Hotels in Lokoja serve a town that sits where the Niger and Benue rivers meet, on the road between Abuja and the south. Many guests are passing through on a long journey, so the choice runs from very cheap rooms to a handful of dearer stays in the government area.
This guide sets out the prices reported for Lokoja, sorts the hotels by district, covers the Felele side on the Abuja road and explains what to ask before you pay. Every hotel on the first page has three reviews or fewer, so I say plainly where a figure is thin and where you should confirm with the hotel.
Hotels in Lokoja at a Glance
Lokoja is the capital of Kogi State, and one listing site counts 122 hotels in the town and 243 across the state. Anyone searching for hotels in lokoja kogi state will find that about half the state’s supply sits here. The table below sums up what to expect.
| Item | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Where | The GRA, Lokongoma, Zone 8, New Layout and Felele |
| Listings | 122 hotels in the town on one listing site |
| Lowest on the first page | About ₦3,500 a night |
| Typical range | About ₦9,500 to ₦25,000 a night |
| Highest on the first page | About ₦40,000 a night |
| Data quality | Thin, with no hotel showing more than three reviews |
The prices come from a Nigerian listing site that does not date its figures. A booking site lists Lokoja hotels too, but its rates were in pounds, and I have not converted them, so every naira figure below is a listing-site average. Read each number as a planning guide and not as a quote. Best in the title only marks hotels with published prices; the tables carry no ranking.
Hotels in Lokoja and Prices
The first table follows the first page of the listing site and shows hotels in lokoja and their prices as average nightly rates, sorted from cheapest to dearest.
| Hotel | Area on the listing | Average per night | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ava Hotels | Aliu Ibrahim Attah Road | ₦3,500 | |
| Bigg Brother’s Hotel | Opposite the 1st Nigerian Army Barracks gate | ₦9,500 | Score 8.8 from one review |
| Liberty International Hotel | New Layout Road | ₦9,500 | Score 6.2 from 2 reviews |
| Hilltop Paradise Hotels | Off Living Faith Church Road | ₦13,750 | Score 4.9 from 2 reviews |
| Alama Hotel and Resort | Hassan Katsina Road | ₦15,000 | |
| Motel 5 | Km 159, Abuja-Okene Expressway, Felele | ₦17,000 | |
| Suitoria Hotel | Zone 8 Road, beside the New Stadium | ₦25,000 | Score 10 from one review |
| Idrinana Hotels | Idrinana Close, Lokongoma Phase II | ₦25,000 | Score 7.5 from 3 reviews |
| Reverton Hotel | Kunama Crescent | ₦40,000 | Score 6.9 from 2 reviews |
One more entry, Dominion Guest Inn off Adankolo Junction, showed a score of 5.0 from one review but no price, so I left it out of the table. The page is thin on evidence. Idrinana Hotels has the most reviews, three, and a score of 7.5, which still tells you little. The perfect 10 for Suitoria Hotel and the 8.8 for Bigg Brother’s Hotel each come from a single guest.
The listing site’s luxury filter turns up a second set of names, which is useful for anyone who wants a more polished stay. The same caution on review counts applies.
| Hotel | Area on the listing | Average per night | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nostalgia Hotel | Lokongoma Phase 2 | ₦18,000 | Score 3.3 from 3 reviews |
| Lazeto Hotels and Apartment | Zango Daji | ₦20,000 | |
| Graj Hotels | Hill Top Haven, GRA | ₦30,000 | |
| SJ Deluxe Hotel | Lokongoma Phase 1 | ₦40,000 | |
| Edgedrive Hotels | Kunama Crescent, GRA | ₦50,000 | Score 5.8 from 3 reviews |
People who type luxury hotels in lokoja and their prices will find that the label covers a wide spread, from about ₦18,000 to about ₦50,000, and the scores do not rise with the price. Nostalgia Hotel at about ₦18,000 has a lower score than Edgedrive Hotels at about ₦50,000, and both rest on three reviews. Treat luxury as the listing’s label, not a verdict, and ask to see the room.
Hotels in Lokoja by Area
Lokoja is a small town with a few clear clusters, and the hotel’s district tells you more than its name. A booking site recommends the area near Government House, where the government area sits, as a base.
The GRA
Reverton Hotel on Kunama Crescent, about ₦40,000, and Edgedrive Hotels on the same road, about ₦50,000, are the dearer ends of the list. Graj Hotels, at Hill Top Haven in the GRA, is about ₦30,000. The GRA suits visitors on government or business errands who want a quieter street, and it is where most of the higher-priced rooms are.
