Hotels near Ambatorao

We really enjoyed our stay at Samaria Lodge and will definitely try to return! The friendly owners, staff and beautiful location made the hotel extra special. The coral reef right outside the natural pool is beautiful and one of the best we've seen in Madagascar. We brought our own gear, but the hotel also provides snorkeling gear if you did not bring it. The food was delicious, we really enjoyed the seafood spaghetti, zebu, duck and calamaris! Overall their kitchen was the best we have had during our 2 months in Madagascar. The freshly pressed juices including lychees from their own garden were also very refreshing. The seating right aside the sea with an outlook over two bays was beautiful. For us being a bit more up north at this location meant that we could really find the peace and quiet to relax, read many books and snorkel! The owners Marc and Peggy kindly helped us organize an outing to the natural pools and white beaches in the north aswell as to the mangroves and the restaurant chez nono. They also took us on a snorkeling trip to see a sunken ship and some underwater cliffs, where we saw very large and different species of fish. We are going to miss Marc, Peggy, Rico and the rest very much, thank you for everything!

The room was pleasant and clean. The food was good. Vivian (see below) worked hard.

It was an outstanding experience from start to finish. Here's why I highly recommend this hotel: **Best Staff**: The staff went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. From the warm welcome at check-in to the attentive service throughout our stay, every team member was friendly, professional, and eager to assist with any requests. Their genuine hospitality truly made a difference. **Delicious Food**: The hotel offers delicious food. **Amazing Location**: Situated in front of a beach. The view was spectecular **Clean Accommodation**: The cleanliness of the accommodation was impeccable. Our room was spotless and well-maintained, with all the amenities we needed for a comfortable stay. The housekeeping staff did an excellent job of ensuring that everything was in perfect order every day. **Excursions**: We took a quadbike tour and it was really fun. Worth the price. Overall, the hotel exceeded all our expectations.

The bungalows just on the beach with small porch. A lot of beautiful plants around! Delicious food and coffee! The ladies working there really nice and helpful. A lot of mosquitoes but there is a mosquito net around the bed and we were getting form the owner special incense all the time. Hot water, towels changed when you need. The lady helped us with arranging the rental scooter. Wifi ok. Perfect place for resting and feeling far from real world (work, stress etc)

Perfect place for a relaxing holiday by the sea. The gardens are very nice and the food delicious. Staff is friendly