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La Ribaudière

3.5 star property
Hotel in Antananarivo with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Exterior
Loft, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Comfort Double Room (Charm Room) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Exterior
La Ribaudière offers a tranquil retreat with its beautiful garden and quiet library. Travelers can book a rejuvenating massage or sample French cuisine at the restaurant. The helpful concierge team provides assistance while complimentary newspapers enhance the stay experience.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Fan
Satellite channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room (Standard Room With Balcony) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double or Twin Room (Standard Room With Balcony)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Double Room (Charm Room) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Comfort Double Room (Charm Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Satellite channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room (Superior Premium Room) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Double or Twin Room (Superior Premium Room)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Satellite channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Satellite channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
18 Rue Paul Dussac, Antananarivo, 101

What's nearby

  • Independence Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Analakely Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lac Anosy - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Andafiavaratra Palace - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Rova - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Antananarivo (TNR-Ivato Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L’arrivage - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Daily Leader (Antaninarenina) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Buffet Du Jardin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Potinière - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Restaurant La Ribaudière - ‬1 min walk

About this property

La Ribaudière

Boutique hotel located in Antaninarenina
At La Ribaudière, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a library. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site French cuisine family restaurant, La Ribaudiere, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • Free newspapers, luggage storage, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at La Ribaudière feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 3 to 5 for adults and EUR 2 to 3 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • La Ribaudiere

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1920
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 7.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.19 per room, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 3 to 5 for adults, and EUR 2 to 3 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 15 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 7.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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Frequently asked questions

Is La Ribaudière pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at La Ribaudière?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at La Ribaudière?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at La Ribaudière?

Check-out is at noon.

Does La Ribaudière provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 15 per vehicle applies.

Where is La Ribaudière located?

Located in Antaninarenina, this boutique hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Independence Avenue, Ambohitsorohitra Palace, and Is'Art Galerie. Analakely Market and Musee Andafivaratra are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

La Ribaudière Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 82 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Central cute place
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

LESLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A gem in Tana

A very welcoming hotel with lovely staff. Great restaurant with fabulous food. Nice garden setting. Good central location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

THE WORST NIGHTMARE

I had the absolute worst experience at this hotel in Antananarivo! The room was filthy, and the staff were rude and completely unprofessional. To make matters worse, there was no Wi-Fi at all, and the water stopped in the middle of my shower! When I asked for help, no one did anything. The hotel reeked of cigarette smoke, and the staff couldn’t care less. But the worst part—when I complained to the manager, an aggressive man, he actually called the police! It was insane. I was taken to the police station for no reason and kept there for 6 hours. No one spoke English, and I was terrified. They even tried to take me to another location, but I refused and demanded they call the US ambassador. This was a nightmare! Avoid this hotel at all costs. The immigration police came to inspect the place, and even they confirmed the conditions were horrible.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A gem of a hotel

I really liked this hotel and will go back. Very friendly, lovely staff. Spacious room with good facilities. Fantastic restaurant where the food is amazing, lovely garden setting. Very central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arttu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kiva yksinkertainen hotelli keskustassa

Hotelli oli aika yksinkertainen, mutta toimi hyvin. Palvelu oli ystävällistä ja henkilökunta puhui englantia. Huoneeni oli siisti. Olin talvella eikä huoneessa ollut lämmitystä, minkä vuoksi laattalattia oli kylmä. Sängyssä oli paksu peitto, joten nukkuessa ei tullut kylmä. Hotellin ravintola oli hyvä. Sijainti oli pikkukadulla ihan ydinkeskustassa. Hotellin järjestämät kuljetukset kaupungin ulkopuolella oleviin nähtävyyksiin olivat loistavia (kuljettajat puhuivat englantia ja antoivat hyviä vinkkejä, mutta kyydit olivat silti samoissa hinnoissa kuin taksin ottaminen kadulta).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was great as always, only minor detail: wifi wasn’t working this time. ( this isn’t the first time I stayed there).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a balcony although small whereby I can view up and down the street. The room was spacious with a personal safe.Had air conditioning and en suite facilities with a good strong shower.The steps leading to the room could do with extra lighting and a makeover.The restaurant was on the opposite side of the street,pleasant and helpful staff with indoor and outdoor dining.Food was reasonably priced and a good selection on offer.The place is within easy reach of street markets and major landmarks.Security staff present day and night.The price per room was very reasonable.in all, it makes a pleasant stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

