Si optas por alojarte en Royal Beach Hôtel de Nosy Be, estarás cerca del mar y a pocos pasos de Playa de Madirokely. Además, este hotel de playa se encuentra a 11,2 km de Árbol sagrado de Mahatsinjo y a 15,6 km de Parque Nacional de Lokobe.
Relájate en el spa completo, que ofrece masajes, tratamientos corporales y tratamientos faciales. Si quieres divertirte aquí tienes para elegir, con instalaciones recreativas como una piscina al aire libre, baño turco y gimnasio. Encontrarás además conexión a Internet wifi gratis, servicios de conserjería y una peluquería.
En Royal Beach Hôtel tienes un restaurante a tu disposición, o la posibilidad de comprar algo de comer en su bar-cafetería. Disfruta de tu bebida favorita en el bar o lounge o en el bar en la playa.
Tendrás un servicio de recepción las 24 horas, consigna de equipaje y una lavandería a tu disposición. Pagando un pequeño suplemento podrás aprovechar prestaciones como servicio de transporte al aeropuerto (ida y vuelta) disponible 24 horas y aparcamiento sin asistencia gratuito.
Te sentirás como en tu propia casa en cualquiera de las 72 habitaciones con aire acondicionado y televisión de plasma. La conexión wifi gratis te mantendrá en contacto con los tuyos. Además, podrás disfrutar de canales por satélite. Entre las comodidades, se incluyen caja fuerte y escritorio, además de un servicio de limpieza disponible todos los días.
«Check-in: 5/5
The check-in process was fast and efficient. All advance requests regarding the room were fulfilled perfectly, and the staff responded to my pre-arrival emails promptly and clearly.
No security deposit was required.
No welcome drinks were offered.
Internet vouchers are available immediately at check-in, with a unique password provided for each device.
A towel card for beach towels is also given. Reputable hotels should abandon the outdated practice of towel cards, especially since the towels themselves are worn and unlikely to be taken as souvenirs by guests.
Check-out: 4/5
Check-out is strictly at 11:00. At 10:50 housekeeping was already waiting by the door.
A two-hour late check-out came with an unfriendly surcharge of 50 EUR.
Room (#814): 4/5
The room is spacious and well-appointed for a 4-star property, but I have to lower my rating due to visible wear and tear.
The toilet paper holder was loose and falling off the wall.
Both the shower and sink faucets were leaking and splashing water in all directions, causing water to seep from the bathroom into the corridor and the room itself. Hot water pressure was generally good, with only one disruption during a two-week stay. Toiletries are basic: shower gel, shampoo, and soap. The bathroom lighting is very dim.
Wardrobe doors are saggy and do not close completely.
The balcony door also does not close fully, so the latch cannot be engaged. While the hotel and island felt very safe (no risk of a break-in), if a neighbour on the adjacent balcony smokes, the smell is distinctly noticeable inside the room.
The balcony view itself is pleasant.
The in-room safe is spacious enough to fit a laptop easily.
A mini-fridge is available but barely cools, and the minibar is empty.
Only one small bottle of drinking water is provided upon arrival; guests must purchase any additional water thereafter, which is unusual for a hotel at this level – an odd area of cost-cutting.
The air conditioner works efficiently.
I found the mattress and pillows uncomfortable and slept poorly.
The room is exceptionally quiet – no noise from neighbours or hotel staff. The only sound was a cow mooing in the nearby village in the mornings, which didn't bother me much.
Housekeeping does not intrude early; cleaning is conducted discreetly, quickly, and to a high standard.
Useful extras included a large beach bag and two umbrellas.
There were occasional power outages, lasting from 5 to 30 seconds.
Breakfast: 5/5
Breakfast is very good for a 4-star hotel, with a fairly wide selection, though the menu is identical each day except for two varieties of freshly squeezed juice that rotate daily.
Fruits are limited to melon, pineapple, papaya, and bananas.
Service is attentive and efficient, with plenty of available tables, including many with beautiful sea and beach views. There are never any lines. The only minor drawback: omelets were prepared slowly, likely due to low stove power rather than staff efficiency.
Beach: 5/5
The beach is spacious, clean, and well-maintained, with sun loungers and umbrellas always available. Hotel staff regularly clean seaweed from the beach. Security guards are always present, so belongings could be left unattended without worry. Beach vendors keep a respectful distance and do not bother guests. The sea is generally clean, although occasional seaweed may drift in. Tides are minimal and do not cause inconvenience. The sun is very intense; sunscreen of at least SPF 50 is highly recommended during the first days.
Pools: 5/5
The hotel has two nice swimming pools, both with plenty of loungers and umbrellas available at any time.
Guests:
The atmosphere is relaxed, mostly attracting couples without children. The majority of guests were from Eastern Europe (Poles, Czechs or Slovaks). I did not encounter any Russian-speaking guests at the hotel during my stay.»