Skip to main content

Vanivola Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Nosy Boraha with a full-service spa and a steam room

Choose dates to view prices

Consider a stay at Vanivola Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Note Retro, offers lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 6 of 6 rooms

View all photos for Bungalow

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for BUNGALOW JUMEAU

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

BUNGALOW JUMEAU

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Bungalow

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Family Bungalow

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Comfort Quadruple Room, Sea View

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Comfort Quadruple Room, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 50 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 75 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Double Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Park View

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Double Room, Park View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 45 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Lamboutsira MAHAVELO BP 37, Nosy Boraha

What's nearby

  • Ile Sainte-Marie Pirates Cemetery - 11 min drive - 2.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Idylle Beach - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Taverne Des Pirates - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Santa Maria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Choco pain - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Princesse BORA - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Vanivola Hotel

Hotel by the ocean
At Vanivola Hotel, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Note Retro, offers lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a billiards/pool table, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Furnished balconies or patios, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Similar properties

Exterior
Nosy-Borah Holidays
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 1 review
Nosy-Borah Holidays

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

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 elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

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

Property 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 0.19 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Vanivola Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Vanivola Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Vanivola Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Vanivola Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Vanivola Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 3.40 per person applies.

Where is Vanivola Hotel located?

Situated by the ocean, this spa hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Ile Sainte-Marie Pirates Cemetery and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Ile Aux Forbans. Ste Marie Beach and L'ile aux nattes are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Vanivola Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maria

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

Fantastic & Cosy

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Fanja

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

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

8/10 Good

luc

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

8/10 Good

florence

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Expedia Group trademark logo

Policies

† More information about the $50 gift card with flight package benefit may be found at: https://www.expedia-aarp.com/lp/b/vacationpackages50prepaid
English Copyright 1995 - 2025. All rights reserved. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Expedia User Agreement and Privacy Policy. AARP and its affiliates do not provide retail goods or services or discounts on such goods or services. All goods or services and discounts offered via the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia®, are provided by third-party suppliers. AARP and its affiliates do not endorse and are not responsible for the goods or services and discounts made available on this site. Offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the AARP Travel Center directly for full details. Expedia pays a royalty fee to AARP for the use of AARP's intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of AARP.