Madagascar Nosy Be
Hotel - Villa
chanty
beach
Your Holiday Paradise
Bungalows, double rooms and a convivial restaurant on a private sandy beach
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Christian & Chantal Herz
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Madagascar Nosy Be Hotel - Villa chanty beach Your Holiday Paradise Bungalows, double rooms and a convivial restaurant on a private sandy beach --- |
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The
Location:
directly on the beach chanty beach is a charming and quiet beachfront holiday resort comprising a magnificent Creole style mansion and a neighboring bungalow, situated in a well established and treed garden directly on a palm covered sandy beach. It is located about 30 street km from the airport (40 min), 5km north of the small town Dzamandzar and opposite the island of Sakatia. The German owner and his wife themselves are taking care of their guests. chanty beach offers relaxation in a friendly and tropical home, away from home, and is a paradise for your holiday . We speak English, French, German and Malagasy. |
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| The Hotel:
Bungalow with 2 sea view studios (75 m2 each) with kitchens; they can be joined by a door to form a family bungalow. A bungalow studio can receive 1 or 2 persons, possibility of 1 sup. bed sharing (undefined age). All units are sea facing and equipped with:
Restaurant: Breakfast is served in our restaurant on the beach. Memorable three course dinners available by arrangement (host table, except Sunday). Other restaurants are not far and easy to get there by a walk on the beach, by boat or by taxi. Airport transfers, E-mail, laundry service available |
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Sporting, activities and excursions:
chanty beach offers
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Even if mass tourism does not (yet) exist on Nosy Be, you will find many exciting possibilities for making your dream holiday:
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What to do in the evening? After enjoying the breathtaking sunset with a pleasant sun downer at the beach bar of chanty beach or on your garden terrace, you may stay with us for a gourmet dinner (fresh seafood is our specialty).
Or you may dine out in one of the numerous restaurants, which offer a cuisine that is as cosmopolitan as the people (Malagasy, French, Italian, Chinese, Creole, Indian and other specialties).
Nosy Be comes to life in the evening and the habits and culture of the local people blend harmoniously with the visitors in the various restaurants, casinos and night clubs. Everywhere guests are received with warmth and hospitality by the residents.
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| What does chanty beach offer ?
An unforgettable stay in a tropical paradise on one of the most charming beaches of Nosy Be. The few rooms chanty beach has, guarantee a private atmosphere and a relaxed holiday. The ideal place to unwind and relax. Far from home you will feel "at home". You have the choice between bed and breakfast or half-board (breakfast & three course gourmet dinner). There are other restaurants nearby which can be reached by walking along the beach, by boat or by taxi. |
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What would cost you a stay in chanty beach ?
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Chanty Beach rates
* Travel to Nosy Be is possible throughout the year. However, April to January is usually the most pleasant period. You can easily travel to Madagascar from Europe, East- and Southern-Africa (Nairobi, Jo'bourg) as well as from almost all of the Indian Ocean islands (Mayotte, Reunion, Mauritius).
From Europe and Africa you are normaly arriving in Antananarivo (=Tana), the capital of Madagascar with connection to Nosy Be. From Paris CDG either to Tana with Air Madagascar, Air France and Corsairfly; or with Air Austral to Reunion with direct connection to Nosy Be. From Marseille to Tana with Air Madagascar. The Air Madagascar direct flight every Wednesday evening from Paris (CDG) to Nosy Be non stop and Thursday evening return is for the moment cancelled due to the newly employed aircraft B777 instead of B767. Air Italy and Neos are flying from Mailand via Rom to Nosy Be directly but mainly for the Italian "all inclusive " hotels on Nosy Be.
There are convenient flights by Air
Madagascar from and to Johannesburg.
Every Saturday from Johannesburg non stop to Nosy Be and from Nosy Be to
Jo'burg via Tana. Every Tuesday direct
from Nosy Be non stop to Jo'burg and from Jo'burg to Nosy Be via
Tana. Visitors travelling
between the Indian Ocean islands may also fly directly to Nosy Be. (e.g.: from
REUNION or MAYOTTE with Air Madagascar & Air Austral).
Between Jo'burg and Tana are daily flights with SAAirlink or Air
Madagascar, some of them with direct connections to Nosy Be (for details look
at
this link
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* Visas: All foreign visitors to the Republic of Madagascar require entry visa. The tourist visa for stays of 30 to max. 90 days should be obtained on arrival at the airport (recommendet). It's just a immigration stamp in the passeport with the date of validity. The tourist visa for max. 30 days is as well in 2011 free of charge. Tourist visa for longer stays are subject to fees of actually 140 000 Ariary (or the equivalent of 62 € / 90 US$).
