Accommodation in Madagascar

Princess Bora Lodge

Sainte-Marie is a tropical island just off the East coast of Northern Madagascar. Once known for being a haven for pirates and vagabonds, it is now a treasure island for those seeking palm-lined beaches, coral reefs and relaxation.

A new concept of hospitality with ecological influence is born in this unique and still preserved environment: PRINCESSE BORA LODGE & SPA. The hotel is located in a vast palm tree grove right next to a white sand beach and the lagoon.

To make your stay even more memorable we strongly recommend you to go and visit Coco Bay and Clipper Bay, two private beaches belonging to the hotel which are surrounded by a large forest of coconut trees.

Staying at the PRINCESSE BORA LODGE & SPA means enjoying luxury and authenticity all in one go. Let your senses guide you…

Sainte-Marie Island is a paradise bathed by the warm streams of the Indian Ocean. The PRINCESSE BORA LODGE & SPA is nested in a large palm tree grove in the southern part of the island.
 

Coco Bay, a private beach with a palm tree grove belonging to the hotel, is located in the northern part of Sainte-Marie Island. It is accessible either by 4x4 or by boat. The place includes a villa, an annexe, and a hotel guide that accompanies the day trips.

ACCOMMODATION

All the villas have been built with noble materials from Madagascar:
            • rosewood
            • stone
            • roofs of traveller-tree leaves

Executive Beach Villa
On the beach. King size bed, 1 single bed for a child (maximum 12 years), central bathtub, double shower, separate closets, safe, wide terrace, window bay over the lagoon, air conditioning. Maximum capacity: 2 adults and 1 child. Area : 90m²
These spacious villas perfectly embody the symbols of luxury and simplicity in one single place.
 

Luxury Villa
1 Queen size bed, 2 single beds in a mezzanine for 2 children only (12 years maximum), terrace, bathroom with shower, separate closets, safe, and air conditioning.  Maximum capacity: 2 adults and 2 children. Area: 55m².
These villas have an octagonal shape including a large terrace with a hammock.
 

Comfort Villa
Queen size bed, terrace, bathroom with shower, separate closets, safe, fan. No twin or additional bed available for children. Maximum capacity: 2 people. Surface: 35m˛.
The warm atmosphere of these villas will make you feel good.

WINING & DINING

The ideal place to enjoy a cocktail while admiring the sunset is definitely the bar of the PRINCESSE BORA LODGE & SPA.

Other delicious drinks include mojito, little punch or punch coco.

In the wine cellar of the PRINCESSE BORA LODGE & SPA you will get the opportunity to (re-) discover the grapes which were imported from Europe into South Africa. Furthermore, you will get the chance to taste the same grape varieties but grown in different countries (South Africa, Chile,

Argentina, and France). 

SPA
Inspired by ancestral traditions of Africa, the Princess Bora Jungle Spa welcomes you in an area of 300m², totally dedicated to wellness. The team, exclusively composed by women from Sainte-Marie Island, will welcome you and suggest treatments such as relaxing massages, skin peelings or perfumed baths. Inspired by ancestral traditions of Madagascar, the «Jungle Spa» uses an impluvium well, meaning a central well which collects rainwater in order to use its benefits for the different treatments.
The Spa is a jungle delight, a haven for total rejuvenation. A bath with a citrus fruit scrub is followed by a nurturing skin peel using wild honey which leaves you revitalised. Finish your treatment with a pampering massage using natural ingredients such as combava and soothing vanilla.

ACTIVITIES AND EXCURSIONS

The PRINCESSE BORA LODGE & SPA organises, in collaboration with the best diving centre of the island, diving sessions on coral reefs to observe the exuberant marine life with its many tropical fish species, as well as fishing trips.

Whale watch
Live a unique experience. From 1^st July to 30^th September, the Lodge becomes a scientific base, centre for whale-watching and studying expeditions. These mammals migrate from Antarctica, to reproduce and give birth in the waters of Sainte-Marie Island. In collaboration with the whale-protecting association Cetamada, our team gives you the opportunity to participate in their observations. During your stay at the Princesse Bora you will be able to participate in the activities concerning these sea giants (up to 30 tons and 18 meters long). On our boats with the research teams, you will be able to observe the whales, and collect data (identifications pictures, behavioural studies, etc.). Debriefing and conferences about sea mammals at the end of the day. A magical and unforgettable experience in the idyllic setting of the Princesse Bora and Sainte-Marie Island.