Lokongoma
Idrinana Hotels in Lokongoma Phase II is about ₦25,000, SJ Deluxe Hotel in Phase 1 about ₦40,000 and Nostalgia Hotel in Phase 2 about ₦18,000. The district has several hotels in the mid-range, though the scores are low-volume. Ask for a map pin, because the phases are not close to each other.
Felele and the Abuja Road
Searches for hotels in felele lokoja lead to Motel 5, at Km 159 on the Abuja-Okene Expressway, at about ₦17,000. Felele is on the road, so it suits a traveller who wants to break a long drive without going into the centre. A booking site puts Abuja airport about 146 km away, and our guide to the Abuja airport terminal is worth reading if you are arriving by air and driving on.
Zone 8, New Layout and the Town
People who search for hotels in lokoja town often want a room within reach of the barracks, the stadium and the main roads. Suitoria Hotel in Zone 8 is about ₦25,000, Liberty International Hotel on New Layout Road about ₦9,500 and Bigg Brother’s Hotel opposite the army barracks gate about ₦9,500. Alama Hotel and Resort is on Hassan Katsina Road near the Kogi State House of Assembly at about ₦15,000, and Ava Hotels, the cheapest listing, is on Aliu Ibrahim Attah Road at about ₦3,500.
Cheap and Best Hotels in Lokoja
Searches for cheap hotels in lokoja return a long list, and the lowest prices come with the least information. Ava Hotels at about ₦3,500 has no score, and Bigg Brother’s Hotel and Liberty International Hotel at about ₦9,500 each have one or two reviews. The next band, between about ₦13,750 and ₦17,000, includes Hilltop Paradise Hotels, which scores 4.9, so read the comments before you book.
Anyone hunting for the best hotels in lokoja should know the data cannot settle it. Idrinana Hotels has the most reviews and a respectable 7.5, Reverton Hotel has 6.9 from two, and the perfect scores belong to hotels with one guest each. A booking site’s page also lists Twins Palace Hotel, Olympic International Hotel, Golden Grand Royale and Fidelite Hotels, but I have no rates for them. Call each one and ask for the price and the room type in writing.
A Rough Budget by Tier
Three price bands appear. Below about ₦10,000 you pay for a basic room with almost no review record. Between about ₦13,750 and ₦25,000 you reach the middle of the list, where most travellers will land. From ₦30,000 to ₦50,000 you are in the GRA and Lokongoma hotels labelled luxury. Add the cost of a car, because Lokoja is spread across hills and districts, and the cheapest room can lose its advantage if you need a driver all day.
How to Choose and Book
Choose by route and purpose. If you are breaking a drive between Abuja and the south, Felele or the town edge saves time. If you have an appointment at Government House, the GRA is the closest. If you want to see the confluence of the rivers, the museum-style sights such as Lord Lugard’s House, or the Amata River, which a booking site names among the attractions, a central hotel is easier. Our guide on how to book a hotel reservation online in Nigeria covers the steps.
Questions to Ask Before You Pay
- Is there power at night when the grid fails?
- Is there running water or a borehole?
- Is the compound gated, with parking inside?
- Does the rate include breakfast?
- How far is the hotel from the main road?
Because at least one foreign government advises against all but essential travel to Kogi State, read the latest travel advice before a trip from outside the state, and plan to reach your hotel in daylight. For a wider look at the capital region, see our list of hotels in Abuja with prices.
Eating and Getting Around
No hotel menus turned up in my search, so ask what each kitchen serves and when it stops. Many guests eat at small restaurants near the main roads, and the front desk can name one. Agree the fare before any ride and ask for a driver’s number if you will be moving between districts.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hotels in Lokoja
How much does a hotel in Lokoja cost?
On the listing site I read, rates ran from about ₦3,500 to about ₦50,000. Most first-page hotels cost between ₦9,500 and ₦25,000.
Which area of Lokoja is best for a hotel?
The GRA suits government or business visits, Lokongoma has several mid-range hotels and Felele suits a traveller on the Abuja road.
Is there a hotel on the Abuja road in Lokoja?
Yes. Motel 5 is at Km 159 on the Abuja-Okene Expressway in Felele, at about ₦17,000.
Before You Book
Ask the hotel to confirm the final rate, the address and the power supply in writing, and save the reply. Be careful with a perfect score from one guest, and with a very low rate that comes with no reviews at all. Book early if a government event, a wedding or a public holiday falls on your dates.
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