Beloved for its coastal location, incredible cuisine, and buzzing nightlife, Lagos is a popular vacation destination for travellers and locals alike. If you’ve already fallen in love with Cape Town and Cairo, perhaps it’s time to visit another hotspot on the African continent?
Lagos Island is known for its vibrant city life and beautiful waterfronts.
Top Hotels in Lagos Island
1. The Nordic Hotel
The Nordic Hotel is an aptly named clean, tranquil, and minimalist hotel in the heart of Lagos. The 61 bright and airy guestrooms have all the soft white linen, quirky artwork, and plush furniture you’d expect, coming with rainfall showers, sustainable toiletries, and Smart TVs. The cosy Rye restaurant not only has a well-stocked, pendant-lit bar area but serves almost everything, from fluffy pancakes at breakfast to pizzas, burgers and African specialities throughout the day.
2. House of Splendor Boutique Hotel
Conveniently situated in the Ikeja neighbourhood of Lagos, House of Splendor Boutique Hotel is an adults-only hotel that provides splendour aplenty. The rooms and suites hold equal old-world charm, with heavy velvet curtains, gilded mirrors, headboards, and twinkling chandeliers.
3. Lagos Oriental Hotel
Another luxury waterfront property on Victoria Island, Lagos Oriental Hotel is smack-bang in the middle of some of the best shopping, dining, and sightseeing in Lagos. Rooms go from Deluxe all the way up to the Presidential Suite, all with king-sized beds, a living area, a 55” TV, and a complimentary mini-bar. Enjoy a coffee and pastry from Five Cowries Coffee Shop or weekly live music at the peaceful ground floor pool area at any time of the day, but if you’re feeling hungrier you have five restaurants and bars to choose from. Breakfast is served in the panoramic Skyview restaurant, and on the second floor you’ll find ice-cold drinks and sports on TV at The African Bar.
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4. Villa Monument Hotel
Located in a beautiful coastal neighbourhood on Victoria Island, Villa Monument Hotel is a stylish property that, from the outside, looks exactly like someone’s private villa. Examples include the Catalan Room, complete with a framed photo of the Sagrada Familia; and the minimalist Empire Room representing New York. Despite limited space, the hotel squeezes in plenty of extras, such as a gym, a warmly lit lounge, a conference centre, and a garden terrace for guests to enjoy.
Villa Monument Hotel offers a unique, villa-like experience.
5. Maison Fahrenheit
A luxury boutique hotel centrally located on Victoria Island, Maison Fahrenheit is for those looking to see and be seen. Its contemporary design accented with Nigerian touches and modern tech was dreamed up by all-round art and architecture lover Anselm Tabansi. The restaurant, La Spiga, serves both African and Western food but the hospitality crown goes to the rooftop bar, Rue80, which has breathtaking ocean and city views, lounge-style seating, and a lengthy cocktail menu.
6. The Wheatbaker
Lagos’ self-proclaimed ‘most iconic hotel’, The Wheatbaker is one of the sleekest places to stay in the city, decorated in minimalist black and white with all the mod-cons. The hotel has two restaurants to choose from. Saraya Deli is an everything option, serving daily buffet lunches, international cuisine and signature must-try milkshakes, while The Grill Room cooks up individual dishes ranging from pasta to steak and burgers.
7. The Yacht Hotel
The Yacht Hotel may not be on an actual yacht, but from its location in the Lekki 1 district of Victoria Island, you couldn’t be closer to the Five Cowries Creek waterfront. The maritime theme extends to the hotel’s rooms and studios, which are known as cabins, many of which have picture-perfect sea views.
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8. Bogobiri House
Bogobiri House in Ikoyi is bursting with African music, artwork, and culture and represents the soul of Africa in its design. Dining options include the Bamboo Bar & Restaurant, and Stone Bar with Orishirishi, the latter being an assortment of local dishes traditionally served throughout Africa. There is also a rooftop area, where guests can enjoy a whole host of activities to immerse themselves in the destination, from live music and spoken word to game nights and art classes; in fact, the hotel has its own gallery called Nimbus nearby, which showcases incredible African artwork.
Experience African culture at Bogobiri House.
Here's a comparison table of some of the mentioned hotels:
| Hotel Name | Location | Key Features | Dining Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nordic Hotel | Heart of Lagos | Minimalist design, rainfall showers | Rye restaurant |
| Lagos Oriental Hotel | Victoria Island | Waterfront property, luxury suites | Five restaurants and bars, Skyview restaurant |
| Maison Fahrenheit | Victoria Island | Contemporary design, rooftop bar | La Spiga restaurant, Rue80 rooftop bar |
| The Wheatbaker | Lagos | Minimalist black and white decor | Saraya Deli, The Grill Room |
| Bogobiri House | Ikoyi | African art and culture | Bamboo Bar & Restaurant, Stone Bar with Orishirishi |
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