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a (pretty accurate) sign announces 'broken English spoken perfectly'. German-Malagasy
owners Holger & Félicité run an admirably ethical establishment, aiming for self-suffi-
ciencywherepossible(therestaurantusesalmostentirelyhome-grownproduce).Comefor
lunch or a drink & enjoy the pleasant forest trail to a waterfall & viewpoint. Camping per-
mitted (5,000Ar/tent).
Palourde
(7 bungalows) 57 910 05;
m
032 02 157 80. Clean en-suite bungalows on
a mediocre beach. The friendly Malagasy/Mauritian owner is a great cook. There is a cy-
bercafé opposite.
Budget €€
Mangoustan
(7 bungalows) Nr Baleine;
m
032 04 760 28;
e
mangoustan-
hotel@yahoo.fr
. En-suite bungalows of various sizes.
ChezDidier
(4bungalows)Barely200mfromairport;
m
0324084387.Noisy&basic
with shared facilities & cold water.
ManaosGargotte
(4bungalows)NrVanivola;
m
0324001994.TraditionalMalagasy
bamboo bungalows; shared toilets. Good food. Camping permitted (5,000Ar/tent).
HOTELS NORTH OF AMBODIFOTATRA
Masoandro
(18 bungalows) 57 040 05/22 640 54;
e
resa@hsm.mg
;
www.hsm.mg
.
One of the best hotels on Ste Marie. Bungalows in 2 categories: 'luxe' (with TV, minibar,
safe, lounge & huge terrace) are significantly better than 'superior'. All en suite with AC.
Infinity edge pool, lovely location & beautiful views. Top notch dinner & buffet b/fast inc.
Credit cards accepted. €€€€-
Ravinala
(2 bungalows)
m
032 04 996 95. Plush en-suite bungalows, small private
beach & communal lounge. Excellent buffet lunch. B/fast inc. €€€€€
La Crique
(12 bungalows) 57 902 45;
m
034 03 117 24/25;
e
lacrique@moov.mg
;
www.lacrique.net
.
One of Ste Marie's longest-established hotels; deservedly popular so
book ahead. Extremely pretty location, right on the beach. Mostly en suite with hot water
but also a couple of cheaper basic bungalows. Good beach for snorkelling (equipment
available). Wonderful ambience & delicious, good-value meals. €€€-€€€€
Atafana
(9 bungalows) 57 040 54;
m
032 04 637 81;
e
hotel_atafana@yahoo.fr
;
http://atafana.chez-alice.fr
.
In a beautiful bay of its own, this resort offers good value for
a great location. En-suite bungalows, good snorkelling & tasty food. Highly recommended
for relaxation. Bike, motorbike & 4x4 hire. €€€
Rocher (Chez Emilienne)
(7 bungalows) 57 040 16/912 98. Emilienne's charming
& cheerful character (& splendid cooking) make this an unforgettable place to stay. Bun-
galows en suite with hot water. €€€
CocoteraieRobert
(13 bungalows) 57 901 76;
m
034 04 168 63. En-suite (cold wa-
ter) sgl & dbl bungalows in the far north. €€€
