Voaara Madagascar

A calm, refined and genuinely thoughtful place. We spent a very special late morning at Voaara, arriving for a swim first and then staying on for lunch. From the outset, everything felt peaceful and intentional — they were expecting us, and for most of the time we were completely alone. No one else on the beach, no other guests in the restaurant, just the sound of the sea and a discreet, attentive team quietly taking care of things. We swam for around 40 minutes before lunch. The setting is wild and beautiful, right at the northern end of the island, with open sea and real waves breaking — very different from the calm, protected waters further south on the west coast. It gives the place a slightly raw, elemental feel that suits the landscape. Lunch at La Plage was excellent. We both chose the grilled chicken, which was beautifully cooked — simple, precise, and clearly based on very good ingredients. We had different starters, both fresh and well judged, and finished with the panna cotta, which was outstanding: light, elegant and perfectly balanced. After lunch, while having coffee, we had the pleasure of meeting Vi, one of the owners. She was generous with her time and shared what’s coming next: new bungalows, a tennis court, and additional activities. While she modestly credited many ideas to her husband, it was clear she is very much part of the vision and the evolution of the place. Voaara is refined, calm and impeccably clean — not “luxury-for-luxury’s-sake”, but what you might call intelligent, barefoot luxury. The bungalows are cohesive and understated, all with coconut-branch roofs, solar power, reliable electricity and Wi-Fi throughout. Everything feels consistent, thought-through and respectful of the environment. A place for people who value calm, space and authenticity over noise or show.

Wow! You don't get much better than this... fine white sand, clear blue water, Michelin Star quality food and perfect weather. We spent 10 days and everyday was and adventure... water sports, fishing, whale watching, hiking and local shopping. Highly recommended after our safari in South Africa

Voaara is a dream! The staff are incredibly warm and attentive, making every moment feel special. The food is outstanding—especially the grill, which serves up fresh, flavorful dishes with flair. The sense of privacy is unmatched, like a private island escape, and the standards of service are truly world-class. An unforgettable experience! Thank you team! Kelly & Matt

5 star accommodations, food, service — akin to the soho house in Miami but better. We are completely blown away. Every little detail thought out and curated, and the owners collected inspiration from hundreds of luxury restaurants and hotels across the world — and had those experts come out to train the staff and set the round work for the operations — as well as weaving in local materials and culture. Their care and presence is very much felt in this project :) We are so grateful for the experience thank you for having us.

I had an amazing time here at Voaara. It was my first time in Madagascar and I was absolutely blown away by how amazing this place is. The beaches at Voaara are so pristine and the water is so clear! The hotel is very relaxed with delicious food and amazing people. It is an amazing place if you’re looking to reset with nature and get some sun on your skin. I already can’t wait to come back again soon!

Voaara is not the type of place you come by accidentally. It is a pilgrimage to reach it, but once you do, you understand the allure of this truly special place. It is a wild, unspoiled piece of paradise, with exceptional design, service, and food. One moment you feel like Robinson Carusoe on a deserted island, and the next you are spoiled by world-class luxury hospitality. I’ve simply never see anything like it. The design is breathtaking. The buildings have all been so seamlessly woven into the landscape, and built by Malagasy carpenters from local materials, that they seem to have existed forever. The bungalows open up directly to the ocean, and sleeping every night with the sound of the waves is peaceful. The rooms are very comfortable with the nicest bed linens I’ve ever felt, beautiful amenities, indoor / outdoor showers, stylish interiors, and perfect views. Service is outstanding. The staff are incredibly attentive and professional - but more importantly, they are friendly and personable. Almost all are from local villages. You can expect meticulous attention to detail as you would at a great 5 star hotel, but from staff who know you by name, serve you drinks barefoot, and are full of amazing stories. It’s so refreshing to see such high standards but without any snobbery of so many luxury hotels. Finally, the food. This is not hotel food, it’s more like Michelin Star cuisine. Each meal we had - and 3 meals a day are included in the price - were exceptional. The hotel also has several private dining venues, like a “birds nest” tower or beachfront service for a special evening. This was quite simply one of the most extraordinary places we have ever seen, oscillating between pure luxury and beachfront chill. It’s the type of place you can truly unwind, be yourself, and surrender to the beauty of Madagascar.

First.. it is my belief that the best things in life come from digging for it... that said 4 flights and 34 hour travel days made the Voaara experience infinitely more worth it. The staff was A++++ ... everyone put a smile on our face, from Simon and Garley to Sabrina and Karen to Didier, Jimmy, Ronald, Gabriel, Romarico, Prisca, Franco, Sedgrico, and everyone else. We feel as if everyone who we talked to quickly became a part of our family as we became a part of the Voaara family. Erhet, Elvis, Armando and the rest of the front office was so kind, communicative, and caring. And of course - Phillip... our day with him to the pirate cemetery and L'île Aux Nattes was a day we will remember forever - we feel as if Phillip is a brother to us. Lastly, how about those owners?!? What a dynamic duo... I can only say that we look forward to remaining friends and watching the Voaara brand and family grow. And we hope to see Vi and Philippe sooner than later in Mallorca or elsewhere. How funny it was we got to relish in our immediate memories for 12 hours with Philippe on our flight to London - what a laugh. The property was stunning, a clear feeling and sense of luxury seamlessly blending into the natural surroundings... from the outdoor shower and massive tub with geckos on the plants and frogs on the shower. I personally adored the canopy over our bed. I also loved the outside with the table and the seats and just siting back and listening to the waves. I think the only thing the bungalows need, which was noted by Philippe and Vi, was the need for some air conditioning - which is on the way, currently being installed anyways. Nevertheless, we still slept like a rock. The water puts you in a hypnotic state... the sun gives you the sense of warmth and piles onto the state of tranquility that overcomes your senses. Time moves slowly and there is no right way or wrong way to spend the day. As for the food....we were blown away by the freshness of the fish, the meat, the produce... we fell in love with the infusion of mediterranean and asian flavors - anyone can tell that the menus were carefully curated. Another thing I appreciated was the fact that really you could only drink liquor at Francos which would only be during a certain time each day.. enjoy a cocktail in the tidal pool while the sun sets - heaven on earth. Also, we loved the coconut husks at Le Grille. We so enjoyed the thoughtfulness of the birds nest, the lunch spent under the makeshift canopy dug into the sand, as well as our final dinner. This made us feel even more special than we already felt, which is honestly a crazy thing to say given how intentional and thoughtful the whole staff and property was to us to begin with. We are so grateful for each and every one of you. You all have had such an incredible impact on us and we felt very blessed to have been your first honeymoon couple. We look forward to the years to come and to bring our own family back in the future as well (when they start to come). With kind regards we send our love to each and every one of you. Misaotra, Hannah and Thomas

Wow, the most magical place I have ever been! I've never seen a nicer beach. One thing that strikes me is there are no mosquitoes or sand flies while I've been here. Barefoot luxury at its best!