Escape to Vanila Hotel & Spa, where the soothing rhythm of the ocean waves and warm sunshine set the tone for a relaxing getaway. Bask in sun loungers by one of two outdoor pools or indulge in spa treatments like hydrotherapy and body scrubs at Vanila Spa.
Adjacent to a golf course, Vanila Hotel & Spa is a great choice for a stay in Nosy Be. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, facials, or hydrotherapy. Other highlights include 2 outdoor pools, a children's pool, and a snack bar/deli.
All inclusive
All-inclusive room rates at Vanila Hotel & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).
At a glance
DONE
Hotel size
56 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
DONE
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out time is noon
DONE
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
DONE
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 15
DONE
Children
Children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Babysitting*
DONE
Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite extended parking
DONE
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Ferry terminal shuttle*
DONE
Offsite
Theme park shuttle*
DONE
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
2 bars/lounges
2 coffee shops
Restaurant
Free daily reception
Room service
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Children's pool
Playground
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's games
What to do
On the beach
Boat tours
Shopping
Pool table
Fishing
Use of nearby fitness center
Ecotours nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Computer station
Conference center (861 square feet of space)
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Bicycle rentals
Beach sun loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Romance packages
Facilities
3 buildings/towers
Built in 2000
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
Adjacent to a golf course
2 outdoor pools
Full-service spa
Massage/treatment rooms
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Turndown service
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Furnished balcony/patio
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Vanila Spa has 4 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a hot tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.
The spa is open daily. Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.
Dining
Le Fanjava - Onsite buffet restaurant.
Infinity Lounge - Onsite cocktail bar. Open 24 hours. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.06 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
Resort fee: EUR 2.50 per person, per night
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 30 per person (roundtrip)
Ferry terminal shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Theme park shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 25.0 per night
Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 3 and 11 costs EUR 15 (roundtrip)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
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
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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
Is there a pool at Vanila Hotel & Spa?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Vanila Hotel & Spa?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Vanila Hotel & Spa?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Vanila Hotel & Spa?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 30 per person roundtrip.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Vanila Hotel & Spa?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Vanila Hotel & Spa and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like fishing and boat tours. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Vanila Hotel & Spa also has 2 bars and a Turkish bath, as well as spa services and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Vanila Hotel & Spa?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Le Fanjava.
Does Vanila Hotel & Spa have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.
Have a question?
AI iconBetaBeta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
8.6
Cleanliness
7.4
Location
7.8
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2025
Strongly recommend
Amazing hospitality and beautiful hotel in great location on island
Mohamed
Mohamed, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2025
Inoubliable le cadre est reposant
Josian jean louis
Josian jean louis, 7-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jan 15, 2020
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 !
Verified traveler
9-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jan 2, 2020
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)
BC
BC, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2019
Pour un séjour calme et typique
Séjour parfait, typique malgache !
NATHALIE
NATHALIE, 10-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jul 8, 2019
Very nice hotel to stay
Alessandro
Alessandro, 7-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 8, 2019
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.
Christelle
Christelle, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2019
Le ménage comme l'entretien des extérieurs est impeccable.
Pascal
Pascal, 7-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Dec 21, 2018
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
Rinah
Rinah, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 21, 2018
Le cadre, la vue, la piscine, le service, tres belle place et personnel accueillant
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 17, 2018
Good place to relax. Room generally comfortable, but noise of shower / flushing toilet from adjacent rooms. Beautiful & well maintained gardens.
Tim
Tim, 6-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 13, 2018
Very nice place, the only negative point was the food, not very good, eatable.
Luca
Luca, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 5, 2018
Beautiful
Friendly staff. But restaurant staff not efficient.
Incredible spa massage.
Happy to recommend for overall experience
Verified traveler
7-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2018
We had a great stay. The staff was friendly and courteous. A very relaxing atmosphere.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 29, 2017
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)
Jack
Jack, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 2, 2017
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.
Kristy
Kristy, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 17, 2016
The room was too small. That was the main problem. Room service and food was good. Service was good. Everything is very clean,
Verified traveler
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 24, 2016
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.
BERTRAND
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 15, 2016
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.
yves
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 7, 2015
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.
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.
David Winters
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jun 15, 2014
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.