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fantasy-islandesque as it gets. Pristine beaches, quiet village, hidden bungalows, excellent
restaurants'.
A pirogue transfer here from near the airport on Sainte Marie costs 2,000Ar, or more to
be taken directly to your chosen hotel.
WHERE TO STAY AND EAT
Upper range €€€€
Maningory
(10 bungalows) 57 040 69/902 58;
m
032 07 090 05;
e
maningory-
hotel@moov.mg
;
www.maningoryhotel.com
.
Well-equipped bungalows built in the local
style in an idyllic location. Internet available. Dive centre & boats for whale-watching &
fishing.
Petite Traversée
(7 bungalows) 57 900 22;
m
032 42 360 52;
e
jolene@madxperience.com
;
www.madxperience.com
.
South African owner Ockie goes
out of his way to make guests feel at home. Described by one reader as 'heaven on earth'.
Snorkelling, & glass-bottom boat trips for those who prefer to stay dry.
Baboo Village
(14 bungalows) 57 042 07;
m
032 04 791 26;
e
infos@baboo-vil-
lage.com
;
www.baboo-village.com
.
En-suite bungalows, large & airy with hot water on re-
quest;4arerightonthewater.Wonderfuldiningareaonajetty.Boutique,massage,netball,
bikes & boats for excursions.
Meva Paradis
(8 bungalows)
m
032 46 802 81;
e
hotel@mevaparadis.com
;
www.mevaparadis.com
.
Owned by a Malagasy-American couple, these palm-thatched
bungalows fronting the white-sand beach are close to perfection. Restaurant-bar with
homely atmosphere.
Napoléon
(10 bungalows) 57 042 04/26;
m
032 05 635 75;
e
napoleon-
hotel@freenet.mg
;
www.hsm.mg
.
Virtually destroyed in 2008's cyclone, rebuilding should
befinishedbythetimeyoureadthis.Nicespotnotfarfromthevillage.Specialhoneymoon
discounts.
Coco Lodge
(3 villas) 22 755 01;
www.cocolodge.com
. Self-catering accommoda-
tion for up to 8 people.
Ylang Village
(8 bungalows) 57 900 56;
m
032 43 821 67/032 40 698 38;
e
ylang2@wanadoo.fr
;
www.vanillacafe.com
.
Simple local-style bungalows.
Analatsara
(3 bungalows) 57 906 11;
m
032 02 127 70;
e
jean-
pierre.briois@wanadoo.fr
.
Sgl & dbl with TV, fridge, fan & toilet on HB basis.
Mid-range €€€
Sambatra (Chez Regine)(5 bungalows)
57 042 14; m032 04 726 16/032 02 317
58;
eIsambatra@freenet.mg
.Quiet, basic accommodation (some ensuite); beautiful beach;
excellent swimming.
