Casa Del Papa

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 facilities and amenities, including three pools, a volleyball court, two bars and a restaurant overlooking the beach. There are numerous activities on offer as well as excursions across the lagoon and to nearby villages.

The hotel is 7km beyond the Point of No Return. Notes that zems often won't come down this far along the road, so it's best for those with their own vehicle or willing to wait for a zem that agrees to come down this far.


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