We’ve found the very best boutique hotels in Lagos, Nigeria to make your next trip unforgettable
Discover the colour and culture of Nigeria's largest city.
If you’ve already fallen in love with Cape Town and Cairo, perhaps it’s time to visit another hotspot on the African continent? Beloved for its coastal location, incredible cuisine, and buzzing nightlife, Lagos is a popular vacation destination for travellers and locals alike. Be sure to check-in at one of the best boutique hotels in Lagos, Nigeria to take your travels up a notch.
The best boutique hotels in Lagos, Nigeria
1. Nordic Hotel Lagos
The Nordic Hotel is an aptly named clean, tranquil, and minimalist hotel in the heart of Lagos. Owned by Jonas Schwartz Lausten and a sister property to both Nordic Villa and Nordic Hotel in Abuja, the relatively new hotel brings Scandi cool to Victoria Island.
The 61 bright and airy guestrooms have all the soft white linen, quirky artwork, and plush furniture you’d expect, coming with rainfall showers, sustainable toiletries, and Smart TVs. Three of the suites are named after Scandinavian literary heroes; in the Hans Christian Andersen suite, you’ll get a separate living area and private sun terrace.
The cosy Rye restaurant not only has a well-stocked, pendant-lit bar area but serves almost everything, from fluffy pancakes at breakfast to pizzas, burgers and African specialities throughout the day. Grab a cocktail to go and head to the outdoor pool, designed with Balinese tiles and low-hanging trees for a little slice of paradise.
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2. House of Splendor Boutique Hotel
House of Splendor Boutique Hotel is conveniently situated in the Ikeja neighbourhood of Lagos, and this adults-only hotel provides splendour aplenty. With interiors designed by Sarah O Daniel of SD Interiors, the hotel is full of character, using plenty of gold, bold patterned wallpaper, and bright artwork to make it feel like a miniature French palace.
The rooms and suites hold equal old-world charm, with heavy velvet curtains, gilded mirrors, headboards, and twinkling chandeliers. Aside from the custom-made furniture, many rooms come with separate whirlpools or terraces, although with a full-service spa, gym, and outdoor pool you may not need it.
Indulge at the hotel’s onsite restaurant that serves up tasty local and international cuisine for three meals a day as well as afternoon tea, or you can enjoy a light bite and a drink as you unwind by the pool.
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3. The Moorhouse Hotel
Look no further than The Moorhouse Hotel if you’re on the hunt for a stylish, upmarket place to stay in Lagos. This stylish Ikoyi-based hotel – Lagos’ most affluent neighbourhood, encapsulates elevated African design incorporating wooden furnishings, swaying palm trees, and local sculptures and artwork.
The 90 rooms are split into deluxe and executive suites, with both offering king-sized beds, rain showers, and a complimentary breakfast. Some rooms provide views over the sparkling blue pool area, while inside there’s also a well-equipped gym and meeting room. If you need a refreshing drink or meal on a hot Lagos day, the restaurant cooks up delicious local dishes and offers a buffet at certain mealtimes.
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4. Lagos Oriental Hotel
Another luxury waterfront property on Victoria Island, Lagos Oriental Hotel is smack-bang in the middle of some of the best shopping, dining, and sightseeing in Lagos. African themes are strong here, from the intricate wooden headboards to the gently flickering metal lamps and vibrant local artworks.
Rooms go from Deluxe all the way up to the Presidential Suite, all with king-sized beds, a living area, a 55” TV, and a complimentary mini-bar. Up in the huge, chandelier-lit Diplomat, Ambassador, and Presidential Suites, you’ll get two floors to yourself, a Jacuzzi, balcony, and an eight-seater dining room.
Enjoy a coffee and pastry from Five Cowries Coffee Shop or weekly live music at the peaceful ground floor pool area at any time of the day, but if you’re feeling hungrier you have five restaurants and bars to choose from. Breakfast is served in the panoramic Skyview restaurant, and on the second floor you’ll find ice-cold drinks and sports on TV at The African Bar. The remaining restaurants, Oriental Garden and Hotpot, do what they say on the tin serving Chinese cuisine and hotpots respectively for a lunch or dinner time feast.
