Laguna Blu - Resort Madagascar

After various research and evaluations we decided to spend part of our holiday at the Laguna Blue Resort and.... we left our hearts there! This resort is a true pearl and oasis of peace in one of the most beautiful seaside areas of Madagascar! The managers, Emanuela and Ernesto, are adorable and have managed to give the right Italian touch even if, being a fairly remote place, it is certainly not easy. The bungalows are very simple but have everything you need, there is also a bidet which is very important to us Italians. Bathrobes and a hairdryer are also provided (the latter on request). Acceptable cleanliness. The beach is wonderful, talcum white and walking lovers will be able to make the most of it! There is the phenomenon of the tides but in my opinion it is not a negative point on the contrary... it is very fascinating and you can walk among the pools that form to observe shells of all kinds, starfish and small fish! We went on several excursions and without a doubt the day in the canoe spotting the whales thrilled us, we saw so many of them, even very close, jumping, flapping their tails and fins, there were also mothers with their puppies. Then still by pirogue we reached and spent a day at Baia degli Assassini (wonderful place to be on the beach in complete relaxation) and on foot (about 20 minutes from the resort) we reached the beach with starfish visible at low tide. The wind, more or less strong, was almost always a constant but when not too strong it was pleasant. The sea was a little cold for our tastes for long swims and/or snorkeling so I recommend a light half wetsuit. And now we come to the other strong point: the kitchen and the food! Ernesto is a very good chef and manages to enhance the raw materials that arrive fresh every day (we saw lobsters, various fish, tomatoes, etc. arrive) so you will not miss our food. The wifi is only present in the restaurant area but with connectivity very limited data. To get there it takes about 4/5 hours of off-road driving on "non" sandy roads among vegetation, mangroves and villages. To conclude, we highly recommend this wonder and we sincerely thank Emanuela, Ernesto, Michael and all the staff for their kindness, helpfulness and the fantastic days spent together ❤️

We stayed at Luguna blu for our honeymoon. What can I say, except that our stay was extraordinary. Starting from the Bungalows which are extremely well-kept, spacious and clean. The open-air shower (closed to prying eyes obviously) is a nice touch (I cried at the sight of the bidet). The location of the hotel is overlooking the cliff, you just need to walk a few tens of meters to be on a beautiful beach with you and no one else. It goes without saying that you can enjoy the beautiful sunsets while sitting on one of the many deckchairs or sunbeds provided by the Resort. The cuisine is absolutely the best I have eaten in Madagascar (even superior to many many restaurants in Italy); Ernesto, the chef and owner, interprets a sincere cuisine, with strong flavours, never banal and backed by wisdom and extreme knowledge of the product. The fish obviously reigns supreme, as every morning it arrives freshly caught, in some cases still alive. The Italian style is unmistakable, however the contaminations of cuisines from all over the world and obviously Malagasy can be felt in Ernesto's dishes, it is impossible to be disappointed. Emanuela, for her part, is a perfect hostess, who will know how to pamper you and support you in everything you need, from washing your clothes to boat excursions and making you feel truly at home, perhaps with a glass of white wine in hand . Ah little bonus, right in front of the hotel about 400 meters in the sea, you will find an intact coral reef waiting to be explored. I recommend an excursion on a pirogue with snorkelling on the reef and a stop on the small island in front.

At Laguna I spent an intense and unique holiday period. Emanuela and Ernesto are wonderful hosts. Ernesto is a great chef. Every meal is a true journey of the flavors that this nature offers, cooked with skill. The resort is very clean and the bungalows are delightful, with a sea view. I absolutely recommend staying at least a few days to also enjoy the baubab valley.

En arrivant on a l'impression d'atterrir dans un rêve. Le site est une splendeur qui se découvre au fil des marées, autant hautes que basses. Nous avions un bungalow très confortable juste à côté de la réception. Le bâtiment de la réception est tout autant magnifique et convivial. Mais alors que dire de la cuisine ? Des 18 lodges de notre voyage Malgache, c'est la plus forte expérience gastronomique. Un régal, même sur des plats aussi simple qu'un carpaccio de tomates. Un repas du soir à tomber. On applaudit. La propriétaire est une dame charmante et souriante, tout comme le personnel. Une plage idyllique qu'il faut découvrir dans tous les sens. Le point le plus noir, fut pour nous l'eau chaude. Il y a bien un avis nous enjoignant d'être compréhensif, mais le débit était quasi nul, rendant une douche compliquée sur un fin filet d'eau. Dommage car la douche à ciel ouvert avait du cachet. Un calcul du prix final qui ne sont pas les seuls à pratiquer, mais dérangeant. Le prix est en Euros, et la conversion en Ariary se fait à un taux environ 6% sous le taux officiel, auquel vous devrez ajouter 3% de frais visa (débité en Italie). Enfin j'ai parcouru la plage aux étoiles de mer à marée basse, mais sans découvrir ces merveilles. Sur le site très attractif, vous pouvez aussi lire une visite en soirée à un bar d'Andavadoaka. Le personnel du lodge étonné, me signalant qu'il n'y pas, ou plus de bar. Très peu de promotion des activités à mener de leur part. Soyons conscient que les petites critiques ne doivent pas obscurcir le tableau, au point de vous faire renoncer à découvrir cette merveille. On conseille !

Un posto meraviglioso che si affaccia su una basetta con un mare meraviglioso. Camere pulite, accoglienti vista mare, struttura senza fronzoli ma che ha tutto l’essenziale per un soggiorno magico. Il punto di forza però è decisamente la cucina… indimenticabile… mi sarei portata Ernesto a casa con me in valigia! E poi c’è Emanuela che ti fa sentire a tuo agio e coccolata in ogni momento. L’avessi saputo prima avrei passato da loro almeno una settimana. Stra consigliato.

Incastonata in una baia esclusiva, l’arrivo in questo resort dona un’accoglienza oltre qualsiasi aspettativa, ricompensando di gran lunga i kilometri fatti per giungere sin qui. Il laguna blu si trova infatti lungo la strada che porta da Morondava a Tulear, e dopo tanti luoghi adattati spalanca le porte ad una cucina oltre qualsiasi attesa grazie a Ernesto, chef ineccepibile, ed all’accoglienza avvolgente di Emanuela. Assieme donano il privilegio di sentirsi a casa nonostante ci si trovi a distanza miliare dalla propria. I bungalow con la doccia maldiviana con acqua calda e scrosciante, la pulizia minuziosa, i materassi comodissimi favoriscono il rilassamento. L’accesso diretto alla spiaggia è un lusso esclusivo. Abbiamo deciso di prolungare la permanenza, il giorno stesso in cui siamo arrivate e non ci sono stati problemi ad organizzare in ogni caso un soggiorno straordinario . Che dire…grazie infinite! Non vediamo l’ora di tornare!

Nous sommes restés deux nuitées à l'hôtel. La décoration est excellente et vraiment hors du commun !! Les délicieux repas sont concoctés par le chef avec des ingrédients frais. La vue de la mer, l'excursion en pirogue...oui...ici, le temps s'arrête...et on apprécie juste la mer, la bonne humeur et le soleil autour d'un bon repas. A visiter absolument !!!