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Bénin Royal Hôtel

4.0 star property

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A rooftop swimming pool with lounge chairs and a table, surrounded by a cityscape view.
A spacious lobby with a white sofa, a glass coffee table, and a reception desk.
A restaurant with a modern interior, featuring a long dining table set with white tablecloths, chairs, and various dining utensils.
A modern living room with a white sofa, a staircase with a unique design, and a television on the wall.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance featuring illuminated columns and a glass facade.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Double Room (Privilege)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Double Room (Privilege)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

A hotel room with a bed, nightstand, and a bathroom with a shower curtain.

Superior Double Room, Balcony, Courtyard View

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden dresser, a flat-screen TV, and a mirror.

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

A modern living room with a dining area, white furniture, and a kitchen in the background.

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Senior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

A hotel room with a large bed, a bright orange sofa, a desk, and a mirror.

Senior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Romantic Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with a bed, pillows, a shower, and a bathtub.

Romantic Room, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Double Superior with Balcony

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a television.

Double Superior with Balcony

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Jacuzzi Prestige Room

A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bed with white and orange bedding, a shower area with a glass enclosure, and a bathtub.

Jacuzzi Prestige Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Bénin Royal Hôtel

Along with 2 restaurants, this hotel has a full-service spa and an indoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas is provided, as well as free self parking, a free airport shuttle, and a free manager's reception. Additionally, a 24-hour health club, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar are onsite.
Bénin Royal Hôtel offers 65 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour health club and a sauna.
The onsite 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.
During your stay at Bénin Royal Hôtel, you're just a quick walk from Marche Dantokpa. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free roundtrip airport shuttle.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Behanzin, a fine-dining restaurant that serves local and international cuisine
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Treat yourself to hydrotherapy, facials, or body wraps at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym and a sauna
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Marche Dantokpa and Artisanal Center
  • Free airport shuttle service
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 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 center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 2691 square feet (250 square meters) and includes a conference center. 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.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Behanzin - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • 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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • 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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM
Contactless check-out available

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.25 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.41 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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: approximately USD 17.98 for adults and 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Bénin Royal Hôtel offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 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
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Bénin Royal Hôtel Cotonou
Bénin Royal Hôtel Hotel Cotonou

Bénin Royal Hôtel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 55 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Peter

Might have been a good hotel... but it was closed... under renovation when we came! ;)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olanrewaju

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

Nice hotel with excellent service

Your Personal attention was their priority. Got upgraded to bigger room with balcony and was well chilled. Was in the city center and accessible to all locations visited. Their pool was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Ansal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is not worth we pay.. its like a local hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Eugenia

Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast options not so great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Léonie

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the room no cold water. That was big deal.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

ikuko

Disliked: Amenities
工事中でうるさかった
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Barnabé

L’équipement et la propreté des chambres.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

cressida

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Ousseynou

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michel

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

Hôtel confortable,sûr: parfait pour un consultant

Séjour très agréable à tous les points de vue malgré la situation au regard de la pandémie Covid-19 pour un hôtel accueillant une clientèle étrangère dont la fréquentation a drastiquement diminué avec la situation sanitaire en Europe et au Etats-Unis. La Direction de l'hôtel est attentive et maintient un haut niveau de prestations. Excellent souvenir. Adresse à recommander.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Gregory

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Samantha

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified 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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
バルコニー付きの部屋を予約していたのに今日は空いていないと言われた 減額はしてくれたが
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Primera experiencia en Benin

Habitaciones privilege muy bien, nuevas, bien equipadas, limpias, aunque las ventanas están clausuradas y opacas - la estancia larga no es muy agradable. no vale nada. El restaurante deja mucho que desear. Y fuera del hotel no hay Alter activas a pie "seguras" Piscina exterior bonita, y bar al lado interesante. Servicio muy agradable y atento.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

christophe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Hôtel correct

Très loin d’etre Un coup de cœur, c’est un hôtel où tous les services fonctionnent bien. Personnel efficace. Chambre très petite.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified 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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hat mir alles sehr gut gefallen, Personal sehr freundlich und kompetent. Frühstücksbuffet tadellos
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

claudine

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

Séjour à renouveler

Destination qui m'a agréablement surprise, réseau routier très correct et beaucoup de choses à découvrir, villages lacustres, centres artisanaux, marchés qui valent le détour etc.. à l'hôtel parfait, personnel accueillant, souriant, prévenant,et d'une grande douceur, chambre spacieuse, literie confortable, hôtel très propre, espace bien être et spa magnifique, havre de paix avec des tarifs très intéressants et du personnel efficace, hôtel proche des centres d'activités avec une connexion internet parfaite. En deux mots je suis ravie et y retournerai.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KEnny

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