Hôtel Gérard et Francine

Top choice in Nosy Be


A tranquil, beautifully decorated family guesthouse with wooden floors and a veranda overlooking the beach. The rooms come in all shapes and sizes – some are in the main house and some in the garden. The hotel uses solar power and the owners are very involved in environmental initiatives in Nosy Be. They also lobby actively against sex tourism.

There are no mosquito nets, but screens on the windows and doors.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Nosy Be attractions

1. Ambondrona

1.87 MILES

On a small bay just north of Madirokely, Ambondrona is more tranquil than its southern neighbours, with lovely views of the mainland hills across the sea.

2. Sacred Banyan Tree

3.09 MILES

On the coast beyond tiny Mahatsinjo village, there's an enormous sacred banyan tree planted by the Queen of the Sakalava tribe in 1836. Nowadays, the…

3. Lemuria Land

5.2 MILES

This is a truly beautiful plantation full of ylang-ylang trees climbing up the hillsides, with mangroves along the river. The entrance fee includes the…

4. Mont Passot

5.63 MILES

Mt Passot (329m), Nosy Be’s loftiest point, lies about 15km northwest of Hell-Ville (two-hour drive). It’s a good spot for admiring sunsets and the…

5. Parc National Marin de Nosy Tanikely

6.02 MILES

Nosy Tanikely is a protected marine reserve 10km south of Nosy Be. It's one of the best snorkelling sites in the area, with coral, numerous fish and sea…

6. Lemur Park

9.86 MILES

In this small park, the black lemurs are wild, but locals feed them bananas so that the animals will eat off your hand or jump on your shoulder for that…

7. Andilana

10.22 MILES

Far and away Nosy Be’s best beach, Andilana, at the island’s northwest tip, is a long stretch of pearly white sand, with water that’s true azure and clear…

8. Millot Plantations

21.2 MILES

This beautiful plantation, established in 1904, is a leading producer of organic cocoa, spices and essential oils, and a visit to this little slice of…