This luxury hotel is located on the banks of Anosy lake, a 10-minute walk from the historical centre of Antananarivo. It offers a casino, an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness and wellness centre with a tennis court. Each air-conditioned room is equipped with free Wi-Fi access, and a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a film selection. The bathroom has a bathtub, a hairdryer and free toiletries. You have a choice of continental, American or buffet breakfast and can enjoy other meals at 1 of the hotel’s 2 restaurants. The Carlton Madagascar also provides services such as transfers and babysitting.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.