Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Nightclub
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Spacious rooms
Nice amenities
Cons:
Aggressive sellers
Dusty rooms
Overpriced

Categories

Cleanliness
7.78
Some reviews mention dusty rooms and concerns about cleanliness.
Service
9.25
Reviews consistently highlight friendly and helpful staff.
Location
8.79
Location is nice, but some reviews note aggressive sellers nearby.
Room Quality
8.74
Rooms are spacious and comfortable, although some need updates.
Amenities
8.77
Amenities such as the pool and dining areas are generally appreciated.
Value for Money
8.23
Some reviews mentioned being overpriced for the region.
Food and Beverage
8.78
Food receives positive remarks for quality and taste.
Overall Experience
9.25
Overall experience is very positive despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 11:10

Property Description

Beachfront Paradise

Garden Oasis: Enjoy the lush greenery surrounding La Bella Donna, providing a tranquil atmosphere for your stay.

Seaside Views: Wake up to stunning sea views in select rooms, adding a touch of luxury to your beachfront getaway.

Convenience at Your Fingertips: From airport transfers to room service, our 24-hour front desk is dedicated to ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for all guests.

Book your stay at La Bella Donna now for a relaxing beach retreat with top-notch amenities and exceptional service.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People 3 years old and over stay for € 10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    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

8.7
Based on 116 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.78
Service: 9.25
Location: 8.79
Room Quality: 8.74
Amenities: 8.77
Value for Money: 8.23
Food and Beverage: 8.78
Overall Experience: 9.25
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David • couple • fr
8
Super hôtel sur la plage avec resto agréable et bel esoace piscine au calme
Pros:

Restaurant top directement sur la plage, personnel très agréable, espace piscine très sympa aussi, au calme.

Cons:

Chambre grande mais au confort moyen : ambiance générale, déco, luminaires, ameublement. Mais lit confortable

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
J
JOHN GILBERT • couple • au
9
lovely
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
J
JOHN GILBERT • solo_traveller • au
9
lovely location and lovely staff.
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

nothing

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
Åsa • couple • se
9
Pros:

Atmosfären. Personalen. Läget.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Silvana • couple • ch
7
—> im Nachhinein hätten wir uns für die Vovo Telo Lodge einige Häuser weiter entschieden
Pros:

- sehr freundliches Personal
- sehr schöne Sonnenuntergänge
- gepflegte und schöne Anlage
- diverse Aktivitäten im Hotel buchbar
- Frühstück durchschnittlich, sonstiges Essen sehr lecker (Zebu Filet mit Sauce, Shrimp Tempura, Mousse au Chocolat sehr zu empfehlen)

Cons:

- Fahrt vom Hotel bis ins andere Hotel 180,000 (bei Fahrer direkt 110 000) Ariary
- Zimmer karg und knapp eingerichtet
- Meer nicht speziell schön
- sehr aufdringliche Strandverkäufer, wütend, wenn nichts gekauft wird
- Pool hinten im Garten, nicht am Strand
- NIE während Ostern kommen. Dafür kann das Hotel nichts, es war jedoch voller Leute und der Strand sowie die Anlage war für Touris kaum brauchbar
- für den hohen Preis eigentlich nicht im Verhältnis

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Carsten • couple • de
9
Best team
Pros:

This team is the best! The attention, the spirit and energy and how they are supporting each other and joking :-) it's just great to watch and the best service! The rooms are very clean and everything is very well decorated. The beds are comfy and the food is great. I doubt you can find anything better at Ifaty.

Cons:

There are many vendors at the beach, they are respecting the hotel's space, but they will come to you, when you go swimming.

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
C
Carsten • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Nirina • solo_traveller • be
9
Book La Bella Donna, totally worth it!
Pros:

I truly enjoyed my stay at La Bella Donna. The staff was super helpfull and incredibly kind. Special shout out to Patrick, Onja and Tanjona, as well as the owners, thank you guys! The rooms, pool, bar and restaurant are beautiful and the food is all homemade and delicious. The view is just amazing. The other services offered were a nice extra: I booked massages, a trip to Reniala parc and other stuff with them and everything went smooth. I stayed here as a solo traveler but it's also a good place to go to as a couple, family or group of friends. They will welcome you with open arms. I recommend La Bella Donna!

