Lekki in 3 days, upgraded
Three days at the top end: private beach cabanas, tasting menus and a driver on standby, roughly $1,500 per person.
Rooftop pool overlooking Lekki lagoon at golden hour
Day 1: Check in and go big
Base at The Wheatbaker in Ikoyi or Radisson Blu Anchorage, both around $280 a night. Lunch at Nok by Alara on Akin Osiyemi in Victoria Island, pan-African tasting menu, around $70 with wine. Afternoon at Landmark Beach with a cabana booked in advance ($120 for the day, seats six). Dinner at Cocoon on Ozumba Mbadiwe, wagyu and cocktails, budget $90 a head.
Day 2: Art, spa, lagoon
Private tour of Nike Art Gallery arranged through your hotel concierge, tip the guide $20. Lunch at Craft Gourmet on Admiralty, $30 a head. Afternoon spa at The George or Eko Hotel, 90-minute massage around $80. Sunset on a chartered boat from Five Cowries Terminal in Falomo, two-hour lagoon cruise for $200 total, split between the group. Late dinner at RSVP, tasting menu $95.
Day 3: Beach resort day
Drive to La Campagne Tropicana in Ibeju-Lekki, hour each way with a driver ($80 for the day). Day pass with lunch runs about $60 per person, cleaner sand, private feel. Back by 6pm for farewell drinks at Sky Restaurant and Lounge at Eko Hotel, 25th floor views over the lagoon, cocktails $15. Book Quilox on Ozumba Mbadiwe if you want one late night out, table minimums start around $500.
Frequently asked questions
What people ask before they set off on this one.
Yes at this budget. Around $80 to $100 a day and you skip Bolt surge pricing and the parking hunt.
Shiro Beach House at Landmark, Cocoon, RSVP, Quilox and private clubs in Banana Island. Not Phase 1 street bars.
The Wheatbaker and Radisson Blu Anchorage in Ikoyi are the closest true luxury. Nothing in Lekki itself matches them yet.
Yes, book through your hotel or directly at Five Cowries Terminal. Confirm the boat has life jackets and shade before paying.
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