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( 21 30 60 14; clarishot@yahoo.com; Camp Guézo; s/d incl breakfast CFA28,000/33,000; )
This is a
charming place, with seven immaculate rooms in a villa at the back of the popular Chez
Clarisse restaurant (
Click here
). It's central yet very quiet.
Le Chant d'Oiseau
HOTEL
$$
( 21 30 57 51; Rue du Collège Père Aupiais; s/d with fan CFA12,000/19,500, with air-con CFA19,500/29,500;
)
A safe, reliable budget option run by a Catholic community and within walking
distance of the lively Haie Vive area. The building looks a little austere, but the rooms are
quiet and spacious. There's an on-site restaurant.
Maison Rouge
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
$$$
( 21 30 09 01;
www.maison-rouge-cotonou.com
; off Blvd de la Marina; s CFA65,000-100,000, d
CFA76,000-111,000; )
A quiet, sometimes overlooked boutique hotel catering to
business travellers in a tranquil location close to the sea. The rooms are generously sized
and tastefully designed, and the communal areas are expertly decorated with arts and
crafts. Other perks include a soothing plant-filled garden, a gym, a pool and a panoramic
terrace with sea views. Evening meals are available by request. Rates include breakfast.
Hôtel du Lac
HOTEL
$$$
( 21 33 19 19;
www.hoteldulac-benin.com
; r CFA41,000-45,000; )
A good-value choice
on a breezy spot at the edge of the lagoon. Though the rooms show some signs of wear
and tear, they are sunny, spacious and clean, and most have water views. The restaurant
has a great panoramic terrace and the large swimming pool is popular at the weekend.
Azalai Hotel de la Plage
HOTEL
$$$
(
www.azalaihotels.com
; Blvd de la Marina; s CFA105,000-135,000, d CFA115,000-145,000; )
The
ultramodern rooms at this waterfront hotel are arguably the best in the city - especially
those with sea views - with sleek bathrooms and attractive decor. The list of facilities is
prolific, with a restaurant, a bar, a swimming pool, a business centre and tennis courts.
Rates include breakfast.
Novotel Orisha & Ibis Cotonou
HOTEL
$$$
