Name: The Lilygate
Address: 2 Olubunmi Owa Str, Lagos, Nigeria, Lekki, Nigeria
Price range: $134
Rating: 4.4

Question 1

Where is The Lilygate located?

Accepted Answer

The Lilygate is in Lagos, Lekki (2 Olubunmi Owa Str, Lagos, Nigeria), close to Atican Beach.

Question 2

How much does The Lilygate cost per night?

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Recent rates started around $134 per night, but prices are set live — check the booking page for your exact dates.

Question 3

How many stars is The Lilygate?

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The Lilygate is a 4-star hotel in Lekki.

Question 4

Is The Lilygate a good hotel?

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Guests rate it 4.4 across 3536 reviews. It's an upscale choice for Lekki.

Question 5

Do I need to rent a car in Lekki?

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No, and most visitors shouldn’t. Bolt, Uber and LagRide cover the entire peninsula from Phase 1 to Ajah with typical fares of ₦2,500–₦6,000 within Lekki and ₦4,000–₦9,000 to VI or Ikoyi. If you need a car for a full day of meetings, hire one with a driver for ₦25,000–₦50,000 — driving yourself on the Lekki-Epe Expressway without knowing the informal rules of Lagos traffic is genuinely risky. The BRT along the expressway is ₦500–₦1,000 and useful for long stretches during gridlock.

Question 6

Is Lekki good for families or better for couples?

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Lekki works for both, but the areas differ. Families do well in Ikate, Agungi and Osapa London in serviced apartments with pools (₦90,000–₦180,000), close to Circle Mall, the Lekki Conservation Centre canopy walk and Hans and René ice cream. Couples lean towards Phase 1, Oniru and the boutique hotels near Landmark Beach for the restaurant density and nightlife. Ibeju-Lekki beach resorts like La Campagne Tropicana suit families for a self-contained 2-3 night stay, but there is nothing to walk to outside the gates.

Question 7

What should I book early for a Lekki trip?

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Book December accommodation by early October — Phase 1, Oniru and Ikate hotels routinely sell out for the 20 December to 3 January window, and Afro Nation and Flytime concert weeks fill up fast. Restaurant reservations for Nok by Alara, Z Kitchen and RSVP need at least a week ahead on Fridays and Saturdays. Boat trips to Ilashe or Tarkwa Bay through Tarkwa Bay Boats or Ilashe Beach Resort should be booked two to three days out. Everything else — Ubers, day-of dinners in Ikate, the Lekki Arts and Crafts Market — is fine walk-up.

Question 8

What is the typical nightly rate for a hotel in Lekki?

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The typical mid-range rate in Lekki is ₦60,000–₦130,000 a night in 2024, for a room with 24-hour power, breakfast and a functional pool or gym in Ikate, Agungi or Phase 2. Budget rooms in Ajah and Sangotedo start around ₦25,000–₦45,000 with basic inverter power. Top-end Phase 1 and Oniru properties run ₦200,000–₦600,000. Add 7.5% VAT and 5% consumption tax if not included in the quoted rate, and expect a 40–70% December surcharge.

Question 9

Is Lekki walkable?

Accepted Answer

No, Lekki is not walkable in the way European or North American cities are — distances are long, pavements are patchy and the heat and humidity make anything over 15 minutes uncomfortable most of the year. The exceptions are pockets: within Lekki Phase 1 you can walk Admiralty Way between restaurants, Oniru around Landmark Beach and Twin Waters works on foot, and Circle Mall in Jakande is fine once you are there. For anything else, use Bolt. Do not try to walk along the Lekki-Epe Expressway service lanes.

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