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Haven Apartment
Haven Apartment
Haven Apartment
Haven Apartment
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Haven Apartment

Oribanwa Phase 2 Road, Nigeria

Haven Apartment is a budget-friendly stay in Lekki Phase 1, Lekki — a no-frills base for seeing Alpha Beach and the rest of the area affordably.

The surrounding Lekki Phase 1 district is one of the most convenient parts of Lekki to stay in, with restaurants, cafés and transport links close by.

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.

Key facts

Area
Lekki Phase 1
Address
Oribanwa Phase 2 Road, Nigeria

What’s included

Air conditioning Balcony Free car parking Garden Jacuzzi Kitchen Non smoking rooms Parking Pets allowed TV Washing Machine

Best time to visit Lekki: month-by-month weather and hotel prices

The dry season from late November through March is when Lekki is busiest and most expensive. December is the peak — Detty December, the Afro Nation and Flytime festivals, and the diaspora return push Phase 1 and Oniru rates up 40–70%, and the better hotels along Admiralty Way sell out three to six weeks ahead. January calms down after the second week; February and early March offer the best weather-to-price ratio, with clear Harmattan haze lifting and rates back to normal.

April to mid-July is the long rainy season, and Lekki floods — Ikate, Chevron Drive and the Lekki-Epe Expressway service lanes routinely go under 30–60 cm of water after heavy storms. Hotels drop rates 15–25% in June and July as a result. August brings the short dry break, September and October are wet again but quieter, and November is the sweet spot before December pricing kicks in around the 15th.

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.

Questions, answered

Where is Haven Apartment located?
Haven Apartment is in Lekki Phase 1, Lekki (Oribanwa Phase 2 Road, Nigeria), close to Alpha Beach.
How much does Haven Apartment cost per night?
Prices are set live by the hotel — check the booking page for a real rate for your dates.
How do I get from Murtala Muhammed Airport to Lekki?
The airport is in Ikeja, 35 km from Lekki Phase 1, and a Bolt or Uber is the sensible option at ₦8,000–₦18,000 depending on time of day and whether you use the Third Mainland Bridge. Allow 1 to 2.5 hours — a 4pm–8pm arrival on a weekday can easily hit three hours. LagRide airport pickups run around ₦12,000–₦15,000 and use newer cars. Avoid unmetered taxis at the arrivals kerb; they quote ₦25,000–₦40,000 for the same trip.
Do I need to rent a car in Lekki?
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.
Is Lekki good for families or better for couples?
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.
What should I book early for a Lekki trip?
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.
What is the typical nightly rate for a hotel in Lekki?
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.
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