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4- and 5-star hotels in Ikeja
This shortlist gathers the 4- and 5-star hotels in Ikeja, Lagos State, from aparthotels to full-service properties with pools and restaurants. It is for visitors weighing up where to base themselves for business, transit or a short break in the city.
Staying in Ikeja
Ikeja is the capital of Lagos State and the home of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, so it works as both a business base and a first or last stop in Nigeria. It is more laid-back and less congested than the island districts, with wide roads and a cooler atmosphere. Landmarks include Ikeja City Mall, the Lagos State Secretariat and Computer Village, the large technology market, while the neighbourhoods run from upscale GRA to the busy commercial stretches of Opebi and Allen Avenue.
The hotels on this shortlist sit in the heart of that mix. Addresses such as Allen Avenue, Opebi Road, Alade Avenue, Ladoke Akintola GRA and Aromire Avenue put most of them within a short distance of the centre, several under 1 km away. Two entries lie far out, in Lekki Phase 1 and on Road 16. With fitness centres, pools, restaurants, family rooms and apartment-style kitchens among the facilities, the list suits couples, families on longer stays and business travellers who want to be near the airport and the city's commercial addresses.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Choice Luxe Lagos
30 Felicia Koleosho Street Off Agbaoku Str Off Opebi Road Ikeja, Ikeja, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereSet on a quiet street off Opebi Road, this 5-star option puts you 0.7 km from the centre of Ikeja and earns a 4.0 guest rating across 201 reviews. An outdoor pool and an on-site restaurant cover the essentials, with free wifi and free car parking rounding out the stay. Room service and a 24 hour front desk suit guests who keep late hours. Best for travellers who want a full-service base close to Ikeja's business addresses.
See Choice Luxe Lagos4 Bedroom Terrace With Pool & Chef
Chuks Onyebuchi Dr Lekki Phase 1, Ikeja, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereA 5-star terrace property with an outdoor pool and space for four bedrooms, arranged over Lekki Phase 1. Concierge and shuttle service handle arrivals and errands, and free wifi and free car parking are included. Wheelchair accessible throughout. Suited to families or small groups who want a self-contained house rather than hotel rooms, and who don't mind being 20.2 km from the centre of Ikeja.
See 4 Bedroom Terrace With Pool & Chef3Bed Duplex Sleeps 6 Parking Garden Chef Option
Road 16, Ikeja, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThis 4-star duplex sleeps six and comes with a garden, patio and balcony, plus air conditioning and free wifi. A kitchen with oven, microwave and refrigerator makes longer stays easy, and free car parking is available. Guests rate it 4.4 out of 5 from 159 reviews. It sits 27.3 km from the centre of Ikeja, so it works best for groups with their own transport who want room to spread out.
See 3Bed Duplex Sleeps 6 Parking Garden Chef OptionBest Western Plus Lagos Ikeja Hotel
12 Allen Ave Ikeja Nigeria, Ikeja, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereBreakfast is served on site at this 4-star hotel on Allen Ave, 0.7 km from the centre of Ikeja. A restaurant and free car parking are the practical draws for guests mixing meetings with meals in, and the 4.0 guest rating comes from 426 reviews. Best for business travellers who want a central Ikeja address and a straightforward, well-reviewed place to return to at the end of the day.
See Best Western Plus Lagos Ikeja HotelHaute Aparthotel
9 Alade Avenue Ikeja, Ikeja, Nigeria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Lounge
Why stay hereApartments rather than standard rooms, each with a kitchen, microwave and refrigerator, plus a balcony and terrace. This 4-star Aparthotel sits 1.8 km from the centre of Ikeja and scores 4.0 from 104 reviews. Express check in and a 24 hour front desk smooth arrivals, and a bar and lounge cover the evenings. Suits longer stays or guests who prefer to cook, with free wifi and free car parking throughout.
See Haute Aparthotel1 bedroom ensuite in a shared House
Road 16, Ikeja, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA single en-suite bedroom in a shared house, 4-star rated and 27.3 km from the centre of Ikeja. The room has air conditioning, a balcony and a private bathroom, with a garden and patio shared outside. Wifi and car parking are free. It suits a solo guest or couple who want a kitchen with oven and microwave available and don't need a full hotel, provided they have transport for the distance.
See 1 bedroom ensuite in a shared HouseIvy Hotel Emerald
36 Ladoke Akintola Gra Ikeja Lagos, Ikeja, Nigeria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
Why stay hereA 4-star hotel on Ladoke Akintola Gra, 1.4 km from the centre of Ikeja, with a fitness centre and outdoor pool for guests who want to train or swim between appointments. Concierge and express check in keep things moving, and wifi and parking are free. Best for travellers who want a busy, full-facility hotel close to Ikeja's centre.
See Ivy Hotel EmeraldCG Apartments Metro
Juli Estate Off Kudirat Abiola Way Ikeja Lagos, Ikeja, Nigeria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThese 4-star apartments on Juli Estate include a kitchen with oven and microwave, plus a balcony, terrace and garden. Free wifi and free car parking are standard, and housekeeping and concierge are on hand. Located 1.2 km from the centre of Ikeja, it suits guests staying several nights who want to cook and keep their own schedule while remaining close to the middle of town.
