Antananarivo

Sakamanga Hotel

Name: Sakamanga Hotel
Address: Antananarivo, Madagascar
Price range: From US$20 per person, per night

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Sakamanga Hotel

About Sakamanga Hotel

A quaint, sprawling oasis in Antananarivo's vibrant urban jungle.

Don't be dismayed by Hotel Sakamanga's unprepossessing entrance. Once inside, you'll discover an intriguing maze of cobbled-together buildings and annexes that manage, despite their haphazard layout, to create a calm, restful haven. Hotel Sakamanga (blue cat) is a consistently popular stopover with visitors to Antananarivo (called Tana locally) as it offers a wide range of accommodation and a couple of great restaurants. The decor is unlike any we've seen, with a combination of modern local crafts and pieces that look museum-worthy, such as old Malagasy guitars, slave chains, pottery, carvings and tools. It's charming, centrally located and always a winner.

Antananarivo , Madagascar

From $10 per person/per night

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46 Rooms

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Property details

The property

The hotel appears to have been created from a number of unrelated buildings that have been brought together to create this charmingly quirky space, its elements linked by narrow passageways lined with tropical greenery and even more artefacts. The main Saka restaurant is deservedly popular, so book in advance; the Saka Express serves fast foods: pizza baked in a wood oven, kebabs, panini, hamburgers and salads; and there's well-stocked pool bar for cocktails and snacks. Free wi-fi.

The rooms

Accommodation is varied, with the older rooms being smaller and darker than those in the newer portions. There are 46 rooms in all, catering for all budgets. When booking, ask for a room with aircon (the largest sleeps five), and the suites overlooking the patio or with views of the city are lovely. All the rooms are clean, with comfortable beds and mosquito nets, en-suite bathrooms with good showers, and decor that ranges from calm and colonial to engagingly quirky.

Activities

This is a good base from which to explore Tana, although it's recommended that you don't venture far on your own. At the lodge, enjoy the pool, the great restaurants and massage facilities, and don't forget to wander around the building to admire the displays.

Trips

Antananarivo Tours & Trips

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Kenya + Madagascar

A Big Five safari in Kenya, with the magic of Madagascar

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How to book Sakamanga Hotel

How do I book Sakamanga Hotel?

Sakamanga Hotel 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 Sakamanga Hotel 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 Sakamanga Hotel?

Stays at Sakamanga Hotel start from around $10 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.

Madagascar

Antananarivo

The capital city is quirky and colourful, loud and eccentric and filled with Malagasy treasures.