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Offering a garden and a terrace, La Villa Saint Jean is set in Cotonou, 38 km from Ouidah Museum of History. This pet-friendly guest house also has free WiFi.

A continental breakfast is available every morning at the guest house.

Super beautiful hotel. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

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9
Superb
115 reviews
Price from
£36
per night

All units are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with free toiletries, units at the guest house also boast free WiFi, while some rooms include a terrace. At the guest house, each unit includes bed linen and towels.

At the guest house, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and specialises in African cuisine.

The staff here are fantastic. Super friendly, and always make you feel very welcome. Nice food and drink too. A little oasis in Cotonou. Stopped here a few times and would definitely recommend.

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8.7
Fabulous
215 reviews
Price from
£53
per night

Situated just 1.8 km from Obama Beach, Guesthouse Cocotiers Cotonou provides accommodation in Cotonou with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a shared kitchen. This guest house features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

Friendly staff, convenient location, clean and comfortable

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8
Very good
108 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

A continental breakfast is available each morning at the guest house. At L'Address Bar-Piscine-Restaurant, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and specialises in African cuisine.

Location, staff, room PERFECT.

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8.5
Very good
72 reviews
Price from
£45
per night

All units in the guest house are fitted with a kettle. Some of the units feature a satellite TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, and a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. At the guest house, the units include bed linen and towels.

The property is very clean, cosy, very well located. The staff was amazing especially Thibaut who made this stay unforgettable. Thanks again, will definitely come back straight from the airport which is about 5 minutes from there. Keep on the good work!

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8.3
Very good
33 reviews
Price from
£98
per night

L'Oasis Guesthouse provides wellness packages, as well as air-conditioned accommodation in Cotonou, 2 km from Obama Beach. The property has pool views and is 38 km from Ouidah Museum of History. The bed and breakfast features parking on-site, an outdoor swimming pool and full-day security.

The place was just perfect. The location made it very easy to move around

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8.8
Fabulous
45 reviews
Price from
£87
per night

For guests with children, the guest house features an indoor play area and an outdoor play equipment. If you would like to discover the area, pub crawls is possible in the surroundings and Akwa Guesthouse Cotonou can arrange a car rental service.

Outstanding welcome. Highly recommend Akwa Guest House to anyone looking for a home when visiting Benin. The hosts are excellent and the children delicious in every possible way.

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8.7
Fabulous
88 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

Guests at the guest house can enjoy a buffet breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. At Le Karé Ébène, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and high tea and serves African cuisine.

The breakfast was good and light.

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8.8
Fabulous
81 reviews
Price from
£122
per night

Set in Cotonou, KARLS guesthouse features free bikes, garden, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. Certain units at the property feature a balcony with a city view.

Obama Beach is 2.1 km from KARLS guesthouse, while Ouidah Museum of History is 37 km away. The nearest airport is Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport, a few steps from the accommodation.

Karls is in a great location near a bunch of embassies. Good restaurants are nearby, grocery stores, ATMs, and plenty of moto-taxis. Friendly and helpful staff!

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8.1
Very good
89 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

At the guest house, the units are equipped with a wardrobe. All units feature private entrance.

Bike hire and car hire are available at this guest house and the area is popular for pub crawls. Outdoor play equipment is also available for guests at La Guesthouse Étoile.

Great spot! Big, clean rooms with comfy beds and mosquito nets. Our host was lovely and he was able to arrange for an early morning airport transfer and a day tour to Ganvie. The complimentary breakfast is simple but appreciated - we paid extra for eggs, which were super tasty! The location is great, everyone who works here is lovely, and there's a really cute dog.

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7.7
Good
111 reviews
Price from
£20
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 89 reviews
    We were not offered breakfast. I thought it was not in the package. Benoit was a lovely host, even though he spoke no English and my French was a collection of words!! The place was clean and quiet and close to the airport.
    Chesha
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £55.43
    10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews
    Waooo! This place is very good. it was clean, quiet, and good. The host Eric was exceptionally nice and caring. I will like to stay again and l recommend it for travelers.
    Ogbeifun Nosakhare
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £64.28
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 58 reviews
    Very friendly host and lovely guest house with a large garden. It was perfect for me as I could work from there and the internet was very good. The room was small, but clean and everything worked well.
    Maria
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £19.71
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 82 reviews
    I really liked the staff. Estelle was a great host
    A
    Anjola
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £49.11
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 90 reviews
    Friendly staff, location is also good in the city center. Room was spacious and comfortable. Good water pressure in the shower. Quiet location on a side street. Cleaning every third day.
    Jorge
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £24.68
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 88 reviews
    Outstanding welcome. Highly recommend Akwa Guest House to anyone looking for a home when visiting Benin. The hosts are excellent and the children delicious in every possible way.
    m
    mali
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £42.85
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 72 reviews
    L'Addresse Hotel is located in a quiet neighborhood in Cotonou next door to the Brazilian Embassy. The hotel has comfortable rooms, good WiFi, a restaurant and a swimming pool. It's a little far from the more lively parts of the city, but mototaxis are cheap and always on call near the hotel. I enjoyed my stay at L'Address and would return.
    AnarchyTravel
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £27.43
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 111 reviews
    it’s a very nice guesthouse, especially for it’s price! The mattress was very comfortable, the is a very nice common space and garden where you can easily meet other people. I’ve had dinner and breakfast and the food was very good! I will come back for sure, and will stay longer. Cedric is a very nice host and he gave me very useful tips. see you soon!
    Stefan
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £89.99
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 45 reviews
    The staff were so so help especially the house manager - her name starts with R...cant remember.Even though her english wasnt great she was always willing to help and go the extra mile. that made our stay really good. location was great - close to monuments, bars and restaurants yet guest house was tucked away on a quiet street.
    Tiwa
    Young couple
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 89 reviews
    We stayed in "The Apartment", a self catering apartment affiliated to the Guesthouse and had a wonderful time there. The apartment is beautifully furnished with a lovely huge green balkony. Jürgen was a great host and gave lots of insider tips. Great value for money.
    Andrea
    Family with young children