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Hotels near Mobolaji Johnson Arena

Mobolaji Johnson Arena is a football stadium in Lagos, used for matches and sporting events. Located within the Lagos area, it is a well-known venue on the city's sporting calendar.

12 hotels within 1.5 km

How many hotels are close to Mobolaji Johnson Arena

1 within 500 m6 within 1 km32 within 2 km

Hotels close to Mobolaji Johnson Arena: the nearest 12

Ordered by walking time, then star rating and guest score. Times are estimates from each hotel's map position (straight-line distance plus a quarter for streets, at 5 km/h); check the route before you go.

Hotel near Mobolaji Johnson Arena: 81 Division Officers Mess Apartment

1.81 Division Officers Mess Apartment

★★★

Lagos · about 2 min walk · 150 m

The closest hotel to Mobolaji Johnson Arena, 150 m away and a 2 minute walk, this 3-star apartment has free car parking, free Wifi and wheelchair access. Its position makes it a practical base on Lagos Island for a match or event.

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Hotel near Mobolaji Johnson Arena: The Westwood Hotel Ikoyi Lagos

2.The Westwood Hotel Ikoyi Lagos

★★★★ 4.1/5 · 212 reviews

Lagos · about 10 min walk · 690 m

A 4-star hotel 690 m from the stadium, about a 10 minute walk, with a guest score of 4.1 from 212 reviews. Free Wifi and wheelchair access are available, and the walk keeps Lagos Island's historic heart close.

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Hotel near Mobolaji Johnson Arena: Seattle Residences 3Bedroom Apartment

3.Seattle Residences 3Bedroom Apartment

★★★★

Lagos · about 13 min walk · 850 m

This 4-star apartment lies 850 m from Mobolaji Johnson Arena, roughly 13 minutes on foot. It offers an indoor pool, a sauna, a fitness center, a kitchen, free car parking and pets allowed, suiting longer stays around an event.

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Hotel near Mobolaji Johnson Arena: Pilgrims Brook Hotels Ltd

4.Pilgrims Brook Hotels Ltd

★★★ 3.6/5 · 149 reviews

Lagos · about 13 min walk · 840 m

A 3-star hotel 840 m from the stadium, about a 13 minute walk, with a guest score of 3.6 from 149 reviews. There is a lounge, free Wifi and wheelchair access, and the ground is easily reached on foot.

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Hotel near Mobolaji Johnson Arena: The Seattle Residences

5.The Seattle Residences

★★★★ 4.7/5 · 355 reviews

Lagos · about 14 min walk · 940 m

Rated 4.7 from 355 reviews, this 4-star hotel is 940 m from Mobolaji Johnson Arena, about a 14 minute walk. A spa, breakfast, free car parking, free Wifi and wheelchair access are available, making it a strong choice for a comfortable stay near the ground.

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Hotel near Mobolaji Johnson Arena: Saheeto Suites

6.Saheeto Suites

★★★ 4.0/5 · 168 reviews

Lagos · about 14 min walk · 960 m

Saheeto Suites is a 3-star hotel 960 m from the stadium, around a 14 minute walk, with a guest score of 4.0 from 168 reviews. Free car parking and wheelchair access are provided, and the arena is close enough to walk.

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Hotel near Mobolaji Johnson Arena: Jade Court

7.Jade Court

★★★

Lagos · about 17 min walk · 1.1 km

A 3-star hotel 1.1 km from Mobolaji Johnson Arena, about a 17 minute walk. A pool bar, lounge, gymnasium and air conditioning are available, so guests can return from the stadium to a drink and a workout.

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Hotel near Mobolaji Johnson Arena: Spicery Hotel

8.Spicery Hotel

★★★

Lagos · about 18 min walk · 1.2 km

Spicery Hotel is 1.2 km from the stadium, roughly an 18 minute walk. This 3-star hotel has a swimming pool, free car parking, breakfast and wheelchair access, giving guests a place to cool off after time at the arena.

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Hotel near Mobolaji Johnson Arena: Riviera Luxury Boutique Hotel

9.Riviera Luxury Boutique Hotel

★★★

Lagos · about 20 min walk · 1.3 km

A 3-star hotel 1.3 km from Mobolaji Johnson Arena, about a 20 minute walk. It offers a swimming pool, free car parking, breakfast and wheelchair access, a comfortable base on Lagos Island for an event.

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Hotel near Mobolaji Johnson Arena: Riviera Suites

10.Riviera Suites

★★★

Lagos · about 20 min walk · 1.3 km

This 3-star hotel lies 1.3 km from the stadium, around a 20 minute walk. An outdoor pool, free car parking, breakfast, a lounge, a fitness center and family rooms are available, making it workable for groups and families visiting the arena.

