Hotels in Ajah range from simple inns to beach resorts, because Lagos has spread east along the Lekki-Epe Expressway. The district is also less well covered by booking sites than Lekki Phase 1, so choosing takes some care.
This guide sets out the hotels and the prices reported for them, sorts them by district and explains how to choose between Ajah and Lekki. The listings are patchy, with ratings based on very few reviews, so I say plainly where a figure is thin and where you should confirm with the hotel.
Hotels in Ajah at a Glance
Ajah is a district of Lagos on the Lekki-Epe Expressway, east of Lekki Phase 1, and it is where many travellers end up when the island side is full or too dear. Anyone searching for hotels in ajah lagos will meet a mix of small inns, mid-range business hotels, shortlet apartments and a few beach resorts. The table gives the broad picture before the detail.
| Item | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Where | Along and off the Lekki-Epe Expressway, east of Lekki Phase 1 |
| Basic inns | Reported from about ₦5,000 to ₦20,000 a night |
| Mid-range hotels | Reported from about ₦25,000 to ₦45,000 a night |
| Shortlet apartments | About ₦30,000 to ₦120,000, depending on size and listing |
| Data quality | Thin, with few reviews per hotel |
| Main drawback | Expressway traffic at peak hours |
Prices come from two kinds of source. One Nigerian listing site shows an average nightly rate for each hotel but does not date it, and a booking site shows dollar rates for sample dates in mid-November. Both are thin for Ajah itself, since a search for the district often returns hotels in Lekki Phase 1 and Victoria Island instead. Treat every figure as a guide and not a quote. The word best in the title means a selection with clear prices, and the lists in this guide are not ranked.
Hotels in Ajah and Prices
The first table sets out hotels in ajah and prices as average rates per night from the Nigerian listing site. The site does not date its figures, so ask the hotel for today’s rate.
| Hotel | Area on the listing | Average per night | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| De La Premiere Inn | Ogidan | ₦5,000 | Lowest on the list |
| Global Inn and Resort | Addo Badore Road | ₦15,000 | |
| Wadbash Hotel | Sangotedo | ₦15,000 | Guest score 3.6 |
| D’Island Hotel | 80 Addo Road | ₦20,000 | Bar and restaurant; score 7.7 from 13 reviews |
| Handsworth Hotel | Sangotedo | ₦25,000 | |
| Lavalon Hotels and Suites | Off Addo Road | ₦25,500 | Pool and gym; score 7.5 from 40 reviews |
| Alesh International Hotel | Not stated | ₦27,500 | Pool |
| Milestone Hotel | Ado Road | ₦30,000 | Pool |
| Jonaith Hotel and Suites | Km 47 | ₦35,000 | Pool and gym |
| Atican Beach Resort Hotel | Okun Ajah | ₦45,000 | Score 8.0 from 17 reviews |
The dearest of the ten, Atican Beach Resort Hotel, is a beach resort, and the cheapest, De La Premiere Inn, is in Ogidan. Wadbash Hotel carries a guest score of only 3.6, which is a reason to read recent reviews before you book, since a low rate is no bargain if the room is poor.
The second table shows what a booking site listed for one night in mid-November for two adults. The naira figures use the Central Bank rate of ₦1,331.61 to the dollar in mid-October, rounded to the nearest hundred.
| Property | Lowest rate shown | About in naira | Guest score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teemoral Luxury Homes and Hotels | US$14 | ₦18,600 | 5.2 from 5 reviews |
| Diamond Groove Hotel and Suites | US$17 | ₦22,600 | 6.3 from 3 reviews |
| New Travellers Lodge | US$20 | ₦26,600 | No score noted |
| Fourways Hotel | US$32 | ₦42,600 | No score noted |
| Ringruby Hotel, United Estate | US$60 | ₦79,900 | 7.5 from 4 reviews |
| Grandwest Apartment Ajah | US$90 | ₦119,800 | 9.1 from 17 reviews |
The cheapest two have five reviews or fewer between them, so their scores can swing on a single stay. Grandwest scores well, but it is an apartment and not a hotel. Compare the same dates on a booking site and the hotel’s own page, and ask whether tax, service charge and breakfast are included.
Hotels in Ajah Sangotedo, Badore and Addo Road
Ajah is not one neighbourhood, and residents describe it by roads and estates. The three names below come up most often in searches, and each has a different feel.
