Antananarivo

Hotel Au Bois Vert

Unexpected tranquillity in Madagascar's high-spirited capital.
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About Hotel Au Bois Vert

Tucked away in Antananarivo's eternal bustle, just a five-minute drive from the international airport, is a blissfully peaceful oasis. If you've just landed and are planning to head off on a journey through this intriguing island, we recommend you head to Au Bois Vert to catch your breath. The property spans three hectares of woodland, with a large courtyard and a swimming pool, and sleek,modern accommodation that offers oodles of old-world Malagasy charm. Soothe your travel-weary muscles at the spa, then head to the on-site restaurant for a variety of regional and French-influenced cuisine (there's a pizza oven too!).

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From $60 person/night

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44 Rooms

What you'll love

The fact that the Au Bois Vert Restaurant is a favourite with locals speaks to the excellence of the cuisine. The fish is out of this world!

Insiders tip

The garden paths can be quite dark at night, so having a small flashlight or using your phone light when walking between the restaurant and your room is helpful.

Something to think about

Antananarivo is home to the country's largest airport, and it shows – the city can be overwhelming. Au Bois's gardens are a refreshing reprieve.

The property

There's plenty of communal area designed for unwinding, from the the ample gardens and rambling patio to the light-filled restaurant. Bench seats run along a lovely alcove of the restaurant, creating a congenial, coffee-house atmosphere. Outside are shaded eating areas, a patio and a poolside space that begs you to chill out. The spa has it all, from treatment rooms to yoga and zumba venues. The atmosphere throughout is one of lushness. And more than 50 shades of green!

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The rooms

Unlike the gardens, which are ablaze with colour, the tranquil rooms feel as if they've been carved from the earth, with smooth, rustic walls and en-suite bathrooms featuring granite. Local timbers is used in the solid door-frames, and the steps that rise to a loft area. But the Zen-like calm incorporates modern elements too, from flat-screen TV and air-conditioning to wi-fi. Beyond the doors to the patio, the garden reminds you of the natural treasures that lie beyond the property.

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Activities

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Walking safari

You're probably planning to venture into the wilderness, but Antananarivo itself has plenty of local curiosities to discover. See historic churches and mosques, and take an outing to Rova, or the Queen's Palace – a complex on a hilltop within the city. Stroll, or take a rickshaw, to the markets, or a motorcycle ride past rice paddies and neighbouring villages. Note that heavy rainfall and cyclones between January and March often render the roads impassable.

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What our guests are saying

4.9 / 5
Based on 940 reviews
Hannah
Mar 2025 • 9 nights in South Africa
Everything went super smoothly and everyone was very helpful along the way!
Susan
Feb 2025 • 16 nights in Tanzania and Kenya
Annie was our travel consultant and she was excellent! She answered all questions in a timely manner and provided... Read more
Yuet
Feb 2025 • 6 nights in Tanzania
From her first email, Joana treated us as family. She asked thoughtful questions and offered responsive suggestions.... Read more
Guest
Feb 2025 • 11 nights in Tanzania
Jenna was great handling the lodging, and Bekim from Exito travel was great handling the flights. I would use... Read more
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Feb 2025 • 12 nights in Tanzania
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Feb 2025 • 9 nights in Kenya
Annie Irankunda went to all lenghts and further to make my trip to Kenya lovely. She helped with all the things I... Read more
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