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Vanila Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Beachfront relaxation awaits with leisurely bike rides, ocean view dining, and two inviting pools for soaking up the sun

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Travelers find tranquility at Vanila Hotel & Spa where ocean waves create the perfect backdrop for relaxation. Guests can lounge by either of the two outdoor pools or visit Vanila Spa for rejuvenating hydrotherapy sessions and body scrubs.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, Garden Area

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Garden view

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Suite | Terrace/patio

Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 689 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Ocean view

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Standard Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Ocean view
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About the neighborhood

Located in Nosy Be, Vanila Hotel & Spa is next to a golf course and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lokobe National Park and Natural Reserve of Lokobe. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours. Visit our Nosy Be travel guide
Map
BP 325, Nosy Be, 207

What's nearby

  • Madirokely Beach
    12 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Mont Passot
    25 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Lemuria Land Park
    26 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Sacred Tree of Mahatsinjo
    30 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Lokobe National Park
    30 min drive - 24.4 km

Getting around

  • Nossi-Be (NOS-Fascene)
    53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sambatra Beach
    2 min walk
  • Bambou Ambatoloaka
    12 min drive
  • Pirate’s Tavern
    11 min drive
  • Tsy manin
    11 min drive
  • Taxi-be
    12 min drive

About this property

Vanila Hotel & Spa

Upscale family-friendly hotel by the sea
A free breakfast buffet, an adjacent golf course, and a free daily manager's reception are just a few of the amenities provided at Vanila Hotel & Spa. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, sun loungers, and fishing. Indulge in a massage, a body scrub, and a body treatment at Vanila Spa, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Le Fanjava, the on-site buffet restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and shopping on site.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A computer station, 1 meeting room, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All 56 individually decorated rooms boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like safes and minibars.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Furnished balconies or patios and wardrobes/closets
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Infinity Lounge
  • Le Fanjava

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (861 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.97 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
  • Resort fee: EUR 2.50 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 15 (roundtrip), (from 3 to 11 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Children under 3 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Vanila Hotel
Vanila Hotel Nosy Be
Vanila Nosy Be
Vanila Hotel & Spa Madagascar/Nosy Be
Vanila Hotel And Spa
Vanila Hotel & Spa Madagascar/Nosy Be
Vanila Hotel Nosy Be
Vanila Hotel Spa
Vanila Hotel Spa
Vanila Hotel & Spa Hotel
Vanila Hotel & Spa Nosy Be
Vanila Hotel & Spa Hotel Nosy Be

Frequently asked questions

Does Vanila Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Vanila Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Vanila Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Vanila Hotel & Spa?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Vanila Hotel & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 30 per person applies.

Where is Vanila Hotel & Spa located?

Located in Nosy Be, this beachfront hotel is next to a golf course, 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Madirokely Beach, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Mont Passot and Sacred Tree of Mahatsinjo. Lokobe National Park and Natural Reserve of Lokobe are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

Vanila Hotel & Spa Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

7.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 50 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Strongly recommend

Amazing hospitality and beautiful hotel in great location on island
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josian jean louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Inoubliable le cadre est reposant
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quand nous sommes arrivés, il n'y avais pas ma réservation ! on nous a mis dans une chambre. Et l'en demain ils ont retrouvés ma réservation dans les spam !... pour conclure, j'ai pas eu la chambre que j'ai réservé. ils mettent des prix dans un livret et après il enlève les tarifs et nous factures sur un autre tarif... Je ne conseillerais pas cette hotel à mes amis ce qui est déjà fait !
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

BC, Indiana, USA

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The good: The lady at the front desk was very nice Needs improvement: Room and property were run down and a bit dirty, air conditioner was not powerful enough to actually cool the room, all four pools were green with algae, food was quite bad and there were few dining options (no room service, very limited ability to eat outside of the buffet)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

NATHALIE, andresy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pour un séjour calme et typique

Séjour parfait, typique malgache !
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Alessandro

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Christelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Le Vanila Hôtel & spa est exactement comme présenté sur le site d’Expedia. Nous avons apprécié la qualité de l’acceuil dés notre arrivée et le personnel à notre disposition pour de très bons conseils. Les excursions proposées nous permettent de vraiment découvrir l’ile de Nosy Be et les îles paradisiaques environnantes avec un très bon rapport qualité/prix D’autre part, on se sent en sécurité la nuit dans cet hôtel en bord de plage ou le personnel de sécurité y est présent en permanence Côté restauration, on dira qu’au bout de 5 jours il faut obligatoirement passé au menu du jour Le menu à la carte étant vite parcouru.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pascal, Reunion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Le ménage comme l'entretien des extérieurs est impeccable.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Rinah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nie wieder , gehen respektlos mit den Kunden um

