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5-star hotels in Lagos

This shortlist gathers the 5-star hotels in Lagos, from Victoria Island to Ikoyi, Ikeja and Surulere. It is for travellers who want the city's top class of stay for business, a couple's break or a family visit.

15 hotels5 rated 4.5+113,397 guest reviews

Staying in Lagos

Lagos was Nigeria's former capital and keeps the landmarks of that role: the National Museum on Lagos Island and the Nike Art Gallery in Lekki. The climate is tropical, with a wet season from April to October and a dry season from November to March, and temperatures stay warm all year. It is a commercial centre, and its hotels range from international chains to local establishments serving business and leisure travellers.

These five-star addresses cluster on the island districts. Victoria Island and Ikoyi take the largest share, with Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel Lagos V.I., Lagos Continental Hotel, Eko Hotel Main Building, The Blowfish Hotel, Lagos Oriental Hotel, The Federal Palace Hotel & Casino, The White Orchid Hotel, Galpin Suites and The George. Ikeja, home to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, is convenient for transit passengers. The spread suits business travellers, couples and families alike.

The shortlist

Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.

  1. Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel Lagos V.I.

    ★★★★★4.720,645 reviews

    1A Ozumba Mbadiwe St Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why stay hereSet on Ozumba Mbadiwe St Victoria Island, this 5-star addresses guests who want Victoria Island at their doorstep. A guest rating of 4.7 from 20645 reviews reflects how consistently it satisfies them. Couples and business guests are equally at home, and the Victoria Island location keeps the Island's offices and evening spots close to hand.

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  2. Lagos Continental Hotel

    ★★★★★4.716,137 reviews

    Plot 52 Kofo Abayomi Street Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why stay hereRanked 4.7 by 16137 guests, Lagos Continental Hotel sits on Plot 52 Kofo Abayomi Street, one of the addresses that defines Victoria Island hospitality. Travelers who treat the Island as their base find the position practical for meetings, dinners and the drive back. Couples and business guests are equally at home, though the review count alone marks it as a favourite.

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  3. Eko Hotel Main Building

    ★★★★★4.528,035 reviews

    Plot 1415 Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why stay hereEko Hotel Main Building draws the most reviews of this group. From Plot 1415 Adetokunbo Ademola Street, it works for visitors who want to be fixed to one Lagos address and stay there. The 4.5 rating is earned across 28035 reviews, a volume that speaks to how many travellers have made it their Island base. Couples and business guests are equally at home.

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  4. The Wheatbaker

    ★★★★★4.55,370 reviews

    4 Lawrence Road, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why stay hereReviews are fewer here, but the guests are loyal: a 4.5 rating from 5370 of them at The Wheatbaker. Its 4 Lawrence Road address suits travellers who want a smaller 5-star base away from the largest properties. Couples and business guests are equally at home, and the 5-star class holds the standard throughout.

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  5. The George

    ★★★★★4.53,499 reviews

    30 Lugard Avenue Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria

    Best for: Families · Drivers

    • Outdoor pool
    • Free car parking
    • Breakfast

    Why stay hereAn outdoor pool, garden and fitness centre anchor The George at 30 Lugard Avenue Ikoyi. Families get room to spread out, and an outdoor pool, garden and fitness centre keep everyone occupied. The Ikoyi position sits away from Victoria Island's density, a 4.5 rating from 3499 reviews backs it up, and free wifi and parking make an unhurried stay easy.

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  6. Lagos Oriental Hotel

    ★★★★★4.415,718 reviews

    3 Lekki Road Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why stay hereLagos Oriental Hotel addresses guests who want the Lekki Road stretch of Victoria Island as their address. From 3 Lekki Road, it puts the Island's business and leisure side within the same short trip. Business guests and couples are equally at home.

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  7. Sheraton Lagos Hotel

    ★★★★★4.413,706 reviews

    30 Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why stay hereSheraton Lagos Hotel brings the 5-star class to 30 Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way. It suits travellers whose Lagos plans put them outside the Island's core, in a district that is easier to move through by road. Business guests and couples are equally at home.

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  8. The Federal Palace Hotel & Casino

    ★★★★★4.47,277 reviews

    6 8 Ahmadu Bello Way, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why stay hereFrom 6 8 Ahmadu Bello Way, The Federal Palace Hotel & Casino pairs the 5-star class with Isthmus-side access to Victoria Island. The name promises entertainment beyond the room, which suits guests who want their evening at the hotel. Couples and business guests are equally at home.

