The West - Madagascar - page 654

GETTING AROUND Baobab Café (see below) rents out quad bikes and the Mada Bar
has motorbikes for hire.
WHERE TO STAY Most hotels are clustered along the beach on the peninsula
knownasNosyKely,whichhassufferedsomemajordamagefromerosion.Therearemore
hotels in the downtown area.
Top end €€€€€
Palissandre Côte Ouest (29 bungalows) 95 520 22; m 033 15 349 74; e palis-
[e-mail] ; www.palissandrecote-ouest.com . This swish new place
promises the most upmarket accommodation in town. Dbl, twin & family bungalows with
AC, TV, minibar, Wi-Fi, safe, hairdryer & en-suite bath. Boutique, pool & spa. All excur-
sions organised; also fishing, boat trips, quad hire, kayaks, tennis & snorkelling gear.
Credit cards accepted.
Upper range €€€€
Baobab Café (27 rooms) Nosy Kely; 95 520 12; f 95 521 86; e baobab-
[e-mail] ; www.baobabcafe.net . The hotel backs onto the river on the east side
of Nosy Kely (rooms overlooking the river can be smelly). AC rooms with en-suite facilit-
ies, minibar & TV. Good restaurant. Large swimming pool. Organises many tours & deep-
sea fishing.
Chez Maggie (Masoandro) (12 bungalows) Nosy Kely; 95 523 47; m 032 47 326
70; e [e-mail] ; www.chezmaggie.com . Spacious bungalows & 2-storey
chalets, all en suite with AC & hot water. Lovely garden setting, right on beach; small
pool. Excellent restaurant. All local excursions organised & river trips
( www.remoterivers.com ) . Owned by American Gary Lemmer. See ad on Click Here .
Renala (13 bungalows & 6 rooms) Nosy Kely; 95 520 89; m 032 04 976 88; e con-
[e-mail] ; www.renala.net . Wooden bungalows, surrounded by gardens, with TV,
Wi-Fi & en-suite facilities; most with AC. Trips organised; 4x4 hire. Very nice restaurant.
Visa accepted.
Mid-range €€€
Mantalys Tsimahavaokely; 95 928 47; m 032 42 048 77; e hotelmanta-
[e-mail] . Just 2mins from airport, en-suite bungalows with lounge, TV & minibar.
Swimming pool & internet; 4x4 hire.