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3-star hotels in Jos
A shortlist of 3-star hotels in Jos, for travellers who want a cooler-climate base on the plateau without giving up a pool, a restaurant or a spa. Suits couples, families and business visitors on a short break.
Staying in Jos
Jos grew up as a colonial tin-mining town, and traces of that industry still show. Today it is a mixed, comparatively calm city whose economy runs on agriculture, trade and services, with institutions such as the University of Jos. Visitors come for the cool highland weather, the Jos Wildlife Park and the National Museum Jos, and many use the city as a base for the surrounding plateau.
The hotels on this shortlist sit across several parts of the city. Several addresses name Rayfield, the upscale quarter of government buildings and quiet streets, including Elim Top Suites on Rayfield Golf Course Road and Naptin Executive Hotel And Suites on Rayfield Rd. Others cluster nearer the commercial heart and the airport road, such as Hotel and Luxury Apartment by Trips on Davou Mang Str Zarmaganda Fwavei, 0.5 km from the centre, and Crest Hotel on Old Airport Road, 2.4 km out. With pools, restaurants and 24 hour front desks common across the list, these hotels suit couples, families and business travellers alike.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Valada Hotel and Resorts
No. 6 Sylvester Dabo Close Gra, Jos, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereOne of the few 3-star addresses in Jos with a sauna, steam room and spa alongside an outdoor pool, Valada Hotel and Resorts suits guests who want to unwind after a day in the city. Both a restaurant and a cafe cover meals, and the fitness centre and karaoke bar keep evenings occupied. A 24 hour front desk, free wifi and free car parking make arrivals simple, and the hotel sits 5.4 km from the centre.
See Valada Hotel and ResortsSilk Suites
No 1 Davou Mang Street, Jos, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereWith an outdoor pool and breakfast included, Silk Suites works well for travellers who prefer a slow morning before heading out. The address on Davou Mang Street is 7.9 km from the centre of Jos.
See Silk SuitesElim Top Suites
1 Rayfield Golf Course Road Mai Adiko, Jos, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereElim Top Suites sits 2.4 km from the centre on Rayfield Golf Course Road, close enough for guests who want quick access to Jos. An outdoor pool and a bar give the property an easygoing feel, and breakfast is served on site.
See Elim Top SuitesCountry Home Hotel
Nepa Close, Jos, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereCountry Home Hotel combines a fitness centre with a bar and breakfast, which suits guests who want to train and then relax without leaving the property. Free wifi, free car parking, a free newspaper and a 24 hour front desk round out the essentials, and lifts help with luggage. The address on Nepa Close lies 5.2 km from the centre of Jos.
See Country Home HotelSantarosa Suites & Bar
No 10 Shuna Academy Road, Jos, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereSantarosa Suites & Bar is the closest of the group to central Jos at 1.9 km, making it a practical base for guests who plan to be out in the city. There is an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and a lounge, plus a restaurant, cafe and bar for meals and drinks. A business centre, concierge, 24 hour front desk and free car parking cover work and travel needs.
See Santarosa Suites & BarMaria's Lodge
No.1 Grey Garden Tafawa Balewa Street 101223 Jos Nigeria, Jos, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereMaria's Lodge is set up for longer, self-catering stays: kitchens come with a dishwasher, washing machine and kitchen facilities, and there are non smoking rooms throughout. An outdoor pool, restaurant and breakfast are also on hand, and lifts, free wifi and free car parking ease the everyday. It sits 7.7 km from the centre on Tafawa Balewa Street.
See Maria's LodgeFranzy Suites And Lounge
No 12 Rest Road, Jos, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereFranzy Suites And Lounge pairs a fitness centre and an outdoor pool with a bar and cafe, so guests can move between exercise and downtime on site. Breakfast is served, and a concierge, luggage storage and 24 hour front desk handle the logistics. Free wifi, free car parking and a free newspaper are included, and the hotel is 6.0 km from the centre on Rest Road.
See Franzy Suites And LoungeEagle Valley Royal Hotel
1A Suzi Garden, Jos, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereEagle Valley Royal Hotel offers a swimming pool, a fitness centre and a bar, giving guests several ways to spend an afternoon without leaving Suzi Garden. Breakfast, a cafe and a restaurant cover eating, and a lounge and concierge add comfort. Free wifi, free car parking, laundry service and a 24 hour front desk keep the stay straightforward at 5.7 km from the centre.
See Eagle Valley Royal HotelCrest Hotel
Old Airport Road, Jos, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereOn Old Airport Road, Crest Hotel is 2.4 km from the centre and suits guests who want to be near the middle of Jos. An outdoor pool and a swimming pool serve warmer days, while the lounge, cafe, bar and restaurant handle meals and evenings. A business centre, concierge, safe and 24 hour front desk cover work and security, with free wifi and free car parking included.
