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Vanivola Hotel

3.5 star property

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Sauna
Lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine, pool views
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Lamboutsira MAHAVELO BP 37, Nosy Boraha
  • Place, Ile Sainte-Marie Pirates Cemetery
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sainte Marie (SMS)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

BUNGALOW JUMEAU

  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Family Bungalow

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Comfort Quadruple Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Family Room

  • Sea view
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Single Beds and 3 Double Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Double Room, Park View

  • Park view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Nosy Boraha

When you stay at Vanivola Hotel in Nosy Boraha, you'll be by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Ste Marie Beach and Ile Sainte-Marie Pirates Cemetery. .This spa hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Ile Aux Forbans and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from L'ile aux nattes.

What's nearby

  • Ile Sainte-Marie Pirates Cemetery - 11 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Sainte Marie (SMS) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Idylle Beach - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Paillotte - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Paillote Sainte-Marie - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Belle Vue - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant du quai - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Vanivola Hotel

Vanivola Hotel offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a steam room.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 individually decorated guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, a steam room, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and a television in a common area.
Satisfy your appetite with local and international cuisine at Note Retro, a restaurant where you can take in the pool view. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Note Retro - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 5 for adults and EUR 2.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Note Retro

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.21 per room, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 5 for adults and EUR 2.5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 3.40 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Vanivola Hotel Ile Sainte-Marie
Vanivola Ile Sainte-Marie
Vanivola Hotel Nosy Boraha
Vanivola Nosy Boraha
Vanivola
Vanivola Hotel Hotel
Vanivola Hotel Nosy Boraha
Vanivola Hotel Hotel Nosy Boraha

Vanivola Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

AVEL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No breakfast included contrary to what Expedia has stated, this information is false.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best guest I've ever experienced!

All I can say is WOW! From the moment we stepped of the plane until we were dropped of at the ferry terminal we were treated like royalty. The staff are so friendly and attentive. Since my wife and only speak english, we a little hesitant about staying at such a remote destination like Isle Sainte Marie, but Luca made it one or favorite vacations ever. She was more than happy to act as our interpreter and assist with booking excursions for us thru the entire stay and even arranged return travel back to Antananarivo which is quite an involved journey if you are not flying. If you are considering where to stay on Isle Sainte Marie, your search is over book the Vanivola now. The attached photo was taken from the hotel patio where we ate most of meals during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hillary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Vanivola was a wonderful place to spend a week on Isle Sainte Marie. Luca and her staff were so welcoming, friendly, and attentive. (For example, I asked about where to find fresh mangoes and "voila" they appeared in my morning salad!) The staff do everything they can to make one's stay comfortable and secure.The location is great--near restaurants and not too far to walk into town.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The staff really made this a special place to stay

I really enjoyed my stay at Vanivola hotel. The hotel was very nice, but it was Luca and her staff that really made it a memorable experince. Luca treated me like family and helped me with local recommendations as well as booking local transportation. I had an issue with the ferry to the mainland and Luca was there to assist me right away. I cannot recommend her and this hotel enough. A 5 star experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel with amazing views. Couple of minor issues with water being turned off but otherwise a greatbstay with very accommodating staff. Only 10 mins drive from town and airport. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Menu frais et variés
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Chambre nettoyé tous les jours. Personnels gentils. Beau cadre avec la piscine face mer. Manque une salle de sport
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

FANJANIAINA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Petit déjeuner original… piscine satisfaisante
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bien situé, personnels tres aimables, bons menus, calme et propreté.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Claus

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hyggeligt hotel med søde medarbejdere. Lavt vandtryk og ikke altid varmt vand. Sparsommelig morgenmad. Kaffe/tea, omelet/spejlæg, baguette ( en dag var det dog foruden da de var løbet tør ) marmelade ig ind imellem også juice. Suveræn beliggenhed. Dog lidt trafiklarm fra eneste hovedvej på øen. Anden gang vi besøgte det, så helt galt er det jo ikke
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Rojo

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

pas satisfaite

le service laisse à désirer. restauration pas de choix: pas de carte ni pour le petit dejeuner ni pour les repas même menu pour le déjeuner et le diner. S'il arrive qu'il pleut et que vous êtes oblifés de manger à l'hôtel alors que le memu c'est le même pour midi et le soir
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très argréable séjour

Période hors saison. Tranquillité assurée. Personnel sympatique toujours disponible. Très bonne restauration à prix raisonnable qui peut s'adapter aux désirs des clients. Bungalow spacieux, lits confortables. (Petit manque : lampes de chevets) Situation exceptionnelle face à la mer.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic & Cosy

Fantastic & Cosy, Greta Service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

luc

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fanja

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bon rapport qualité prix. Personnel accueuillant et serviable
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

florence

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un personnel, souriant, attentif, à l'écoute. Une très bonne cuisine. Un superbe cadre. Une salle d'eau peut-être un peu vieillotte, mais très propre et fonctionnelle
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

boris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Superbe vue sur les baleines qui sautent!

Hôtel très sympas. Personnel vraiment au top. Toutes les demandes étaient prises en compte. Johan nickel, même pour nous organiser des transports. Les filles en salle et au bar d’une gentillesse extrême et le chef avait un bon humour! Bien mangé. Tout est comme l’ile de sainte Marie. On vit en fonction de la pêche, de la météo...etc. Super séjour.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018