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Traveler Reviews on Cotonou

Hotel du Lac

Apr 22, 2008

Just Returned from a week stay in Cotonou Benin. It was mostly for work reasons but really its such a relaxing place to stay, you cant help feel chilled out there. The waiters & staff at the hotel are excellent. Always so happy to help! The hotel as an excellent large swiming pool. And a fabulous terrace which is right... more

Novotel Cotonou Orisha

4 of 5 stars
Utrecht, The Netherlands
Feb 9, 2008

Just spent four days at the Novotel in Cotonou and I can't complain. I do a lot of traveling and I have my own list of priorities: cleanliness, good bed, good shower, good internet connection and a good pool. The Novotel scored well on each of these points. As mentioned in the other reviews they've just finished a major renovation... more

Novotel Cotonou Orisha

4 of 5 stars
Arlington
Dec 27, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

My parents in law stayed at this hotel during 10 days. I visited them on a daily basis and I can tell you that this place was clean. According to their evaluation form, they indicated that the hotel was neat and clean, the food was good, but that the staff needed to be more affable. The housekeepers (two guys on... more

Hotel du Lac

4 of 5 stars
elysium246
Sep 30, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

The Hotel du Lac is owned by a Lebanese family and has a large/nice terrace on the water, perfect for sunsets and watching fishermen. The actual rooms are stale 2.5-star rooms, with the absolute basic amenities (including satellite tv, hot water, and A/C). The previous reviewer was absolutely spot on in terms of the pizza - very delicious and right... more

Benin Marina Hotel

2 of 5 stars
Lausanne, Switzerland
Jun 19, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

Previous reviews are pretty well in line with what was noticed in June 07. Good news is, if you are in town, there is a wireless internet connection in the hotel with a reasonable line, so you'll get more done in the way of emails while sipping a beer at the bar than anywhere else in town. Staff obviously 'owns'... more

Benin Marina Hotel

3 of 5 stars
Bradford West Gwillimbury, Canada
May 12, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

This is an oasis in the chaotic city of Cotonou. It was a Sheraton property. It has a feel of a well thought out design. But this hotel is nothing like any Sheraton hotels. The owner of it just hasn't invested any money in its upkeep. The setting is nice. But the amenities are deteriorating. The bathroom was not clean.... more

Benin Marina Hotel

Mar 16, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

Since my last review about my stay in September 2006 I have stayed again at the Marina for 2 weeks in January 2007 and for 3 weeks spanning February and March 2007. What I stated in my original review still stands; my January stay was fine, however, my most recent stay was trying because the hot season has just begun... more

Novotel Cotonou Orisha

3 of 5 stars
Maryland, USA
Feb 10, 2007
6/6 found this review helpful

Agree with other travelers - very generic hotel. But rates were better than the Benin Marina (aka the old Sheraton). And the staff and (very) small lobby are much more friendly. Small rooms were renovated last year to somewhat meet Novotel standards with a very functional built-in cupboard (hangers and doors), safe, and small fridge. Small flat-screen tv. Couch. Balcony.... more

Benin Marina Hotel

4 of 5 stars
Berlin, Germany
Apr 16, 2006
6/6 found this review helpful

This former Sheraton Hotel lives a bit from its former glory - decor, facilities and the general feeling are more of the African 80ies. Despite the elevators that did not work it is the best choice in town. Standard is definitley better than the Novotel and you can negotiate a good rate at the reception. The rooms are nice and... more

Novotel Cotonou Orisha

2 of 5 stars
Berlin, Germany
Apr 16, 2006
16/18 found this review helpful

Typical Novotel chain hotel with similar feature that you get in other Novotels througout Africa. In comparison with these and the European Novotels better consider this one a 2-3 star hotel...room facilities are clearly substandard with no cupboard and hangers. No sockets to plug in laptops and chargers... My room was clean and safe, location at the beachfront with a... more

Benin Marina Hotel

4 of 5 stars
Katwijk aan Zee, The Netherlands
Mar 5, 2006
7/8 found this review helpful

We could only stay 2 nights. But what a place. OK the rooms are a bit on the old side, staff though are great and service is superbe. They have a good communications centre in their lobby with wifi internet access. The pool and sports facilities are their greates assets. We will be back more

Hotel du Lac

Jun 4, 2005
11/11 found this review helpful

This was a fantastic hotel. The have a very helpful and cordial staff. Rooms were clean and well appointed, many with views of the lagoon. The hotel restaurant is one of the best in Cotonou with its own pizza oven (fantastic pizzas) as well as local cuisine. The swimming pool was also quite large and clean. more

Benin Marina Hotel

Jul 8, 2008

Le site est exceptionnel mais les chambres sont a renover. Personnel tres serviable. Navette aeroport. more

Marche Dantokpa

4 of 5 stars
Montreal, Canada
Jun 17, 2008

J'ai travaillé dans le marché Dantokpa et je crois que le marché est très bien organiser. Les rues sont divisés... more

Benin Marina Hotel

May 23, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

que es un gran hotel y con unas instalaciones magnificas, golf voley e.t.c.... y con un formidable spa lo q... more

Hotel du Port

2 of 5 stars
Lectoure, France
Apr 8, 2008

Je suis resté 10 jours à l'hôtel du Port. En général, j'évite cet hôtel à cause des nuisances, sonores en... more

Hotel du Lac

4 of 5 stars
Lectoure, France
Mar 13, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

C'était mon quatrième séjour dans cet hôtel où il devient de plus en plus difficile de trouver de la place... more

Fidjrosse Beach

Mar 8, 2008

La plage de Fidjrossè est l'une des meilleures plages de Cotonou. On est beaucoup plus à l'aise lorsqu'on va dans... more

Marche Dantokpa

Jan 24, 2007
1/3 found this review helpful

Le marché n'est pas bien ordonné. Ce qui rend la circulation un peu difficile au sein du marché more

Benin Marina Hotel

5 of 5 stars
Ciudad Real
Jan 19, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

Me encantó el hotel,pero me encantó aun mas el trato que me brindó todo el mundo en la ciudad. Tengo... more

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