Anakao Bay

The bungalows are fantastic, as well as the staff, food, and restaurant. They even provide reliable electricity and solar hot water heaters that directly supply the bungalows. The beach access is lovely, complete with comfortable lounge chairs and shaded areas. Just remember to bring enough cash in ariary or euros to settle the bill, as they do not accept cards or other currencies. While they don't offer any activities like scuba diving or kayak rental, you can easily organize them with Il Chameleon or Longo Vezo, which are just a 15-minute walk away down or up the beach.

The beachfront lodges are charming and offer a beautiful view of the shore. The menu options, especially for breakfast, are somewhat limited. However, it's impossible to find a peaceful spot on the beach to simply enjoy the scenery or read due to constant harassment from local kids and groups of troublemakers. Another guest experienced a distressing incident where a local woman snatched a bag of items intended for the local children and distributed or possibly sold them to other women. Unfortunately, there are no pool facilities or additional seating options apart from the beach or the bar.

The beach offers such a delightful backdrop. The lounge and dining areas are absolutely fantastic, and the staff and management deserve praise for their excellent work, especially considering the remote and rural location.

The beach offers a beautiful setting with breathtaking views. They serve excellent vegetarian food. You can have hot water delivered to your door for washing after 6. The toilets are flushed using a bucket. The rooms have a stylish design. If you're comfortable with these facilities, this is a fantastic destination to consider visiting.

The lodge is indeed beautiful and well-maintained, but unfortunately lacks any kind of atmosphere. Additionally, the unfriendly attitude of the French owner makes it feel like a burden to be there, which may explain why many of the staff appear solemn. We heard of two other guests who had a disagreement with her. Moreover, there is only one option available for dinner on the menu, and it is considerably more expensive compared to other places we visited in Madagascar. Although the absence of running water is not a deal breaker, it would be wiser to save your money and visit Peter Pan down the beach on the other side of the village. It offers a significantly lower price, as well as running water, electricity, and a diverse and delicious menu combining Italian and Malagasy cuisine.