Sangotedo
People who search for hotels in ajah sangotedo are looking at the stretch of the expressway further east. A listing site shows Handsworth Hotel at about ₦25,000 and Wadbash Hotel at about ₦15,000, and a booking site shows Fourways Hotel from about ₦42,600, New Travellers Lodge from about ₦26,600 and Ringruby Hotel in United Estate from about ₦79,900. The range is wide, from simple rooms to a quiet estate hotel, so sort by guest score before you sort by price.
Badore and Addo Road
Searchers who type hotels in ajah badore will find Global Inn and Resort on Addo Badore Road at about ₦15,000. Addo Road and Badore are inland roads off the expressway. A search for hotels in ajah addo road returns D’Island Hotel at 80 Addo Road, about ₦20,000, and Lavalon Hotels and Suites off the same road, about ₦25,500. Milestone Hotel is listed on Ado Road, which appears to be the same road under another spelling, with a pool at about ₦30,000.
The inland hotels suit a traveller who has business or family in the estates and does not need a beach. Do not assume that a hotel is close to the expressway because its name says Ajah, and ask for directions and the nearest landmark.
Beach Resorts Near Okun Ajah
Atican Beach Resort Hotel in Abraham Adesanya Estate, Okun Ajah, is the one beach resort in the listings, at about ₦45,000 a night and with a score of 8.0 from 17 reviews. Our guide to Atican Beach describes the beach itself, and it helps if you want to compare a night at the resort with a day visit.
Hotels in Ajah Lekki Axis: Ajah or Lekki?
Many travellers searching for hotels in ajah lekki are really deciding between the two districts. Searches for hotels in ajah axis reflect how Lagos residents talk: the Ajah axis means the roads and estates around Ajah and not one fixed boundary, so a hotel described as being on the axis can be some way from the Ajah roundabout. Check the address on a map before you pay.
The booking searches for Ajah also showed hotels in Lekki Phase 1, which gives a useful comparison.
| Hotel | Area | Lowest rate shown | About in naira | Guest score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tranquil Oasis | Lekki Phase 1 | US$72 | ₦95,900 | 7.7 from 80 reviews |
| Lilygate | Lekki Phase 1 | US$131 | ₦174,400 | Not recorded |
The Ajah rates in the tables above are mostly lower, but they come with fewer reviews and less detail. Choose Ajah if your business, event or family is in Ajah or further east, if you want a beach resort or if you are watching the budget. Choose Lekki Phase 1 if you want restaurants and nightlife within a short ride and a hotel with many reviews. Our guide to hotels in Lekki covers that side in detail.
How to Choose and Book
Start with the road. Lagos traffic is heavy, and the expressway can slow to a crawl on weekday mornings and evenings, so a hotel that looks close on a map can take an hour to reach. Pick a hotel near the place you need to be and not near the one with the best photographs.
Questions to Ask Before You Pay
- Is there a generator, and does it run all night?
- Is there a water supply and a borehole?
- Is there a secure gate and parking?
- Is a refundable deposit asked for at check-in?
- Is breakfast included, and is the price shown inclusive of tax?
- Can the hotel arrange an airport pickup, and at what price?
Ask for the answers in a message so that you have a record. A hotel that is vague on power and water is telling you something.
Shortlet Apartments
Shortlets are common in Ajah. One property listing showed studios in Ajiwe at about ₦30,000 a night, and the Grandwest apartment above is near ₦119,800 on a booking site. A shortlet suits a family or a longer stay, since it has a kitchen and more space, but check who holds the keys and what happens if the power fails.
Getting Around
Ride-hailing cars are a common way to move around the area, and a driver who knows the estate saves you from circling at night. Allow generous time for any trip to the airport or to the island, and avoid tight connections on the day you fly. For a wider view of the market, see our list of hotels in Lagos with prices.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hotels in Ajah
How much does a night cost in Ajah?
Reported rates run from about ₦5,000 for a basic inn to about ₦45,000 for a beach resort, with most mid-range hotels between ₦25,000 and ₦35,000. One listing site does not date its prices, so confirm with the hotel.
Which part of Ajah is best to stay in?
Sangotedo and Addo Road have the most listings, and Okun Ajah has the beach resort. Choose the one nearest to where you need to be.
Are there beach hotels in Ajah?
Yes. Atican Beach Resort Hotel at Okun Ajah is the one in the listings I found.
Is Ajah cheaper than Lekki?
In the listings I read, the Ajah rates were mostly lower than the Lekki Phase 1 hotels that appeared in the same searches, but they have fewer reviews.
Before You Book
Confirm the address, the price and the power supply with the hotel, and keep the reply. The listings for this district are thin, so read the most recent reviews and be wary of a very low rate with a low score. Plan your road time before you choose, and book early for weekends and holidays.
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