See CG Apartments Metro247 Luxury Hotel
39 Kusenla Road, Ikeja, Nigeria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Pool bar
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereA 4-star hotel with a fitness centre, gymnasium and games room, plus a garden and lake on the grounds. Bars and a lounge handle the evenings, and breakfast is served. Free wifi, free car parking and free newspapers are included. It's 21.9 km from the centre of Ikeja, so it best suits guests with their own transport who want leisure facilities and space around them rather than a central address.
See 247 Luxury HotelThe Panache Luxury Apartment
1 Oremeta Street Oregun 3, Ikeja, Nigeria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay here4-star apartments on Oremeta Street, 1.2 km from the centre of Ikeja, with a kitchen and kitchenette and a dishwasher for longer stays. There's a garden, games room and karaoke, plus a shuttle service and concierge. Family rooms and free wifi and parking make it workable for groups. Best for guests who want self-catering space without giving up hotel-style services, close to the centre.
See The Panache Luxury ApartmentSwiss Mars Hotels
Alade Avenue 7 Ikeja, Ikeja, Nigeria
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereA 4-star hotel on Alade Avenue, 1.7 km from the centre of Ikeja. Air conditioning is the facility listed, so this is one for travellers who want a simple, cool room in a central Ikeja location and plan to spend their time out in the city rather than in the property.
See Swiss Mars HotelsHadmof Hotel and Suites
8 Kafi Street, Ikeja, Nigeria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereThis 4-star hotel on Kafi Street, 2.4 km from the centre of Ikeja, covers a lot: an outdoor pool with pool bar, a fitness centre, and massage. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served, and there's a restaurant and bar. Family rooms, free wifi and free car parking are available. Suits guests who want pool, gym and dining all in one place a short drive from the centre.
See Hadmof Hotel and SuitesHarmony Spring Homes
Flat 4 20 Aromire Avenue, Ikeja, Nigeria
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay here4-star apartments on Aromire Avenue, 2.3 km from the centre of Ikeja, with a kitchen and kitchenette including oven and microwave. Family rooms, a balcony and free wifi and car parking make it practical for longer family stays. It suits guests who want to settle in, cook for themselves and keep a base close to Ikeja without a hotel's fixed routine.
See Harmony Spring HomesDoj World
13 Bamishile Street, Ikeja, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereOn Bamishile Street, 0.9 km from the centre of Ikeja, this 4-star hotel has a restaurant and bar, a garden and picnic area, and serves breakfast and lunch. Room service, a 24 hour front desk and free wifi and car parking are provided. Best for travellers who want dining and leisure options on site while staying within walking range of central Ikeja.
See Doj WorldChoice Grande Lagos
4 Adeyeri Close Off Opebi Road, Ikeja, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 4-star hotel on Adeyeri Close off Opebi Road, just 0.4 km from the centre of Ikeja, making it one of the closest options to the middle of town. A restaurant, bar and room service cover meals, and wifi and car parking are free. Non smoking rooms are available. Suits guests whose priority is a central Ikeja location with straightforward, well-equipped rooms.
See Choice Grande Lagos
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choice Luxe Lagos | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 0.7 km |
| 4 Bedroom Terrace With Pool & Chef | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 20.2 km |
| 3Bed Duplex Sleeps 6 Parking Garden Chef Option | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 27.3 km |
| Best Western Plus Lagos Ikeja Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 0.7 km |
| Haute Aparthotel | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 1.8 km |
| 1 bedroom ensuite in a shared House | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 27.3 km |
| Ivy Hotel Emerald | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1.4 km |
| CG Apartments Metro | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 1.2 km |
| 247 Luxury Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | 21.9 km |
| The Panache Luxury Apartment | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 1.2 km |
| Swiss Mars Hotels | ★★★★ | – | – | – | 1.7 km |
| Hadmof Hotel and Suites | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2.4 km |
| Harmony Spring Homes | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 2.3 km |
| Doj World | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 0.9 km |
| Choice Grande Lagos | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 0.4 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Family rooms appear at Haute Aparthotel, CG Apartments Metro, Hadmof Hotel and Suites and Harmony Spring Homes, and all four come with kitchens or kitchenettes, which helps with children. The 3Bed Duplex Sleeps 6 Parking Garden Chef Option offers a whole duplex with a garden, high chairs and a cot, and rates 4.4 out of 5 from 159 reviews.
3Bed Duplex Sleeps 6 Parking Garden Chef Option · Haute Aparthotel · CG Apartments Metro · Hadmof Hotel and Suites · Harmony Spring Homes
Closest to the centre
Choice Grande Lagos is 0.4 km from the centre, followed by Choice Luxe Lagos and Best Western Plus Lagos Ikeja Hotel at 0.7 km and Doj World at 0.9 km. All four sit on or just off the Opebi Road and Allen Avenue axis, which keeps shops, offices and dining within easy reach.
