Hotels, Resorts, Aparthotels in Madagascar where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken

Lakana Hotel

Resort in Sainte Marie

9.1

Excellent

From $85

Resort where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken Questionnaire Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
No

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
Yes, to all guests

Do you ensure contactless check-in/check-out?
Other
distancing

Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically?
Yes

Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby?
Yes, all rooms

Cleaning

Are the rooms left vacant for a minimum period of time after a guest checks out?
Yes, for 4 hours.

Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay?
Yes

Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals?
Yes

Does the cleaning crew wear appropriate personal protective equipment?
Yes

Do you sanitize the common areas?
Yes, multiple times per day

Are guests' luggage and belongings disinfected upon arrival?
Yes

Are luggage trolleys sanitized after each use?
No

Do you sanitize guests' keys/cards?
Yes

Do you provide thorough cleaning of the rooms?
Yes

Are all employees trained and monitored to follow a cleaning protocol?
Yes

Do you use disinfectants approved by regulatory authorities that kill the COVID-19 virus?
Yes

Do you use electrostatic sprayers with hospital-grade disinfectant to sanitize surfaces?
Yes

Do you disinfect high touch areas in guest rooms including light switches and door handles?
Yes

Limitations

Are elevator rides limited?
There are no elevators

Is furniture in public areas arranged to allow more space for distancing?
Yes

Are guest rooms allowed to be accessed until check-in after they were cleaned?
No

Does the hotel operate at a limited capacity?
No

Does the hotel accept domestic bookings only?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay or work at the hotel to enter its premises?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay at the hotel to enter the rooms?
No

Have you altered check-in / check-out hours to allow more time between departures and arrivals?
Yes, New hours: Check-in: 11:00 - Check-out: 14:00

Other limitations
It depends on the flight schedules and boat arrival time

Accessories

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the staff?
Yes

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the guests?
Yes

Do you provide disinfecting wipes in each room?
Yes

Are there hand sanitizing stations throughout the hotel?
Yes

Is there a sanitizing sprayer for shoes outside each room?
No

Do you have any signage in lobbies to remind guests to maintain social distancing protocols?
Yes

Do you use physical distancing markers?
No

Do you use delivery robots to get stuff to guests' rooms?
No

Is there an individual air-conditioning/heating unit in each room (no central air-conditioning/heating system)?
No

If there are central air-conditioning/heating/ventilation systems, is air recirculation prevented?
Yes

Are rugs removed from guest rooms?
Yes

Are unnecessary items removed from guest rooms, such as decorative pillows, bed scarves/throws , paper notepads and pens?
Yes

Are air purification and sanitization devices installed?
No

Are linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with the official guidelines?
Yes

Is dirty linen bagged in the guest room to eliminate excess contact while being transported to the laundry facility?
Yes

Food & Beverage Service

Do you offer pre-made boxed meals to guests?
No

Do you offer single-serve options instead of buffets for breakfast?
Yes

Do you offer contactless delivery for in-room dining?
No

Protocols & Certifications

Do you follow any of these protocols or have you obtained any of these certifications?

As we are a small rustic lodge with not too much frequentation, we do not follow these kinds of protocols. Otherwise, we follow the protocol given by the governement to repect health and safety measures.

Has there been a person appointed to supervise the correct implementation of the measures?
Yes

Do you check temperature for all onsite staff on a scheduled basis?
Yes

Do your staff practice social distancing guidelines?
Yes

Are there dedicated isolation zones on property?
Yes

Do you have clear guidelines on how to handle suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
No
Details: we work with the local hospital

Is there a doctor available either on-site or on-call?
Yes

Are there any services currently unavailable due to health and safety issues (e.g. valet parking, airport transfer, spa, gym, indoor pool, conference rooms, coffee points, etc.)?
We do not suggest many activities and services, we will surely maintain our services and activities.

Has the hotel closed during the pandemic?
Yes
Reopening Date: Unknown

Additional Information:
Guest should know, that not only, the hotel is in a little island Sainte Marie (that will ensure a health safety comparing to the main island Madagascar, as the island itself is not so animated), but most of hotels and lodges are in a middle category (not too much frequentation and not too modest). They will surely enjoy an idillic setting in a natural mood.

Atlantis

Hotel in Antananarivo

7.1

Good

From $37

Hotel where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken Questionnaire Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
Yes

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
Yes, to all guests

Do you ensure contactless check-in/check-out?
No

Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically?
No

Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby?
Yes, certain room types.

