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 meticulously clean. Avoid the fan rooms, which are overpriced and furnace-like. Also available is a cluster of modern, well-appointed bungalows. The real draws are the large pool and the restaurant (mains CFA4800 to CFA6750) slap bang on the beach.


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