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3-star hotels in Benin City
A shortlist of the 3-star hotels in Benin City, drawn from guest ratings and what each property actually offers. It is for couples, families and business travellers who want a dependable mid-range base in the GRA, along Sapele Road or near the Ring Road.
Staying in Benin City
Benin City was the capital of the Kingdom of Benin, and visitors come for the Oba's Palace, the National Museum and the Walls of Benin, with the Igue Festival drawing crowds in December. The hotels on this list sit in the city's established hotel districts: the GRA, the Ring Road area and along Sapele Road. From these addresses the Ring Road roundabout, the commercial heart of the city, is within a few kilometres, and Benin Airport is reached along Airport Road. The range suits different trips. Protea Hotel by Marriott Benin City Select Emotan, on Central Road off Sapele Road, has 2877 reviews, the largest review base here, and the widest facility list, including a fitness centre, outdoor pool, casino and family rooms. PoshLux Executive Hotel in Etete Layout, the top-rated at 4.6 from 92 reviews, adds a kids pool, playground and picnic area. Regis Hotels & Resorts.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
PoshLux Executive Hotel
Plot 97 Etete Layout, Benin City, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Kids pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereFamilies get a lot here: children have their own pool and a playground, and the picnic area and terrace give everyone room to spread out. A restaurant and bar cover meals without leaving Plot 97 Etete Layout, while the outdoor pool and free wifi round out the day. Business guests are served by a meeting room and business centre. Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 92 guests, it sits 2.2 km from the centre.
See PoshLux Executive HotelProtea Hotel by Marriott Benin City Select Emotan
4 Central Road Off Sapele Road, Benin City, Nigeria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereAmong the best-reviewed 3-star addresses in Benin City, this Marriott property has drawn 4.4 out of 5 from 2,877 guests. An outdoor pool and fitness centre handle the leisure side, while the business centre and banquet facilities suit meetings and functions. Guests can also dine in-house at the restaurant or relax in the lounge and garden. It lies 1.8 km from the centre on Central Road off Sapele Road.
See Protea Hotel by Marriott Benin City Select EmotanMesorein Luxury Hotel
171 Benin Sapele Rd., Benin City, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA compact, well-rated option on Benin Sapele Rd., 2.3 km from the centre. Breakfast is served on site, the bar handles evenings, and the garden offers a quiet corner away from the road. Wedding services make it a practical pick for couples organising a ceremony, while free wifi and free car parking keep the stay simple. 134 guests have rated it 4.4 out of 5.
See Mesorein Luxury HotelDe Brit Hotel
70 Ihama Rd Gra, Benin City, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereOne of the closest 3-star hotels to the centre at 1.4 km, De Brit combines an outdoor pool with an in-house restaurant and bar, so guests can swim and eat without venturing out. Concierge service and a 24 hour front desk ease arrivals and day-to-day requests, and wheelchair access is provided. Rated 4.3 out of 5 across 1,060 reviews.
See De Brit HotelEterno Hotels Limited
103B Aiguobasimwin Crescent, Benin City, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereA straightforward choice on Aiguobasimwin Crescent, 2.1 km from the centre. Wheelchair access is available, and a 24 hour front desk handles late arrivals. 673 guests have given it 4.2 out of 5.
See Eterno Hotels LimitedVictoria Inn Hotel & Suites
16 Okundia Street, Benin City, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereThe closest of the group to the centre at 0.6 km, Victoria Inn suits travellers who want to be near the middle of Benin City. An outdoor pool gives a place to unwind after a day out, breakfast is served, and dry cleaning service is on hand. Multilingual staff and luggage storage help with arrivals and departures. 4.2 out of 5 from 382 reviews.
See Victoria Inn Hotel & SuitesLushville Hotel & Suites
24 Gapiona Ave Benin City Edo 300102, Benin City, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereGuests at Lushville start the day with breakfast and have housekeeping, fresh sheets and towels looked after. A shuttle service is available, which is useful for arrivals and local trips, and car parking is free. The hotel sits 1.5 km from the centre and is wheelchair accessible. 498 guests have rated it 4.1 out of 5.
See Lushville Hotel & SuitesGolden Tulip Essential Benin City
23B Etete Road G.R.A Beside Npdc Edo 300001 Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Why stay hereA Golden Tulip property on Etete Road G.R.A, beside Npdc, 1.5 km from the centre. Wifi keeps guests connected and car parking is provided, with a reception area for arrivals and wheelchair access throughout the public spaces. Rated 4.1 out of 5 by 220 guests, it is a simple base for a Benin City stay.
See Golden Tulip Essential Benin CityHale Manor Exquisite
27 Giwa Amu Rd, Benin City, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereA small hotel on Giwa Amu Rd., 1.6 km from the centre, with 42 reviews and 4.2 out of 5. Breakfast is included in the offering, housekeeping keeps rooms in order, and sheets and towels are provided. A shuttle service and free car parking make getting in and out easier, and wheelchair access is available.
