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former charm; recommended by several readers. Good for lone travellers (cheap sgl rooms
& dorm beds).
Jim
[146 B6] (4 rooms) Av Ramanantsoa; 26 281 97;
m
033 12 277 47. Clean; bal-
conies with sunset views. En-suite showers; shared toilet.
BED AND BREAKFAST
Staying with a family, bed-and-breakfast style, is an excellent
introduction to Madagascar.
Country View
(5 rooms) RN4, Ambohidratrimo; 24 231 55;
m
033 12 591 00;
e
cview@madxp.co.za
. A spacious, comfortable South-African-owned guesthouse; quite
far from Tana centre but only 7km from airport. Some rooms en suite, one with kitchen.
€€€€
Irianja Guest House
(5 rooms) Avarabohitra, Itaosy;
m
033 11 546 56;
e
info@irianja.com
;
www.irianja.com
.
En-suite dbl & twin rooms in a large, comfortable
home set in a splendid tranquil garden. Warm hospitality, traditional Malagasy cuisine,
massage & botanical garden tours. B/fast inc & meals on order. €€€€
Chez Aïna
[143 C2] (5 rooms & 1 apt) Ambatomitsangana; 22 641 86;
e
chezaina@moov.mg
;
www.chezaina-maison-hote.com
; Skype: chezaina. A traditional
house set away from the street down a cobbled alley 15mins' walk from the city centre.
€€€€
Villa Soamahatony
(5 rooms & 2 studios) Nr Rte Digue, Ankadivory; 24 900 60/
22 585 18;
m
033 11 033 37;
e
reservations@soamahatony.com
;
www.soamahatony.com
.
A delightful villa set in 2ha of grounds with fantastic views over the rice paddies. Owned
by a French-Malagasy couple who can arrange car rental for short excursions. Sgl & dbl
rooms with shared facilities. €€€€
Soamiandry
(7 rooms) Ankadivory, Talatamaty;
m
033 11 861 41/034 19 464 15;
e
soamiandry@gmail.com
. Family-run. Joshua & Fara go out of their way to help guests.
Garden with pool. €€€
ACCOMMODATION NEAR THE AIRPORT
At busy times it can take an hour to get
to the airport from the centre of town, so staying nearby is a sensible option if you have an
early flight.
Relais des Plateaux
(42 rooms) Antanetibe, Ivato; 22 441 18/22;
m
032 05 678 93;
f
22 444 76;
e
relaisdesplateaux@moov.mg
;
www.relais-des-plateaux.com
.
Just 4km from
airport in a quiet setting. Sgl & dbl rooms with AC, minibar, safe, TV & Wi-Fi. Children's
playground,heatedpool,largerestaurant,craftboutique&minibusrental.Airporttransfers
inc. €€€€€-
