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Finding the best hotels in Lagos depends on what you want from the stay. Lagos has glamorous five-star properties on Victoria Island, intimate boutique hotels in Ikoyi, contemporary hotels around Lekki and practical airport accommodation in Ikeja. A hotel that is ideal for a business trip can feel excessive for a short leisure visit, while a cheaper room can become inconvenient when most of your plans are on the other side of the city.
For this guide, I have focused on hotels that offer something distinctive in their location, facilities, service or overall experience. The list includes established names alongside newer properties, with current prices used as a guide where live booking rates were available. Rates should be treated as snapshots, not fixed tariffs.
The Best Hotels in Lagos at a Glance
| Hotel | Area | Best for | Recent nightly price* |
| Eko Hotel & Suites | Victoria Island | First-time visitors and full-service stays | From about US$190 |
| Lagos Continental Hotel | Victoria Island | Luxury with city and lagoon views | From about US$196 |
| The Wheatbaker | Ikoyi | Boutique luxury and couples | From about US$263 |
| Radisson Blu Anchorage | Victoria Island | Business and waterfront stays | Varies by date |
| Nordic Hotel Lagos | Victoria Island | Boutique design and couples | From about US$305 |
| The George Hotel | Ikoyi | Luxury suites and longer stays | From about US$361 |
| Four Points by Sheraton Lagos | Oniru/Victoria Island | Modern business and leisure stays | From about US$202 |
| Park Inn by Radisson Serviced Apartments | Victoria Island | Longer stays and apartments | From about US$162 including taxes on a current listing |
| The Art Hotel | Victoria Island | Design-conscious travellers | From about US$198 |
| The Lilygate Lagos | Lekki Phase 1 | Lekki stays and couples | Rate varies by date |
| Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja | Ikeja GRA | Business and airport access | Rate varies by date |
| Protea Hotel Ikeja Select | Ikeja | Value, business and airport convenience | Rate varies by date |
*Prices are recent online booking snapshots and can change quickly. Taxes, service charges, breakfast, cancellation conditions and room categories can alter the final amount.
1. Eko Hotel & Suites — Best All-Round Luxury Stay
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Location: 1415 Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island
Eko Hotel & Suites remains one of the most recognisable names in Lagos hospitality and makes sense for travellers who want their hotel to function almost like a small destination. The property combines accommodation with restaurants, bars, leisure facilities, a spa, outdoor pool, sauna, tennis court and event spaces, giving guests plenty to do on site. Current listings show Deluxe Rooms from around US$190 per night for selected dates, with larger studio and executive suites rising substantially higher.
Its Victoria Island address is useful for travellers planning restaurants, business meetings, nightlife and attractions around the Island. The hotel also works well for families, with family-room options available.
Best for: first-time visitors, families, business travellers and travellers who want extensive on-site facilities.
2. Lagos Continental Hotel — Best for Views and Contemporary Luxury
Location: Plot 52A Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island
Lagos Continental is one of the strongest choices for travellers who want a modern high-rise hotel with panoramic city and waterfront views. The property has an outdoor pool, fitness centre, spa and restaurant, while selected rooms feature views over the lagoon, city and surrounding skyline. Booking.com recently showed rates averaging around US$196 per night before taxes for selected dates, with individual room rates changing according to category and booking conditions.
The hotel is particularly attractive for leisure travellers who plan to spend time in Victoria Island and Ikoyi, while the rooftop pool gives it an advantage for anyone who values the view as part of the stay.
Best for: luxury travellers, couples, business trips and travellers who want a modern high-rise experience.
3. The Wheatbaker — Best Boutique Luxury Hotel
Location: 4 Onitolo Road, Ikoyi
The Wheatbaker offers a more intimate interpretation of luxury hotels Lagos travellers often seek. It has 32-square-metre Luxury King rooms, 40-square-metre Executive King rooms and larger Executive Suites, along with a restaurant, delicatessen, spa, gym, swimming pool, concierge service and 24-hour room service. The hotel also provides airport transfers on request and complimentary laundry for in-house guests.
A recent Booking.com listing showed an entry-level room at about US$263 per night, excluding VAT, while an Executive Suite was around US$463 per night.
Ikoyi gives the property a quieter setting while keeping Victoria Island close enough for restaurants and nightlife.