Cleaning

Are the rooms left vacant for a minimum period of time after a guest checks out?
Yes, for 24 hours.

Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay?
Yes

Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals?
Yes

Does the cleaning crew wear appropriate personal protective equipment?
Yes

Do you sanitize the common areas?
Yes, daily

Are guests' luggage and belongings disinfected upon arrival?
Yes

Are luggage trolleys sanitized after each use?
No

Do you sanitize guests' keys/cards?
Yes

Are all employees trained and monitored to follow a cleaning protocol?
Yes

Do you use disinfectants approved by regulatory authorities that kill the COVID-19 virus?
Yes

Do you use electrostatic sprayers with hospital-grade disinfectant to sanitize surfaces?
Yes

Do you disinfect high touch areas in guest rooms including light switches and door handles?
Yes

Limitations

Are elevator rides limited?
There are no elevators

Is furniture in public areas arranged to allow more space for distancing?
Yes

Are guest rooms allowed to be accessed until check-in after they were cleaned?
No

Does the hotel operate at a limited capacity?
No

Does the hotel accept domestic bookings only?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay or work at the hotel to enter its premises?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay at the hotel to enter the rooms?
No

Have you altered check-in / check-out hours to allow more time between departures and arrivals?
Yes, New hours: Check-in: 12:00 - Check-out: 12:00

Accessories

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the staff?
Yes

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the guests?
No

Do you provide disinfecting wipes in each room?
Yes

Are there hand sanitizing stations throughout the hotel?
Yes

Is there a sanitizing sprayer for shoes outside each room?
Yes

Do you have any signage in lobbies to remind guests to maintain social distancing protocols?
Yes

Do you use physical distancing markers?
Yes

Do you use delivery robots to get stuff to guests' rooms?
No

Is there an individual air-conditioning/heating unit in each room (no central air-conditioning/heating system)?
Yes

Are rugs removed from guest rooms?
Yes

Are unnecessary items removed from guest rooms, such as decorative pillows, bed scarves/throws , paper notepads and pens?
Yes

Are air purification and sanitization devices installed?
No

Is dirty linen bagged in the guest room to eliminate excess contact while being transported to the laundry facility?
Yes

Food & Beverage Service

Do you offer pre-made boxed meals to guests?
No

Do you offer single-serve options instead of buffets for breakfast?
Yes

Do you offer contactless delivery for in-room dining?
No

Do you check temperature for all onsite staff on a scheduled basis?
Yes

Do your staff practice social distancing guidelines?
Yes

Do you have clear guidelines on how to handle suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
No

Is there a doctor available either on-site or on-call?
Yes

Has the hotel closed during the pandemic?
Yes
Reopening Date: Unknown

Ibis Antananarivo Ankorondrano

Hotel in Antananarivo

7.4

Good

From $75

Hotel where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken Questionnaire Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
No

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
Yes, to all guests

Do you ensure contactless check-in/check-out?
No

Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically?
Yes

Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby?
No

Cleaning

Are the rooms left vacant for a minimum period of time after a guest checks out?
Yes, for 24 hours.

Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay?
Yes

Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals?
Yes

Does the cleaning crew wear appropriate personal protective equipment?
Yes

Do you sanitize the common areas?
Yes, multiple times per day

Are guests' luggage and belongings disinfected upon arrival?
No

Are luggage trolleys sanitized after each use?
Yes

Do you sanitize guests' keys/cards?
Yes

Do you provide thorough cleaning of the rooms?
Yes

Are all employees trained and monitored to follow a cleaning protocol?
Yes

Do you use disinfectants approved by regulatory authorities that kill the COVID-19 virus?
Yes

Do you use electrostatic sprayers with hospital-grade disinfectant to sanitize surfaces?
No

Do you disinfect high touch areas in guest rooms including light switches and door handles?
Yes

Limitations

Are elevator rides limited?
Yes, to one guest/family per car.