See Hale Manor ExquisiteST Hotel Apartment
1 Dr Steve Drive Opposite Pan Ocean Km 8 Sapele Road Benin City Nigeria, Benin City, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereSet on Sapele Road opposite Pan Ocean, 5.9 km from the centre, this apartment-style hotel suits longer or quieter stays away from the middle of town. Concierge and luggage storage help with arrangements, a shuttle service is offered, and laundry and dry cleaning are available. Wheelchair access is provided. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 24 reviews.
See ST Hotel ApartmentPrenox Hotel And Suites
24 Benoni Rd, Benin City, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereOn Benoni Rd., 2.1 km from the centre, Prenox covers the basics well: breakfast, housekeeping, sheets and towels, plus a 24 hour front desk. A shuttle service and free car parking are available, and the hotel is wheelchair accessible. 845 guests have rated it 4.0 out of 5, making it a popular, well-used option.
See Prenox Hotel And SuitesSt. Regis Hotels & Resorts
7 Osagiede St Benin City Nigeria, Benin City, Nigeria
Best for: Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Lounge
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereOn Osagiede St., just 0.8 km from the centre, this hotel pairs an outdoor pool with a garden, terrace and picnic area for time outside. Room service and a lounge cover dining and relaxing indoors, and air conditioning is fitted. Banquet space and a bar suit gatherings, with 24 hour security on site. 4.0 out of 5 from 296 reviews.
See St. Regis Hotels & ResortsChoice gate Hotel and Suites
11 Nneka St, Benin City, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereThe closest address in this list at 0.7 km from the centre, Choice gate packs in unusual range for a 3-star: an indoor pool, a spa, a sauna and a fitness centre, plus a tennis court. Air conditioning, free wifi and free car parking are provided, and shuttle service is available. Rated 3.9 out of 5 by 895 guests.
See Choice gate Hotel and SuitesDelano Hotel And Suites
15 Amen Owie Street 2Nd Ugbor G.R.A Benin City 300251 Benin City, Benin City, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Parking
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereDelano sits 3.2 km from the centre on Amen Owie Street in Ugbor G.R.A, away from the busiest streets. Guests have an outdoor pool, a terrace and a bar, with a restaurant and room service for meals. Air conditioning, lifts and non smoking rooms are provided, along with free wifi and parking. 264 guests rate it 3.9 out of 5.
See Delano Hotel And SuitesIyore Grand Hotel & Suites 2
21 First Ugbor Road G.Ra, Benin City, Nigeria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Free car parking
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereOn First Ugbor Road G.Ra, 1.6 km from the centre, Iyore Grand offers an indoor pool and a fitness centre, plus a garden and playground that suit families. A restaurant and bar handle dining, with room service as an alternative, and the hotel runs a shuttle service and currency exchange. Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 249 reviews.
See Iyore Grand Hotel & Suites 2
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PoshLux Executive Hotel | ★★★ | 4.6 | 92 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2.2 km |
| Protea Hotel by Marriott Benin City Select Emotan | ★★★ | 4.4 | 2,877 | Yes | – | Yes | 1.8 km |
| Mesorein Luxury Hotel | ★★★ | 4.4 | 134 | Yes | Yes | – | 2.3 km |
| De Brit Hotel | ★★★ | 4.3 | 1,060 | Yes | – | Yes | 1.4 km |
| Eterno Hotels Limited | ★★★ | 4.2 | 673 | Yes | Yes | – | 2.1 km |
| Victoria Inn Hotel & Suites | ★★★ | 4.2 | 382 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0.6 km |
| Lushville Hotel & Suites | ★★★ | 4.1 | 498 | Yes | Yes | – | 1.5 km |
| Golden Tulip Essential Benin City | ★★★ | 4.1 | 220 | Yes | – | – | 1.5 km |
| Hale Manor Exquisite | ★★★ | 4.2 | 42 | Yes | Yes | – | 1.6 km |
| ST Hotel Apartment | ★★★ | 4.3 | 24 | Yes | – | – | 5.9 km |
| Prenox Hotel And Suites | ★★★ | 4.0 | 845 | Yes | Yes | – | 2.1 km |
| St. Regis Hotels & Resorts | ★★★ | 4.0 | 296 | – | – | Yes | 0.8 km |
| Choice gate Hotel and Suites | ★★★ | 3.9 | 895 | Yes | – | Yes | 0.7 km |
| Delano Hotel And Suites | ★★★ | 3.9 | 264 | Yes | – | Yes | 3.2 km |
| Iyore Grand Hotel & Suites 2 | ★★★ | 3.9 | 249 | Yes | – | Yes | 1.6 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
PoshLux Executive Hotel has a kids pool, playground and picnic area. Protea Hotel by Marriott Benin City Select Emotan lists family rooms, a cot and an outdoor pool. Iyore Grand Hotel & Suites 2 adds a playground, family rooms, an indoor pool and a supermarket on site.
PoshLux Executive Hotel · Protea Hotel by Marriott Benin City Select Emotan · Iyore Grand Hotel & Suites 2
For fitness and pools
Protea Hotel by Marriott Benin City Select Emotan has a fitness centre plus an outdoor pool. Choice gate Hotel and Suites offers a fitness centre, indoor pool, sauna, spa and tennis court. Delano Hotel And Suites and Victoria Inn Hotel & Suites each have an outdoor pool.
