Benin
Looking for a night at some place extra-special? Make a beeline for this lovely property, the pride and joy of affable Mathieu Yélomé, a young Beninese…
Must-see hotels in Benin
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Auberge Le Jardin Secret – Chez Pascal
Benin
An atmosphere of dreamlike tranquility wafts over this well-organised guesthouse tucked away in a side von in a quiet neighbourhood. The neatly tended…
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Benin
A lovely place in a beautiful setting on a small hill (views!), Pendjari Lodge mixes old-style safari ambience with nouveau bush chic. It sports a handful…
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Benin
Built to accommodate its numerous visitors, the 70 rooms at Centre Songhai are spartan but clean. Fan rooms have a shower cubicle but shared toilets; the…
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Benin
Set in a rambling garden, the Bellevue is a charming collection of sweet bungalows and paillotes. Rooms are simple yet spotless, as is the food in the…
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Benin
Squeezed between the ocean and the lagoon, Casa Del Papa is the closest thing to an exclusive resort you'll find on the coast. It features a host of…
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Benin
Down a track from the main street, you'll easily find this reggae land by following Bob Marley's languorous beats. It's the hideout of choice for Cotonou…
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Benin
'Palace' might be pushing it a bit, but this venture is something special, blending African touches with European levels of comfort. All the bungalows,…
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Ecolodge La Perle de l'Atakora
Benin
We can't think of a better place for immersion in local culture. This modernish tata house features five rooms that are tidy, functional and well priced,…
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Benin
This efficiently run hotel is a safe bet. Although not the height of luxury, rooms are colourful, comfy, spacious and serviceable, with modern, clean beds…
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Benin
A great place to recharge the batteries, Awalé Plage's most notable features are its excellent service, beachfront setting, beautiful gardens awash with…
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Benin
In a stunning lakeside location, Chez Théo is guaranteed to help you switch to 'relax' mode. A path through a garden bursting with all sorts of exotic…
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Tata Touristique Koubetti Victor
Benin
This is a wonderfully laid-back Boukombé haven, with a leafy courtyard, a chilled-out ambience and tasty meals. Rooms occupy a large tata house. It's…
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Benin
Although it's starting to fray around the edges, this establishment offers spacious, utilitarian rooms with good bedding, and its location at the heart of…
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Benin
This well-run guesthouse scores high points with its location – it's only 300m away from the beach in a peaceful area. The six sun-soaked rooms are neat…
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Benin
You'll love the exotic garden, complete with antelopes, crocodiles, tortoises, monkeys, flower bushes and huge wood carvings. Accommodation-wise, it's a…
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Benin
Embedded in a manicured tropical garden, this well-run venture has eight impeccable rooms with salubrious bathrooms. It's not on the lakeshore, but the…
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Benin
This reliable option off the main roundabout is a small, rustic hotel with a colonial feel and just a handful of spare rooms. It gets high marks from…
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Benin
Simple rooms with plain furnishings and clean spaces, located in a central spot in town. The restaurant serves Beninese and international meals (CFA2500…
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Benin
La Sota provides an unexpected overnight haven. Rooms are a little underwhelming for the price but the facilities are tops, with a good restaurant (meals…
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Benin
Tired but spacious rooms (and new beds, finally!) with the town's best lagoon views and a wonderful terrace bar and restaurant. Even if you don't sleep…
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Benin
Right by the beach, this place oozes colonial charm and serves divine cuisine in its attractive terrace restaurant (menus CFA8500).
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Le Jardin Brésilien Auberge de la Diaspora
Benin
Just off the beach near the Point of No Return, rooms here occupy two characterless, muscular buildings. Opt for the air-con rooms, which are spacious and…
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Benin
The friendly Chez M offers 22 rooms with bathrooms, standing fans and mosquito nets. The setting is lovely – the dining room overlooks the main stream and…
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Benin
Victor's Place boasts a spiffing beach frontage. Pitch your tent on the grassy plot or choose one of the three slightly threadbare bungalows. The real…
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Camping de Possotomé – Chez Préfet
Benin
How does watching the sun rise over Lake Ahémé sound? This campsite, on an idyllic spot on the sandy lakeshore, is basic (bucket showers and toilets) but…
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Benin
This excellent budget choice is clean and bright, and set in leafy grounds with a paillote restaurant (meals CFA3000 to CFA4600). The name of the hotel…
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Benin
Poised on the edge of the lagoon, this is an unexpected oasis: well-furnished, comfy bungalows with all mod cons, a neat garden, good views and a…