See Crest HotelCrispan Suites And Event Center
Jonah David Jang Express Way, Jos, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereCrispan Suites And Event Center is the closest property to the centre at 1.8 km, and its banquet and meeting rooms, wedding services and business centre suit guests travelling for events. A spa, cafe and bars provide the leisure side, and shops, a supermarket and an ATM sit on site. Free wifi, free car parking and a free newspaper complete the picture, with multilingual staff and a 24 hour front desk.
See Crispan Suites And Event CenterElegant Guest House WAF Jos
Dung Christopher Pam Street, Jos, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereElegant Guest House WAF Jos is 0.8 km from the centre, the nearest address on this list, which makes it a sensible choice for guests who want to walk into Jos. The guest house is compact and practical: breakfast, free wifi, free car parking, a 24 hour front desk and a concierge, with laundry service and luggage storage for longer stays. It suits travellers who value location over extra facilities.
See Elegant Guest House WAF JosSwiss Executive Luxury Hotel
37 Atiku St Rd, Jos, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereSwiss Executive Luxury Hotel offers a spa and a buffet breakfast, a combination that appeals to guests looking for a restful stay rather than a busy one. A bar and concierge cover the evenings, and dry cleaning, laundry service and a 24 hour front desk handle the practicalities. There is a shuttle service and free car parking, and the hotel sits 2.4 km from the centre on Atiku St Rd.
See Swiss Executive Luxury HotelHotel and Luxury Apartment by Trips
1 Davou Mang Str Zarmaganda Fwavei, Jos, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereHotel and Luxury Apartment by Trips is 0.5 km from the centre, the closest of all these hotels, and adds an outdoor pool to its central position. Breakfast is served, and a concierge, luggage storage, laundry service and 24 hour front desk cover daily needs. Free wifi, free car parking and a free newspaper are included, which suits guests who want a central base with a few extras.
See Hotel and Luxury Apartment by TripsNaptin Executive Hotel And Suites
Rayfield Rd, Jos, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereNaptin Executive Hotel And Suites keeps things simple and central at 1.1 km from the centre, with breakfast, a concierge and a 24 hour front desk. Dry cleaning and laundry service support longer visits, and there is luggage storage and a smoking area. Free car parking is available on Rayfield Rd, and the hotel fits guests who want an easy, no-fuss stay close to Jos.
See Naptin Executive Hotel And SuitesNew Diamond Suites and Apartment Jos
Plot 4 Opposite Itf Staff Quarters, Jos, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Car parking
- Breakfast
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereNew Diamond Suites and Apartment Jos covers both suites and apartments, which suits guests staying several nights who want more space. An on-site restaurant, a cafe and a bar handle meals and drinks, and a shuttle service plus free car parking make moving around easier. Free wifi, a concierge, luggage storage and a 24 hour front desk are provided at 3.8 km from the centre.
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The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valada Hotel and Resorts | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 5.4 km |
| Silk Suites | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | 7.9 km |
| Elim Top Suites | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2.4 km |
| Country Home Hotel | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 5.2 km |
| Santarosa Suites & Bar | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1.9 km |
| Maria's Lodge | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | 7.7 km |
| Franzy Suites And Lounge | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | 6.0 km |
| Eagle Valley Royal Hotel | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | 5.7 km |
| Crest Hotel | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2.4 km |
| Crispan Suites And Event Center | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1.8 km |
| Elegant Guest House WAF Jos | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 0.8 km |
| Swiss Executive Luxury Hotel | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2.4 km |
| Hotel and Luxury Apartment by Trips | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0.5 km |
| Naptin Executive Hotel And Suites | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 1.1 km |
| New Diamond Suites and Apartment Jos | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 3.8 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
Closest to the centre
Hotel and Luxury Apartment by Trips is 0.5 km from the centre, Elegant Guest House WAF Jos 0.8 km and Naptin Executive Hotel And Suites 1.1 km. Crispan Suites And Event Center and Santarosa Suites & Bar sit 1.8 km and 1.9 km out, both with restaurants and 24 hour front desks.
Hotel and Luxury Apartment by Trips · Elegant Guest House WAF Jos · Naptin Executive Hotel And Suites · Crispan Suites And Event Center · Santarosa Suites & Bar
For families
Maria's Lodge has a kitchen, washing machine and dishwasher, useful with children, plus an outdoor pool and restaurant. Valada Hotel and Resorts adds a spa, sauna and steam room. Santarosa Suites & Bar, Eagle Valley Royal Hotel and Crispan Suites And Event Center all pair a pool with family-friendly dining and 24 hour reception.
Maria's Lodge · Valada Hotel and Resorts · Santarosa Suites & Bar · Eagle Valley Royal Hotel · Crispan Suites And Event Center
For wellness and leisure
Valada Hotel and Resorts is the fullest package, with spa, sauna, steam room, outdoor pool and fitness centre. Swiss Executive Luxury Hotel offers a spa and buffet. Santarosa Suites & Bar and Franzy Suites And Lounge both combine an outdoor pool, fitness centre and bar for unwinding after a day out.
Valada Hotel and Resorts · Swiss Executive Luxury Hotel · Santarosa Suites & Bar · Franzy Suites And Lounge
For business trips
Crispan Suites And Event Center has a business centre, meeting room, banquet and wedding services, plus a spa. Santarosa Suites & Bar and Valada Hotel and Resorts both provide business centres and meeting rooms. Crest Hotel on Old Airport Road is 2.4 km from the centre with a business centre and lounge.
Crispan Suites And Event Center · Santarosa Suites & Bar · Valada Hotel and Resorts · Crest Hotel
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Jos is served by Yakubu Gowon Airport, located about 30 kilometres from the city centre, with flights from Abuja and Lagos. By road, Jos is connected to Abuja and other major cities via well-maintained highways; the journey from Abuja takes around three to four hours. Within the city, taxis and minibuses are the main modes of public transport, and ride-hailing services are available. Renting a car with a driver is a convenient option for exploring the plateau and nearby attractions.
When to go
The best time to visit Jos is during the dry season, from November to March, when the weather is cooler and drier, making it ideal for outdoor activities. The rainy season, from April to October, brings lush greenery but can make some roads muddy and less accessible. Temperatures are mild year-round due to the high altitude, but evenings can be chilly, so packing a light jacket is advisable.
Questions, answered
Do these Jos hotels have free parking?
Yes. Free car parking is listed at Valada Hotel and Resorts, Silk Suites, Elim Top Suites, Country Home Hotel, Santarosa Suites & Bar, Maria's Lodge, Franzy Suites And Lounge, Eagle Valley Royal Hotel, Crest Hotel, Crispan Suites And Event Center, Elegant Guest House WAF Jos, Hotel and Luxury Apartment by Trips, Naptin Executive Hotel And Suites and New Diamond Suites and Apartment Jos.
Which hotels in Jos have a pool?
An outdoor pool is listed at Valada Hotel and Resorts, Silk Suites, Elim Top Suites, Santarosa Suites & Bar, Maria's Lodge, Franzy Suites And Lounge, Crest Hotel, Hotel and Luxury Apartment by Trips and Eagle Valley Royal Hotel. Eagle Valley Royal Hotel and Crest Hotel also list a swimming pool.
Which Jos hotels have a spa?
Valada Hotel and Resorts lists a spa, sauna and steam room, Swiss Executive Luxury Hotel lists a spa, and Crispan Suites And Event Center also lists a spa.
Are pets allowed in these Jos hotels?
Maria's Lodge states Pets Not Allowed. The other hotels on this shortlist do not list a pet policy, so it is worth asking the hotel directly before booking if you plan to travel with an animal.
Which is the best pick for families in Jos?
Maria's Lodge has a kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine alongside its outdoor pool and restaurant. Valada Hotel and Resorts adds a spa and fitness centre. Santarosa Suites & Bar and Eagle Valley Royal Hotel both pair a pool with a restaurant, cafe and a 24 hour front desk.
Which Jos hotel is closest to the city centre?
Hotel and Luxury Apartment by Trips is 0.5 km from the centre, followed by Elegant Guest House WAF Jos at 0.8 km and Naptin Executive Hotel And Suites at 1.1 km. Crispan Suites And Event Center is 1.8 km out and Santarosa Suites & Bar 1.9 km.
Which hotels in Jos include breakfast?
Breakfast is listed at Silk Suites, Elim Top Suites, Country Home Hotel, Santarosa Suites & Bar, Maria's Lodge, Franzy Suites And Lounge, Eagle Valley Royal Hotel, Crest Hotel, Crispan Suites And Event Center, Elegant Guest House WAF Jos, Swiss Executive Luxury Hotel, Hotel and Luxury Apartment by Trips, Naptin Executive Hotel And Suites and New Diamond Suites and Apartment Jos.
How do I choose among these 3-star hotels in Jos?
Start with distance: Hotel and Luxury Apartment by Trips is 0.5 km from the centre, while Maria's Lodge and Silk Suites are 7.7 km and 7.9 km out. Then pick by facility, such as the spa and sauna at Valada Hotel and Resorts or the business centre at Crispan Suites And Event Center.