BP 34 ILE SAINTE MARIE,515, 515 Sainte Marie, Madagascar
#7 of 22 hotels in Sainte Marie
Guests' ChoiceBased on 19 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
5.6
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Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Doreen
KenyaBreakfast needs to improve
Everything
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 November 2023
Paul
MadagascarThe only problem is that there are sea urchins just offshore, so you have to watch where you step if you go in the ocean. But I understand that's basically the same at most of Ile Sainte Marie's beaches.
Libertalia is a great value. The location was spectacular, and we had a clean, comfortable bungalow right on the beach with gorgeous sunset views. The hotel grounds are like a well-kept garden, and even though it was the first week of October we saw whales swimming just a few hundred feet from the hotel on several occasions. The staff and friendly, courteous, and professional. The food was excellent, with a slightly different menu each day so you don't get bored. Our kids loved the infinity pool. Libertalia also has a cool bridge leading to a tiny private island you can explore, which is part of the hotel grounds.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 25 July 2023
Mirana
MadagascarEverything's okay
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 1 July 2023
Christopher
GermanyAccording to booking.com it is possible to pay by credit card. What booking.com needs to add is that the hotel makes a surcharge of 4% for such payments. This not only very high, it is also not in accord with modern practice. Guests also need to be aware that the hotel's card machine may reject cards that can be used without any problems elsewhere. Wifi is only available in the communal areas. To have access in the bungalows an extra receiver must be paid for. It's cheaper to buy a Madagascan SIM card and buy access through that. This can also be used during the frequent power cuts, which knock out the hotel's wifi (certainly not the hotel's fault, of course). The cuisine is disappointing - what is on offer, though well prepared, is limited, not very imaginative and rather overpriced. An evening trip into town will get you a greater choice at a better price. The whale-watching trip, while highly successful in permitting close encounters with these beautiful animals, carried a certain risk, especially when the bootsman took the cockleshell of a boot out of the lee of the island into the open sea in pursuit of whales.
The unfailing friendliness and helpfulness of the staff at all times and in all respects. The welcome drink - thoughtful. The well-designed and comfortable bungalows. The situation directly on the seashore, the calm and peaceful atmosphere compared with the town of Ambodifotatra, though the town is still in easy reach. The ambiance in the communal areas.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 3 January 2023
Lucie
Czech RepublicMore seating by the pool/dock would be nice!
Libertaria is a great value for money - wonderful facilities with lots of different areas to relax. All bungalows have their own little "deck", we had the basic one which was fine but I'd recommend the superior as they have better doors, are a bit neater and have a hammock overlooking the ocean. The staff are fantastic, Aurelie is a queen and her and the team will help you figure out anything you want help with! Food is delicious and lots of drink options too. Truly a paradise, I can only recommend a stay.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 2 August 2022
Frederick
United StatesEverything was perfect
What a perfect little beach retreat! Libertalia had everything we needed: comfortable bed, ocean views, terrific Malagasy food, gracious staff, and whale watching excursions leaving straight from their pier. Loved our stay!
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Roger
AustraliaThe property has virtually no internet connection so if this is important to you don’t stay there. The accommodation is very overpriced and lacks value. The manger found it very difficult to accept any customer feedback. I won’t return.
The staff were on the whole welcoming and efficient.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Erik
DenmarkThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 December 2023
Hussain
IndiaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 20 June 2023
Tara
United StatesThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 12 June 2023
Pauline
NetherlandsThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 19 December 2022
Ekaterina
United StatesThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 2 August 2022
Nijad
United StatesThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 2 August 2022
Nijad
United StatesThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 15 June 2022
Judith
AustriaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 8 April 2022
Mathieu
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 12 February 2022
Fabrice
MauritiusThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 22 June 2022
Anonymous
United StatesThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2022
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