Cons:

Everything was great. The only thing I didn't like were the locals being super pushy in selling things. The hotel tries its best to protect her customers but these sellers will know how and where to find you and bother you.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Johannes • solo_traveller • de
6
Tropical paradise ruined by overpowering out of control vendors.
Pros:

Tropical paradise neatly cured by an amazing, cheerful and welcoming staff, great restaurant.

Cons:

I will try to be as fair as possible and I apologise in advance for the lengthy comment, but it has to be addressed: The harassment by vendors in the area surrounding Bella Donna Hotel is insane and out of hand. Yes, as a western traveller I am in a super privileged position and that is not my merit, it is because of pure luck in the birth lottery. I understand the tough reality of life for the local population and I deeply respect and admire their strength and endurance in making a living. I can only imagine the cruelty of having to watch these white people every day who apparently have infinite wealth and no cares in life at all. But. I don't just stay in fancy resorts, I always go where the locals are, use public transportation and shop with the people who don't work in tourism, talk to them, try to understand their reality. In over 20 years of visiting places like the Philippines, Zambia, Cuba, Indonesia, Vietnam, Zimbabwe and such, it never happened that I got DEPRESSED and was actually afraid to leave the room.

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
G
Guel • couple • at
8
Pros:

Sehr freundliches Personal

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
S
Serve • couple • de
8
Pros:

Personnel très accueillant et bien organisé, bon resto, cadre piscine agréable

Cons:

Harcèlement des vendeurs sur la plage

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
B
Bobby • couple • nl
10
The best choice to stay in Ifaty
Pros:

During our 4 nights in Ifaty we choose to stay at the Bella Donna and we didn't regret it! The accommodation was even nicer than we thought. The rooms were spacious, clean and had all we needed (such as AC and hot showers). The staff and owner were super friendly and catered to our every need. The swimming pool was amazing, the food was delicious and we could undertake several excursions with local guide Pedro who showed us amazing places such as the spiny forest and the Tortoise Village (which I both highly recommend). Next time in Ifaty we would definitely stay here again!

Cons:

The wifi didn't reach into the rooms and the shower made the whole bathroom wet. But those are minor things in this incredible hotel!

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
H
huang • couple • cn
10
excellent hotel
Pros:

酒店正面着莫桑比克湾，出门就是海滩。
离reniala保护区和陆龟村都很近，可以走路到达。
饭菜好吃，价格合适。
员工友善诚实，多刷了一次钱还想办法退给我了。

Cons:

无

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
L
Lucas • couple • de
9
Pros:

Nice location at the beach, very friendly staff, amazing food, good prices.

Cons:

The rooms are nice and comfortable, the ceiling was a bit run down

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Andras • solo_traveller • hu
10
Just perfect.
Pros:

There is a diving center next to the hotel, which I highly recommend. Diving in Ifaty was surprisingly good. The night dives were better than in Nosy Be. The hotel is in a beautiful garden. The restaurant is very good, and the staff is excellent. I really enjoyed the pool. The hotel has won an award recently, and it deserves it. It was the best place I stayed at during my trip to Madagascar. Very good value for money.

Cons:

The WiFi was only available in the restaurant and by the pool.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
A
Andras • solo_traveller • hu
10
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Wielochowski • couple • tr
9
Pros:

Wonderfully friendly staff.

Cons:

You can be hassled on the beach outside of hotel area.

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Wielochowski • couple • tr
9
Pros:

Very friendly

Cons:

Hassled on beach

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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GERALD • solo_traveller • fr
7
Pros:

Le cadre..l'emplacement bord de mer..la restauration et Bien sûr son personnel

Cons:

Manque un petit frigidaire..et surtout la wifi dans la chambre et non dans l'espace commun..
Confidentialité

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
C
Carol • couple • ch
8
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee