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3-star hotels in Calabar
It is for travellers who want a mid-range base for the carnival, the museums and the riverside, without paying for more stars than they need.
Staying in Calabar
Calabar is a southern Nigerian city known for its annual carnival, its slave-trade history and its comparatively clean, calm streets. Visitors come for the Slave History Museum, the National Museum and the December festivities, and use the city as a gateway to natural sites further out. Days are spent between the museums, the waterfront and the markets; evenings, in the restaurants and bars attached to the larger hotels.
These 3-star hotels sit mainly in the centre and the residential layouts around it. Several carry Housing Estate Road and Estate addresses in the Marian and State Housing areas, 0.2 to 1.3 km from the centre. Others are on Ogbizi Street, Mcc Road, Atekong Drive and Army Jetty Road in Calabar Municipality, while Monty Suites Calabar and Axari Hotel & Suites lie further out on Murtala Muhammed Highway. The mix suits couples on a short break, families wanting a pool, and business travellers who need meeting rooms and a 24 hour front desk.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Lush Suites
Housing Estate Road Off Marian Road, Calabar, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 3-star address on Housing Estate Road, 0.4 km from the centre and rated 4.4 by 391 guests. Breakfast and an on-site restaurant cover meals without leaving the property, and free car parking plus free wifi keep the stay simple. The 24 hour front desk and concierge handle late arrivals and local arrangements. Best for travellers who want to be close to central Calabar with dining and parking settled.
See Lush SuitesHogis Luxury Suites
7 Housing Estate Rd, Calabar, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereHogis Luxury Suites pairs a 4.4 rating from 390 guests with an outdoor pool and a cafe, so there is somewhere to swim and somewhere to sit without going out. It stands on Housing Estate Rd, 0.4 km from the centre, with free car parking for guests driving in. A shuttle service and 24 hour front desk add flexibility. Suitable for couples and leisure travellers who want pool time and a central position.
See Hogis Luxury SuitesLiz Ani Hotel Annex
3 Atekong Dr, Calabar, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe highest guest rating on this list, 4.6, from 20 reviews, and just 1.0 km from the centre on Atekong Dr. The 24 hour front desk means check-in at any hour. A good fit for travellers who value a quiet, well-reviewed base over a large facility list.
See Liz Ani Hotel AnnexMonty Suites Calabar
Northern Industrial Layout Behind Zone Six Police Headquarters Off Murtala Mohammed Highway Esuk Utan, Calabar, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereThe largest hotel here by review volume, 1417 guests at 4.1, set 3.3 km from the centre off Murtala Mohammed Highway. An outdoor pool, spa and sauna give it a resort feel, backed by a fitness centre for those who keep to a routine. Free wifi, free car parking and 24 hour security round it out. Suited to families and longer stays that want space, facilities and a beach nearby.
See Monty Suites CalabarHotel 45
45 Ogbizi Street, Calabar, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereOn Ogbizi Street, 0.7 km from the centre, Hotel 45 is rated 4.1 across 402 reviews. Free wifi and free car parking are included, and the front desk stays open around the clock. Good for guests wanting a compact central hotel with a pool.
See Hotel 45Mega Hilton Luxury hotel
Duke Town, Calabar, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereIn Duke Town, 1.1 km from the centre, this hotel pairs a spa with a shuttle service, useful for guests without their own transport. A restaurant and bar mean dining is on site, and free car parking is available. A reasonable pick for travellers drawn to the Duke Town area and wanting spa facilities.
See Mega Hilton Luxury hotel520 Hotels Asdam Lodge
Leopad Town, Calabar, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay here520 Hotels Asdam Lodge sits 1.3 km from the centre in Leopad Town, rated 4.0 by 350 guests. The outdoor pool and on-site restaurant and bar form the core of the stay, with breakfast included and free wifi throughout. Free car parking suits guests arriving by car. A straightforward choice for travellers who want a pool, a restaurant and free parking at a modest distance from the centre.
See 520 Hotels Asdam LodgeBeneville Hotel and Apartment
4 James Amika Close, Calabar, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereBeneville Hotel and Apartment offers a swimming pool and a garden, unusual at this class, 2.4 km from the centre on James Amika Close. Breakfast is served and dry cleaning service is available, with free wifi and free car parking. Guests rate it 3.9 from 225 reviews. The apartment format and garden suit longer stays and families who want outdoor space rather than a central location.
See Beneville Hotel and ApartmentCarlcon Hotel
57 Army Jetty Road Ekorinim, Calabar, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereCarlcon Hotel stands on Army Jetty Road Ekorinim, 3.0 km from the centre, rated 3.9 by 130 guests. An on-site restaurant and bar cover eating and drinking, and free wifi and free car parking are provided. Laundry service and a 24 hour front desk handle the practical side. Wheelchair accessible. A practical base for guests with a car who prefer to stay outside the immediate centre.
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Plot 131 A Line Ewet Housing Estate Uyo Nigeria Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers
- Parking
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA restaurant and bar are on site, and free wifi plus internet access keep guests connected. Parking is available and lifts serve the building. Rated 3.9 from 62 reviews. Suited to travellers who want a small, quiet property with essential comforts close to the centre.
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1 Adsuits Hotel Cresent Ikot Efa Road Off Old Parliamentary Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereRated 3.9 from 61 reviews, Adsuit Hotel lies 1.9 km from the centre on Ikot Efa Road. An outdoor pool and an on-site restaurant and bar make it self-contained, with breakfast included and free wifi. Free car parking and a meeting room add usefulness for guests mixing work with the trip. A sound option for small groups or business travellers wanting a pool and meeting space.
See Adsuit HotelAxari Hotel & Suites
Murtala Muhammed Highway Road, Calabar, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereOne of the most reviewed options here, 1133 guests rate Axari Hotel & Suites 3.8, on Murtala Muhammed Highway 2.9 km from the centre. The outdoor pool, garden and playground make it a strong fit for families, while a business centre and meeting room serve work trips. Free wifi and free car parking are provided. Weddings and banquets are catered for, so it suits events as well as leisure stays.
See Axari Hotel & SuitesChannel View Hotel
27 Mcc Road, Calabar, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereChannel View Hotel sits on Mcc Road, 0.6 km from the centre, rated 3.8 across 800 reviews. An outdoor pool and a lounge cover leisure, with breakfast, a cafe and a restaurant on site for meals through the day. Free wifi and free car parking are included, and lifts serve the building. Wheelchair accessible. A well-established central choice for guests who want facilities within walking distance of the centre.
See Channel View HotelKeves Inn and Suites
2 Ikot Abasi Obori Street, Calabar, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereKeves Inn and Suites is 1.1 km from the centre on Ikot Abasi Obori Street, rated 3.8 from 701 reviews. Breakfast is served and the restaurant and bar are on site, with free wifi and free car parking. Best for travellers wanting evening entertainment without travelling far.
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Plot 236 2Nd Avenue State Housing Estate, Calabar, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe closest hotel on this list to the centre at 0.2 km, Petesville Hotel Calabar is rated 3.8 by 408 guests. Breakfast and an on-site restaurant and bar mean guests can eat without leaving, and free wifi and free car parking are provided. The facility list is deliberately short, so expect a simple stay. A good match for travellers who prioritise a central position on State Housing Estate over extensive amenities.
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The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lush Suites | ★★★ | 4.4 | 391 | Yes | Yes | – | 0.4 km |
| Hogis Luxury Suites | ★★★ | 4.4 | 390 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0.4 km |
| Liz Ani Hotel Annex | ★★★ | 4.6 | 20 | Yes | – | – | 1.0 km |
| Monty Suites Calabar | ★★★ | 4.1 | 1,417 | Yes | – | Yes | 3.3 km |
| Hotel 45 | ★★★ | 4.1 | 402 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0.7 km |
| Mega Hilton Luxury hotel | ★★★ | 4.1 | 95 | Yes | – | Yes | 1.1 km |
| 520 Hotels Asdam Lodge | ★★★ | 4.0 | 350 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1.3 km |
| Beneville Hotel and Apartment | ★★★ | 3.9 | 225 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2.4 km |
| Carlcon Hotel | ★★★ | 3.9 | 130 | Yes | – | – | 3.0 km |
| Michelle Suites | ★★★ | 3.9 | 62 | Yes | – | – | 1.0 km |
| Adsuit Hotel | ★★★ | 3.9 | 61 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1.9 km |
| Axari Hotel & Suites | ★★★ | 3.8 | 1,133 | Yes | – | Yes | 2.9 km |
| Channel View Hotel | ★★★ | 3.8 | 800 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0.6 km |
| Keves Inn and Suites | ★★★ | 3.8 | 701 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1.1 km |
| Petesville Hotel Calabar | ★★★ | 3.8 | 408 | Yes | Yes | – | 0.2 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
Closest to the centre
Petesville Hotel Calabar sits 0.2 km from the centre, with Lush Suites and Hogis Luxury Suites at 0.4 km, Channel View Hotel at 0.6 km and Hotel 45 at 0.7 km. All five are 3-star with breakfast or restaurant service, so you can walk or take a short keke ride to the museums.
Petesville Hotel Calabar · Lush Suites · Hogis Luxury Suites · Channel View Hotel · Hotel 45
For families
Axari Hotel & Suites has a playground, picnic area, garden and outdoor pool. Monty Suites Calabar adds a fitness centre, sauna and spa, and Hogis Luxury Suites and 520 Hotels Asdam Lodge each have an outdoor pool. All four are 3-star with restaurants, which keeps meals simple with children.
Axari Hotel & Suites · Monty Suites Calabar · Hogis Luxury Suites · 520 Hotels Asdam Lodge
For business
Monty Suites Calabar offers a business centre, meeting facilities, lifts and 24H security. Axari Hotel & Suites, Hotel 45 and Mega Hilton Luxury hotel each have a meeting room, and all four run a 24 hour front desk or concierge alongside a restaurant.
Monty Suites Calabar · Axari Hotel & Suites · Hotel 45 · Mega Hilton Luxury hotel
Best guest ratings
Liz Ani Hotel Annex scores 4.6 from 20 reviews, with free Wifi and free parking. Lush Suites and Hogis Luxury Suites both score 4.4 from 391 and 390 reviews, and both provide breakfast, a bar, a restaurant and free parking 0.4 km from the centre.
Where to stay in Calabar
State Housing
State Housing is a residential area with several hotels and guesthouses, located a short drive from the city centre. Petesville Hotel Calabar, Lush Suites and Hogis Luxury Suites all have addresses on Housing Estate Road or State Housing Estate, within 0.4 km of the centre.
Our picks here: Petesville Hotel Calabar
Marian
Marian is a neighbourhood that is home to several hotels and is close to the airport road and the city centre. Lush Suites and Hogis Luxury Suites both stand on Housing Estate Road off Marian Road, 0.4 km from the centre, with restaurants, bars and parking.
Our picks here: Lush Suites
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Calabar is served by Margaret Ekpo International Airport, with flights from major Nigerian cities. By road, it is connected to other parts of Nigeria via the Calabar-Itu Highway and the East-West Road; from Lekki, the journey is by road, typically taking several hours. Within the city, taxis and tricycles (keke napep) are common modes of transport, and car hire services are also available. The road network is generally good, and traffic is moderate compared to larger Nigerian cities.
When to go
The best time to visit Calabar is during the dry season, from November to March, when the weather is less rainy and more suitable for outdoor activities. The Calabar Carnival takes place in December, attracting many visitors, so early booking is advisable. The wet season, from April to October, brings heavy rainfall and higher humidity, which may affect travel plans.
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre?
Petesville Hotel Calabar is 0.2 km from the centre, followed by Lush Suites and Hogis Luxury Suites at 0.4 km, and Channel View Hotel at 0.6 km. All four are 3-star and provide free car parking.
Do these hotels have free parking?
Every hotel on this shortlist lists free car parking. Michelle Suites lists parking, while Carlcon Hotel, Hotel 45, Axari Hotel & Suites, Channel View Hotel and Mega Hilton Luxury hotel list free car parking with a surcharge.
Which hotels have a pool or spa?
Monty Suites Calabar, Hogis Luxury Suites, Hotel 45, 520 Hotels Asdam Lodge, Adsuit Hotel, Axari Hotel & Suites, Channel View Hotel, Keves Inn and Suites and Beneville Hotel and Apartment have an outdoor or swimming pool. Monty Suites Calabar and Mega Hilton Luxury hotel also list a spa.
Which are best for families?
Axari Hotel & Suites stands out with a playground, picnic area, garden and outdoor pool. Monty Suites Calabar adds a fitness centre, sauna and spa, while Hogis Luxury Suites and 520 Hotels Asdam Lodge each have an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
Do any of these hotels allow pets?
None of the hotels on this shortlist lists pets among its facilities, so pet policies are not stated in the available hotel data.
Which hotel has the most reviews?
Monty Suites Calabar has 1417 reviews and a rating of 4.1 out of 5, followed by Axari Hotel & Suites with 1133 reviews and Channel View Hotel with 800 reviews.
Which hotel is the top-rated pick?
Liz Ani Hotel Annex has the highest guest rating at 4.6 out of 5 from 20 reviews. Lush Suites and Hogis Luxury Suites follow at 4.4 out of 5 from 391 and 390 reviews.
Do these hotels have breakfast?
Lush Suites, Hogis Luxury Suites, Hotel 45, 520 Hotels Asdam Lodge, Beneville Hotel and Apartment, Adsuit Hotel, Channel View Hotel, Keves Inn and Suites and Petesville Hotel Calabar all list breakfast.