Is furniture in public areas arranged to allow more space for distancing?
Yes

Are guest rooms allowed to be accessed until check-in after they were cleaned?
No

Does the hotel operate at a limited capacity?
No

Does the hotel accept domestic bookings only?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay or work at the hotel to enter its premises?
Yes

Do you allow people who don't stay at the hotel to enter the rooms?
No

Have you altered check-in / check-out hours to allow more time between departures and arrivals?
No

Accessories

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the staff?
Yes

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the guests?
No

Do you provide disinfecting wipes in each room?
No

Are there hand sanitizing stations throughout the hotel?
Yes

Is there a sanitizing sprayer for shoes outside each room?
No

Do you have any signage in lobbies to remind guests to maintain social distancing protocols?
No

Do you use physical distancing markers?
No

Do you use delivery robots to get stuff to guests' rooms?
No

Is there an individual air-conditioning/heating unit in each room (no central air-conditioning/heating system)?
Yes

If there are central air-conditioning/heating/ventilation systems, is air recirculation prevented?
Yes

Are rugs removed from guest rooms?
Yes

Are unnecessary items removed from guest rooms, such as decorative pillows, bed scarves/throws , paper notepads and pens?
Yes

Are air purification and sanitization devices installed?
No

Are linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with the official guidelines?
Yes

Is dirty linen bagged in the guest room to eliminate excess contact while being transported to the laundry facility?
Yes

Food & Beverage Service

Do you offer pre-made boxed meals to guests?
No

Do you offer single-serve options instead of buffets for breakfast?
Yes

Do you offer contactless delivery for in-room dining?
No

Protocols & Certifications

Do you follow any of these protocols or have you obtained any of these certifications?

Accor's ALLSAFE plan

Has there been a person appointed to supervise the correct implementation of the measures?
Yes

Do you check temperature for all onsite staff on a scheduled basis?
Yes

Do your staff practice social distancing guidelines?
Yes

Are there dedicated isolation zones on property?
No

Do you have clear guidelines on how to handle suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Yes
Details: Covid hotline

Is there a doctor available either on-site or on-call?
Yes

Has the hotel closed during the pandemic?
No

SAARA HOTEL

Resort in Mahajanga

7.4

Good

Resort where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken Questionnaire Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
No

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
Yes, to all guests

Do you ensure contactless check-in/check-out?
Yes, through plexiglass structures in reception

Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically?
No

Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby?
Yes, certain room types.

Cleaning

Are the rooms left vacant for a minimum period of time after a guest checks out?
Yes

Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay?
No

Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals?
Yes

Does the cleaning crew wear appropriate personal protective equipment?
Yes

Do you sanitize the common areas?
Yes, daily

Are guests' luggage and belongings disinfected upon arrival?
No

Are luggage trolleys sanitized after each use?
Yes

Do you sanitize guests' keys/cards?
Yes

Do you provide thorough cleaning of the rooms?
Yes

Are all employees trained and monitored to follow a cleaning protocol?
Yes

Do you use disinfectants approved by regulatory authorities that kill the COVID-19 virus?
No

Do you use electrostatic sprayers with hospital-grade disinfectant to sanitize surfaces?
Yes

Do you disinfect high touch areas in guest rooms including light switches and door handles?
Yes

Limitations

Are elevator rides limited?
There are no elevators
Bungalow system

Is furniture in public areas arranged to allow more space for distancing?
Yes

Are guest rooms allowed to be accessed until check-in after they were cleaned?
Yes

Does the hotel operate at a limited capacity?
Yes

Does the hotel accept domestic bookings only?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay or work at the hotel to enter its premises?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay at the hotel to enter the rooms?
No

Have you altered check-in / check-out hours to allow more time between departures and arrivals?
No

Accessories

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the staff?
Yes

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the guests?
No

Do you provide disinfecting wipes in each room?
Yes

Are there hand sanitizing stations throughout the hotel?
Yes

Is there a sanitizing sprayer for shoes outside each room?
No

Do you have any signage in lobbies to remind guests to maintain social distancing protocols?
No

Do you use physical distancing markers?
No

Do you use delivery robots to get stuff to guests' rooms?
No

Is there an individual air-conditioning/heating unit in each room (no central air-conditioning/heating system)?
Yes

If there are central air-conditioning/heating/ventilation systems, is air recirculation prevented?
No

Are rugs removed from guest rooms?
Yes

Are unnecessary items removed from guest rooms, such as decorative pillows, bed scarves/throws , paper notepads and pens?
Yes

Are air purification and sanitization devices installed?
No

Are linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with the official guidelines?
Yes

Is dirty linen bagged in the guest room to eliminate excess contact while being transported to the laundry facility?
No

Food & Beverage Service

Do you offer single-serve options instead of buffets for breakfast?
Yes

Do you offer contactless delivery for in-room dining?
Yes

Has there been a person appointed to supervise the correct implementation of the measures?
Yes

