Nosy Iranja Island Hotels

Introducing Nosy Iranja Island

The tropical Nosy Be island is situated off the northwest coast of Madagascar.  Being Madagascar's largest and busiest tourist resort, Nosy Be covers an area of 312 km2 with about 40 000 inhabitants.  The Malagasy word Nosy Be can be translated as "big island".  This island of Madagascar used to be called Assada during the early colonial era of the seventeenth century.

Geography of Nosy Be, Madagascar

Nosy Be is located about eight kilometers from the coast of mainland Madagascar in the Mozambique Channel.  Numerous smaller islands are situated nearby, including Nosy Komba, Nosy Mitsio, Nosy Sakatia, and Nosy Tanikely. Nosy Be's main town is Andoany.

This volcanic island in Madagascar occupies an area of about 312 km² and reaches its highest peak at Mont Lokobe which is 450 meters high.  Mont Lokobe volcano is of Holocene origin but has not erupted in recorded history.  Eleven volcanic crater lakes can be found on the Nosy Be island.

Wildlife of Nosy Be island in Madagascar

Nosy Be island in Madagascar is famous for having the world's smallest frog, Stumpffia pygmaea, and chameleon, Brookesia minima.  The Lokobe Reserve is one of Madagascar's five Strict Nature Reserves which are called 'Réserves Naturelles Intégrales' in the local language.  Nosy Be is also home to a specific colour of panther chameleon, Furcifer pardalis.

Climate of Nosy Be in Madagascar

The island of Nosy Be in Madagascar has a tropical climate. It is most humid during the summer which is December, January and February. The Tsaratanana massif on Nosy Be partially protects the island from the strong north-east winds affecting the region in August or during tropical depressions.

Administration of Nosy Be island

Nosy Be island constitutes a department within the Diana region and the Antsiranana Province, and is organized as the City of Nosy Be.

Transportation Nosy Be, Madagascar

The island of Nosy Be, Madagascar, is served by the Fascene Airport. This airport offers direct flights from Europe on Corsairfly, Air Madagascar and Air Italy. Its main city and harbour, Andoany which used to be called Hellville can be reached by boat from Ankify.

Iranja Lodge, Nosy Be ( Madagascar)

Beautiful white beaches, luxurious chalets and frequent sightings of dolphins swimming by describe the beauty and tranquility of the paradise island of Nosy Iranja. Located off the north west coast of Madagascar, the five star Iranja Lodge offers the finest island luxury.

Sandy beaches, an azure ocean, coral reefs teeming with exotic fish, breathtaking sunsets and a tropical climate make for an unforgettable stay at the Iranja Lodge. Nosy Iranja is known as Turtle Island for the Hawksbill Turtles which come ashore to lay their eggs.  Consisting of two islands which are linked by a 1.2km sandbar, Nosy Iranja is home to the luxurious Iranja Lodge boasting absolute tranquillity, idyllic honeymoon experiences and natural beauty.

Nosy Be Hotel, Madagascar (Southern Africa)

The Nosy Be Hotel is the perfect holiday get-away. This hidden gem is located on the west coast of the beautiful Nosy Be Island just 10 km from the main town of Hellville and 35 km from the airport. Enjoy the wonders which Nosy Be has to offer from the comfort of this charming and intimate hotel. Surrounded by a lush tropical garden and situated on the edge of Belle Vue beach, guests truly feel as though they have escaped the hustle and bustle of city living and will find themselves relaxing and unwinding.

Whether you are looking for relaxation, sports or adventure, Nosy Be Hotel has something for everyone! Relax at the hotel's stunning fresh water pool overlooking the sea and get a delicious coconut oil massage. For the shopaholics, browse through the hotel's two curio shops which offer a wide selection of crafts, bags, raffia hats, perfumes and embroidered tablecloths or visit the many nearby markets. If you are looking for some more adventurous activities, there are excellent opportunities for divers and snorkellers who want to explore the wonders of the ocean. There is a PADI dive center nearby as well as a travel desk at the hotel, where guests can book various excursions, such as fishing, quad biking tours, catamaran rentals, and excursions to neighboring islands such as Nosy Komba, Nosy Tanikely, Sakatia Nosy, Nosy Iranja and the Mitsios.

After a day of fun filled activities, dine at the hotel's renowned "Alta Marea" restaurant, which seamlessly blends European and local flavours into mouth-watering and inventive dishes that will have your taste buds tingling. The creative menu focuses on fresh local produce, especially seafood and zebu, and guests are recommended to end their meal with the hotel's speciality dessert - black chocolate mousse. After dinner, why not head over to the nearby cocktail bar and enjoy the breathtaking view as the sun sets over the sparkling Indian Ocean?

The hotel is comprised of 43 spacious and well appointed rooms, each of which has been individually decorated with traditional Malagasy artwork and artefacts (such as coconut, raffia, shells, flowers and local tissue) and beautiful hardwood furniture to reflect the Malagasy culture. There are 33 spacious and comfortable standard air-conditioned rooms (each of which sleep 2 people), 7 VIP bungalows (each of which sleep 4 people) and 3 suites (which sleep either 2 or 4 people).

All the rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a modern en-suite bathroom (shower or bath), fridge, mini bar, safe, mosquito nets, table lamp, TV, fan and stunning views of either the sea or the front of the luscious tropical garden and have a private terrace on which to relax and take in the beautiful Madagascar sunrises and sunsets.