Royal Sakalava

Hotels
8.8 (28 reviews)
Baie des Sakalava , Diego Suarez , mg

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful ocean view
Friendly staff
Good food
Cons:
Poor shower pressure
Old bathrooms
Internet issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.44
Overall cleanliness was acceptable but had issues with pressure and hot water in showers.
Service
9.41
Staff were friendly and accommodating, consistently mentioned as a positive aspect.
Location
9.45
Excellent location right on the beach with easy access to attractions.
Room Quality
7.9
Bungalows are rustic, with older amenities and some technical issues.
Amenities
8.43
Good amenities but some improvements needed, such as WiFi in all bungalows.
Value for Money
8.89
Fair pricing for the quality offered, though some parts need upgrades.
Food and Beverage
8.94
Food quality was praised across multiple reviews, with good catering services.
Overall Experience
8.91
The overall satisfaction was positive despite minor drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 13:18

Property Description

Luxurious Beachfront Property
Royal Sakalava in Diego Suarez offers a serene escape with a private beach, garden, and delicious dining options.

Comfortable Rooms with Stunning Views
Each room at Royal Sakalava features a balcony overlooking the sea, providing a perfect spot to unwind after a day of exploration.

Exciting Activities for All Ages
From billiards and tennis to hiking and canoeing, there's something for everyone at Royal Sakalava. Plus, a children's playground keeps the little ones entertained.

Experience the ultimate beach getaway at Royal Sakalava. Book now to create unforgettable memories.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 01:30 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for € 10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 28 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.44
Service: 9.41
Location: 9.45
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 8.43
Value for Money: 8.89
Food and Beverage: 8.94
Overall Experience: 8.91
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Herinirina • couple • fr
5
Pros:

Paysage

Cons:

Les repas

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • family_with_children • mg
7
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Cecile • couple • fr
9
2025-09-19 • via Nuitee
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chiara • couple • fr
8
4 giorni vista oceano.
Pros:

I bungalow sono sulla spiaggia con una vista sull’oceano bellissima. La camera e il bagno sono spaziosi. Personale gentilissimo e accogliente. Cibo buono. È un posto che mi sento di consigliare agli amanti del kite surf o a chi vuole passare dei giorni in relax. Ottima posizione per visitare le 3 baie a piedi e non molto lontano dal villaggio di Ramena da cui partono le barche per le escursioni.

Cons:

La doccia, pochissima pressione e poca acqua calda.

2025-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Charlene • extended_group • mt
7
Pros:

It's right on the beach. Arranged an airport transfer with the hotel. Restaurant area and pool are nice with plenty of family dogs around. We had the half board and both breakfast and dinner were good and there was an abundance of food. The serving ladies are so sweet. The hotel can organise kite lessons. Also, the owner helped us find a driver for our excursions.

Cons:

The bungalows could do with a little upgrading especially the bathrooms. Really old shower and sink. Get your earplugs for a good night's sleep. Even though our room was next to reception, we had no internet in the room.

2025-09-04 • via Nuitee
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FRANCISCO • family_with_children • es
9
Ideal para disfrutar de la playa
Pros:

Ubicación excelente y personal excelente

2025-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Leo • extended_group • fr
8
Une bonne adresse
Pros:

Super séjour (3 nuits) au Royal Sakalava !
Emplacement idéal sur la baie. Avec une piscine (ce que n’ont pas les quelques autres hôtels de la plage)
Très bon petit déjeuner, bon restaurant également !
Service agréable
Les bungalows sont simples mais propres et fonctionnels (eau chaude, ce qui est rare à Madasgascar !)

Cons:

Seul bémol qui a gâché l’expérience : pendant notre séjour il y avait un homme européen d’une soixantaine d’année qui était ivre à chaque dîner, se comportait bizarrement (crachat, hurlement), et surtout ramenait des jeunes femmes malgaches différentes dans son lodge tous les soirs. Intolérable.

2025-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Marco • couple • it
8
Posizione straordinaria ma rustico
Pros:

Lo staff è amabile, la cucina molto buona e la posizione è straordinaria con affaccio diretto alla spiaggia.

Cons:

Le camere sono molto rustiche, il WiFi è disponibile soltanto vicino alla reception e non in camera, non è presente l'acqua calda e nel bungalow non è possibile utilizzare Phon o apparecchi potenti perché l'alimentazione è via batterie e pannelli solari.

2025-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • re
10
Pros:

Tout, très reposant, belle vue, personnel très accueillant

Cons:

Dans certains bungalows pas de wifi

2025-08-13 • via Nuitee
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gildas maria • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

Super 😘

2025-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Leonardo • solo traveller • br
9
Superb
Pros:

The owners are super nice and helpful !
I had a great stay in saskalava, best hotel there !

2025-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Carl • young couple • au
10
Exceptional
Pros:

It feels like home

Cons:

The water facilities showers are a little bit c basic but a small price to pay for such a wonderful place

2025-06-13 • via Nuitee
R
Ran • young couple • gb
10
Fabulous!
Pros:

We had a lovely time at the Royal Sakalava! Everything was perfect and we had an amazing kitesurfing holiday. Lucas and his team were super friendly and always eager to assist and help. Excellent food, lovely location, excellent kitesurfing, comfortable and lovely rooms, very friendly staff, nice excursions / day trips .

2025-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • family with young children • ca
9
Superb
Pros:

The staff was amazing and the location perfect. We loved the pool as well. Just make sure to bring mosquito repellent!!

2025-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Amelie • family with young children • de
10
Wonderful place to stay for kite surfing and relaxing
Pros:

Amazing location with nice pool, great view over palm trees by the beach, wonderful staff, great food, super kite surfing

2025-01-02 • via Nuitee
D
David-yeshua
10
Pros:

자연친화적인 환경이 좋아요,

2024-12-14 • via Nuitee
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David • review category business travellers • gb
5
Remote - not all in a good way
Pros:

Quiet beachside location
Restaurant staff were charming and were the best thing about the place
Friendly resident labradors !

Cons:

Overpriced for the facilities offered
They don't accept credit cards - may be my error to not notice
Patchy WiFi - and none in rooms
Felt like I was intruding on the owners and their family

2024-09-21 • via Nuitee
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Janet • young couple • gb
9
A restful place to stay with friendly hospitality.
Pros:

Location on the beach front which felt safe and met our desire to rest and enjoy the beach.

Cons:

Comfort of room- perhaps an armchair in which to relax.

2024-01-09 • via Nuitee
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Aisling • young couple • gb
9
Superb
Pros:

Fabulous location, with stunning views and peace and quite

Cons:

can’t take card payments and has no safe. Although area felt very safe, it did make me worry about keeping and having enough cash to pay for our stay

2023-12-23 • via Nuitee
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Roberto • family with young children • ec
8
We were unhappy because we felt it was not worth the money we paid. Other families felt the same.
Pros:

Food was good although they didn't many of the seafood options mentioned in the menu.
The staff at the restaurant was very friendly and kind.
the location is great.

Cons:

The property, especially the rooms were not well maintained. The toilet was unstable, needs to be very careful when sitting. The shower didn't have curtain. The shower head was lose. The towel hooks were lose and broken. The mosquito nets had holes. The fans were not enough.... rooms were extremely hot during the day (lack of ventilation) and during the night remained hot.

2023-11-18 • via Nuitee