Tsiandamba Beach

Staying at Kokoa Sands was the highlight of a two week vacation of the Southwest. We stayed in the beach front guest house which had an incredible ocean view through an all glass wall. We kept the doors open all night to hear the sound of the waves crashing in. I really couldn't imagine a more lovely place to stay. Jean Michel and Pearl are incredibly kind and welcoming. They treated us like family, and so kindly put together a birthday surprise for my friend. We canoed along the coast courtesy of the hosts and hiked up the beach for to watch the sunset from a tiny cliff. We also visited The Kokoa Sands Reserve. This project is an incredible endeavor lead by the local community and the guest house. The salt flats and the spiny forest are home to a number of endemic bird species that can only be found in the Southwest. I cannot recommend this spot enough!

We had the pleasure to spend 5 days in Kokoa Sands Guesthouse. We were accommodated on the ground floor of the lagune villa. Amazing, stunning views with a terrace just in front of the house. When you wake up, you look directly to the sea. The location of Kokoa Sands is a bit offsite, it takes about 2hrs drive from Tulear and majority of it on a sandy road. However, the trip is more than worth it. The beach and sea are incredible beautiful there, and most of the time you are alone on the beach, just some locals are around. So the perfect location for relaxing and hiding away! Pearl and Jean Michel are caring 100% and more about their guests. You feel like in a family, not like a stranger in a hotel. Kokoa Sands is very small so don't expect the luxury of a 5* hotel, but you do not need that at all. The food was amazing, prepared fresh 3 times a day by the local team. The best food we had in the 3 weeks of travelling through Mada! The 3 dogs Mango, Samba and Bandit are also "caring" - really! They even accompany you on your beach walk / run and make sure you are save :-) We absolutely loved the place and highly recommend this little hideaway in the most beautiful corner of Madagascar!

Had an incredible time down in the South of Madagascar! The emerald lagoon was absolutely stunning, and our accommodation was top-notch. The food was not only fresh but also incredibly delicious. The warm welcome we received from Perle and her team made us feel right at home. We couldn't have asked for a better stay. Big thanks to Perle and her team for making our experience so memorable. We're definitely planning on coming back again!

Just amazing. First the beach the white sand but after that you discover all the possible activities but all such marvelous things won’t be possible without the kindness of Pearl, jean Michel and their teams. Don’t hesitate !

Truly exceptional place. Amazing people and a very warm and convivial atmosphere. MUST GO