Community partnerships
The hotel partners with Zazakely Orphanage and supports local farmers practising sustainable agriculture.
Mantis Soanambo Hotel And Spa
Île Sainte-Marie, Madagascar
Official rating: 4 out of 5 stars, graded by Ministère du Tourisme, MadagascarHotel
Value · How we rate: Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
How we rate
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
Photo: Mantis Collection · Source ↗
Breakfast (BB)
Breakfast, Tennis court and 2 more
49 rooms
Superior Room with Balcony and Ocean view, Superior Room with Beach Access and Ocean View, Executive Three Bedroom Villa
All ages welcome
Interconnecting rooms available
By air
10 min from Sainte-Marie Airport
Wi-Fi in rooms
From about A$200
per room / night
Overview
About Mantis Soanambo Hotel And Spa
Mantis Soanambo Hotel And Spa sits beside the Indian Ocean on Île Sainte-Marie, off Madagascar’s east coast. Its 48 Superior Rooms have ocean views, with either a balcony or direct garden and beach access. A separate three-bedroom villa adds a kitchen, living room and heated private pool. Two outdoor pools, a sea-view restaurant and spa treatments give the hotel a relaxed beach-holiday focus. Breakfast is included in the standard rate. From July to September, daily whale-watching excursions with Cetamada bring marine wildlife into the picture. Sainte-Marie Airport is a ten-minute transfer away.
“A good fit for travellers who want ocean-facing rooms, pool time and a short airport transfer, with a separate villa for more space and whale watching from July to September.”
Best for
LeisureHoneymooners
Conservation
Water and gardens
Rainwater recovery, wastewater treatment and recycling are part of the hotel’s operations, alongside an organic fruit and vegetable garden.
Known for
What you can expect to see
Daily whale-watching excursions with Cetamada run from July to September.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Breakfast (BB)
Special offer: The Two People, One Perfect Stay package is for newlyweds and couples renewing their vows. It includes accommodation, daily breakfast, one dinner for two, one couples massage, a half-day Île aux Nattes excursion and return airport transfers, with a three-night minimum and a deposit required; valid 1 April to 19 December 2026, excluding 1 July to 30 September 2026.
Included
- Breakfast
- Tennis court
- Padel court
- Table tennis
Optional extras (at a cost)
Minibar purchases in Superior Rooms cost extra. The on-call shuttle from Ambodifotatra Port costs extra.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Public WiFi
- Curio shop
- Wheelchair accessible
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Air-conditioning
- Tea/coffee station
- In-room WiFi
- Safe
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Superior Room with Balcony and Ocean view24 at the property · Ocean view, Balcony, Sofa, Free WiFi, Safe, Tea/coffee facilities, En-suite bathroom, Italian shower
- Superior Room with Beach Access and Ocean View24 at the property · Ocean view, Direct garden and beach access, Sofa, Free WiFi, Safe, Tea/coffee facilities, En-suite bathroom, Italian shower
- Executive Three Bedroom Villa1 at the property · Ocean view, Heated private pool, Three bedrooms, En-suite bathrooms, Living room, Fully equipped kitchen
Activities
Things to do
Whale watching
Daily whale-watching excursions with Cetamada run from July to September.
Island experiences
Explore Sainte-Marie through snorkelling, a visit to Île aux Nattes or an outing to Ampanihy Bay.
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Sainte-Marie Airport
- 10 min transfer
- Mantis Soanambo Hotel And Spa
- How you arrive
- By air · 10 min from Sainte-Marie Airport
- Transfers
- Sainte-Marie Airport is a ten-minute drive from the hotel. Ambodifotatra Port is an 18-minute drive away.
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- By 12:00
- Children
- All ages welcome. Interconnecting rooms available
- Accepted currencies
- EUR
- Dietary needs
- Special diets catered for
Families
Children
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
Children of all ages are welcome. Arrange accommodation for children aged 0 to 11 in advance; children aged 0 to 3 share with two adults, and guests aged 12 and over require their own room.
When to go
Best time to visit
- July: Best time to visit
- August: Best time to visit
- September: Best time to visit
- Best time to visit
Month-by-month notes
Jul
Best time to visitWildlife: Daily whale-watching excursions run in July.
Daily whale-watching excursions with Cetamada run this month.
Aug
Best time to visitWildlife: Daily whale-watching excursions run in August.
Daily whale-watching excursions with Cetamada run this month.
Sep
Best time to visitWildlife: Daily whale-watching excursions run in September.
Daily whale-watching excursions with Cetamada run this month.
How we judge each month
- Best time to visitAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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Details checked October 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.