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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!

100% recommended!! ❤️ You’re in an isolated hotel, in the middle of nature, right in front of the ocean with a beautiful beach all to yourself! You can see and hear the ocean from your room. The excursion we did was super authentic—the guide truly loves his job and transmits his enthusiasm for the island! The owner is extremely kind, and together with the other employees, they always try to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. The location and facilities are perfect!

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

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