Ikoyi appeals to travellers who want a calmer Lagos base near offices, residential neighbourhoods and the waterfront. The choice of hotels in Ikoyi includes smaller properties, apartments and premium hotels. Check the exact address when comparing options, because nearby Victoria Island hotels can also suit an Ikoyi trip but involve a different daily journey.
This guide compares hotels in Ikoyi across several budgets and includes nearby Victoria Island alternatives where useful. Prices are indicative starting rates for a room for two adults, rather than guaranteed quotations. Guest scores are out of 10, with review counts shown where available; they can change and should be considered alongside recent feedback, facilities and location. Confirm the total for your dates and chosen room before paying.
Hotels in Ikoyi and Their Prices at a Glance
The table groups hotels in Ikoyi and the nearest Victoria Island properties by starting price per night. Guest scores are out of 10.
| Price band | Starting price per night | Examples (score, reviews) |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Under ₦150,000 | Presken Apartment Ikoyi (7.6, 16), Eterniti by Amber (7.4, 5), Presken Hotel Ikoyi (8.0, 230), Citi Residence Hotel (7.3, 56), Boardroom Apartments (9.1, 7) |
| Mid-range | ₦150,000 to ₦350,000 | Parkview Astoria Hotel (7.9, 424), Park Inn by Radisson (8.1), The GuestHouse Company, Mövenpick Hotel Ikoyi Lagos (7.0, 113), Heliconia Park (8.9, 121), Isglo Hotels Ikoyi (7.7, 20), Radisson Blu Anchorage (8.6, 775) |
| Upper | Above ₦350,000 | The Delborough (8.2, 290), Lagos Continental (8.7, 1,042), Nordic Hotel (8.7, 416) |
Review counts matter as much as scores. A 9.1 from seven reviews is a promising sign, not proof, while a 7.9 from 424 reviews is a more dependable picture of what a stay is like.
Hotels in Ikoyi Budget Picks
Anyone searching for hotels in Ikoyi budget options should know that Ikoyi has no true low-cost tier by Lagos standards. The cheapest starting prices sit near ₦100,000, which is mid-range in many other parts of the city.
Presken Hotel Ikoyi
Presken Hotel Ikoyi is a three-star hotel with an indicative starting rate of ₦104,308. Facilities include a pool, garden, terrace and restaurant. It is a useful option for travellers seeking those amenities without moving into a higher price band. Check the room category, meal arrangements and pool access when comparing the full package.
Presken Apartment Ikoyi and Eterniti by Amber
Presken Apartment Ikoyi scored 7.6 from 16 reviews and started at ₦97,247. Eterniti by Amber scored 7.4 from five reviews and started at ₦99,911. Both are small samples, so read the latest comments before you book.
Citi Residence Hotel
Citi Residence Hotel on Banana Island Road is a four-star property that scored 7.3 from 56 reviews and started at ₦119,894. The score is modest, so compare it with Presken Hotel Ikoyi before you decide.
Boardroom Apartments
Boardroom Apartments is a four-star property with a 9.1 score from seven reviews, starting at ₦131,100. The score is excellent, but seven reviews is a thin sample, so treat it as a good lead rather than a sure thing.
Mid-Range and Upper Hotels in Ikoyi Lagos Nigeria
The properties below are the established names that most travellers compare when they search for hotels in Ikoyi Lagos Nigeria.
Parkview Astoria Hotel
Parkview Astoria has one of the largest review counts in Ikoyi, 424 reviews, with a score of 7.9 and a starting price of ₦169,411. A guest review mentions a rooftop terrace and a gym, which makes it a practical base for a longer stay.
Mövenpick Hotel Ikoyi Lagos
Mövenpick Hotel Ikoyi Lagos is at 47 Alfred Rewane Road, with an indicative starting rate of ₦266,097. The address may suit travellers whose plans are around this part of Ikoyi. Compare the room package, cancellation terms and recent feedback before deciding whether it offers better value than a lower-priced alternative.
Isglo Hotels Ikoyi and The GuestHouse Company
Isglo Hotels Ikoyi scored 7.7 from 20 reviews and started at ₦310,058, while The GuestHouse Company started at ₦243,451. Both sit above the budget band without the review depth of the better-known names.
The Wheatbaker and The George Hotel
The Wheatbaker and The George Hotel are further options in Ikoyi. Request a quotation for your dates and chosen room category before comparing them with the priced options in this guide. Check the location of your meetings or event, together with the facilities included in each package.
Hotels in Ikoyi and Victoria Island: When to Stay Next Door
Hotels in Ikoyi and Victoria Island are often considered together because the districts are close, but the exact street matters more than a broad area label. Nearby Victoria Island properties can be useful alternatives when Ikoyi is full or outside your budget. Check the driving route, expected traffic and distance from your meetings or event before reserving.
