Les Bungalows d'Ambonara

The accommodation offers a good value for its price. Breakfast was nice and affordable, with a variety of options to choose from. Payment is only in cash, but euros are accepted and change is given correctly. The bungalow has a mosquito net around the bed, which is useful, and a small bottle of water is provided. On the downside, the bungalow is quite dark and lighting inside is insufficient. There was a bit of dust in the room, for example in the wardrobe, and the bed was not very comfortable. Overall, considering the price, it is a decent option for a stay.

Perfect location 2 minutes walk to Madagascar Air office if you need to buy a ticket there. Very nice artistic decor, fun and a bit crazy (in a good way)! The lady of the house is so sweet and caring and Julio on the staff is also very kind. Rooms are really big, mine had a king bed and another one upstairs in the loft. Kettle in the room (thank you!) and a fan. On a very quiet little street and the restaurant is really nice. It was full of older french clients having dinner when i arrived. The price is very fair and there is good shower pressure and hot water. The mosquito net on the bed is fitted perfectly and there were no mosquitos in the room. Really special hotel, loved it! Gentle feedback: maybe the water is too expensive 1.5L for 8500 when marche is so close to town, this was more than water at small island Nosy Sakatia & the housekeeper must clean the floor in the room better, i walked barefoot and my feet were full of dust but that is easily fixed. Other than that the room was very clean.

Set about a 15 minute walk from the harbour. Off the main road and so quiet and well hidden. Lovely communal dining, lounge, pool area. Each room is within its own little bungalow/hut. Attractively rustic, no AC but did have fan and mosquito nets. Comfortable bed, peaceful

We were lucky to have some time in Nosey Be so we stayed both on the coast and in Helle-Ville (nearer to Lokobe Reserve.) If you can do both, I would advise it! This place was sweet with bungalows around a gorgeous garden and pool and was extremely quiet when we were there. The owner is very nice and easy to talk to. He knows a lot about the region and is a long term resident - a wonderful resource! |||| We saw a couple of the rooms because we had friends staying there too. Rooms were very spacious, tastefully decorated and well situated - perfect for families or backpackers of all ages. No aircon, but all rooms have fans and mosquito nets. There are no screens on the windows, so be sure!! to use repellent. Then again, mosquitos are ubiquitous in Madagascar, so it should not be a problem! :-) ||||The food was amazing - the seafood, and pork with cinnamon were our favourites. Nice wine selection too. Nights were extremely quiet when we were there and the bar closed early. There are good bars and restaurants nearby that are lively if you want an evening out. ||||We booked a trip to the Réserve Naturelle Intégrale de Lokobe through here which was good. We saw some amazing animals and had a fun, but tiring, boat trip. Unfortunately we did not get to see the primary forest - which is what we requested, but I believe our request was simply lost in translation. It was our last day, so we could not schedule another trip. If this is important to you, do your research and visit some of the guide organizations in the city. The mix-ups, ( they WILL happen!) are all part of the travel experience. With all your travels in Madagascar, keep an open mind and enjoy the experience. It is a country like no other, and we cannot wait for our next visit!

The place is very nice, with a great restaurant and a beautiful garden setting. The bungalows are also designed very nicely and very big. I would have given 5 stars if the downstairs bedroom (with the big bed) and the bathroom did not smell so musty. The bathroom lamp shade was entirely covered in mold. Also the restaurant's menu could do with some vegetarian options.

Owner/manager and restaurant waitress (who served us in the evenings) were extremely helpful during our stay!!! They both went above and beyond to ensure our stay was stress free and relaxing. Both spoke good english and all staff were friendly and polite. Lovely pool, amazing food (we ended up eating breakfast and dinner here every night which we dont usually do) and beautiful bungalows in a tropical setting. We originally booked 1 night and ended up staying here for our entire stay. As an Emirates Flight Attendant who regularly stays in 5 star hotels i would rate Bungalows Ambonara well above their 1 star rating. Highly recomend anyone looking to visit Nosy Be to stay here!! Amanda and Ryan

Stayed here for one night before flying out of Nosy Be. Wanted a location close to the port, on the way to the airport, and this fitted the bill. Room cost 85,000 aria. The team here looked after our luggage for a week while we were on the main land for no charge. It was locked away securely. Food was good, very tasty and good value. Room was fine, perhaps a bit dated, but for the money good value and would stay again. Very attentive staff, arranged a taxi for us to the airport for 25,000. A lot cheaper than out hotel on arrival. Would recommend and would stay again.

The hotel and its collection of flavoured rums are well-known to the regular visitors and gastronomes of the island. Just outside the hustle of maintown Hellville, and on the road to Ambotoloaka, this hotel offers a tranqual stay in the capital of Nosy Be. The rooms are cool and dark - exactly what you want in the heat. Showers are clean and warm and a great lounge on every bungalow's portch ensures thet you will have enough space to enjoy the tropical air. ||||||Facilities:||||Restaurant(s)||Bar(s)||Car Park