Best for: couples, boutique-hotel lovers, executives and travellers looking for a refined stay.
4. Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel — Best Waterfront Business Hotel
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Location: Victoria Island waterfront
Radisson Blu Anchorage sits on the Lagos Lagoon and combines a business-friendly location with waterfront views. Current hotel information lists an outdoor pool, spa, fitness centre, restaurant, bar, airport shuttle, meeting facilities and executive business lounge, while rooms include options with sea, river and courtyard views.
Its current Booking.com rating is 8.6/10 from more than 700 reviews, with particularly strong scores for location and room comfort. Rates move considerably depending on the room and dates, so this is one property where checking several dates can make a noticeable difference.
Best for: business travellers, couples, waterfront stays and guests who value full-service facilities.
5. Nordic Hotel Lagos — Best for Boutique Design
Location: 258 Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island
Nordic Hotel Lagos brings a smaller boutique feel to an area dominated by large business hotels. Rooms have contemporary interiors, streaming-enabled televisions, minibars, tea and coffee facilities, workspaces and Wi-Fi, while the property also offers an outdoor pool, fitness centre, restaurant, airport shuttle and terrace.
The current Booking.com listing showed a Standard Room at approximately US$305 per night before taxes, with breakfast included on some rates. The hotel currently holds an 8.6/10 rating, while couples have rated its location particularly highly.
Best for: couples, design-conscious travellers and shorter leisure stays.
6. The George Hotel — Best for Spacious Luxury
Location: 30 Lugard Avenue, Ikoyi
The George Hotel is particularly interesting for travellers who prefer larger room formats. Its accommodation includes rooms and suites with seating areas, kitchenettes, dining areas and, in selected categories, terraces and pool views. There is also an outdoor swimming pool, restaurant, fitness centre, bar and airport shuttle service.
Recent booking listings put the Classic Room at around US$361 per night, with suites costing considerably more. The property has an overall guest score of 7.4/10, while its location scored 8.9/10.
This is a strong option for guests staying several nights who will actually use the additional room space.
Best for: couples, executives, longer stays and travellers who want suite-style accommodation.
7. Four Points by Sheraton Lagos — Best Contemporary Mid-to-Upper Range Option
Location: Plot 9/10 Block 2 Oniru Chieftaincy Estate, Victoria Island
Four Points is a practical choice for travellers who want an international hotel brand and modern facilities while staying on the Island. Rooms include work desks, Wi-Fi, safes and 24-hour room service, with studio suites offering additional space and private balconies. The hotel also has an indoor pool, fitness centre, restaurant and rooftop bar.
A recent booking snapshot showed standard rates beginning around US$202 per night for selected options, although the same dates also produced substantially higher prices for rooms with additional inclusions or different cancellation policies.
Best for: business travellers, couples, short leisure stays and Marriott Bonvoy members.
8. Park Inn by Radisson Serviced Apartments — Best for Longer Stays
Location: Violet Yough Close, Victoria Island
Park Inn by Radisson’s serviced-apartment property fills a useful gap in the Lagos hotel market. Instead of a conventional hotel room being the only option, the property has 56 rooms and four suites, with apartment-style layouts and selected one-bedroom units featuring balconies. Current information also lists two outdoor pools, a gym, a poolside bar and a 24-hour restaurant/bar.
A current Google Hotels listing showed approximately US$162 per night, with about US$198 total including taxes and fees for a sample September 16–17 stay.
Best for: extended stays, families, business travellers and guests who prefer apartment-style accommodation.
9. The Art Hotel — Best for Stylish Leisure Stays
Location: Victoria Island
The Art Hotel is one of the more visually distinctive options in the Lagos market, and its appeal extends beyond the décor. Current listings show rooms with streaming services, minibars, tea and coffee facilities and city views, alongside a rooftop pool. A recent Booking.com snapshot showed King Rooms from around US$198 per night before taxes, with breakfast costing extra on some rates.
It works especially well for travellers who want the hotel itself to have character and who expect to spend time around Victoria Island and nearby leisure districts.
Best for: couples, younger leisure travellers, design lovers and weekend stays.