- Heliconia Park, 8.9 from 121 reviews, starting at ₦298,802, with an outdoor pool.
- Park Inn by Radisson, 8.1, starting at ₦191,244.
- Radisson Blu Anchorage, 8.6 from 775 reviews, starting at ₦333,038.
- The Delborough, 8.2 from 290 reviews, starting at ₦398,047.
- Lagos Continental, 8.7 from 1,042 reviews, starting at ₦403,895.
- Nordic Hotel, 8.7 from 416 reviews, starting at ₦808,709, within about 550 metres of Mega Plaza and the Century 21 mall.
Our wider guide to hotels in Lagos with prices compares all of Lagos by district if you want to look beyond the island.
Comparing Two Similar Hotels
Suppose you are choosing between Presken Hotel Ikoyi and Citi Residence Hotel. Presken starts at ₦104,308 and scored 8.0 from 230 reviews, with a pool, garden, terrace and restaurant listed. Citi Residence starts at ₦119,894 and scored 7.3 from 56 reviews. The cheaper hotel has the higher score, the larger review base and the longer amenity list, so on paper it is the better value. The only reason to pick the other would be a specific need, such as its Banana Island Road address or a four-star rating, and you should check those against the latest reviews.
Who Stays in Ikoyi
Visitors who choose Ikoyi tend to be on business, attending a wedding or event on the island, or looking for a quieter base than the busier parts of Victoria Island. That helps explain why prices are firm. If your plans are mostly on the mainland, you can save money and travel time by staying closer to them, and our wider guide linked above compares the districts.
Hotels in Ikoyi Falomo: Staying Near the Ferry
Falomo is the part of Ikoyi where the Five Cowries ferry terminal sits, which makes it the landing point for commuters who cross from Ikorodu and Badore. Searches for hotels in Ikoyi Falomo are mostly about being close to that terminal or to the water.
For a stay near Falomo or Five Cowries terminal, check the actual route from the hotel to the boarding point rather than relying on an Ikoyi label. Ask the property about travel time at the hour you intend to leave. The guide to the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge explains the connection between Lekki and Ikoyi, which is useful when your plans involve both districts.
Getting to and From Your Hotel
If you plan to use Five Cowries terminal, allow a planning fare of about ₦2,200 for the roughly 50-minute Ikorodu crossing or ₦2,000 for the Badore corridor via Addax Jetty at around 45 minutes. Confirm the operating day and sailing with the terminal. The main commuter departures are concentrated in the morning and afternoon, so check the last return boat. For road and airport journeys, leave a buffer for traffic rather than relying on one travel-time estimate.
What to Check Before You Book
- Confirm the date-specific price. Starting prices move sharply with the day of the week and with events.
- Look at the review count as well as the score.
- Ask whether breakfast, parking and airport transfers are included.
- Check the cancellation rules, especially if flights can change. Our Lagos airport terminal guide helps you plan the airport leg.
- Ask the hotel about backup power and water if you will stay for several nights.
- Request a direct quotation from the hotel and compare the same room, meals and cancellation terms.
- Check how the hotel handles late arrivals, since many travellers reach Ikoyi after a long drive from the airport.
- Ask about security and parking arrangements if you are driving yourself, because street parking in the area can be limited.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hotels in Ikoyi
How much is a hotel in Ikoyi per night?
Indicative starting rates for lower-priced Ikoyi rooms in this guide fall around ₦97,000 to ₦120,000, while many mid-range options sit between about ₦169,000 and ₦333,000. Higher-priced alternatives can cost substantially more. Nordic Hotel, at about ₦808,709 in this comparison, is in nearby Victoria Island rather than Ikoyi.
Are there cheap hotels in Ikoyi?
Not by Lagos mainland standards. The cheapest starting prices were near ₦100,000, and Presken Hotel Ikoyi at ₦104,308 had the best mix of score, review count and amenities.
Which Ikoyi hotels have a swimming pool?
Presken Hotel Ikoyi has a pool, and Heliconia Park in nearby Victoria Island has an outdoor pool. Confirm opening hours, access and whether pool use is included with your room before reserving, especially if swimming is a main reason for the stay.
Is Ikoyi a good area to stay in?
Ikoyi suits visitors who want a quieter residential setting close to Victoria Island. The trade-off is fewer hotels and higher prices.
Choosing Your Stay in Ikoyi
Start with your price band, then compare score and review count, and finally check the exact street and the distance to your plans. Presken Hotel Ikoyi is the safest budget choice, Parkview Astoria is the best-reviewed mid-range name in Ikoyi proper, and Victoria Island is the fallback when Ikoyi rooms are full. Whichever of the hotels in Ikoyi you pick, confirm the price for your own dates before you pay. If a rate looks unusually low for the district, read the reviews twice and look for photos uploaded by guests, because the cheapest listings are where small sample sizes hide the biggest surprises.
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