Maison Ylang Dive Center

Hotels
9.2 (93 reviews)
207 NOSY BE, Ambatoloaka , Nosy Be , mg

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Garden
Hiking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Good food
Cons:
Noise at night
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.41
Some reviews mentioned noise and disturbances affecting the stay.
Service
9.88
Numerous mentions of helpful and friendly staff.
Location
9.42
Location is praised for its quietness and proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
9.37
Rooms are described as nice and with fantastic views.
Amenities
8.9
Some amenities were mentioned positively, but others like the pool have limitations.
Value for Money
8.86
Good quality food and overall experience matches expectations for the price.
Food and Beverage
8.91
Food was generally well-received with some limitations in breakfast variety.
Overall Experience
9.88
High satisfaction with overall stay and recommendations to others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 11:18

Property Description

Beachfront 3-Star Accommodation:
Located in Nosy Be, Maison Ylang Dive Center offers a picturesque beachfront setting with an outdoor pool, garden, and terrace. The hotel's bar and proximity to Madirokely and Ambatoloaka Beaches make it a prime choice for beach lovers.

Comfortable Rooms with Sea Views:
Guests can relax in air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern amenities like a flat-screen TV, minibar, and private bathroom. The sea views from the balcony add a touch of serenity to the stay.

Convenient Location for Exploration:
With Ambondrona Beach and Lokobe Reserve nearby, Maison Ylang Dive Center is the perfect base for exploring the natural beauty of Nosy Be. Plus, being just 20 km from Fascene Airport makes travel hassle-free.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 93 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.41
Service: 9.88
Location: 9.42
Room Quality: 9.37
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 8.86
Food and Beverage: 8.91
Overall Experience: 9.88
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Paolo couple gb
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Not worth the price charged
Pros:

Positive experience with the dive centre

Cons:

From the outset, the tone was set negatively—unlike our previous travels including to remote locations worldwide, the person holding our name with the hotel logo was a porter rather than the driver. We were unaware of this arrangement until we reached the vehicle, where he unexpectedly requested payment. Ironically, we only handed over one of our four bags, as we prefer not to burden the drivers.

During our stay, we experienced several issues:

- No hot water during the designated times on the first two days.
- The hotel provided no information about nearby amenities such as ATMs. When we inquired, the directions given were incorrect.
- An empty green tea canister was in the room from check-in and was never refilled.
- Shower gel was not replenished during our stay.
- There was no bug spray available in the room. On some days, no one showed up to spray or to put up the nets.
- No hairdryer in the room
- When we arrived for breakfast at 6:30 AM, it took nearly 30 minutes for our order to arrive, leaving little time before the boat departure—defeating one of the main reasons for choosing to stay there.
- The breakfast area was being swept at 6:30 AM, which is too late; cleaning should be done earlier, or at least prioritize seating areas for guests.
- Staff refused to spray bug spray outside of set times.
- The water bottle provided was insufficient for two people, requiring us to go downstairs at night to refill. One night, we had to descend two flights of stairs because the water was unavailable on our floor.
- The stairs were poorly lit, creating safety concerns.
- Staff did not communicate effectively with the dive centre regarding timing schedules.
- Payment for excursions was not clearly explained; it was to be paid directly to the excursion company, which made it difficult for us and another guest who booked separately

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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VITRY couple re
8
Pros:

Accueil au top, merci pour tout Joel, tu es une vraie pépite - Emplacement idéal - Chambre décoré avec goût : identique aux photos - Très bonne literie

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Damon couple se
9
Great place to stay at!
Pros:

Everything was very clean and the location was perfect. Good and practical mosquito nets above the bed! The food was amazing and the staff was very kind and helpful. Highly recommend if you don’t know where to stay in Nosy Be. Very easy to book excursions for a good price. They have a great lounge area where you can see the sea and relax. They had two cute dogs that would welcome us downstairs for breakfast every day.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Beatriz couple pt
10
The full package
Pros:

