Tsara Guest House

Rooms were beautiful and clean.
If it fits your budget, well worth the price.
Hotel restaurant food was pricey by local standards. But was prepared well and, I’m sure, hygienically.

Tsara Guest House in Fianarantsoa is a charming boutique hotel nestled in the historic Upper Town. Housed in a beautifully restored former church, it exudes colonial-era character with warm wooden interiors and tasteful décor. The garden and terrace offer serene views over the city and surrounding rice fields, creating a tranquil atmosphere.
The staff are known for their friendliness and professionalism, ensuring a welcoming stay. The on-site restaurant serves a delightful mix of French and Malagasy cuisine, with guests praising the quality of the meals. Breakfasts are particularly noted for their excellence.
Rooms are clean and comfortable, though some guests have mentioned that they can be chilly during the winter months. Opting for a superior room may provide more space and warmth. Wi-Fi is available, though the signal strength can vary.
Overall, Tsara Guest House offers a unique and memorable experience, combining historical charm with modern comforts. It's an ideal choice for travelers seeking a peaceful retreat with easy access to Fianarantsoa's attractions.

This is a beautifully restored set of buildings just outside Haut-Ville. The rooms are really nice, the sheets, towels and everything are new, the bathroom is modern and everything works. We had an excellent meal in the charming restaurant. The best thing about this hotel is the staff. The people are really nice, very welcoming and helpful. This is the nicest place we stayed in Madagascar, and it's by far the best value for the price. The owner is involved in efforts to preserve and restore historic buildings in the city, and you will see his name on signs if you visit Fianarantsoa's Haut-Ville, which is well worth doing — the nicest urban setting in Madagascar.

On the way from Isalo national park to Antsirabe, we made a stopover at Fianarantsoa. We made a last minute booking at Tsara guesthouse based on reviews. The property consists of old colonial house and nice garden. Guesthouse is in walking distance from old town. Walking is not a problem.
The rooms we got were very clean, nice and cozy. The food was delicious and everyone working at guesthouse were so friendly. We had a great stay.

A gorgeous guesthouse and we were made to feel very welcome.
Walking to our room was like walking through a mini jungle — just glorious.
The room was spacious and a lovely balcony.
The food — probably the best we have eaten on our travels. Dinner was super and there was so much food at breakfast.
We LOVED it here.

A really nice guest house.
Good standard of rooms at a fair price — the only things missing for us were a fan (thankfully wasn’t too hot when we stayed) and a mozzie net (we had our own.
Restaurant was excellent — evening meals and breakfast both spot on.
Outdoor garden space was lovely too — nice spot for a drink.

It's awesome dinner.
Not local price, but worth of it.
If you stay fiana, you should come.
Amazing staff, owner, lovely garden, delicious foods.
I like drink menu.
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Owner said that he planted that tree 30 years ago. Now tree is grownup, so big.

I loved it. I had one of the big down stairs rooms so all lovely but of course no view as these upstairs rooms were all booked, I was a walk in. Great view from the terrace although no where to sit there. Restaurant area is all gorgeous wood, and lovely little garden space in front of that. They were then full for second night so I moved up to one of the top rooms with shared bathroom. Also lovely in wood and view window. Breakfast had three home made jams and honey. Various things available. Very friendly and helpful staff even with English. Close to walk to everything. Perfect 😁

When I saw this place from the front, I was not very impressed but as soon as we went inside I realised first impressions can be deceiving. It's a wonderful oasis of calm, very tastefully decorated with attentive, gentle staff. The rooms are very nicely decorated with plenty of space and the gardens are a delight to sit in with fabulous views of the old town. But best of all is the restaurant. We had our best meal in the whole of Madagascar here. Delicious and beautifully decorated. And despite all of this, excellent value for money. I want to thank everyone who made our stay so memorable.

We had a wonderful 5 days stay with our three kids at Tsara Guest House. Our third stay in the last 20 years. The friendly and professional staff is still there amid the COVID crisis which hit Madagascar’s tourism sector hard. The decoration of the public areas as well as the rooms is of very good taste, the garden of great charm and the restaurant is serving excellent cuisine for dinner. Breakfast is fresh and sumptuous. High quality bedding guaranteed a profound sleep.
The old town of Fianarantsoa is just 5 minutes by foot. Definitely worth to discover. And day excursions to for instance Ranomafan National Park and the Thermal Springs are 2 hours drive from Fianarantsoa.
We will be back for sure!