Le Jardin du Roy is a three-star tourist hotel, located in the heart of the Bara country, a proud and feared ethnic group in the southwest of the Big Island. On the edge of the Isalo National Park, renowned for its natural swimming pools with transparent waters and its canyons sheltering the sacred royal burials, you will discover the sumptuous landscapes of "Colorado Malagasy".
Le Jardin du Roy harmoniously integrated into its environment, offers comfort and service that will make your stay an unforgettable experience. It is part of the continuity of the hotel Le Relais de la Reine, of which it has preserved the family spirit and know-how of more than twenty years.
This spirit finds its source in the desire to integrate into a natural environment of rare beauty: the roofs intertwined in shingles, with a steep slope, are measured against the sandstone rocks that surround them. The granite stones, cut by hand and selected one by one, reproduce the colors of the massif.
Local materials; rosewood, marble, labradorite contribute to the Malagasy identity of the architecture.
Despite the hotel's isolated location, the newly installed optical fiber will allow you to keep in touch with your loved ones through a high-speed connection.
Facilities
Brigitte SPA - A care / relaxation area.
The Relais de la Reine and the Jardin du Roy, in association with Brigitte SPA, are happy to offer you a care/relaxation area.
Brigitte Rocfort, manager for several years of the spa at the five-star hotel Le Tahaa / Relais & Châteaux, in French Polynesia, awarded in several international magazines, offers a full range of facial and body treatments, as well as various massages.
Restaurant - Chef Gaëtan offers both European and Malagasy cuisine.
It is based on fresh and seasonal vegetables from our organic farm that accompany zebu Bara, game and seafood.
The original and careful presentation, the quality of the local products are the pledge of a unique gastronomic experience.
Breakfast on the terrace… unforgettable!
THE BAR
On the terrace or around the fireplace, enjoy house cocktails, mixed rums or natural fruit juices from our orchard. At your disposal: billiards, board games, high-speed internet connection.
Activities
ALL OUR ACTIVITIES
THE VIA FERRATA - The vertigo hike!
Discover an exceptional panorama along the ridges of the Isalo massif, with a breathtaking view of the two hotels.
Carried out by climbing professionals from France, the course is aimed at all those who wish to live a unique experience in a breathtaking setting.
The technical parts are secured by a cable sealed by pitons in the rock (500 meters of cable laid over the entire course), ensuring optimum safety.
All equipment is provided (harness, helmet, lanyard, gloves) and you will be accompanied by a professional guide who will also show you the wealth of endemic flora and fauna.
Duration: approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Difficulty: Beginner at level 1, from twelve years old.
Safety: Complies with French standards.
LIVE THE FAR WEST!
We invite you to discover on horseback the most beautiful landscapes which surround the hotel, during outings of a few hours, half-day or day. The Rênes de l'Isalo equestrian center also offers several-day hikes in the National Park, on the sapphire mines of Ilakaka and in the Bara villages.
Equipment : Quality upholstery (GASTON MERCIER FORESTIER type saddles) , bombs, Chaps will be provided for a comfortable and reassuring ride.
SAPPHIRE MINES - Come and visit the Ilakaka mines, the largest sapphire deposit in the world!
The ShowRoom Color Line, the partner of the Jardin du Roy, is located near the surface mines and has specialized for many years in the cutting of precious stones and the manufacture of jewelry. Both exhibition and salesroom, Color Line will make you discover all the wonders of its collection of sapphires, tourmalines, amethysts or garnets with incomparable brilliance.
A must!
VISIT OF ISALO BIO
ISALO BIO is a five hectare farm which is part of the JARDIN DU ROY and RELAIS DE LA REINE hotel complex . It supplies both hotels with fruit, vegetables and honey.
Visitors can discover the local plants and trees there and are surprised to see them coexist with the majority of European fruits and vegetables.
Only biological techniques are used.
