Princesse Bora Lodge & Spa
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
459 guest reviews analysed
Sainte-Marie, Madagascar, Madagascar, PO Box 13–515, Madagascar
Distinctions
- Industry awards
EMPTYJET Consensus
88.1 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 459 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Trip.com and Agoda.
Most noted: maintenance.
Best for
- beach
- wellness
- couples
- food & wine
About Princesse Bora Lodge & Spa
Princesse Bora Lodge & Spa sits on Sainte-Marie island, Madagascar, with a private beach and a 25-metre swimming pool. The property offers anoka Jungle Spa housed in an impluvium round house and a Bar/Snack for casual drinks and bites. Water-skiing, wakeboarding, fishing and towed-buoy activities are available, and airport transfer is offered from Sainte Marie Airport (SMS), 1 km away.
The hotel holds the World Travel Awards title Madagascar's Leading Hotel — 2025 and is listed as EMPTYJET.
Why it stands out
Listed as EMPTYJET and holding the World Travel Awards title Madagascar's Leading Hotel — 2025, the property is noted for its private beach, Anoka Jungle Spa, 25-metre pool and seaside water-sport offerings on Sainte-Marie island.
Key facts
- Type
- Beach, Island, Wellness
Amenities
Verified 20 Aug 2026Activities
- Private beach — Pontoon with sun loungers, sunset view and natural pool
- Swimming pool — 25-metre swimming pool
- Water sports — evidence: Water sports: water skiing, wakeboarding, fishing, towed buoys
Dining
- Bar — Bar/Snack
Services
- Airport transfer — evidence: Airport transfer (zebu cart/car)
Wellness
- Spa — Anoka Jungle Spa
Dining
Verified 20 Aug 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 20 Aug 2026Beach
Verified 20 Aug 2026Services
Verified 20 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
Location
-17.0833, 49.8175 · approximatePosition is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.
Nearest airports
Straight-line distance from the hotel; transfer times are rough estimates.
| Code | Airport | Distance | Transfer | Fly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMSprimary | Sainte Marie AirportVohilava · Medium | 1 km | ≈ 12 min | Fly here |
| TMM | Toamasina Ambalamanasy AirportToamasina · Large | 123 km | ≈ 170 min | Fly here |
| WMN | Maroantsetra AirportMaroantsetra · Medium | 183 km | ≈ 249 min | Fly here |
Sources+
- Official hotel websiteOfficial9 fields
- WikidataEncyclopedia5 fields