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Bénin Royal Hôtel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
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Interior entrance
Indoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments
Front of property

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Free airport shuttle
    Free airport shuttle
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Spa
    Spa

Explore the area

Map
Lot 398 Maro-Military Compound, Vons face borne lab, Cotonou, 640
  • Marche Dantokpa
    6 min walk
  • Artisanal Center
    13 min walk
  • Cotonou Central Mosque
    14 min walk
  • Cotonou (COO-Cadjehoun)
    5 min drive

Room options

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Double Room (Privilege) | View from room

Double Room (Privilege)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchenette

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Romantic Room, Ensuite

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Romantic Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Balcony, Courtyard View

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Double Room, Balcony, Courtyard View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Senior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

View from room

Senior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Exterior
Golden Tulip Le Diplomate Cotonou
Pool
Spa
Free airport shuttle
Kids pool
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (107)
The price is NZ$284
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Golden Tulip Le Diplomate Cotonou

About the area

Cotonou

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Cotonou awaits you at Bénin Royal Hôtel. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Marche Dantokpa and Artisanal Center. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, 3 coffee shops/cafes and a full-service spa. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and hydrotherapy. The fine-dining restaurant, Behanzin, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, 24-hour gym, sauna and kids' swimming pool. 2691 square feet (250 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class Cotonou hotel include Cotonou Central Mosque and Fetish Market.

What's nearby

  • Marche Dantokpa - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Artisanal Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cotonou Central Mosque - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Fetish Market - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Grand Marché de Dantokpa - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Cotonou (COO-Cadjehoun) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Cabane - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chez Roukia (Tchep ) - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Le Lagon - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Maquis du Port - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mc Bouffe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Bénin Royal Hôtel

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
Bénin Royal Hôtel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour health club. There are 2 restaurants and 3 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 2691 square feet (250 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A children's pool, a sauna, and a rooftop terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Bénin Royal Hôtel. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cotonou hotel.

  • 65 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3 coffee shops
  • Conference rooms
  • 2691 sq ft of conference space
  • 250 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2014
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Bénin Royal Hôtel offers 65 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath, dressing gowns, slippers and bidets. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The on-site spa has 2 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish, Yoruba

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 17.98 for adults and USD 15.98 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Behanzin

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (2,691 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 2 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 15.25 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 17.98 for adults and from USD 15.98 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.25 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Benin Royal Hotel Cotonou
Benin Royal Hotel
Benin Royal Cotonou
Benin Royal
Bénin Royal Hôtel Cotonou
Bénin Royal Cotonou
Bénin Royal
Bénin Royal Hôtel Hotel
Bénin Royal Hôtel Cotonou
Bénin Royal Hôtel Hotel Cotonou

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bénin Royal Hôtel?

Bénin Royal Hôtel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Bénin Royal Hôtel?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bénin Royal Hôtel on 29 Nov 2024 start from NZ$240.72, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Bénin Royal Hôtel?

Yep, Bénin Royal Hôtel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Bénin Royal Hôtel?

The closest beach to Bénin Royal Hôtel is Fidjrosse Beach (5.1 km).

Is there a spa on site at Bénin Royal Hôtel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Bénin Royal Hôtel. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does Bénin Royal Hôtel have a pool?

Bénin Royal Hôtel has an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Bénin Royal Hôtel?

Bénin Royal Hôtel features a full-service spa, a 24-hour health club and an indoor pool. All guestrooms come with deep soaking tubs, premium bedding and 24-hour room service.

What makes Bénin Royal Hôtel a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as deep-soaking baths and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Bénin Royal Hôtel.

Is Bénin Royal Hôtel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, children's meals and babysitting services, it's no surprise that Bénin Royal Hôtel is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Bénin Royal Hôtel?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Bénin Royal Hôtel serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is on offer daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bénin Royal Hôtel?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bénin Royal Hôtel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Bénin Royal Hôtel?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 1 PM.

