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Sainte Marie Lodge, Nosy Boraha | Timbuktu Travel
Nosy Boraha

Sainte Marie Lodge

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About Sainte Marie Lodge

Listen to the ocean – you may hear the echoes of pirates on the breeze.
A glamorous yet homely boutique lodge, Sainte Marie Lodge is operated by its charming owners Bertrand and Catherine Dunod, in whose competent care you're ensured a holiday extraordinaire. The lodge reflects its owners' welcome, with its wide frontage and veranda opening to a tropical garden (admire the blood-red blooms and heady frangipani), a pool and the deepest blue ocean imaginable. Whales arrive to breed between July and September, bringing with them tourists keen to witness the spectacle. But the lodge is a special place to visit all year – a balm for your soul.
Nosy Boraha , Madagascar
From $80 per person/per night
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12 Rooms
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The property

The main house, renovated in 2009, combined quaint colonial charm (dark wooden floors, antiques and local items of historical interest) with the mod cons that make life run smoothly. The ffect is intimate, and the hosts make sure you are comfortable. There's a spacious lounge area with a bar; a well-stocked library with deep chairs for reading, and a piano; and a games room. Meals, prepared by your hostess, are served in the library or on the veranda.

The rooms

The accommodation is varied, ranging from two rooms for couples to suites and villas that can accommodate nine people. All are spacious and individually decorated, with large draped beds and furnishings that sleekly combine European and Malagasy style. The recent refurbishment ensures that all is clean and pristine. Some villas and a suite have a private pool, most have a veranda and all have lovely views of the garden or sea.

Activities

Snorkel the reefs, grab a fishing rod and head for the pier to try your luck (the cook will prepare your catch), or loll in the pool. Other activities can be arranged, at an extra cost – go scuba diving (and perhaps see one of the shipwrecks that dot this coast); hike the forests to admire the vegetation and the creatures that live there; bike around the island via the only road; or zoom off on a quad bike.
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How to book Sainte Marie Lodge

How do I book Sainte Marie Lodge?

Sainte Marie Lodge 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 Sainte Marie Lodge 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 Sainte Marie Lodge?

Stays at Sainte Marie Lodge start from around $80 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.

Sainte Marie Lodge

Madagascar

Nosy Boraha

Unspoiled beaches, whale-watching and daring activities to keep you busy, alongside plenty of R&R.