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The 10 Best Guest Houses in Cotonou, Benin

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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.

Very hospitable host and crew. The property is beautiful and clean, and the crew is very nice. They went above and beyond my expectations. I highly recommend people stay here.

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9
Superb
119 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.

Very nice and helpful staff, could communicate in English good enough which was very positive

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8.7
Fabulous
217 reviews
Price from
£54
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
£12
per night

Guests at the guest house can enjoy a continental breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. At L'Address Bar-Piscine-Restaurant, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and specialises in African cuisine.

Brilliant hotel - excellent food and great staff who couldn't have been more helpful

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8.6
Fabulous
74 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
£99
per night

Situated within 2 km of Obama Beach and 38 km of Ouidah Museum of History, L'Oasis Guesthouse features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cotonou. The property has pool views. The bed and breakfast provides parking on-site, an outdoor swimming pool and full-day security.

Good area.. Restaurants and bars very close to the guesthouse.

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8.8
Fabulous
45 reviews
Price from
£88
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
90 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
82 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
£23
per night

Guests can have à la carte or buffet meals at the on-site restaurant. The restaurant also serves special diet menus on request and kid meals. The bar-restaurant at the guesthouse is open Thursday to Sunday from 18h00.

Everything! From the food to the neatness to the host (Nelly) and even the staff of the hotel. It was totally great.

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8.7
Fabulous
32 reviews
Price from
£58
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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Guest houses that travellers love in Cotonou

  • Avg. price/night: £36.97
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 119 reviews
    Very good breakfast, nice house. The host Ousmane was very friendly and helpful and spoke english well. The area is safe and the rooms have climatization.
    Seidel
    Solo traveller
  • 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: £43.25
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 70 reviews
    Very nice place in a very good and quiet neighborhood. I felt very welcome and staying there for few nights added some authenticity to Cotonou experience. There are not many restaurants and options to go out in walking distance but no worries as the burger is excellent and, with a bit of luck, in one of the evenings I got also a very good entrecôte. The cafe gourmet is surely something to try!
    Florin
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £25.80
    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: £19.35
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 5 reviews
    The location is easily accessible. It is a few meters away from the beach. Very quiet area though active. The small market is near. The manager is great and very attentive. The kitchen has all appliances and cooking is easy. a very beautiful place
    Bolanle Simeon-Fayomi
    Solo traveller
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 9 reviews
    Very spacious, good Internet, kitchen facilities for short staying, quiet and safe neighbourhood, a/c. Owner allowed very late check out, I appreciated. Nearby many restaurants and super markets.
    Charalampos
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £19.78
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 83 reviews
    I really liked the staff. Estelle was a great host
    A
    Anjola
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £24.76
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 90 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: £42.99
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 74 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
  • 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