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( 32 05 212 35; www.talinjoo.com ; d incl breakfast €70; ) This is the only stylish
hotel in Fort Dauphin, with an attractive contemporary design and classy horizon pool.
Located high on a hill overlooking Libanona Beach, it has a postcard view, too. Madden-
ingly, attention to detail is missing in some places, such as the use of cheap plastic shower
curtains, but this is true all over the city. Rates include airport transfer.
Chez Georges GUESTHOUSE €€
( 032 44 540 60; [e-mail]; Libanona Beach; d/tr Ar45,000/65,000)
There's only two rooms here, but they are right on Libanona Beach. The triple, a studio, is
the town steal. The adjacent bar and restaurant ( Click here ), which share a log cabin ambi-
ance, make this a mini-resort.
Chez Anita BUNGALOW €
( 92 904 22, 033 12 679 83; [e-mail]; Bazarikely; d/tr bungalow
Ar35,000/40,000) Somewhat worse for wear, but still comfy, these A-frame bungalows
with attached restaurant, arranged around a quiet garden, are the best budget option in
town. Pay the extra Ar5000 for a triple with loft.
La Croix du Sud HOTEL €€€
( 032 05 416 98; www.madagascar-resorts.com ; d Ar135,000-150,000) This is the sister
hotel to the adjacent Le Dauphin, and the better choice. It's like a large plantation house,
with a big metal roof and porches. At the same time glass is used to great effect, bringing
in lots of light. Painted in solid colours, the rooms manage to be cheery, the best with baths
and balconies, while an attractive lobby ties it all together.
Népenthès BUNGALOW €€
( 034 60 832 54, 032 04 455 54; lenepenthes@ yahoo.fr; Ampasikabo; d Ar52,000)
These charming chalet-style cottages in their own compound are clean, have hot water and
are situated on spacious grounds.
Chez Jacqueline BUNGALOW €
( 032 47 413 76; d Ar30,000) Jacqueline has cute little bungalows with high ceilings
close byLibanona beach. The roomsare small andbreezy andhave hotwater,andthe man-
ager is pleasant too.
Hôtel-Restaurant Tournesol BUNGALOW €€