Jan
Green seasonWildlife: Lush tropical conditions with short afternoon showers
Lush tropical conditions with short afternoon showers.
Voaara Madagascar
Île Sainte-Marie, Madagascar
Lodge describes itself as: Barefoot Luxury. Self-declared by the lodge, not an official grade.Hotel
Luxury · 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.
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Full board (FB)
Breakfast, Lunch and 12 more
8 rooms
Beach Bungalow, Deluxe Beach Bungalow, Two Bedroom Terrace Bungalow and 2 more
All ages welcome
By air
1 hr from Sainte Marie Airport (SMS)
Wi-Fi in rooms
From about A$2,280
per room / night
Overview
About Voaara Madagascar
Voaara Madagascar sits between the beach and jungle on the northwest coast of Île Sainte-Marie. Its eight accommodation units range from one-bedroom bungalows to a three-bedroom villa with a private pool. Reclaimed wood, thatched roofs and locally crafted furniture shape the rooms, while terraces keep the sea close. Full board covers breakfast, lunch and dinner, with meals centred on La Plage and the beachfront Le Grill. Snorkelling, paddleboarding, surfing and hiking are included, and humpback whale excursions run from June to September at extra cost. This is a small beach resort for travellers who want outdoor days and varied dining without a large-hotel setting.
“Eight units, beachfront terraces and full-board dining make this a good fit for travellers who want a small beach retreat, with included water activities and seasonal whale-watching trips.”
Best for
LeisureLuxury seekers
Known for
What you can expect to see
Humpback whales pass through the waters around Île Sainte-Marie from June to September to calve.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Full board (FB)
Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snorkelling
- Yoga
- Standup paddleboarding
- Surfing
- Mountain biking
- Outdoor cinema
- Stargazing (outside private bookings)
- Hiking
- Beach club
- Micro-climate air-conditioning
- Nespresso coffee machine
Not included
- Drinks
Drinks and the daily tourism tax of EUR 1 per person are extra.
Optional extras (at a cost)
Private dining, massages and selected excursions cost extra. Whale watching runs from June to September at EUR 275 per person, with a minimum of four people.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Restaurant
- Bar
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- Mini bar
- In-room WiFi
- Safe
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Beach Bungalow1 at the property · Queen bed, Indoor/outdoor bathroom, Fully furnished terrace
- Deluxe Beach Bungalow4 at the property · King bed, Indoor/outdoor bathroom, Beachfront terrace
- Two Bedroom Terrace Bungalow1 at the property · Two queen beds, Indoor/outdoor bathrooms, Roofed outdoor living area, Private path to the beach
- Two Bedroom Beach Loft1 at the property · Two bedrooms, Large terrace, Beach access, King bed, Convertible twin beds, Indoor/outdoor bathrooms
- Three Bedroom Pool Beach Villa1 at the property · Three bedrooms, Private pool, Beach access
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Sainte Marie Airport (SMS)
- 1 hr transfer
- Voaara Madagascar
- How you arrive
- By air · 1 hr from Sainte Marie Airport (SMS)
- Transfers
- The journey from Sainte Marie Airport takes about an hour by car or boat.
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 15:00
- Check-out
- By 12:00
- Children
- All ages welcome
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Green season
- February: Green season
- March: Green season
- May: Good
- June: Good
- July: Best time to visit
- August: Best time to visit
- September: Good
- October: Best time to visit
- December: Green season
- Best time to visit
- Good
- Green season
Month-by-month notes
Feb
Green seasonWildlife: Lush tropical conditions with short afternoon showers
Lush tropical conditions with short afternoon showers.
Mar
Green seasonWildlife: Lush tropical conditions with short afternoon showers
Lush tropical conditions with short afternoon showers.
May
GoodWildlife: Gentle trade winds and comfortable beach weather
Gentle trade winds and comfortable beach weather.
Jun
GoodWildlife: Gentle trade winds, comfortable beach weather and the start of whale season
Gentle trade winds, comfortable beach weather and the start of whale season.
Jul
Best time to visitWildlife: Driest, breeziest period and humpback whale season
Driest, breeziest period and humpback whale season.
Aug
Best time to visitWildlife: Driest, breeziest period and humpback whale season
Driest, breeziest period and humpback whale season.
Sep
GoodWildlife: Humpback whale season
Humpback whale season.
Oct
Best time to visitWildlife: Warm, calm seas and consistently sunny days
Warm, calm seas and consistently sunny days.
Dec
Green seasonWildlife: Lush tropical conditions with short afternoon showers
Lush tropical conditions with short afternoon showers.
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 November 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.