Choice Grande Lagos · Choice Luxe Lagos · Best Western Plus Lagos Ikeja Hotel · Doj World
For fitness and leisure
Ivy Hotel Emerald has a fitness centre, outdoor pool, pool bar and night club, plus aerobics and karaoke. 247 Luxury Hotel adds a gymnasium, jacuzzi and games room, and Hadmof Hotel and Suites pairs a fitness centre with an outdoor pool, massage and jacuzzi. Suited to guests who want activities on site.
Ivy Hotel Emerald · 247 Luxury Hotel · Hadmof Hotel and Suites
Apartments with kitchens
The Panache Luxury Apartment, CG Apartments Metro and Harmony Spring Homes all provide kitchens, and Haute Aparthotel lists both a kitchen and an oven. They suit longer stays or guests who prefer to cook, with laundry service, housekeeping and free parking included at several of them.
The Panache Luxury Apartment · CG Apartments Metro · Harmony Spring Homes · Haute Aparthotel
Where to stay in Ikeja
Opebi
Opebi is a busy commercial and residential area with many mid-range hotels, eateries and nightclubs, close to Allen Avenue and with easy access to the airport. Choice Luxe Lagos sits on Felicia Koleosho Street just off Opebi Road, and Choice Grande Lagos on Adeyeri Close off Opebi Road.
Our picks here: Choice Luxe Lagos · Choice Grande Lagos
Alade Avenue
Alade Avenue sits within the busy heart of Ikeja, near the commercial and dining addresses of Opebi and Allen Avenue. Haute Aparthotel, at number 9, is an apartment-style property with kitchens, cots and family rooms, while Swiss Mars Hotels at number 7 keeps things simple with air conditioning throughout.
Our picks here: Haute Aparthotel · Swiss Mars Hotels
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Ikeja is served by Murtala Muhammed International Airport, with both domestic and international terminals. From the airport, taxis and ride-hailing services are readily available to reach any part of Ikeja, and the journey to most hotels takes 10 to 30 minutes. Coming from Lekki or Victoria Island, the drive can take one to two hours depending on traffic. Within Ikeja, taxis and ride-hailing apps are the easiest way around; public buses, known as danfo, also run but can be crowded. Major roads like Obafemi Awolowo Way and Allen Avenue link the key areas, and many hotels sit within walking distance of shopping and dining in GRA and Opebi.
When to go
The best time to visit Ikeja is during the dry season, from November to March, when the weather is less humid and rainfall is minimal. This avoids the heavy rains of April to October, which can cause flooding and travel delays. Ikeja is a year-round destination, and the festive season in December brings increased activity and events. Temperatures are generally warm throughout the year, so light clothing is the sensible choice.
Things to do near Ikeja
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Ikeja?
Choice Grande Lagos is 0.4 km from the centre, the shortest distance on this list. Choice Luxe Lagos and Best Western Plus Lagos Ikeja Hotel follow at 0.7 km each, and Doj World is 0.9 km away.
Do these Ikeja hotels have free parking?
Most do. Choice Luxe Lagos, 4 Bedroom Terrace With Pool & Chef, Best Western Plus Lagos Ikeja Hotel, Haute Aparthotel, Ivy Hotel Emerald, CG Apartments Metro, 247 Luxury Hotel and several others all list free car parking among their facilities.
Which hotels here have a pool?
Choice Luxe Lagos and Ivy Hotel Emerald both list an outdoor pool, as do 4 Bedroom Terrace With Pool & Chef and Hadmof Hotel and Suites. 247 Luxury Hotel lists a jacuzzi rather than a pool.
Which is the top-rated hotel on this shortlist?
The 3Bed Duplex Sleeps 6 Parking Garden Chef Option has the highest guest score, 4.4 out of 5 from 159 reviews. Choice Luxe Lagos, Best Western Plus Lagos Ikeja Hotel and Haute Aparthotel each score 4.0 out of 5.
Are there hotels in Ikeja with a kitchen?
Yes. The Panache Luxury Apartment, CG Apartments Metro, Harmony Spring Homes and Haute Aparthotel all list a kitchen, and 247 Luxury Hotel and Hadmof Hotel and Suites also include one among their facilities.
Which Ikeja hotels are best for families?
Haute Aparthotel, CG Apartments Metro, Hadmof Hotel and Suites and Harmony Spring Homes all have family rooms. The 3Bed Duplex Sleeps 6 Parking Garden Chef Option adds a garden, high chairs and a cot.
Is there a hotel here with a fitness centre?
Ivy Hotel Emerald, 247 Luxury Hotel and Hadmof Hotel and Suites each list a fitness centre. Ivy Hotel Emerald and Hadmof Hotel and Suites also have an outdoor pool.
Can I stay in an apartment rather than a hotel room in Ikeja?
Several properties are apartment-style. Haute Aparthotel, CG Apartments Metro, The Panache Luxury Apartment and Harmony Spring Homes all list apartments, with kitchens, washing machines and free wifi at various of them.