Vanila Hôtel

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One of the top beach hotels on this stretch of the coast, Vanila's design – small buildings with thatched roofs, and lots of local art – gives the hotel a boutique feel. Rooms are charming, with salmon-coloured walls and wooden furniture. As well as the two pools and beach, there is a sensational spa. There are two restaurants open to the public.

Nosy Be Original has an office here that organises a range of excursions in Nosy Be and nearby islands, and excellent talks on whales during the migration season (July to September).

Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

  • Andilana

    Andilana

    4.64 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…

  • Parc National Marin de Nosy Tanikely

    Parc National Marin de Nosy Tanikely

    11.7 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…

  • Ambondrona

    Ambondrona

    3.9 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.

  • Millot Plantations

    Millot Plantations

    26.25 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…

  • Mont Passot

    Mont Passot

    2.96 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…

  • Lemuria Land

    Lemuria Land

    8.62 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…

  • Sacred Banyan Tree

    Sacred Banyan Tree

    7.71 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…

  • Lemur Park

    Lemur Park

    13.78 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…

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Nearby Nosy Be attractions

1. Mont Passot

2.96 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…

2. Ambondrona

3.9 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.

3. Andilana

4.64 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…

4. Sacred Banyan Tree

7.71 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…

5. Lemuria Land

8.62 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…

6. Parc National Marin de Nosy Tanikely

11.7 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…

7. Lemur Park

13.78 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…

8. Millot Plantations

26.25 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…