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Where to stay near Mobolaji Johnson Arena

Lagos

The listed hotels all sit in Lagos, and the closest cluster is within a short walk of the stadium. 81 Division Officers Mess Apartment is the nearest, 150 m or 2 minutes on foot. The Westwood Hotel Ikoyi Lagos is 690 m away, about 10 minutes, and Pilgrims Brook Hotels Ltd is 840 m, roughly 13 minutes. Slightly further, The Seattle Residences, Saheeto Suites and Seattle Residences 3Bedroom Apartment are all within 960 m, so a stay here keeps the ground, the markets and the National Museum on Lagos Island within easy reach.

Getting to Mobolaji Johnson Arena from your hotel

From the closest hotels, Mobolaji Johnson Arena is a walk. 81 Division Officers Mess Apartment is 150 m away, about 2 minutes on foot, and The Westwood Hotel Ikoyi Lagos is 690 m, or 10 minutes. Pilgrims Brook Hotels Ltd and Seattle Residences 3Bedroom Apartment are roughly 13 minutes on foot, and The Seattle Residences and Saheeto Suites about 14 minutes. The remaining listed hotels, Jade Court, Spicery Hotel, Riviera Luxury Boutique Hotel, Riviera Suites, Tivoli Garden and Sugarland Apartments VI, sit between 1.1 km and 1.5 km away, a short ride by taxi or ride-hailing app. Guests arriving from Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja reach the island districts by taxi or ride-hailing service, with travel time varying with traffic.

About Mobolaji Johnson Arena

Mobolaji Johnson Arena is a stadium in Lagos, on Lagos Island, and it is best known around the world as the Onikan Stadium. It sits in the historic heart of the city, an area of markets and museums, and it has long been a venue for football and other large gatherings. Visitors coming for a match or an event usually pair the trip with the National Museum on Lagos Island, which houses artifacts from Nigeria's diverse ethnic groups. Lagos is a commercial center with a range of hotels, from international chains to local establishments, so the choice near the ground runs from small apartments to four-star addresses. The city's tropical climate brings a wet season from April to October and a dry season from November to March, and the dry season from November to March is generally considered the best time to visit. Wherever you stay, plan around traffic, because getting around Lagos often relies on private cars, taxis or ride-hailing apps.

Tips for staying near Mobolaji Johnson Arena

  • Match days and events at the stadium make the streets around Lagos Island busy. If your visit is built around one, arrive earlier in the day and expect the closest hotels to fill first.
  • The closest hotels, 81 Division Officers Mess Apartment and The Westwood Hotel Ikoyi Lagos, keep the ground within a 2 to 10 minute walk. Book these early when a fixture is on.
  • For an early flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, allow for traffic and arrange a private car, taxi or ride-hailing service rather than relying on public buses.
  • The dry season from November to March is generally considered the best time to visit Lagos. It is also the busiest, so reserve a room and any breakfast or parking you want in advance.
  • Several of the listed hotels offer free car parking, including 81 Division Officers Mess Apartment, Seattle Residences 3Bedroom Apartment and The Seattle Residences. Ask about a space when you reserve.

Mobolaji Johnson Arena hotels: questions people ask

What is the closest hotel to Mobolaji Johnson Arena?

81 Division Officers Mess Apartment is the closest hotel we list, about 2 min walk · 150 m from Mobolaji Johnson Arena in a straight line, in Lagos.

Are there hotels within walking distance of Mobolaji Johnson Arena?

Yes: 6 of the hotels we list are within 1 km of Mobolaji Johnson Arena, about a 15-minute walk, and 1 are within 500 m. The closest is 81 Division Officers Mess Apartment, 150 m away.

Which hotels near Mobolaji Johnson Arena have free parking?

81 Division Officers Mess Apartment, Seattle Residences 3Bedroom Apartment, The Seattle Residences list free parking on their own page. Check the hotel page for the details.

What is the best-rated hotel near Mobolaji Johnson Arena?

The Seattle Residences has the best guest score of the hotels near Mobolaji Johnson Arena: 4.7/5 from 355 reviews, 940 m away.

Are there 4- and 5-star hotels near Mobolaji Johnson Arena?

3 of the hotels we list within 1 km of Mobolaji Johnson Arena have 4 or 5 stars, the nearest being The Westwood Hotel Ikoyi Lagos (690 m).

How far is Mobolaji Johnson Arena from Lagos centre?

Mobolaji Johnson Arena is about 6.5 km from the centre of Lagos in a straight line.

Which hotels near Mobolaji Johnson Arena have a pool?

Among the listed hotels, Seattle Residences 3Bedroom Apartment has an indoor pool, Jade Court has a pool bar, and Spicery Hotel, Riviera Luxury Boutique Hotel, Riviera Suites and Tivoli Garden have a swimming pool or outdoor pool.

Which hotels close to the stadium suit families?

Riviera Suites, 1.3 km from Mobolaji Johnson Arena, has family rooms along with an outdoor pool, free car parking, breakfast, a lounge and a fitness center. Tivoli Garden, 1.5 km away with a guest score of 3.9 from 1035 reviews, is another 4-star option.

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