Nosy Sakatia 3 Stars Hotels

"Pleasant rooftop restaurant and helpful staff. Room was spacious and clean. Was surprised to learn that A/C was only available at an additional cost of 25000 Ariary (about $5 USD), and there was no fan in the room to make the heat bearable without A/C. The room had two beds in separate sleeping spaces, but the A/C was not powerful enough to cool anything other than the bed next to it. There was an electrical panel just outside the louvered door by the bed, and some circuit on the panel beeped incessantly. It would not have been possible to sleep without earplugs. Shower was spacious and provided multiple showerhead options, but there was nowhere to hang a towel in or near the shower room. Nor was there anywhere to set a bar of soap or bottle of shampoo. The space could be made more functional with the addition of a small shelf, two wall hooks, and an A/C unit in the second sleeping room."

"From the moment I arrived (3 members of staff met my boat on the beach) until the moment I departed I was met with excellent service. I stayed two nights at Sakatia Passions for an unforgettable experience. Marianna in guest services is an absolute treasure. She is one of the most kind and genuinely caring people I have ever encountered. Roger took me out on the boat to go snorkel with the turtles. These beautiful giant creatures are not to be missed. But please - look but don't touch. Last but not least Dominic is an incredible chef. Every meal he prepared was comparable to fine dining - both taste and presentation were phenomenal. I had the privilege of being the only guest over Christmas and they made it feel like being home over the holidays - without the family drama. I highly recommend booking this place. You won't regret it."