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5. Villa Monument Hotel
Located in a beautiful coastal neighbourhood on Victoria Island, Villa Monument Hotel is a stylish property that, from the outside, looks exactly like someone’s private villa. Inside are contemporary guestrooms which are each uniquely designed to celebrate different cultures around the world.
Examples include the Catalan Room, complete with a framed photo of the Sagrada Familia; and the minimalist Empire Room representing New York. Every suite contains comfortable king-sized beds and flat-screen TVs, plus the hotel provides a hearty complimentary breakfast.
Despite limited space, the hotel squeezes in plenty of extras, such as a gym, a warmly lit lounge, a conference centre, and a garden terrace for guests to enjoy. Villa Monument Hotel also partners with nearby Oriki Spa, where a plethora of massages, masks and wraps are on the menu.
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6. Maison Fahrenheit Hotel
A luxury boutique hotel centrally located on Victoria Island, Maison Fahrenheit is for those looking to see and be seen. Its contemporary design accented with Nigerian touches and modern tech was dreamed up by all-round art and architecture lover Anselm Tabansi. The hotel has 26 standard rooms and just four suites, which are simplistically white, with luxe rugs, flatscreen TVs, and neon-coloured cushions.
The restaurant, La Spiga, serves both African and Western food but the hospitality crown goes to the rooftop bar, Rue80, which has breathtaking ocean and city views, lounge-style seating, and a lengthy cocktail menu. For all your other needs, the outdoor pool and courtyard, with its cherry red sun loungers, is the spot to relax, party, play games or read the latest page-turner.
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7. The Wheatbaker
Lagos’ self-proclaimed ‘most iconic hotel’, The Wheatbaker is one of the sleekest places to stay in the city, decorated in minimalist black and white with all the mod-cons. All of the rooms come with huge beds, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and fluffy white robes.
The hotel has two restaurants to choose from. Saraya Deli is an everything option, serving daily buffet lunches, international cuisine and signature must-try milkshakes, while The Grill Room cooks up individual dishes ranging from pasta to steak and burgers. To round off their attractive amenities, the Wheatbaker Spa is all you need after a long day; whether you’re after a body wrap, facial or massage.
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8. The Yacht Hotel
The Yacht Hotel may not be on an actual yacht, but from its location in the Lekki 1 district of Victoria Island, you couldn’t be closer to the Five Cowries Creek waterfront. This modern hotel is home to its own members’ club: The Admirals, making it the go-to option for locals and regular visitors to Lagos.
The maritime theme extends to the hotel’s rooms and studios, which are known as cabins, many of which have picture-perfect sea views. Each neutral-themed room offers a flat-screen TV, MP3 player, minibar and a cloud-like bed, and the ones with balconies really do feel like you’re cruising aboard a ship.
Cowries Creek is the hotel’s restaurant, which serves breakfast on the sun-soaked terrace and dishes like coconut creole and roasted lamb for dinner, paired with wines, beer and cocktails for the ultimate sundowner by the sea.
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9. Bogobiri House
Bogobiri House in Ikoyi is bursting with African music, artwork, and culture and represents the soul of Africa in its design. Inside, brightly coloured walls, local wooden sculptures, handmade rugs and cushions, and plant life make Bogobiri feel more like a local home than a hotel. Its spacious rooms are equally impressive, featuring rustic bamboo four-posters, rattan chairs, and tables made out of tree trunks.
Dining options include the Bamboo Bar & Restaurant, and Stone Bar with Orishirishi, the latter being an assortment of local dishes traditionally served throughout Africa. There is also a rooftop area, where guests can enjoy a whole host of activities to immerse themselves in the destination, from live music and spoken word to game nights and art classes; in fact, the hotel has its own gallery called Nimbus nearby, which showcases incredible African artwork. Peruse the paintings, books, and photos over a sunset dinner at the onsite restaurant.
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