Reviews of La lanterne
Ambondrona, Antananarivo, 601 Antananarivo, Madagascar

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Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEliene was incredibly kind and helpful throughout my stay. Thanks to her support, I was able to take the taxi-brousse to Morondava. The room was quiet and very comfortable, and the shower had plenty of hot water. There are a few small shops nearby where you can easily buy food and drinks, and the town center is also within walking distance. I really appreciated the warm hospitality and would happily stay here again. I can truly recommend this place to anyone visiting Tana!
There was a brief power outage at night, but it was resolved within a few minutes. Also, there are only a few restaurants within a short walking distance.
Reviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewPersonal is very good people 👍
Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe receptionist R.Eilene is very professional and simply amazingly helpful. The hotel is really brilliant value.
Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe staff was incredibly kind and helpful
It’s located on a quiet street but in a very busy area. There is no outside space.
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewWarm welcome
Reviewed: 12 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe street was a lively street with lots of little shops and a couple of small restaurants. It didn't feel very safe at night as was dark but I think most of Tanna is the same. The girls on the desk were very smiley and helped get me taxis every time I needed one. It's only 10 minutes walk from the centre, the supermarket, the main market and the very nice restored railway station with its cafe. It is up a hill so if you have mobility problems you should get taxis.
Noisy dogs in the morning and many power cuts but unless you spend a lot of money that is probably the same in all of Tanna. A kettle would have been nice and better wifi
Reviewed: 9 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewEverything. Specially the staff they were very friendly, helpful, and professional.
None
Reviewed: 26 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe bed was quite comfortable. The fan was really nice and worked all night. Curtains were really dark. Plenty of space and areas to hang things. Location is excellent for central Tana.
There were a couple of roaches (but it is relatively common in Madagascar). Thin walls meant we could hear the next room TV fairly easily (at 4am)!
Reviewed: 7 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThis Hotel has warm water for showers and a fan. It's better to have a net for windows.
Reviewed: 8 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, close to taxi stand and Analakely Market. Many international cuisine restaurants in the neighbourhood. Not that noisy at night despite the fact that our room faced the road. Staff were helpful.
Bathroom drain smelled and there were flies the bin when we opened the cover. No ventilation in the bathroom so it was always damp inside. Smoke smell filled the bathroom when someone smoked on our first night. No bin in the room itself.
Reviewed: 14 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewPleasent people. The staff and management very helpfull
Location is a bit on a hill. No parking and a lot of climbing
Reviewed: 27 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewI liked everything about the hotel
Downtown in Tana is horrible. But it is not about the hotel, it is normal there.
thank you very much happy new year
Reviewed: 18 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewGreat staff and owners. Nice little restaurant next door. Room comfortable and clean and the area around is quiet at night.
A bit noisy when other guests arrive late at night or early in morning. Room needs a fan.
Reviewed: 5 November 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewThe staff and the host were very friendly especially the receptionist.
Not staying for long
Reviewed: 22 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
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