Loved the kindness of all staff with two extra plus: lovely dogs that warm your heart & amazing diving Center with very caring instructors

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Peter Hee Teck couple sg
10
Pros:

Beach front. Good location. Strong wifi. Sunsets. Dogs. Cocktails.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Mihail couple gb
10
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Farasoa extended_group de
8
Stilvolles Hotel
Pros:

Ein geschmackvoll eingerichtetes Hotel im modernen Boho-Stil, bei dem viel Wert auf hochwertige Details gelegt wird. Unser großes, helles Zimmer war sehr komfortabel und mit einer Klimaanlage ausgestattet.
Besonders in Erinnerung geblieben ist uns ein Abend mit Live-Musik – die Band sorgte für eine tolle Atmosphäre und vermittelte ein authentisches kulturelles Flair.
Die Lage im Süden der Insel ist ideal für Ausflüge: Direkt vor dem Hotel starten Bootsausflüge zu verschiedenen Inseln. Touren lassen sich unkompliziert bei den zahlreichen Reisebüros entlang der Hauptstraße hinter dem Hotel buchen.
Mit einem der zahlreichen gelben Tuk-Tuks lassen sich weitere Sehenswürdigkeiten der Umgebung bequem erkunden.
Insgesamt ein wunderbarer Ort für einen entspannten Aufenthalt und die Erkundung der Insel.

Cons:

Am Strand liegen leider viele Algen. Wer einen traumhaften Badestrand sucht, kann jedoch problemlos ein Tuk-Tuk mieten und zum berühmten Strand von Andilana fahren – die Fahrt dauert etwa 40 Minuten. Abends stehen genug Tuk Tuks, um zum Hotel zurückzufahren.
Bei der Gastronomie gibt es noch Verbesserungspotenzial: Das Frühstücksangebot war jeden Tag identisch und die Speisen insgesamt eher fade.
Am Strand stehen lediglich vier Holzliegen zur Verfügung. Diese sind nicht verstellbar und auf Dauer recht unbequem.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Mouret couple yt
10
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Clodoal couple re
8
Hôtel confortable à proximité de toute activité
Pros:

L’emplacement super
Le personnel au top
Établissement propre

Cons:

Mal isolé

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Lucrezia couple it
9
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Holger couple de
9
Tolle Unterkunft, wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt
Pros:

Personal, Nachhaltigkeit, Frühstück

Cons:

Leider gab es keine guten Sonnenliegen

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Florence couple re
7
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Justin solo_traveller re
7
Pros:

Personnel très accueillant

Cons:

Petit déjeuner, toujours la même chose tous les jours, dommage.

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Liam couple nl
9
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Isabella couple ae
10
Perfect stay combined with diving
Pros:

Location, connection with dive center, beautiful interior and helpful staff all around. I did my advanced SSI with Aaron and it was an amazing experience.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Ernst solo_traveller at
9
Beyond any expectations
Pros:

Great location at the beach.Reosonable good food and cold beer 🍻

Cons:

The neighbourhood...and the room beside the power generator

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Wolfgang couple li
10
Pros:

Perfect stay – highly recommended!

Maison Ylang is a true gem! We had a wonderful time with amazing service and a super friendly staff. The food was delicious every single day, and the value for money is excellent.

We especially loved the direct access to the beautiful beach. We highly recommend this place to everyone!

Warm regards,
Wolfgang & Stephanie

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Claudie couple fr
10
Idyllique
Pros:

HOTEL CONFORTABLE les pieds dans l'eau , PERSONNEL TRES ACCUEILLANT , nourriture excellente, le plus est le centre de plongée avec des équipements et des moniteurs expérimentés

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
Марина couple ru
10
Впечатления самые благоприятные
Pros:

Исключительно порядочные люди,респект хозяевам отеля и персоналу.

Cons:

Грязный пляж

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Ian solo_traveller br
10
Pros:

Tudo excelente.

2026-03-20 via Nuitee