Fun City Hotel 2
For a cheaper night in Lekki, Fun City Hotel 2 in Lekki Phase 1 keeps costs down while staying within reach of Elegushi Beach.
From here, Lekki's main attractions — including Elegushi Beach — are an easy walk or short ride away, so you spend less time in transit and more time exploring.
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Key facts
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Around Lekki Phase 1
Getting around Lekki: traffic, the BRT, and whether you need a car
You do not need to rent a car in Lekki, and driving yourself is a bad idea if you do not know the expressway. Bolt and Uber both work reliably across Phase 1, Ikate, Chevron, Osapa, Jakande and Ajah, with typical fares of ₦2,500–₦6,000 within the peninsula and ₦4,000–₦9,000 to Victoria Island or Ikoyi. LagRide (the green Lagos state e-hail) tends to be cheaper for longer runs to Ikeja or the airport. There is no rail on the peninsula — the Blue Line stops at Marina, on the island side.
The BRT runs down the Lekki-Epe Expressway from Ajah through Chevron and Ikate to CMS at ₦500–₦1,000, and is the only thing that moves during Lekki toll gate gridlock, but it is standing-room only at rush hour. Distances look short and aren't: Phase 1 to Ajah is 18 km but 45–90 minutes in traffic; Phase 1 to Murtala Muhammed Airport in Ikeja is 35 km and can take 2.5 hours between 4pm and 8pm. Plan around the tides of traffic, not the map.
How many nights in Lekki and a sensible first-timer itinerary
Four nights is the right length for a first visit built around Lekki itself, five if you want a beach day at Eleko or Ilashe. Base yourself in Phase 1 or Oniru. Day one, keep it local: Lekki Conservation Centre canopy walk in the morning, Lekki Arts and Crafts Market in the afternoon, dinner on Admiralty Way. Day two, cross to Ikoyi and Victoria Island for Nike Art Gallery, Freedom Park and Jazzhole.
Day three works for Eleko Beach or a boat to Ilashe or Tarkwa Bay — leave Phase 1 by 8am to beat the expressway. Day four is a shopping and food day around Landmark, Circle Mall and Ikate. If you have a week, add a day trip to Badagry for the slave route museums (allow a full day, it is 60 km west of VI) or Epe fish market on a Saturday. Skip trying to do Ibadan or Abeokuta on a short trip — the drive out of Lagos eats a whole day.
What Lekki hotels actually cost in 2024
Budget rooms in Lekki start around ₦25,000–₦45,000 a night in Ajah, Sangotedo, Ikota and outer Chevron. At this level expect an inverter for outage cover, a small generator, unreliable hot water and no restaurant to speak of. Mid-range, ₦60,000–₦130,000, is the sweet spot in Ikate, Agungi and Phase 2 — 24-hour power, a working pool or gym, breakfast included, and a reception that can actually order you a Bolt. Serviced apartments in Osapa London and Ikate at ₦90,000–₦180,000 are often better value than hotels for stays over four nights.
Top-end in Phase 1 and Oniru runs ₦200,000–₦600,000, with the Radisson Blu Anchorage, Lekki Coliseum and a handful of Oniru boutiques at the upper end. Rates spike in December (add 40–70%), during major concerts at Eko Hotel or Livespot Entertarium, and around the Lagos Photo Festival in November. Most Lekki hotels quote in naira but a few Phase 1 properties still price in dollars — always confirm which, and whether the 7.5% VAT and 5% consumption tax are included.