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Review of the Hotel Manoir Rouge - Madagascar

​Posted: July 23 2023

The Hotel Manoir Rouge makes for a great Airport Hotel, near the Ivato International Airport in Antananarivo, Madagascar.

It's a popular choice, so try to email them ([email protected]) to avoid being disappointed.
Hotel Manoir Rouge Ivato, Madagascar
I'd already checked it out on my first full day here in Madagascar, 6 weeks ago. It looked ideal.

They also arrange transfers to the airport for 15,000 Ar. Yes, I know it's not far, just 1km but it is not recommended to be out walking in the middle of the night, even after dark at 6 pm is a big no-no.

And I don't need to be playing the hero.

Just take a ride.

My room, no. 33 at the Hotel Manoir Rouge in Ivato, Madagascar:
Manoir Rouge Hotel, Ivato, Madagascar
Here are the prices for the rooms at the Hotel Manoir Rouge in Ivato, Madagascar:
Manoir Rouge Hotel, Ivato, Madagascar
My flight to Nairobi was leaving at 02:30, so the Manoir Rouge worked very well for me.

After checking out of the El Mundo Hotel in downtown Antananarivo, I took the Taxi-Brousse to Ivato and went directly to the Manoir Rouge Hotel.

It was noon. I got myself a room. I took a double as the singles were fully booked.

I had some unexpected work on Nomadic Backpacker to get done, which I did over a large THB beer, and once finished, I ordered a plate of couscous.

In the afternoon, I relaxed. Playing back in my mind the last 6 weeks, in particular the trip to the Lemurs Park, the off-the-beaten-track adventure down the east coast from Tamatave to Manakara especially the 2 days I spent on a cargo boat on the Canal des Pangalanes and of course the trip to the Avenue des Baobabs on the east coast.

Madagascar is a tough country. It's one of the poorest countries in the world. But the people are always ready with a smile, and I was pleasantly amazed by the quality of the hotel rooms here. Single/double rooms with bathroom, hot water, and WiFi for just 10€ a night.

And what's not to like about a large cold THB beer for less than 1€?

​The photo below is in Tana!
THB on draft in Antananarivo
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