Your stay — Hôtel Éclipse
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: EKAR Mahabibo (108 m · ~1 min walk)
- Mosque: Mosquée Chadhouli (193 m · ~2 min walk)
- Mosque: Mosquée du Vendredi (294 m · ~4 min walk)
- Place of worship: FJKM Ziona Famonjena (443 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Mahabibo City — 101 m · ~1 min walk
Banja Toalaza — 888 m · ~11 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 142 m · ~2 min walk
Pharmacie Anjarasoa — 157 m · ~2 min walk
Mr Bean — 87 m · ~1 min walk
Primus Analakely-Ankorefo — 724 m · ~9 min walk
Emergency Contacts
MahajangaDial 17 for police, 124 for ambulance, 118 for fire. In Mahajanga, the main hospital is CHU Mahajanga (Centre Hospitalier Universitaire), but response times can be slow. For serious emergencies, consider contacting your embassy first.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Mahajanga, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hôtel Éclipse
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 142 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie Anjarasoa — 157 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
City centre (any point near Coco Lodge) → Any local destination (e.g., Marché de Mahajanga, Corniche)
💡 Agree the fare before hopping on—typical for a 1–2 km ride is 2,000 MGA. Wear a hat and sunscreen, these open carts have no roof.
Amborovy Airport (MJN) → Coco Lodge, Mahajanga
💡 Pre-book via Coco Lodge for about 25,000 MGA fixed; otherwise negotiate firmly with drivers outside the terminal. The drive is paved, but potholes near town are common after rain.
Coco Lodge → Amborovy Airport (MJN)
💡 This is the safest option if you have large luggage or a late flight—drivers are reliable and speak basic French or English. Tip 5,000 MGA if luggage is heavy.
Mahajanga bus station (Gare Routière) → Central Mahajanga (near Coco Lodge)
💡 Pay exact change to avoid being overcharged. Buses run stop-to-stop along the main road; tell the driver to let you off at the Coco Lodge junction near Avenue de l'Indépendance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Hôtel Éclipse?
Check-in at Hôtel Éclipse is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Mahajanga
💡 Go early (7-9am) for the best selection of fresh seafood and to dodge crowds. Keep your bag zipped; pickpockets work the busy aisles.
💡 Go at sunrise to see fisher boats launch and avoid the midday heat. Vendors sell grilled zebu skewers for a few ariary.
💡 Mass is at 9am on Sundays and is a beautiful local experience. Otherwise, ask the caretaker to unlock the side door—he lives in the house next door.
💡 Wear sturdy shoes to climb the uneven steps. Best late afternoon for golden light and a cooling breeze. No shade.
💡 Entry costs about 5000 ariary (roughly £1). Feed the ring-tailed lemurs at the 10am keeper talk — bring small change for the entrance fee.