* Health: No immunizations are necessary. Malaria prophylactics are essential. Drink only bottled water or take water purification tablets. Travel insurance is recommended.
* Currency: As from 1 Jan.2005, the Malagasy Franc (FMG) has been replaced by the ARIARY (AR or MGA).1 Ariary = 5 Fmg, both values are still some times on the same bill. 1 Euro = approx. 2.700 AR (or 13.500 Fmg). Take cash in Euro (better than US$) or traveller's cheques (don't forget the bank receipt for your cheques, US$ cheques not smaller than 50,-$, the banks don't take 20,-$ cheques). Attention, if you are bying US$ cash, please control that the series year (very small down to the left side of the president picture on the bill) is later than 2000. Earlier series will not be taken by banks and money changing offices nor by Chanty Beach.
Credit cards are not widely accepted. On Nosy Be only VISA in some hotels/restaurants. There are 3 ATM at the banks in Hell Ville for VISA cards, one for both VISA and MASTERCARD. In Chanty Beach unfortunately no credit cards due to the telephone system.
* Language: Malagasy; French is business languages and widely spoken, English is spoken in the tourist centres.
* General: power supply 220-240V, European two-prong plugs. Time: GMT +3. Temperatures in Nosy Be in the southern summer (Nov.-April) max. 32°day, 27°night, in southern winter (Mai -October) 30°day, 23°night.For Nosy Be comfortable light clothing, insect repellent, sun protection. For the central highlands also warm clothing for cool nights.
Last but not least
We are looking forward to assist you in designing your dream holidays already at home. For example, your excursions on land and on sea, your pleasure cruise on a comfortable catamaran to discover all the beauty of the archipelago of islands around Nosy Be, your scuba-diving in the corral reefs or your game fishing. Arriving at Nosy Be, everything is ready for you.
By the way, if you are looking for informations about the north of Madagascar, visit the French website www.normada.com.
Here some other photos to
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Other questions? Please don't hesitate to ask us for more information's. Send us an e-mail. We hurry to answer you!
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October 2010
We spent a week staying in a beautiful airy bungalow on the beach at Chanty Lodge and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Christian and his family are attentive and caring hosts, going out of their way to share their passion of Madagascar with you and offer helpful suggestions. Best experience - Enjoying an afternoon swim while watching the sun turn the ocean champagne colour as it sets over Sakatia Island.
Sarah & Warren, Paulshof, S.A.
May 2009
Chanty Beach Hotel Villa, just a few metres from the beach this resort is a quiet hideaway with lovely shady gardens and warm German/Malagasy hospitality (They offer both self-catering chalets and B&B).
Christian and his lovely wife Chantal were great in preparing the most delicious evening meals served right on their beach restaurant! Christian's knowledge of the island and its people was most entertaining, giving us a good insight on what to expect of these wonderful people. Our accommodation was comfortable - an air-conditioned room, en suite bathroom - clean and spacious! Off the veranda was a small kitchenette, not that we ever used it too cook as there were more than enough eating spots along this bay. There was however a fully equipped bar fridge - with enough 3horses beer to keep your thirst quenched!
For lunch, we found ourselves repeatedly drawn to the Sambatra B&B - a way further along the beach, which offered the most amazing seafood, and great service. If you have an afternoon to spare when not consuming large amounts of calamari, prawns and fish, catch the ferry to Sakatia Passions - only ten minutes away this is simply a little piece of paradise with fabulous snorkelling in clear blue water.
Each afternoon we enjoyed the best full body massages under the trees of Chanty Beaches lush gardens- at very reasonable prices! A definite must to ensure you get rid of any stress and to ensure a truly relaxing holiday.
We thoroughly enjoyed Chanty Beach, a lovely small Villa with great hospitality.
Marcine, East London, S.A.
March 2009
I visited Chanty Beach in the beginning of February 2009, and I must say that I had a great time during my stay on Nosy Be. Those who followed the news might recall that there was some political turmoil in Madagascar at that time, which resulted in quite a number of flight cancellations by Air Madagascar which in turn led to me arriving two days late and having to leave one day early. Besides all the struggles, I didn't see anything at all of any struggles on Nosy Be except three armed soldiers. Even during my due flight cancellations forced stays in Tana, I didn't experience or witness anything violent personally.
