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The Wheatbaker
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The Wheatbaker

4 Lawrence Road, Lagos, Nigeria
from $221

For a refined stay in Lekki, The Wheatbaker sits in Nigeria and pairs 5-star comfort with easy access to Elegushi Beach and the best-known sights nearby.

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.

Rates shift with the season and with demand, so the live price on the booking page is always the one to trust — tap through for tonight's or your dates' real availability.

Good to know

Class
5-star
Area
Nigeria
Guest rating
4.5 (5370)
from
$221
Address
4 Lawrence Road, Lagos, Nigeria

Where to stay

Getting around Lekki: car, bus, and the expressway reality

A car — your own driver, a hired one, or Uber/Bolt/inDrive — is genuinely necessary in Lekki. There is no rail on the peninsula; the Blue Line ends at Marina and the Red Line runs Agbado to Oyingbo, so neither helps you east of Ikoyi. BRT buses run the Lekki-Epe Expressway from CMS through Ajah to Abraham Adesanya, useful if you are patient and travelling light, but they do not enter estates like Chevron, Agungi or Nicon Town.

Distances look short and drive long. Phase 1 to Ajah is about 18 km but 40-90 minutes depending on the Lekki toll gate and school-run traffic. VI to Chevron is 12 km, typically 30-50 minutes. Ibeju-Lekki and Eleko are 45-70 km from Phase 1 and easily two hours each way. Danfo minibuses and okadas exist but okadas are banned on the expressway and most of Lekki, so do not plan around them. Budget ₦8,000-₦15,000 a day for Bolt if you are hopping between two or three areas.

How many nights in Lekki and a sensible first-timer plan

Four to five nights is the right length for a first visit. Any less and the traffic eats your itinerary; any more and you will want to add Epe, Badagry or a domestic flight to Calabar or Abuja. Base yourself in Lekki Phase 1 or Oniru for the whole stay rather than moving — changing hotels mid-trip in Lagos costs you half a day each time.

A workable shape: day one, Lekki Conservation Centre canopy walk and dinner on Admiralty Way; day two, Nike Art Gallery in Ikate and Landmark Beach in Oniru; day three, a full day at Ilashe or La Campagne Tropicana beach in Ibeju-Lekki; day four, Lekki Arts and Crafts Market, Terra Kulture on VI and Freedom Park on Lagos Island; day five, brunch in Ikoyi and departure. Add a sixth night if you want Lakowe Lakes golf or a slow day at Eleko Beach.

What Lekki hotels actually cost

Budget rooms — small guesthouses and unbranded hotels in Ikate, Agungi, Ikota and Ajah — run roughly ₦35,000-₦70,000 a night in 2024 pricing, usually with AC, inverter backup and breakfast but not always hot water or reliable Wi-Fi. Mid-range in Lekki Phase 1, Chevron and Osapa London sits at ₦80,000-₦180,000 and gets you a pool, a working generator through NEPA outages, and a restaurant. Serviced apartments in Ikate and Lekki Phase 2 at 3-7 night stays often beat hotels on value.

Upper-end hotels on the peninsula and in Oniru — think the branded chains near the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge — are ₦220,000-₦500,000, and Victoria Island landmarks like Eko, Radisson Blu Anchorage and the Federal Palace push ₦350,000-₦800,000. Beach resorts in Ibeju-Lekki and Lakowe run ₦180,000-₦450,000 with meals. Rates spike hardest between 20 December and 3 January and around Afro Nation dates; a room that is ₦120,000 in September can be ₦220,000 on 28 December.

Questions, answered

Where is The Wheatbaker located?
The Wheatbaker is in Nigeria, Lekki (4 Lawrence Road, Lagos, Nigeria), close to Elegushi Beach.
How much does The Wheatbaker cost per night?
Recent rates started around $221 per night, but prices are set live — check the booking page for your exact dates.
How many stars is The Wheatbaker?
The Wheatbaker is a 5-star hotel in Lekki.
Is The Wheatbaker a good hotel?
Guests rate it 4.5 across 5370 reviews. It's a luxury choice for Lekki.
How many nights do I need in Lekki?
Four to five nights is the right answer for most visitors. That gives you two days inside Lekki proper for Lekki Conservation Centre, Nike Art Gallery and Landmark Beach, one day for Ibeju-Lekki beaches like Eleko or La Campagne Tropicana, and a day for Ikoyi and Lagos Island sights like Freedom Park and Terra Kulture. Three nights only works if you skip the beach day. Anything over six nights is better spent adding Epe, Badagry or a domestic trip.
How do I get from Murtala Muhammed Airport to Lekki?
The straight answer is a pre-booked car or Bolt/Uber from the airport in Ikeja to Lekki, roughly 35-45 km depending on your area. Expect 60-90 minutes off-peak and 2-3 hours in Lagos rush hour, with fares around ₦15,000-₦30,000 to Lekki Phase 1 in 2024. Most hotels will arrange an airport pickup for ₦25,000-₦45,000 which is worth it on a first arrival. Do not take unmetered taxis touting inside the terminal.
Do I need a car to stay in Lekki?
Yes, effectively. There is no rail serving the Lekki peninsula, okadas are banned on the expressway and inside most estates, and walking between areas is not realistic because of distances and missing pavements. Bolt, Uber and inDrive cover Lekki well and are the standard option — budget ₦8,000-₦15,000 a day if you are moving between two or three areas. A hired car with driver runs ₦25,000-₦40,000 a day and is worth it if you are going to Ibeju-Lekki or Epe.
Is Lekki better for families or couples?
Both work, but the choice of area differs. Families do well in serviced apartments in Lekki Phase 1, Chevron or Osapa London where you get a kitchen, a pool and quiet estate streets, plus easy runs to Hard Rock Cafe and Lekki Conservation Centre’s canopy walk. Couples tend to prefer Oniru or a beach resort in Ibeju-Lekki or Lakowe for the weekend, with dinners on Admiralty Way. Ajah and Sangotedo are cheaper but the expressway commute makes them a poor family base.
What should I book in advance in Lekki?
Book any December stay by early October, especially anything in Lekki Phase 1, Oniru or Victoria Island. Detty December — the diaspora-driven festival run around Afro Nation, Flytime Fest and Lagos beach parties — clears out inventory and pushes rates 20-40% above normal. Also book Ilashe beach houses and La Campagne Tropicana rooms weeks ahead for any weekend between November and February. Weekday stays outside December can be booked a day or two out with no penalty.
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