Wonderful small hotel/guesthouse on a remote beach in Nosy Be. Transport from the airport involved both car and boat. We were a group of three, with my spouse, myself, and my 20 year old daughter. Our room and the grounds were absolutely beautiful, with traditional thatch roofs on many of the structures, and both covered and uncovered outdoor common spaces to have meals and relax by the ocean. There was a local band of lemurs. There was a beautiful stretch of pebbly beach with the huge tide shifts common in the area and amazing sunrise views. We ate all meals at the hotel, which featured local ingredients and seafood. The young chef checked in on diet preferences. We arranged all activities directly with Jean Michel, including a boat transport and guided walk in the Lokobe Nature Reserve (where we saw several different types of lemurs, chameleons and frogs, and a boa!), and a boat trip to Nosy Tanikely to snorkel a beautiful, living reef and walk up to the lighthouse on the top of the island.
We really liked that Doany Beach was off the beaten path, but for practical stuff like ATMs and markets, Helleville is a boat ride away, so requires planning. Jean-Michel stopped in Helleville on our way to Doany Beach to take care of practical needs on our way in.
7 / 10
Overall we had a nice stay and there were lots of lovely things about the property but it didn’t feel like value for mon
The family & staff were very helpful and welcoming. They were attentive hosts and very sweetly arranged to make a cake for our son’s birthday.
The location is wonderfully remote and it was great to be able to explore Lokobe Park on foot. We had a fantastic guide and cool face towels were waiting for us on our arrival back which were much needed! They made a great Gin&Tonic with lime too.
It is peaceful and we admire what the owners are trying to achieve with their eco-lodge. It was fun to see the lemurs right by the property.
Whilst appreciating this is an eco-lodge and not high luxury there were some things we felt let it down, especially given that it wasn’t a cheap stay. In the bathroom in the family room you needed to put your hand in the cistern to flush the toilet & there was no water in the mornings in that bathroom. We used a bucket and got sea water when our son was sick so we could clean up. (The bathroom in the other bungalow was better). There was a rat in the family bedroom on 2 nights.
We also felt 9€ each was expensive for breakfast (one coffee, some fruit, a pancake).
10 / 10
Lovely rustic beachside property.
Very welcoming staff and a lovely location. A special mention to Ornella who really looked after us. The lemurs come at sundown for bananas which is really special and was the highlight of our stay. The rooms are basic but clean and comfortable. The chef provides options based on what he has & cooks tasty dishes including fresh fish & prawns. The owner ( Jean Michel) was very helpful and arranged 3 days of Scuba diving for us as well as a trip to Lokobe to see the wildlife. I would recommend for a few days of peace & tranquility.
10 / 10
Do not hesitate, book your dream vacation.
Jean-Michel, Florida and the whole team are very helpful and kind. For example, we asked Jean-Michel in an email that we would like to stop at a "supermarket" to buy few things during our transfer from the airport to Doany Beach. He said okay. And soon he sent an email that he had noticed we would arrive on Sunday afternoon when shops are closed and offered that he buys what we need if we send a list, Wow.
Doany Beach is beautiful with its white sand beach (no trash only shells) , crystal clear ocean in front of you, no dangerous currents, beautiful corals and fish for snorkelling (it is easier to find them in low tide). And there are no other tourists, maybe another family as guests.
We could see sunrise even from our bed, we only had to open our front door facing to the ocean at 6 am.
Brown (female) and black (male) lemurs are coming each evening or sometimes in the afternoon. We got bananas from the staff to make lemurs eat from our hands and let us stroke them (except their tails).
As there are no shops or markets, you eat what you get. But do not worry, meals are perfectly delicious and sufficient and as a bonus, you eat in the garden with ocean view.
Weather (sunny, 29-30 C, no rain during the day) and the ocean temperature were great.
Doany Beach has filtered drinking water. We had no problems with WiFi. There is hot water in the bathroom.
You may ask for how many night you should book. It can easily be one week. Lokobe Reserve is in walking distance, Jean-Michel came with us to show the way. It is worth checking Doany Beach's own website, where you see many boat tours offered (e.g. Lemurialand+Mont Passot+Andilana beach, Tanikely, Sakatia, Komba, Iranja, etc.). There are also many other program possibilities, like fishing, water skiing, face painting. You also see the prices on the website. Boat trip price is usually for the boat and not per person. For our family of five, these prices were unbeatable. Watch our Youtube videos.
Nothing.
You know that Madagascar is not a highly developed country. When I transferred the first half of the fee it took more than a week to get confirmation from Jean-Michel that the money appeared on his account. I had my bank's confirmation that the money is at Jean-Michel's bank, but it also took days while it appeared on his account. As a consequence, we had to pay the rest of the booking fee and the different services in cash, partly in EUR and partly in local currency (ariary). It is difficult to calculate how much ariary you need (for entrance fees, for certain services to be paid in ariary, for buying souvenirs, for giving tips etc.) and if you need more, you have to go back to Hell-Ville to get ariary from ATM.
La cordialità dello staff e la posizione sulla spiaggia. La formula delle escursioni in barca ottima per vedere posti diversi.