GUY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

excellence!

tres bon service!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Håkon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good quality stay

For the price you pay, the quality is amazing. Nice and spacious room. Very well functioning wifi and air conditioning. The restaurant has amazing food compared to the rest of Madagascar. Staff was polite and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zentral gelegen. Gutes Restaurant. Schöner Innenhof. Preiswert.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
chambre rénovée délabrée quel dommage de remplir facilement un établissement et de ne pas l'entretenir Bon restaurant
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Zentral

Unser Zimmer Junior Suit war sehr gross und sauber jedoch hat das Mobiliar ein bisschen mitgenommen gewirkt. Auch haben wir ein Mückennetz vermisst. Das Zustellbett war sehr schlecht und wir mussten schlussendlich zu dritt in einem Bett schlafen. Das Hauptbett war jedoch sehr bequem. Der Standort ist einzigartig und sehr zentral. Geht fast nicht mehr besser. Trotzdem ist es sehr ruhig und sicher.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spacious room and excellent restaurant

The room was better than other hotels we stayed at in Antananarivo and it’s very central so easy to move around. The restaurant was popular and served an excellent pizza and other meals we tried. Mosquito net didn’t cover the bed properly and shower water was luke warm. Other than that, the room was spacious and had a little fridge/freezer and tea making facilities which was really nice and missing from many other facilities we stayed at.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Jean

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cuisine sale cafards dans placard plaque cuisson vielle frigo pas à la bonne température mobilier vieux et poussière
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

DAVID, TOURS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

hotel très propre et confortable restaurant super

j'y retournerais avec grand plaisir je le recommande à tous et à toutes

8/10 Good

BronnersUK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxed environment and close to town

A lovely hotel with a great restaurant and chilled, relaxed atmosphere. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and Thursday through Saturday the bar is lively. We had minor problems with the in room safes (not secure, despite a change of room) but the rooms in general were clean, quirky and comfortable. The hotel is an easy walk into the centre of town, with ATMs etc close by.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Choissiez la bonne chambre

L'hôtel est sympa, mais évitez certaines chambres, comme la numéro 7. Elle pue legerement et le plafond est trop bas. Le resto est très bien et le personnel très accueillant.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Bonne qualité vs prix

Tres bonne qualité par rapport au prix du séjour. Acceuil sympa et un très bon resto. Les chambres sont de bon standard. Le quartier est un peu chaud le soir comme partout au centre de Tana.

6/10 Okay

Peter, uk

great restaurant but ...

The hotel is a $60US drive from the airport. It is a smallplace with further rooms probably added lalter over the road up and up some concrete stairs, down a dark alley which is often full of unsavory types and beggars. A little alarming at night. Staff, only speak French and the manager was very unfriendly.

4/10 Poor

Regislavielle, Bordeaux

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Préférez hotel de France

Je fut très mal reçu. Après, l'emplacement n'est pas idéal pour visiter Tana.bref, pas terrible.

8/10 Good

healthpsych

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Hotel Resturant

I was put off by the appearance of the room, it looked nothing like the pictures on here.

6/10 Okay

Georges, Dunkerke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Passable

Le rapport qualité-prix est peu intéressant. Compte tenu de l'âge de la structure.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff, Nimes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top...

Accueil et services top. Patrons et personnel tres sympas ce qui a rendu le sejour encore plus agreable. Restaurant de tres tres bonne qualite pour Tana. Etablissement tres bien situe geographiquement... A refaire !

10/10 Excellent

Terry, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well positioned, excellent food

Very pleasant experience, stayed in a number of hotels around Madagascar but found this hotel best met our expectations

8/10 Good

Tufa, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Clean, but small rooms

This is my 2nd time at this hotel. The Last time I stayed in their "deluxe" rooms, which is larger. This time it was the "standard". The standard rooms are small with very low ceiling, but are clean and ok for the price. I just wish they use white sheets and towels.

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