Voaara Madagascar is on the northwest coast of Île Sainte-Marie (also known as Nosy Boraha), off the northeast coast of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. The resort sits on 100 acres of beachfront and jungle, with 1.5 kilometres of white sand coastline.
Fly into Antananarivo (TNR), then connect on to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS), or arrange a scheduled or private charter directly through Voaara. From the airport, it’s about an hour by car or boat to the resort.
Air France (from Paris), Ethiopian Airlines (from Addis Ababa, daily), Kenya Airways (from Nairobi), Turkish Airlines (from Istanbul, three weekly), Emirates (from Dubai and the Seychelles), Airlink (from Johannesburg), Air Mauritius (from Mauritius), and Air Austral (from Réunion) all fly direct into Antananarivo. Qatar Airways has announced daily flights from Doha, date to be confirmed.
Humpback whales migrate through the waters off Île Sainte-Marie from June to September to calve in the calm, warm water. Whale watching excursions run at €275 per person (minimum 4 people).
Eight in total: a Beachfront Queen Bungalow, four Beachfront King Bungalows, a Two Bedroom Ocean View Terrace, a Two Bedroom Beach Loft, and a Three Bedroom Beach Pool Villa.
La Plage by Sarrion, our all-day restaurant led by Executive Chef Aleixandre Sarrion and Head Chef Jean Notia Vincent, and Le Grill, a beachfront asado-style grill serving Zebu beef, South African Wagyu, and seafood caught daily in front of the resort.
Yes, we donate a portion of profits and 50% of service fees to community initiatives on Île Sainte-Marie, including tree replanting, lemur reintroduction, and support for local schools, clinics, and churches.
Snorkelling, yoga, standup paddleboarding, surfing, mountain biking, outdoor cinema, stargazing, and hiking are all included. Whale watching, diving, deep-sea fishing, and several other experiences are available at an additional charge.
Yes, Voaara Madagascar is the first resort from Voaara Hotels. A second property, Voaara Grenadines, is opening on Palm Island in the Caribbean.
Voaara was founded by Philippe Kjellgren, founder of PK’s List and Kiwi Collection and his wife Vi, together with Limestone Capital.
It combines two Malagasy words: ‘voarara’, meaning forbidden or sacred, and ‘voara’, meaning nature or fruit.
Warm year-round, with air temperatures between 24°C and 31°C depending on the season and sea temperatures between 24°C and 29°C. July and August are the driest, breeziest months and coincide with whale season.
Rates are full board – breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including non-alcoholic beverages with meals. A discretionary 10% service fee and a daily tourism tax of €1 per person apply on top.
A limited number of private residences are offered at select Voaara destinations, giving owners full access to the resort alongside long-term brand equity. Get in touch with our team for current availability.
