Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
BEACH HOTELS AND OTHER ACCOMMODATION
Hotels are now dotted all along the sandy western coast, mostly in beachfront locations,
andafewinthenorthandsoutheasttoo.NosyBenowcompeteswithothertropicalislands
in the quality of its hotels, most of which have ocean views, swimming pools and extras
suchasmassageandjacuzzi.Pricestendtovarybetweenthehighseason(usuallymid-July
tomid-September,andChristmas)andlowseason,andareoftenquotedperperson(notper
room) on Nosy Be.
LUXURY
Amarina
(58 rooms) 86 921 28/30;
m
032 07 307 47;
f
86 921 26;
e
reserva-
tion@amarinahotel.com
;
www.amarinahotel.com
.
This hotel has all the facilities you'd
expect (AC, private balconies, Wi-Fi, massage, swimming pool) & plenty you might not
(trampoline, DVD library, Malagasy language lessons, babysitting service). Set on 900m
of beautiful isolated beach. The spacious en-suite rooms have a sea view facing the sun-
set. Snorkelling is excellent (although tide-dependent) in the lagoon & at the beautiful
coral island of Nosy Fanihy opposite the hotel. Boats for excursions/transfers & activities
from biking, kayaking & fishing to archery, gym & volleyball, although watersports are
limited to those that do not consume fuel. In fact, the hotel takes its environmental &
community responsibilities seriously: they've built a medical clinic for villagers & sup-
port various local arts, education & other projects. See ad after page 408.
Domaine de Lokobe
(10 bungalows) 86 921 33;
m
032 05 650 40/70;
e
domaine@nosybe-lokobe.com
;
www.nosybe-lokobe.com
.
Pleasant upmarket hotel in at-
tractive surroundings accessible only by boat. But somewhat overpriced & some readers
have been disappointed by the rather poor beach.
Corail Noir
(9 bungalows & 31 rooms) 86 920 52/53;
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86 920 54;
e
corail-
noir@moov.mg
;
www.corailnoirhotel.com
.
An attractive, comfy & relaxing place to un-
wind. There are ground-floor rooms with little front garden, 1st floor with balcony & bun-
galows with decks out front. Set within beautiful & well-maintained grounds, with a fab-
ulous open-air bar/restaurant & swimming pool, the whole complex sits next to the beach
looking out across the sea & to Nosy Sakatia. Buildings are mostly made from stone,
bamboo & palm leaves & decorated very simply in natural colours & accessories. Boat
trips, diving school, ping-pong etc.
Loharano
(24 rooms) 86 921 90;
m
033 14 334 20;
e
info@loharanohotel.com
;
www.loharanohotel.com
.
New hotel with AC rooms in 10 bungalows. Closed Jan-Feb.