Protea Hotel by Marriott Benin City Select Emotan · Choice gate Hotel and Suites · Delano Hotel And Suites · Victoria Inn Hotel & Suites
Closest to the centre
Victoria Inn Hotel & Suites is 0.6 km from the centre, Choice gate Hotel and Suites 0.7 km and St. Regis Hotels & Resorts 0.8 km. De Brit Hotel is 1.4 km away and has an outdoor pool and restaurant. All four keep you near the Ring Road commercial area.
Victoria Inn Hotel & Suites · Choice gate Hotel and Suites · St. Regis Hotels & Resorts · De Brit Hotel
Best rated by guests
PoshLux Executive Hotel leads at 4.6 out of 5 from 92 reviews. Protea Hotel by Marriott Benin City Select Emotan and Mesorein Luxury Hotel both score 4.4, with 2877 and 134 reviews. De Brit Hotel follows at 4.3 from 1060 reviews.
PoshLux Executive Hotel · Protea Hotel by Marriott Benin City Select Emotan · Mesorein Luxury Hotel · De Brit Hotel
Where to stay in Benin City
GRA
Benin City's GRA is a leafy, upscale district with many of the city's top hotels, embassies and restaurants, offering a quieter base within easy reach of the airport and city centre. De Brit Hotel on Ihama Rd Gra, Golden Tulip Essential Benin City on Etete Road G.R.A, Delano Hotel And Suites in 2nd Ugbor G.R.A and Iyore Grand Hotel & Suites 2 on First Ugbor Road all sit here.
Our picks here: De Brit Hotel
Sapele Road
Sapele Road is a major artery leading northwest from the city centre, lined with hotels, schools and businesses, and provides good access to the Benin–Sapele highway and the airport. Protea Hotel by Marriott Benin City Select Emotan, Mesorein Luxury Hotel and ST Hotel Apartment, further out at Km 8, are all on this road.
Our picks here: Protea Hotel by Marriott Benin City Select Emotan · ST Hotel Apartment
Plan your stay
When to go
The dry season, from November to March, is generally considered the best time to visit Benin City. Rainfall is lower and humidity less oppressive, making it easier to explore outdoor sites such as the Oba's Palace and the Walls of Benin. The rainy season, from April to October, brings frequent downpours but also lush greenery. Major cultural events such as the Igue Festival typically take place in December, attracting visitors interested in Edo traditions.
Questions, answered
Which hotels have free parking?
Free car parking is listed at PoshLux Executive Hotel, Protea Hotel by Marriott Benin City Select Emotan, Mesorein Luxury Hotel, De Brit Hotel, Eterno Hotels Limited, Victoria Inn Hotel & Suites, Lushville Hotel & Suites, Hale Manor Exquisite, ST Hotel Apartment and Prenox Hotel And Suites.
Which hotels have a pool?
PoshLux Executive Hotel has an outdoor pool and a kids pool. Protea Hotel by Marriott Benin City Select Emotan, De Brit Hotel, Victoria Inn Hotel & Suites, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts and Delano Hotel And Suites have outdoor pools, while Choice gate Hotel and Suites and Iyore Grand Hotel & Suites 2 have indoor pools.
Which hotel is closest to the city centre?
Victoria Inn Hotel & Suites is 0.6 km from the centre, Choice gate Hotel and Suites 0.7 km and St. Regis Hotels & Resorts 0.8 km. De Brit Hotel is 1.4 km away. All are in the Ring Road and GRA side of the city.
Which hotels serve breakfast?
Breakfast is listed at PoshLux Executive Hotel, Mesorein Luxury Hotel, Eterno Hotels Limited, Victoria Inn Hotel & Suites, Lushville Hotel & Suites, Hale Manor Exquisite and Prenox Hotel And Suites. Protea Hotel by Marriott Benin City Select Emotan lists buffet, lunch and dinner instead.
Which hotel is best for families?
PoshLux Executive Hotel has a kids pool, playground and picnic area, with 92 reviews and a 4.6 rating. Protea Hotel by Marriott Benin City Select Emotan lists family rooms and a cot, and Iyore Grand Hotel & Suites 2 adds a playground and family rooms.
Which hotels have a restaurant?
Restaurants are listed at PoshLux Executive Hotel, Protea Hotel by Marriott Benin City Select Emotan, De Brit Hotel, Eterno Hotels Limited, Delano Hotel And Suites and Iyore Grand Hotel & Suites 2. PoshLux Executive Hotel, Protea Hotel by Marriott Benin City Select Emotan and De Brit Hotel also have bars.
Which hotel has the most reviews?
Protea Hotel by Marriott Benin City Select Emotan has 2877 reviews and a 4.4 rating. De Brit Hotel follows with 1060 reviews at 4.3, then Choice gate Hotel and Suites with 895 reviews, Prenox Hotel And Suites with 845 and Eterno Hotels Limited with 673.
Which hotels are wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible hotels on this list are PoshLux Executive Hotel, De Brit Hotel, Eterno Hotels Limited, Lushville Hotel & Suites, Golden Tulip Essential Benin City, Hale Manor Exquisite and ST Hotel Apartment.