Pasti e bevande da migliorare
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
Wonderful small hotel/guesthouse on a remote beach in Nosy Be. Transport from the airport involved both car and boat. We were a group of three, with my spouse, myself, and my 20 year old daughter. Our room and the grounds were absolutely beautiful, with traditional thatch roofs on many of the structures, and both covered and uncovered outdoor common spaces to have meals and relax by the ocean. There was a local band of lemurs. There was a beautiful stretch of pebbly beach with the huge tide shifts common in the area and amazing sunrise views. We ate all meals at the hotel, which featured local ingredients and seafood. The young chef checked in on diet preferences. We arranged all activities directly with Jean Michel, including a boat transport and guided walk in the Lokobe Nature Reserve (where we saw several different types of lemurs, chameleons and frogs, and a boa!), and a boat trip to Nosy Tanikely to snorkel a beautiful, living reef and walk up to the lighthouse on the top of the island.
We really liked that Doany Beach was off the beaten path, but for practical stuff like ATMs and markets, Helleville is a boat ride away, so requires planning. Jean-Michel stopped in Helleville on our way to Doany Beach to take care of practical needs on our way in.
7 / 10Good·Dec 2025
Bel emplacement avec chambre confortable vue sur mer. Personnel attentif et à l’écoute.
Rapport qualité prix exagéré comparé aux autres hôtels.
Établissement se disant éco lodge mais avec notamment des pommes et des clémentines importées alors que l’île regorge de fruits frais…
Et nous avons pu être mal à l’aise par l’attitude du gérant de temps en temps.
7 / 10Good·Nov 2025
The family & staff were very helpful and welcoming. They were attentive hosts and very sweetly arranged to make a cake for our son’s birthday.
The location is wonderfully remote and it was great to be able to explore Lokobe Park on foot. We had a fantastic guide and cool face towels were waiting for us on our arrival back which were much needed! They made a great Gin&Tonic with lime too.
It is peaceful and we admire what the owners are trying to achieve with their eco-lodge. It was fun to see the lemurs right by the property.
Whilst appreciating this is an eco-lodge and not high luxury there were some things we felt let it down, especially given that it wasn’t a cheap stay. In the bathroom in the family room you needed to put your hand in the cistern to flush the toilet & there was no water in the mornings in that bathroom. We used a bucket and got sea water when our son was sick so we could clean up. (The bathroom in the other bungalow was better). There was a rat in the family bedroom on 2 nights.
We also felt 9€ each was expensive for breakfast (one coffee, some fruit, a pancake).
"Wonderful small hotel/guesthouse on a remote beach in Nosy Be. Transport from the airport involved both car and boat. We were a group of three, with my spouse, myself, and my 20 year old daughter. O..."
La cordialità dello staff e la posizione sulla spiaggia. La formula delle escursioni in barca ottima per vedere posti diversi.
Pasti e bevande da migliorare
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
Wonderful small hotel/guesthouse on a remote beach in Nosy Be. Transport from the airport involved both car and boat. We were a group of three, with my spouse, myself, and my 20 year old daughter. Our room and the grounds were absolutely beautiful, with traditional thatch roofs on many of the structures, and both covered and uncovered outdoor common spaces to have meals and relax by the ocean. There was a local band of lemurs. There was a beautiful stretch of pebbly beach with the huge tide shifts common in the area and amazing sunrise views. We ate all meals at the hotel, which featured local ingredients and seafood. The young chef checked in on diet preferences. We arranged all activities directly with Jean Michel, including a boat transport and guided walk in the Lokobe Nature Reserve (where we saw several different types of lemurs, chameleons and frogs, and a boa!), and a boat trip to Nosy Tanikely to snorkel a beautiful, living reef and walk up to the lighthouse on the top of the island.
We really liked that Doany Beach was off the beaten path, but for practical stuff like ATMs and markets, Helleville is a boat ride away, so requires planning. Jean-Michel stopped in Helleville on our way to Doany Beach to take care of practical needs on our way in.
7 / 10Good·Dec 2025
Bel emplacement avec chambre confortable vue sur mer. Personnel attentif et à l’écoute.
Rapport qualité prix exagéré comparé aux autres hôtels.
Établissement se disant éco lodge mais avec notamment des pommes et des clémentines importées alors que l’île regorge de fruits frais…
Et nous avons pu être mal à l’aise par l’attitude du gérant de temps en temps.
7 / 10Good·Nov 2025
The family & staff were very helpful and welcoming. They were attentive hosts and very sweetly arranged to make a cake for our son’s birthday.
The location is wonderfully remote and it was great to be able to explore Lokobe Park on foot. We had a fantastic guide and cool face towels were waiting for us on our arrival back which were much needed! They made a great Gin&Tonic with lime too.
It is peaceful and we admire what the owners are trying to achieve with their eco-lodge. It was fun to see the lemurs right by the property.
Whilst appreciating this is an eco-lodge and not high luxury there were some things we felt let it down, especially given that it wasn’t a cheap stay. In the bathroom in the family room you needed to put your hand in the cistern to flush the toilet & there was no water in the mornings in that bathroom. We used a bucket and got sea water when our son was sick so we could clean up. (The bathroom in the other bungalow was better). There was a rat in the family bedroom on 2 nights.
We also felt 9€ each was expensive for breakfast (one coffee, some fruit, a pancake).
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"Wonderful small hotel/guesthouse on a remote beach in Nosy Be. Transport from the airport involved both car and boat. We were a group of three, with my spouse, myself, and my 20 year old daughter. O..."
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