10. The Lilygate Lagos — Best for Staying in Lekki Phase 1
Location: Olubunmi Owa Street, Lekki Phase 1
For travellers whose plans are concentrated around Lekki, The Lilygate is a useful alternative to staying in Victoria Island and commuting east every day. The hotel offers an outdoor pool, restaurant, bar, fitness centre, spa and meeting facilities, while rooms include air conditioning, desks, safes and city views.
Booking.com currently gives the property a 6.9/10 overall rating, with an 8.3/10 location score and an 8.7/10 rating from couples for two-person trips. Exact prices vary substantially by date, so it is worth checking the live listing before deciding.
Best for: Lekki-based travellers, couples, business trips in the eastern corridor and visitors who want to stay near local restaurants and leisure spots.
11. Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja — Best for Business and Airport Convenience
Location: 122 Joel Ogunnaike Street, Ikeja GRA
Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja is the strongest choice on this list for travellers whose plans revolve around Ikeja, mainland business or airport access. The five-star property has contemporary rooms and suites, a 203-square-metre Presidential Suite, an M Club lounge, four restaurants and bars, an outdoor pool, fitness centre, Isade Spa and seven event spaces. The airport and domestic terminal are both only a short drive away.
The official Marriott site currently displays live availability rather than a fixed public tariff, so the exact price depends on travel dates and room category. That is preferable to quoting an outdated figure for a property where rates move frequently.
Best for: executives, conferences, airport access, families and luxury travellers staying on the mainland.
12. Protea Hotel by Marriott Ikeja Select — Best Value Among Recognised Brands
Location: Plot 2 Assibifi Road, Ikeja
Protea Hotel Ikeja Select is a useful middle ground for travellers who want the predictability of a major hotel group but do not need a five-star property. It has 116 rooms, an outdoor pool, fitness centre, restaurant, free secure parking, conference facilities and an airport shuttle. The hotel sits close to Ikeja City Mall and is about 7.7 km from Murtala Muhammed International Airport according to Marriott’s current property information.
Rooms include air conditioning, electronic safes, international plug points, work desks, mini-fridges and tea and coffee facilities. Marriott is also currently advertising up to 15% off for bookings made at least 30 days ahead.
Best for: business travellers, airport access, families and travellers seeking a more restrained price point.
Which Lagos Hotel Is Best for Your Trip?
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The best hotels in Lagos become much easier to choose once the purpose of the trip is clear. For a first visit where you want to combine restaurants, nightlife, business districts and easy access to major Island attractions, Eko Hotel, Lagos Continental and Radisson Blu Anchorage are strong starting points.
Couples have more interesting options. The Wheatbaker gives you intimate boutique luxury in Ikoyi, The Art Hotel offers a more contemporary setting, while The George is better suited to a longer, suite-style stay. Lagos hotels in this category are expensive, but the difference between them is often the atmosphere and location as much as the room itself.
For hotels for tourists in Lagos, location deserves particular attention. Victoria Island is generally the easiest base for a first leisure trip, Ikoyi suits travellers who prefer a more residential upscale setting, and Lekki makes sense when most of the itinerary is in the eastern part of Lagos. Ikeja is the practical choice for airport-heavy trips and mainland business.
Travellers watching the budget should also compare the cost of the room with the cost of getting around Lagos each day. A cheaper hotel can lose its advantage when your itinerary requires long journeys across the city. Our guides to where to stay in Lagos and budget hotels in Lagos go further into those choices.
How to Book the Best Hotels in Lagos
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Do not compare hotels on room price alone. Check exactly what the displayed rate includes, especially breakfast, taxes, service charges, airport transfers and cancellation conditions. The same room can appear at very different prices depending on whether the reservation is refundable, whether breakfast is included and whether the booking platform has applied a limited-time promotion.
Room category also matters. At Eko Hotel Suites, for example, a Deluxe Room recently appeared at around US$190 while studio and executive suites were considerably higher. At The Wheatbaker, the difference between a Luxury King and Executive Suite is substantial.
I also recommend looking carefully at the hotel’s exact address before booking. Lagos is a large city, and choosing accommodation close to the area where most of your plans are concentrated can make the stay considerably easier.
For more specialised recommendations, continue with our guide to luxury hotels in Lagos and our guide to budget hotels in Lagos.
Have a great stay!