Ich war mit meiner Familie in diesem Hotel. Die service war unmöglich ,wegen Handtücher macht die Leiterin uns an und besteht drauf dass wir unsere Koffer aufmachen soll. War respeklos ,am Ende nichts gefunden und ohne sich zu entschuldigen. Nur wieder in diesem Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le cadre, la vue, la piscine, le service, tres belle place et personnel accueillant
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Tim, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good place to relax. Room generally comfortable, but noise of shower / flushing toilet from adjacent rooms. Beautiful & well maintained gardens.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Luca, Italy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place, the only negative point was the food, not very good, eatable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Friendly staff. But restaurant staff not efficient. Incredible spa massage. Happy to recommend for overall experience
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay. The staff was friendly and courteous. A very relaxing atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable - nice hotel - but restaurant average

Nice hotel, very comfortable and clean. Beach is reasonable, but not excellent. Upgraded room on arrival which was lovely. Negatives : the food was great, but lacking in choice. 2 out of the 4 white wines were unavailable, as were other simple ingredients which were on the menu: i.e. vanilla ice cream! The service in the restaurant was inattentive. Everything was quite pricey in comparison to the rest of Madagascar (and indeed Nosy Be)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Kristy, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spacious room - nice hotel

The rooms are the best thing about this place! Very large with huge balconies with drying racks and a large bathroom. Lovely decorations. The spa is also quite nice and the landscaping well done. Don't eat at the restaurant. Some staff in the bar are surly and the orders and bills were always wrong. They try, but for the price it is not worth it. There is a cute beach-front café less than five minutes walk down the beach (next to Sakalava Dive) that has good, inexpensive food and a big menu (though service is also slow). Hotel is good for breakfast though. The desk staff were always pleasant and helpful. There is a well-stocked gift shop and a tours desk where it is easy to book excursions for the next day or later in the week. They have two pools, but chairs in the shade are limited.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was too small. That was the main problem. Room service and food was good. Service was good. Everything is very clean,

8/10 Good

BERTRAND, Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un bon rapport qualité-prix

Bonne localisation. Accueil agréable. Personnels souriants et attentifs. Bel espace bien aménagé et entretenu avec soin. Pas de WiFi disponible dans les chambres, mais seulement dans le restaurant. Piscine un peu limitée en taille. Plage à marée basse un peu trop vaseuse, et sans aménagements particuliers pour la baignade.

10/10 Excellent

yves, Toulouse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtel de charme tres classe

Super belle hôtel. Personnel tres tres simpatique mais cella ne sadresse pas au responsable d'accueille le monsieur tres orgueilleux et aussi avec c'est collègue . La chambre toujours impeccable et si vois êtes un jeune couples belle attention du personnel il vous deposeron sur votre lit 2 signe avec les serviettes et des fleurs . Repas tres bon mail les prix sont trop cher . Cadre idéale reposant un endroit de rêves . Attention : Si vous souhaitez donner un petit pourboires faite le discrètement et de main a la main . Car si les chefs d'équipe le remarque votre pourboires ira dans une caisse commune et adieux la bonne attention.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mooi hotel met schitterende tuin.

Ik miste roomservice en een waterkoker voor koffie en thee op de kamer. Het ontbijt was ook erg sober, er waren bijvoorbeeld geen vleeswaren of kaassoorten.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ｗｉｆｉ有料が残念

現在ホテルの増築中。あいにく増築している脇の建物の部屋に泊まったが、騒音は気にならない。どちらかというと、その離れの建物はWifiが入らないことが問題。また、レセプション付近でならWifiも使用可能だが、まさかの１日２０ＭＢまでで、それ以上は有料。折角、料理も部屋もプールも庭もよいのだから、ここだけ改善してくれれば完璧なのに。

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

ハートウォームなもてなし

チェックインをした後、自家製のウエルカムドリンクをいただきました。ホテルについての丁寧な説明をしてくださり、それ以外にレセプションに何度も質問にいってもとてもすばらしい対応でした。ただ部屋には蚊がいたり、スタッフの話す声が聞こえたり、ｗｉｆｉがつながらなかったりとちょっと不便なところが残念。ほかお庭もきれいで、ゆっくり読書をしながら過ごせたので総合的にはまあまあでした。

10/10 Excellent

victor, reunion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Calme et service de qualité, excellente propreté

Très bonne impression, établissement très propre

4/10 Poor

David Winters, Geneva Switzerland

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Obstructed Ocean View

Perfect location, gorgeous setting. The hotel itself needs a major upgrade (i.e. decaying wood around the pool area; cheap, unattractive room decor). Looking shabby with the years. The personnel were friendly enough but we felt we were being fleeced at every encounter & transaction. So-called room-with-an-ocean-view had a ceiling overhang that obstructed half of the view. Restaurant menu was sparse, food quality mediocre and quality to price severely lacking. We were very disappointed overall with the experience. We would not go back to this hotel.

4/10 Poor

David Winters, Genève

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Morpions/La Galle

Très jolie emplacement, mais ça s'arrête là. Personnel suffisamment sympa mais service radin, souvent lent, et pas très efficace. La nourriture était OK mais pas plus et très peu de choix. Mauvaise gestion en général. On ne se sentait pas comme des client mais comme une vache à lait. Tout était organisé pour maximiser un profit au lieu de maximiser notre bien être. Et le pire, on a attrapé la galle du lit. Dégoutant. On conseille aller chercher ailleurs pour un meilleur expérience d'hôtel à Nosy Be.