The Blowfish Hotel

Hotels
7.2 (226 reviews)
17 Oju Olobun Street, Off Bishop Oluwole Street, Victoria Island , Lagos , ng

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Nightclub
Clubhouse
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Good food quality
Great location
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Dull decor
Poor maintenance

Categories

Cleanliness
5.28
Reviews indicated that the property was extremely dirty and not well maintained.
Service
8.75
The staff were very helpful and responsive, providing good service.
Location
8.79
Excellent location with good nearby amenities.
Room Quality
6.24
Reports of hard beds, dull decor, and insufficient maintenance.
Amenities
6.77
Some amenities were noted as lacking, such as insufficient lighting and poorly maintained equipment.
Value for Money
6.23
The experience did not meet expectations for value considering the complaints.
Food and Beverage
8.28
Food quality was praised, especially breakfast and the Asian menu.
Overall Experience
7.25
Mixed feelings about the stay, with both positive and negative aspects highlighted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 15:42

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Located just 900 meters from Mega Plaza Century 21 Mall, The Blowfish Hotel in Lagos offers free WiFi and convenient express check-in and check-out. Each room is elegantly furnished with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and some even boast a private balcony for stunning city views.

Top-Notch Amenities
Guests can start their day with a delicious continental, buffet, or Full English/Irish breakfast at the on-site restaurant, specializing in African cuisine. The hotel also features a fitness center, a refreshing outdoor pool, and a 24-hour front desk for any assistance needed.

Convenience and Comfort
With proximity to popular attractions like Red Door Gallery and Lekki Market, The Blowfish Hotel provides an ironing service, business facilities, and is just a short distance from National Museum Lagos and Freedom Park Lagos.

Book your stay at The Blowfish Hotel for a truly memorable experience in Lagos!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for US$15 per person per night when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 226 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.28
Service: 8.75
Location: 8.79
Room Quality: 6.24
Amenities: 6.77
Value for Money: 6.23
Food and Beverage: 8.28
Overall Experience: 7.25
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Imad • solo_traveller • lb
7
All in all was ok but could be much better
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Needs serious refurbishing

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Dario • solo_traveller • it
4
Pros:

Shady place , escorts walking around at night in the hotel

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Kehinde • couple • gb
1
Abhorrent!
Pros:

Absolutely nothing.

Cons:

Room was dirty , bed sheets were smelly like someone had just slept in the room.

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Oluwatomi • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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MOHAMMED ESMAIL NASSER • solo_traveller • ae
9
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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wenjie • extended_group • ng
3
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Johan • solo_traveller • nl
2
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Donald • couple • gh
7
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Sabeeha • solo_traveller • ng
7
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Georgios Hadjinikoli • family_with_children • cy
8
Pros:

Good location. Big room

Cons:

Was raining the 1st night and lots of rain came through the joins of the window.
Mattress very hard couldn't sleep. New mattress but very hard

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Tope • solo_traveller • gb
5
Decent, but probably won't stay here again
Pros:

The location was perfect for being able to get to a lot of places around the island. Most places were around 5-15 mins away unless it was deep in Lekki.
The water pressure for the shower was good.
The space in the room was good also.
The poolside restaurant was a nice place to chill and grab a drink, but also watch football on the big screen.

Cons:

This is the place I gained the most mosquitoes in Lagos. The Blowfish side of the hotel needs to be updated.
I wasn't a big fan of the food I ate here, but there was an option of 3 different types of cuisine and you could also order for delivery from other restaurants.

If you don't like noise, don't stay here. There's a club a few streets away and music can be going until 5/6am. I'm not sensitive to noise/music but I found it hard to sleep at times.

2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
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Nkiru Linda • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Love staying here when I come to Lagos. The location is perfect as its very close to the best restaurants in town. The hotel has two buildings and I think Vertigo is the modern one. Food was great.

Cons:

Staff at reception need to learn better customer service skills. Problem solving was not their strong suit.

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Shonde • solo_traveller • is
10
It was very good, The staff were kind
Pros:

Very amazing

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
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Tiwalade • extended_group • ng
3
2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
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okogbue • couple • us
4
2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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okogbue • couple • ng
3
2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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Deji • family_with_children • ng
8
2026-01-01 • via Nuitee
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Bashir • couple • ng
6
I just managed to complete my 3 nights stay but I didn’t think I got value for the money I spent in terms of quality of
Pros:

Good recreational facilities.

Cons:

General ambiance of rooms were poor, dirty seats and some rooms have mold growth on walls. No consistency in provision on amenities in the rooms.

2025-12-30 • via Nuitee
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Atinuke • couple • ie
7
2025-12-22 • via Nuitee
• couple • gb
5
2025-12-15 • via Nuitee