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 | Victoria Island
Hotel: Nordic Hotel Lagos
Location: 258 Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Neighbourhood: Victoria Island, near the business and commercial district
Rooms: 61 guestrooms, including three themed suites
Style: Scandinavian minimalist design, with bright interiors, soft furnishings and contemporary artwork
Family-friendly: Suitable for families; check room configurations and occupancy limits
Wellness: Gym and fitness facilities
Pool: Outdoor swimming pool
Dining: Rye Restaurant, serving breakfast, international dishes and African specialities
Best for: Business travellers, couples and guests who prefer understated contemporary design
Prices starting from: Approximately NGN 250,000–350,000 per room per night, depending on room and season
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 | Ikeja
Hotel: House of Splendor Boutique Hotel
Location: Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
Neighbourhood: Ikeja, near Lagos mainland business and commercial areas
Rooms: Rooms and suites; exact number not specified
Style: Glamorous French-inspired interiors with gold accents, patterned wallpaper, chandeliers and bespoke furniture
Family-friendly: No. Adults-only property
Wellness: Full-service spa and gym
Pool: Outdoor swimming pool
Dining: Restaurant serving Nigerian and international cuisine, with afternoon tea
Best for: Adults seeking an indulgent boutique stay, romantic breaks and spa-focused visits
Prices starting from: Approximately NGN 150,000–220,000 per room per night, depending on room and season
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. Lagos Oriental Hotel | Victoria Island
Hotel: Lagos Oriental Hotel
Location: 3 Lekki Road, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Neighbourhood: Victoria Island waterfront, close to Lekki and commercial districts
Rooms: Multiple room categories, from Deluxe Rooms to Presidential Suites; exact total not specified
Style: Contemporary luxury with African-inspired artwork, carved wooden details and statement lighting
Family-friendly: Suitable for families; larger suites offer additional living and dining space
Wellness: Fitness facilities; spa services should be confirmed directly
Pool: Outdoor swimming pool
Dining: Skyview, Five Cowries Coffee Shop, The African Bar, Oriental Garden and Hotpot
Best for: Business travellers, families and guests seeking waterfront accommodation with several dining options
Prices starting from: Approximately NGN 250,000–350,000 per room per night, depending on room and season
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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4. Villa Monument Hotel | Victoria Island
Hotel: Villa Monument Hotel
Location: 14 Oju Olobun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Neighbourhood: Victoria Island, within reach of the waterfront and commercial district
Rooms: Individually designed guestrooms and suites; exact number not specified
Style: Contemporary villa-inspired design, with rooms themed around international destinations and cultures
Family-friendly: Not specified; confirm room capacity and child policies
Wellness: Gym and access to treatments at nearby Oriki Spa
Pool: No pool specified in the article
Dining: Complimentary breakfast; other restaurant facilities are not specified
Best for: Couples, design-conscious travellers and guests seeking a smaller hotel
Prices starting from: Approximately NGN 180,000–250,000 per room per night, depending on room and season
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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5. Maison Fahrenheit Hotel | Victoria Island
Hotel: Maison Fahrenheit Hotel
Location: 80 Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Neighbourhood: Victoria Island, close to restaurants, nightlife and commercial areas
Rooms: 30 rooms, comprising 26 standard rooms and four suites
Style: Contemporary design with Nigerian influences, modern technology and colourful accents
Family-friendly: Not specified; check room configurations before booking with children
Wellness: No dedicated spa specified
Pool: Outdoor swimming pool
Dining: La Spiga restaurant, serving African and Western dishes, and Rue80 rooftop bar
Best for: Couples, nightlife enthusiasts and travellers who enjoy rooftop dining and city views
Prices starting from: Approximately NGN 180,000–250,000 per room per night, depending on room and season
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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6. The Wheatbaker | Ikoyi
Hotel: The Wheatbaker
Location: 4 Lawrence Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria
Neighbourhood: Ikoyi, an upscale residential and business district
Rooms: 65 rooms and suites
Style: Contemporary luxury with minimalist black-and-white interiors and refined furnishings
Family-friendly: Suitable for families; confirm connecting-room availability and occupancy limits
Wellness: Wheatbaker Spa, offering massages, facials and body treatments
Pool: Outdoor swimming pool
Dining: Saraya Deli and The Grill Room
Best for: Business travellers, couples and guests seeking an upscale stay in Ikoyi
Prices starting from: Approximately NGN 250,000–350,000 per room per night, depending on room and season
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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7. The Yacht Hotel | Victoria Island
Hotel: The Yacht Hotel
Location: 12a Admiralty Road, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria
Neighbourhood: Five Cowries Creek waterfront, near Lekki Phase 1
Rooms: Guestrooms and studios known as cabins; exact number not specified
Style: Contemporary nautical-inspired interiors with neutral colours and maritime details
Family-friendly: Not specified; confirm room capacity and access to members-only facilities
Wellness: Not specified
Pool: Not specified in the article
Dining: Cowries Creek restaurant, serving breakfast and international dishes, with a waterfront terrace
Best for: Couples, waterfront stays and guests interested in a hotel with a private members’ club
Prices starting from: Approximately NGN 250,000–350,000 per room per night, depending on room and season
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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8. Bogobiri House | Ikoyi
Hotel: Bogobiri House
Location: 9 Maitama Sule Street, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria
Neighbourhood: Ikoyi, close to Lagos Island and Victoria Island
Rooms: Individually furnished guestrooms; exact number not specified
Style: Eclectic African-inspired design featuring local artwork, handmade furnishings, sculptures and colourful interiors
Family-friendly: Not specified; check room arrangements and event schedules before booking
Wellness: Not specified
Pool: No pool specified in the article
Dining: Bamboo Bar & Restaurant and Stone Bar, serving Nigerian and wider African dishes
Best for: Art and culture enthusiasts, music lovers and travellers seeking a locally rooted experience
Prices starting from: Approximately NGN 100,000–160,000 per room per night, depending on room and season
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Which area is best to stay in Lagos for a first-time visitor?
Victoria Island is a convenient base for restaurants, nightlife, shopping and business districts. Ikoyi offers a quieter, upscale residential setting. Ikeja is practical for travellers visiting Lagos Mainland or needing easier access to the airport.
How many days should I spend in Lagos, Nigeria?
Three to four days provide time to explore Lagos Island, Victoria Island, Lekki and the city's food and arts scenes. Allow additional time if you plan day trips or have business commitments.
How do you get around Lagos as a tourist?
Ride-hailing services and pre-arranged hotel transfers are practical options. Lagos traffic can be heavy, particularly during weekday rush hours. Allow extra time between appointments and attractions.
How far are Victoria Island and Ikoyi from Murtala Muhammed International Airport?
Both districts are accessible by road from the airport. Journey times vary significantly with traffic, so allow a generous transfer window. Confirm the transfer arrangements with your hotel before arrival.
What is the best time of year to visit Lagos?
November to February is generally a popular period because it falls within the drier season. March to October tends to bring more rainfall. December is particularly busy, so accommodation should be booked early.
How much should I budget for a trip to Lagos?
Your budget depends on accommodation, transport, dining and activities. Boutique hotels range from relatively modest independent properties to premium luxury stays. Also account for airport transfers and daily transport, which can add considerably to your expenses.
What should first-time visitors know before travelling to Lagos?
Plan journeys around traffic, arrange reliable airport transport and check local conditions before heading out. Keep your accommodation address and transport arrangements accessible. Ask your hotel for current advice on getting around its neighbourhood.
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