However, the time I was able to spend on Nosy Be was absolutely fantastic an interesting. It was my first stay within the tropics, and although not really a "lying at the beach"-type, I enjoyed the beautifully warm waters which were a bit "impure" due to the impacts of a cyclone at Reunion, but just perhaps 20 metres away from my accommodation. After a few days, the weather and the water cleared, and I had a fantastic few days left with great experiences on excursions.
The hosts, Christian and his wife Chantal, were absolutely amiable and providing an amazing and fantastic family-like yet professional service, providing gorgeous dinners and helping organising excursions around the island.
Juergen, Cape Town S.A.
June 2008
"Louise and I agreed that we had one of the best holidays of our lives and hope to be back one of these days. Looking at all our photos brings back very happy memories indeed. The 55kg Sailfish which I was so fortunate to hook into, snorkelling at Tanikely was like swimming inside an aquarium, the buffet & meeting the locals at Sakatia Passions on 2 successive Sundays, the amazing sunsets with images of Dhows in the background against a pink and fading sky, but most of all the variety of DELICIOUS meals provided at Chanty Beach by your very well trained and competent staff. Being in the industry ourselves we have quite a critical eye when it comes to accommodation establishments, but we can quite honestly say that Chanty Beach lacks nothing. The level of service, the hosting, standard of rooms as well as the cleanliness are unsurpassed anywhere! We will happily recommend to all with whom we share our precious memories of a wonderful holiday spent with amazing people in a most perfect setting & climate".
Many thanks
Chris & Louise, Cape Town S.A.
April 2008
Chanty beach was lovely - Christian and Chantal are very nice, and Chantal produces the most heavenly suppers if you stay in for the evening. We did lots of snorkelling straight from the beach, which was literally 30 feet from our room. Bonuses were a bar fridge and aircon, to help us adapt to the very warm and humid climate....a lot of delicious ice-cold beer was consumed lying on the deck chairs and watching the boats go by! We also did a couple of wonderful day trips.
Jacky & Robin, Johannesburg S.A.
June 2007
We had a stunning time and everything went very smoothly (transfers etc.). Chanty Beach was the perfect spot, very peaceful and quiet with a beautiful garden and a lovely beach. The room (bungalow) was great too, very spacious and private with a gorgeous view from the terrace. The breakfast was simple (fresh fruit, baguette, jam and honey, tea & coffee – you pay extra for juices or cooked breakfast) but always very nice and sufficient. We also had dinner a couple of times and it was always delicious, mainly fish & seafood! Chanty Beach is the perfect place for honeymooners - we very much enjoyed the tranquillity, long walks along the beach, lazing in the garden and going for a swim at sunset! We will definitely be back!
Tina & Angelo, Cape Town - South Africa
November 2006
Just a quick report back on our honey moon in Nosy Be. We had an amazing and restful time. We however did not realize that we would struggle with the language as we speak no French. This was however not a huge obstacle as it added to the whole adventure.
But despite these little gripes we were so happy with Chanty Beach and out of all the other places we saw we would still choose Chanty if given the choice again. It is very quiet, cozy and private. Christian the owner was also incredibly helpful and informative. The transfer from airport to Chanty went smoothly and the services provided were excellent. I even indulged in a massage in my room that the owner organized. We hired motorbikes and explored the island-the roads been very challenging and battered. We hired a hobby catamaran at Sakatia Island. We did snorkel and saw lots of turtles and it was so great to swim so frequently as the water was so divine. Overall the stretch of beach between Chanty and the rest did not feel too commercialized which is what we appreciated - only minimal harassment. Thanks again
Vicci & Rick, Knysna - South Africa
December 2005
Sorry for e-mailing so late after our visit (very mora-mora of us), we had loads of fun when we visited Nosy Be and stayed at Chanty Beach. We just want to thank you again for a lovely time and we dream of going back to Madagascar & Nosy Be, it was truly a fantastic experience!! Best holiday ever!! NOSY BE - TSARA BE!!
Charlene & Stefan, South Africa
May 2005
Hi
Christian and Chantal,
We
are back in Australia with wonderful memories of our stay at Chanty Beach. WOW
the evening meals you served!! They surpassed those we have had in
5
star hotels! Makes my mouth water just thinking of the oysters, HUGE
prawns and
of course lobster night. Memories of the entrees too, such variety.
Will
always remember our "2 hour" swims in the warm water and the spacious
Take care,
Cheers Lyn Butler.
Lyn and Lyle Butler , Queensland , Australia.
B.P. 172
Nosy Be 207
Madagascar
Tel:
(+261-
20 ) 86 928 16
Last update: February 2012