Do you check temperature for all onsite staff on a scheduled basis?
Yes

Do your staff practice social distancing guidelines?
Yes

Are there dedicated isolation zones on property?
Yes

Do you have clear guidelines on how to handle suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
No

Is there a doctor available either on-site or on-call?
Yes

Has the hotel closed during the pandemic?
No

Natiora Green Lodge

Aparthotel in Sainte Marie

8.3

Very Good

From $74

Aparthotel where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken Questionnaire Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
No

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
No

Do you ensure contactless check-in/check-out?
No

Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically?
No

Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby?
No

Cleaning

Are the rooms left vacant for a minimum period of time after a guest checks out?
Yes, for 3 hours.

Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay?
Yes

Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals?
Yes

Does the cleaning crew wear appropriate personal protective equipment?
Yes

Do you sanitize the common areas?
Yes, daily

Are guests' luggage and belongings disinfected upon arrival?
No

Are luggage trolleys sanitized after each use?
No

Do you sanitize guests' keys/cards?
No

Do you provide thorough cleaning of the rooms?
Yes

Are all employees trained and monitored to follow a cleaning protocol?
Yes

Do you use disinfectants approved by regulatory authorities that kill the COVID-19 virus?
Yes

Do you use electrostatic sprayers with hospital-grade disinfectant to sanitize surfaces?
No

Do you disinfect high touch areas in guest rooms including light switches and door handles?
Yes

Limitations

Are elevator rides limited?
There are no elevators

Is furniture in public areas arranged to allow more space for distancing?
Yes

Are guest rooms allowed to be accessed until check-in after they were cleaned?
No

Does the hotel operate at a limited capacity?
No

Does the hotel accept domestic bookings only?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay or work at the hotel to enter its premises?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay at the hotel to enter the rooms?
No

Have you altered check-in / check-out hours to allow more time between departures and arrivals?
No

Accessories

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the staff?
Yes

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the guests?
No

Do you provide disinfecting wipes in each room?
No

Are there hand sanitizing stations throughout the hotel?
Yes

Is there a sanitizing sprayer for shoes outside each room?
No

Do you have any signage in lobbies to remind guests to maintain social distancing protocols?
No

Do you use physical distancing markers?
No

Do you use delivery robots to get stuff to guests' rooms?
No

Is there an individual air-conditioning/heating unit in each room (no central air-conditioning/heating system)?
No

If there are central air-conditioning/heating/ventilation systems, is air recirculation prevented?
No

Are rugs removed from guest rooms?
No

Are unnecessary items removed from guest rooms, such as decorative pillows, bed scarves/throws , paper notepads and pens?
No

Are air purification and sanitization devices installed?
No

Are linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with the official guidelines?
Yes

Is dirty linen bagged in the guest room to eliminate excess contact while being transported to the laundry facility?
Yes

Food & Beverage Service

Do you offer pre-made boxed meals to guests?
No

Do you offer single-serve options instead of buffets for breakfast?
Yes

Do you offer contactless delivery for in-room dining?
Yes

Protocols & Certifications

Do you follow any of these protocols or have you obtained any of these certifications?

World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines

Has there been a person appointed to supervise the correct implementation of the measures?
Yes

Do you check temperature for all onsite staff on a scheduled basis?
No

Do your staff practice social distancing guidelines?
No

Are there dedicated isolation zones on property?
No

Do you have clear guidelines on how to handle suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Yes

Is there a doctor available either on-site or on-call?
Yes

Has the hotel closed during the pandemic?
Yes
Reopening Date: Unknown

La Résidence d'Ankerana

Hotel in Antananarivo

7.5

Good

From $25

Hotel where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken Questionnaire Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
Yes
Test will be systematically made upon arrival at the airport, with a 14 days quarantine.

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
Yes, to all guests

Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby?
Yes, all rooms

Cleaning

Are the rooms left vacant for a minimum period of time after a guest checks out?
Yes, for 72 hours.

Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay?
Yes

Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals?
Yes

Does the cleaning crew wear appropriate personal protective equipment?
Yes

Do you sanitize the common areas?
Yes, daily

Are guests' luggage and belongings disinfected upon arrival?
Yes

Are luggage trolleys sanitized after each use?
Yes

Do you sanitize guests' keys/cards?
Yes

Do you provide thorough cleaning of the rooms?
Yes