Hôtel Arc En Ciel Miandrivazo — Hotel in Madagascar

If you are considering this hotel, consider the following: 1.) When we asked about a room with air conditioning, we were not told that it was an additional fee (40,000Ar per day). We were only told about it after we paid for the room and brought in our luggage (double room with two beds - 100k Ar). 2.) We were told that the power would be turned off at 9pm, but that they would turn on the generator and FAN WILL WORK! We were not told that at 2am they would also turn off the generator and there would be NO POWER UNTIL THE MORNING (at 8am there was still no power). The room was like hell. 3.) The bathroom is a separate part of the room with a curtain instead of a door. 4.) No WiFi The only good things are location and good food in the restaurant (so I gave 2...

Arc en Ciel hotel offered communal eating experience reminiscent of dormitory schools. Tasty, home cooked meals. Plentiful. Family-owned and run basic hotel. Shared outdoor toilets. One western-style, one squat style. The sink resembled a makeshift laundry tub. Communal bar of soap, and bucket of cold water to wash your hands, and brush teeth. No shower facilities. Just an empty room, pour cold water over yourself from a bucket. I improvised using baby wipes. Bring your flashlight for...

Very basic but comfortable accommodation, pretty much like a youth hostel, but guests were of a mixed age group. The food is local dishes cooked by the staff and eaten in the communal dining room. Music is provided by the local villagers around a camp fire and the stay includes a visit to the local village with demonstrations of local crafts and an insight into how the villagers live.||An amazing experience and a great way to see the...