This "nature" pool in the foto is much much smaller than the picture. The picture is somehow manipulated ..

The bungalows are good. I recommend this hotel. The owner is friendly 🙂 . Cool guy !

Stayed in December 2023

Not much

The location is peaceful. The rooms are nice. The staff is good. The food is pretty good.

Stayed in November 2023

We felt at home but as special guests on the same time. It was on of my best hotel experience ever. The food is really good, the lodge is spacious, clean and in excellent condition.

Stayed in October 2023

If anything could be improved, the shower water temperature was either boiling hot or cold - but hard to complain as we were happy to have some hot water regardless. The road in may be a bit rough for some folks, but we managed fine on a motorbike. You can also take a tuktuk, but it’s a bit of a far drive from town.

The owner Marc was incredibly helpful and all the staff were very friendly. It was a great base to explore the north of the island from. Really nice property overall and exceeded our expectations! The food was also excellent and reasonably priced. We liked the more remote location, away from the bustle of town.

Stayed in October 2023

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Super friendly and organized staff and very cool owner who runs spectacular whalewatching tours. The lodge is a gem on the island!

Stayed in September 2023

The location is beautiful, it’s pretty remote up in the north, so you always need to order food in advance. But you have beautiful nature around you and you get to see the whales from the breakfast table. Marc really is a great and very kind host. We had a great time!

Stayed in August 2023

The view over the Ocean with jumping whales. Natural swimming pool

Stayed in July 2023

Beautiful setting by the natural pool with good snorkeling and good food! Very helpful owner can arrange different activities and has a lot of information about the island.

Stayed in April 2023

The best restaurant in St Marie, really nice lodges, beautiful garden and breathtaking views. Nice snorkelling right at the hotel. The owners are super professional and caring and staff all really friendly. A piece of heaven.

Stayed in January 2023

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!

Stayed in December 2022

Our stay at Samaria Lodge was definitely a standout experience during me and my partners two week trip in Madagascar. The location was incredibly serene and everything about the place from the cosy and clean bungalows to the restaurant overlooking the sea makes staying at Samararia absolute bliss. The food was definitely some of, if not THE best that we had - would recommend the Camarons or Zebu steak! The standout point that makes Samaria truly great however, is the owner Marc and the staff that work there. Marc has built something, which is truly unique and he takes massive pride in offering a great experience for those that stay at the lodge. He's a true gentleman, host and just all round chill guy and really looked after us during our stay. He took us out on his boat where we swam and also spear fished - I managed to get a fish, which the restaurant cooked up for me! It was also touching to see how much Marc cares for his staff, which is reflective of the great service that Figaris, Giraldo and Rico provided. If you're thinking of visiting Sainte Marie or even Madagascar, you absolutely need to visit Samaria!

Stayed in October 2022

Pretty much nothing.

Marc was an awesome host! He was caring and very helpful in organizing trips. The staff was absolutely fantastic (greetings to Rico!). The food is a bit more expensive compared to other places but quality and taste were very good. Overall our stay was very nice and if we come back to Madagascar we will definately come back to the Samaria Lodge as well!

Stayed in October 2022

Nothing! Everything was perfect!

What a magical place! What a wonderful staff! This is what vacation is all about!

Stayed in October 2022

We spent some wonderful days at Samaria Lodge. We have a problem with the arrival and Marc helped us from the very beginning, even though he didn't have to. He is the perfect host, welcoming, helpful and eager to make your stay as good as possible. The staff is also very nice and they will also go far and beyond what you expect. Food is delicious and you will be able to use a kayak or googles to do snorkeling if you want to.

Stayed in October 2022

The only thing that could have been better was not being sick from eating some local food while in town. Also it would have been better if I could have stayed longer at the facility

The setting is beautiful. Watched whales pass by almost daily. This time of year, mid to late September is migration to the arctic. The host took us out for a whale watch as well. The place is clean. Food was delicious. Staff was very gracious and accommodating. The grounds are beautiful with many plantings and flowers. Marc, our host, did much more than expected to make the stay wonderful.

Stayed in September 2022

The only criticism is the water pressure. Showering requires a lot of patience as the water is very slow to run but wouldn’t deter us from staying again.

Our stay at Samaria Lodge was truly incredible. The staff were exceptional and the facilities beautiful. The owner and and family clearly have a passion for their business and the attention to detail was notable. I would highly recommend staying here.

Stayed in September 2022

What an amazing place, vibe, the care, the team, the silence!

Stayed in August 2022

A paradise on the north of the island. Marc single-handedly made sure everything I needed was attended to

Stayed in July 2022

The food was not consistent, sometimes it’s great sometimes it’s terrible. The coffee was really bad.

The lodge is by the water, very peaceful and the staff were super friendly. Marc was an amazing host. Even though he was not there when we got there, he took care of us so well - he gave great tips about what to do and supported us with every request we made. We will definitely come back.

Stayed in May 2023

Easily one of the most magical place I have ever been to. Slightly far from the city center but a very peaceful and beautiful place with very well thought amenities Marc and his team are beyond wonderful hosts in all aspects. Ideal stay should be at least 3 days to enjoy the place and visit the northern part of the island

Stayed in May 2023

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Stayed in March 2023

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Stayed in August 2022

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Stayed in July 2022

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Stayed in August 2021