Are pets allowed at Bénin Royal Hôtel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Bénin Royal Hôtel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 48 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Eugenia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast options not so great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lloyd D.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Ludan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

cressida, New York

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Spa was closed. That was one of the reasons i picked this property. Pool was nice. The surroundings left much to be desired.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Ousseynou

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Rooms are clean but staff service is terrible. It took them several hours to deliver my food any time I order
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

KENNETH

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and the staff were courteous and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Ashish

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Gregory, Indiana

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel tried to charge me for dinners that i never ordered. They're room billing system is fraught with error.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Samantha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable hotel, great waitstaff, front desk ok
The hotel was well located in the city center within walking distance to the market + Foundation Zinsou museum. The food + restaurant service was great. Accommodations were lovely with a great rooftop pool. However, unlike all my other hoteIs during my trip I did not have good service at the front desk. The ATM did not work + the front desk would not exchange USD for me even though they had a currency exchange sign. That would have been fine but the woman at the front desk kept giving me attitude about it and brushing me off to come back in the morning. The excuse was they did not have any cash. However, I knew they had plenty of cash (I saw the large envelope of money they used to give other guests change). But they kept saying they had no CFA. Why they didn't just say they didn't want to exchange USD I have no idea. So that was frustrating. Also, the front desk guy got a little nasty and accused me of overstaying when I came down for the airport shuttle. He did not realize I had paid an additional fee that morning to check out late since I had a midnight flight. Only after I showed him my receipt did he realize I had paid extra for a late checkout. He didn't apologize for his accusation or attitude and I thought that was a bit unnecessary. Overall the stay was fine and the rest of the staff was really great. But for a nice hotel I would have liked a bit nicer front desk service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
This hotel needs to hire someone to deal with an obvious cockroach infestation. I found and disposed of approx. 15 or 20 roaches in my room during my one night stay. There were also roaches in the gym. Needless to say I checked out early, as soon as a room in another hotel became available. The one positive about this hotel is the people who check you in. They were all friendly and professional. This could be a nice, reasonably priced hotel after they deal with the cockroach problem.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Jacobus Marinus

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff needs a lot of training, the restaurant staff was terrible, except for the manager lady, can’t remember her name she’s always there when we ate breakfast. She was amazing, the rest were incompetent and unhelpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Sivalingam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the good hotels for business
Good hotel recommended. In a quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

PRANAV

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for money
Generally good visit. We liked the room with comfy king-sized bed. Friendly staff at breakfast and front desk. Check-in was sluggish but we were happy once we got to our room. Note that the building layout is odd with quite a bit of stairs due to levels on the floors.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I can't recommend this hotel. I just got back from a West Africa tour and I stayed in 8 hotels while there. This was the worst. The hotel check-in was much slower than it needed to be. Room was tiny, but I didn't mind the size so much as the look and feel of it. Seemed pretty gross, from the hallways, the elevator and then finally the room. We got dinner at the rooftop restaurant by the pool and service there was very slow (we heard a dish drop and I'm pretty sure it was ours). I had to ask for my drink three times. An hour later it finally came (and it was the wrong drink). Wi-Fi was average for the area. Check out in the morning was smooth. In the US, this would be a one or two star hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Gbose

Beautiful Time Out
We had a great time at Benin Royal. The room was nice n cozy and super neat though I feel the TV was a little too small for such a nice room. The staffs were very friendly and the breakfast was awesome. We were unable to try out other meals cause their menu book is all written in French and we couldn't understand anything written on it. I feel they could have made an English version too. Aside that we enjoyed our time out and almost didn't wanna leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

KEnny, SD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is very nice...Staff is very helpful and friendly..we had quite a few children in our group and they worked with us.. Resturant has very good food. Highly recommend hotel...
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Elungile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
Fantastic

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Hotel in Benin
The staff were really nice, going out of their way to help. Having toured the whole country I did not encounter anywhere near the same standard. Breakfast was nice although dinner is a little overpriced for its quality. The fact the national football team stays here is telling as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017