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Mélo
[281 A4] (11 rooms) Bd de l'OUA. No fan/AC but clean & extremely cheap dbl
rooms with en-suite cold shower.
Beach hotels and bungalows
Miramar
[281 B1] (20 bungalows) Bd Ratsimilaho, Salazamay; 53 332 15;
m
032 65 993 74;
f
53 330 13;
e
miramar-hotel-tmv@netcourrier.com
;
www.miramar-hotel-
tamatave.com
.
Comfortable chalets & bungalows in a good location to the north, near the
beach & convenient for airport. Chalets (fan) & bungalows (AC). Deep pool. €€€€
Ravinala
[281 B1] (9 rooms) Bd Ratsimilaho; 53 942 63;
e
vdb-
dtruong@belgacom.net
.
Highly recommended. On the beach 200m north of Miramar.
Rooms with fans, mostly en suite with hot water; nice décor. Quiet & peaceful. €€€
Darafify
[281 B1] (20 bungalows) Ampanalana (north end of town); 53 960 80;
e
daraftamatave@moov.mg
.
Seafrontlocationbetweenairport&Miramar.En-suitebunga-
lows of various types. Kids' playground. Very popular restaurant (closed Tue eve). €€-€€€
Concordia
[281 B1] (14 rooms) Rte de l'Aéroport; 53 317 42;
e
chanpo-
woo@moov.mg
.
Within walking distance of airport. Pleasant bungalows in an attractive
setting; en-suite facilities with hot water, fan & TV. Restaurant closed Sun. €€
Maeva Bungalows
[282 A6] (3 bungalows)
m
032 02 278 69. Simple Malagasy-run
bungalows, each for up to 5 people. €€
Marotia
[282 A6] (20 bungalows) Bd de l'Ivondro; 53 949 22;
m
032 04 325 44/
033 14 896 14. Quiet palm grove near the ocean but not a very nice area (take a taxi after
dark) & said to be popular with prostitutes. En-suite bungalows; some with hot water. €€
Finaritra
[281 A5] (9 bungalows) Mangarano II; 53 339 79;
m
033 11 907 07/032
40 122 74. Pleasant en-suite bungalows with hot water. Close to university. €-€€
WHERE TO EAT
Toamasina is known for its many restaurants. One speciality is
soupeChinoise
,whichcanbeamealinitself.Severalhotelsalsohaveexcellentrestaurants
worth trying. Particular thanks are due to researcher Lauren Leigh Hinthorne for feedback
on Toamasina's restaurants and hotels.
Piment Banane
[282 D2] 23 Bd Ratsimilaho; 53 312 64;
m
034 08 043 09;
10.00-15.00 & 18.00-22.30 or later. Swish new restaurant on the seafront. Wonderful dé-
cor; free Wi-Fi; extensive wine list.
Bateau Ivre
[281 C1] Bd Ratsimilaho; 53 302 94; 09.00-23.30. Adjoins the old
municipal swimming pool. Characterful beachfront bar & restaurant. Moderately priced
European food; seafood a speciality. Live music.
Veranda
[282 B3] Bd Joffre; 53 334 35; Mon-Sat 07.30-14.00 & 19.00-22.00, Sun
closed. An old Creole house with nice décor; popular & full of character. Duck in honey
particularly recommended.