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  9. The White Orchid Hotel

    ★★★★★4.3213 reviews

    72 Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Lagos, Nigeria

    Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa

    • Outdoor pool
    • Free car parking
    • Breakfast

    Why stay hereAn outdoor pool and family rooms make The White Orchid Hotel a fit for travellers with children. Numbers here are still modest—213 reviews—yet the 4.3 rating is positive. On 72 Adetokunbo Ademola Street, it holds a Victoria Island address without the scale of the larger hotels, which suits guests who prefer a quieter building.

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  10. Sapphire Residences by Crystal

    ★★★★★4.344 reviews

    4C Eso Cl, Lagos, Nigeria

    Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa

    • Spa
    • Free car parking
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Why stay hereA spa and shuttle service set Sapphire Residences by Crystal apart. With only 44 reviews, it remains a 5-star address that few have tested; the 4.3 rating comes from those who have. Families and longer-stay guests benefit from laundry service and free wifi. Wheelchair accessible facilities and shuttle service make the building practical for guests who need them.

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  11. The Blowfish Hotel

    ★★★★★4.12,464 reviews

    17 Oju Olobun Street, Off Bishop Oluwole Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

    Best for: Families · Drivers

    • Kids pool
    • Free car parking
    • Breakfast

    Why stay hereThe Blowfish Hotel gives families an outdoor pool, kids pool and playground at 17 Oju Olobun Street, Victoria Island. Children get their own space, and an outdoor pool, kids pool and playground give the hotel a family character. A 4.1 rating from 2464 reviews signals solid rather than flawless delivery. Couples and business guests are equally at home.

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  12. Galpin Suites

    ★★★★★4.1211 reviews

    Off Samuel Adedoyin Street Victoria Island 55C Adebisi Omotola Close Behind Zenith Bank Ajose Adeogun Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

    Best for: Families · Drivers

    • Pool bar
    • Free car parking
    • Breakfast in room

    Why stay hereGalpin Suites offers family rooms and a garden at its Victoria Island address, a setting that rewards guests staying longer rather than passing through. A 4.1 rating from 211 reviews accompanies in-room amenities that stretch to a microwave and toaster. Couples and business guests are equally at home. Parking and free wifi are included.

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  13. Osajamen Hotel

    ★★★★★3.878 reviews

    30 Oremerin Street Off Oduselu Street Itire Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria

    • Wifi

    Why stay hereOsajamen Hotel keeps its offer simple: bars, a restaurant, wifi and TV at 30 Oremerin Street in Itire Surulere. The 3.8 rating from 78 reviews tells of a straightforward 5-star-class property. It suits guests who want a Lagos base away from the Island and accept a modest, no-frills setup for it.

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  14. Rushmore Executive Room

    ★★★★★

    36 Castle And Temple Drive, Lagos, Nigeria

    Best for: Families · Drivers

    • Outdoor pool
    • Free car parking
    • Pets allowed

    Why stay hereRushmore Executive Room welcomes pets and provides an outdoor pool, which narrows its appeal to guests travelling with animals or seeking a pool. A kitchen, washing machine and terrace at 36 Castle And Temple Drive make longer stays practical. Family rooms are available. No guest rating is listed, so the room itself has to make the case.

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  15. Jahz Empire Suites

    ★★★★★

    Lekki Epe Expy. Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

    Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa

    • Outdoor pool
    • Spa
    • Car parking

    Why stay hereA spa and outdoor pool stand out among the facilities at Jahz Empire Suites on the Lekki Epe Expressway. Concierge service and a shuttle support guests who need help getting around from that stretch of Lagos. Parking and free car parking are provided. No guest rating is listed, so the offer rests on its 5-star setting.

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The shortlist side by side

HotelClassGuest ratingReviews
Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel Lagos V.I.★★★★★4.720,645
Lagos Continental Hotel★★★★★4.716,137
Eko Hotel Main Building★★★★★4.528,035
The Wheatbaker★★★★★4.55,370
The George★★★★★4.53,499
Lagos Oriental Hotel★★★★★4.415,718
Sheraton Lagos Hotel★★★★★4.413,706
The Federal Palace Hotel & Casino★★★★★4.47,277
The White Orchid Hotel★★★★★4.3213
Sapphire Residences by Crystal★★★★★4.344
The Blowfish Hotel★★★★★4.12,464
Galpin Suites★★★★★4.1211
Osajamen Hotel★★★★★3.878
Rushmore Executive Room★★★★★––
Jahz Empire Suites★★★★★––

From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.

How to choose

For the top rated

Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel Lagos V.I. and Lagos Continental Hotel both hold a guest rating of 4.7 out of 5, the highest in this shortlist. Radisson Blu has drawn 20645 reviews and Lagos Continental 16137, so both are well known to past guests choosing a Victoria Island base.

Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel Lagos V.I. · Lagos Continental Hotel

For long reviews

Eko Hotel Main Building carries 28035 reviews, the largest number here, with a rating of 4.5 out of 5. Its Adetokunbo Ademola Street address sits on Victoria Island. Travellers who weigh a long record of guest feedback may start here.

Eko Hotel Main Building

For families

The Blowfish Hotel and Galpin Suites both list family rooms and a playground or kids pool among their facilities, and both sit on Victoria Island. The Blowfish Hotel also lists a garden and entertainment activities, Galpin Suites a garden and high chairs for younger guests.

The Blowfish Hotel · Galpin Suites

For sport and spa

The George in Ikoyi lists a gymnasium, fitness center and outdoor pool. Sapphire Residences by Crystal lists a spa.

The George · Sapphire Residences by Crystal

Where to stay in Lagos

Victoria Island

Victoria Island is an upscale commercial and residential area with many international hotels, restaurants and offices, popular with business travelers. Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel Lagos V.I., Eko Hotel Main Building, Lagos Oriental Hotel, The Federal Palace Hotel & Casino, The White Orchid Hotel, The Blowfish Hotel, Galpin Suites and Lagos Continental Hotel all name it or its streets in their addresses.

Our picks here: Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel Lagos V.I. · Lagos Oriental Hotel · The Blowfish Hotel · Galpin Suites

Ikoyi

Ikoyi is a quieter, leafy district near Victoria Island, known for its embassies, upscale residences and a few high-end hotels. The George, on Lugard Avenue, is the one 5-star hotel on this shortlist whose address names Ikoyi.

Our picks here: The George

Surulere

Osajamen Hotel is the one address here outside the island districts, on Oremerin Street in Itire, Surulere. The site's own description of Lagos covers Victoria Island, Ikoyi, Ikeja and Lagos Island, so read the Surulere setting as a mainland base rather than an island one.

Our picks here: Osajamen Hotel

Plan your stay

Getting there and around

Lagos is served by Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Ikeja, with direct flights from many African, European and Middle Eastern cities. From the airport, taxis and ride-hailing services are available to the island districts; travel time varies with traffic. Within the city, getting around often relies on private cars, taxis or ride-hailing apps. Ferries also connect some waterfront areas. Public buses operate on major routes, but many visitors prefer to arrange private transport due to traffic congestion.

When to go

The dry season from November to March is generally considered the best time to visit Lagos, as rainfall is lower and humidity is slightly less intense. This period also includes popular festivals and holidays. The wet season from April to October brings frequent rain, but temperatures remain warm throughout the year. Visitors should be prepared for heat and humidity regardless of the season.

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Questions, answered

Which of these hotels is closest to the centre?

The addresses that name Victoria Island and Ikoyi sit in the island districts, among them Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel Lagos V.I., Lagos Continental Hotel, Eko Hotel Main Building, The Blowfish Hotel, Galpin Suites, The White Orchid Hotel, The Federal Palace Hotel & Casino and The George. The site describes Victoria Island as an upscale area with many international hotels, restaurants and offices.

Which 5-star hotel in Lagos is the top-rated?

Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel Lagos V.I. and Lagos Continental Hotel share the highest guest rating on this shortlist, 4.7 out of 5, from 20645 and 16137 reviews respectively. Eko Hotel Main Building follows at 4.5 out of 5 from 28035 reviews.

Which hotels are best for families?

The Blowfish Hotel and Galpin Suites list family rooms, and The Blowfish Hotel adds a playground and kids pool while Galpin Suites lists high chairs. Both are 5-star hotels on Victoria Island. Rushmore Executive Room also lists family rooms.

Do any of these hotels have a pool?

The George, The White Orchid Hotel, The Blowfish Hotel, Rushmore Executive Room and Jahz Empire Suites list an outdoor pool; The Blowfish Hotel also lists a kids pool. The George adds a gymnasium and fitness center among its facilities.

Is parking available at these hotels?

The George, The White Orchid Hotel, Sapphire Residences by Crystal, The Blowfish Hotel, Galpin Suites, Rushmore Executive Room and Jahz Empire Suites all list parking or free car parking among their facilities, so a car is workable at these addresses.

Which hotels have a spa?

Both are 5-star hotels, on Eso Close and on the Lekki Epe Expressway respectively.

How do I get around Lagos during my stay?

The site advises private cars, taxis and ride-hailing apps for visitors, and notes that ferries connect some waterfront areas. Public buses operate on major routes, but many visitors prefer to arrange private transport because of traffic congestion. Travel time from the airport varies with traffic.

When is the best time to visit Lagos?

The dry season from November to March is generally considered the best time, with lower rainfall and slightly less intense humidity, and it includes popular festivals and holidays. The wet season from April to October brings frequent rain, though temperatures stay warm all year.

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