Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Drinking
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La Porte RougeA1
Shopping
10
Le VillageC3
11
Société de Rhum ArrangéA2
Hôtel Plantation
HOTEL €€
( 032 07 934 45; plantation_b@yahoo.fr; Rue Fortin; r Ar35,000-65,000; ) In a
beautiful old colonial mansion, this is a charming little place. Ask to see a few rooms be-
fore you settle as the cheaper ones can be a little dark, while the nicest have beautiful par-
quet floors and sea-facing balconies. The restaurant serves good food and is equipped with
wi-fi.
Hôtel Belle Vue
HOTEL €€
( 8661384;bellevuehotel-nosybe@yahoo.fr; Rue RTsiomeko; dAr40,000,with shared
toilet Ar25,000; ) The Belle Vue is an excellent budget option right in the centre of
Hell-Ville, with very friendly management. Cheaper rooms have fans and share a toilet, but
all are immaculate and cheerful. The ones at the back of the building are the best - brighter,
airier and with nice views. Wi-fi is only available in the reception area.
EATING & DRINKING
Les Bungalows d'Ambonara
FUSION €€€
(
www.nosy-be-holidays.com
;
off Route de l'Ouest; mains Ar16,000-18,000; Tue-Sun)
The speciality at Les Bungalows d'Ambonara is zebu steak: Jean-Michel knows where to
source the most tender meat and cooks it to perfection, with a vegetable gratin and melt-in-
your-mouth sautéed potatoes. If meat doesn't float your boat, the menu changes regularly
andfeaturesplentyoffishandseafood,allcookedexquisitelywithlocalspices.Finishyour
dinner with one of the restaurant's 20
rhums arrangés
, another speciality.
Le Manava
MALAGASY €€
(Rue R Tsiomeko; mains Ar11,000-15,000) On the top floor, Le Manava is an unexpected
gem. The fare is simple but incredibly tasty, with grilled meat or fish with seasonal veget-
ables, and rice or chips. The balcony terrace is an atmospheric place to people-watch, and
