Antananarivo

Hotel Au Bois Vert

Q: How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Au Bois Vert ?

Stays at Hotel Au Bois Vert start from around US$90 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Hotel Au Bois Vert

About Hotel Au Bois Vert

Unexpected tranquillity in Madagascar's high-spirited capital.

Tucked away in Antananarivo's eternal bustle, just a five-minute drive from the international airport, is a blissfully peaceful oasis. If you've just landed and are planning to head off on a journey through this intriguing island, we recommend you head to Au Bois Vert to catch your breath. The property spans three hectares of woodland, with a large courtyard and a swimming pool, and sleek,modern accommodation that offers oodles of old-world Malagasy charm. Soothe your travel-weary muscles at the spa, then head to the on-site restaurant for a variety of regional and French-influenced cuisine (there's a pizza oven too!).

Antananarivo , Madagascar

From $90 per person/per night

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44 Rooms

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Property details

The property

There's plenty of communal area designed for unwinding, from the the ample gardens and rambling patio to the light-filled restaurant. Bench seats run along a lovely alcove of the restaurant, creating a congenial, coffee-house atmosphere. Outside are shaded eating areas, a patio and a poolside space that begs you to chill out. The spa has it all, from treatment rooms to yoga and zumba venues. The atmosphere throughout is one of lushness. And more than 50 shades of green!

The rooms

Unlike the gardens, which are ablaze with colour, the tranquil rooms feel as if they've been carved from the earth, with smooth, rustic walls and en-suite bathrooms featuring granite. Local timbers is used in the solid door-frames, and the steps that rise to a loft area. But the Zen-like calm incorporates modern elements too, from flat-screen TV and air-conditioning to wi-fi. Beyond the doors to the patio, the garden reminds you of the natural treasures that lie beyond the property.

Activities

You're probably planning to venture into the wilderness, but Antananarivo itself has plenty of local curiosities to discover. See historic churches and mosques, and take an outing to Rova, or the Queen's Palace – a complex on a hilltop within the city. Stroll, or take a rickshaw, to the markets, or a motorcycle ride past rice paddies and neighbouring villages. Note that heavy rainfall and cyclones between January and March often render the roads impassable.

Why we love it

The fact that the Au Bois Vert Restaurant is a favourite with locals speaks to the excellence of the cuisine. The fish is out of this world!

Insiders Tip

The garden paths can be quite dark at night, so having a small flashlight or using your phone light when walking between the restaurant and your room is helpful.

Something to think about

Antananarivo is home to the country's largest airport, and it shows – the city can be overwhelming. Au Bois's gardens are a refreshing reprieve.

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How to book Hotel Au Bois Vert

How do I book Hotel Au Bois Vert ?

Hotel Au Bois Vert can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Madagascar trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Madagascar trips featuring Hotel Au Bois Vert or get advice and suggestions from one of our Madagascar specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Au Bois Vert ?

Stays at Hotel Au Bois Vert start from around $90 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Antananarivo

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