagascar is still a fairly off the beaten track destination, which means you have to be careful about picking high quality accommodation. A lot of the options throughout the country are cheap, but there is a catch as they are often not very good quality and the distances between them are huge. So huge, that we would not recommend a driving trip as driving between destinations can take days. The only other option is private charter, which is very expensive. Therefore, if you are set on Madagascar we would only advise venturing there if you have fairly deep pockets.
If you have the budget for it, then Madagascar can be an excellent destination. Our favourites are Miavana which is the most beautiful private island and ultimately the very best of the best. At $2,000 per person per night, so it should be! Down a notch but no less delightful is Mandrare at $700 per person per night and Manafiafy at around $550 per person per night. They are well ran safari-style lodges with their personalised service and intimate atmosphere. Go down a bit more in price to around $450 per person per night, and you have the seriously beautiful Tsarabanjina which is a real office favourite. Also in the same league is Tsara Komba. These are all exceptional options!
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Miavana - Nosy Ankao
Dreamy, dreamy dreamy - we put off our trip to Madagascar until Miavana had finally opened and it was amazing - so well worth the wait.  Getting to Diego Suarez was an adventure in itself but from then the helicopter to and from the island was a breeze.
- J Elliot
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    Cost: $2,000

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    Locates 40 minutes form the Avenue of the Baobabs, this makes for a great spot form which to explore Madagascar or just relax with a drink in the hand! 
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    Cost: $118
    Palm Beach - Nosy Be

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    Situated on the southwest coast of Nosy Be Island and near the village of Ambondrona just 30 minutes from the airport, this elegant and modern resort has 63 rooms, 2 restaurants, 2 bars, a pool and luxurious spa, perfect for that relaxing getaway in the sun. 
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    Cost: $170
    Princesse Bora - Nosy Boraha

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    Princesse Bora, Nosy Boraha is the best hotel in Nosy Boraha (Ile Sainte Marie) and an ideal honeymoon destination; jam packed with beachy romance, and with fantastic facvilities and spacious luxury villas, it is a fantastic choice for a Madagascan holiday. 
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    Royal Beach - Nosy Be

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    Royal Beach is a 4-star property with Malagasy-accented architecture on a lovely stretch of beach. Surrounded by 3 hectares of lush tropical landscape, the 48 luxurious rooms have wonderful views which set it apart from other options in the area. 
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    Soleil des Tsingy Hotel - Tsingy de Bemaraha

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    The Litchi Tree - Montagne d'Ambre National park

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    Tsara Komba - Nosy Komba
    Tsara Komba is a very special spot. Beautifully charismatic, charming staff and delicious food – a quiet island magic, and a great introduction to Madagascar - S scott
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    Tsarabanjina - Nosy Be
    Our island dream, Tsarabanjina, was everything we hoped and more. Henri (Manager) is fab, his passion for the place was infectious - S scott
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    Vakona Forest Lodge - Mantadia National Park

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    Andasibe’s most popular hotel, Vakona has 28 Madagascan-style bungalows nestled in the forest bordering a man-made lake. Vakona also has its own small reserve, Lemur Island, with habituated lemur species including the Bamboo Lemur, Black and White Ruffed Lemur, Brown Lemur and Diademed Sifaka.
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    Cost: $97
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