Protea Hotel by Marriott Benin City Select Emotan

Hotels
Protea Hotels by Marriott
8.3 (182 reviews)
4, Central Road G.R.A, Off Sapele Road, , Benin City , ng

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Nice staff
Good location
Excellent food
Helpful service
Cons:
Internet frustrations
Small rooms
Payment process issues
Rude security staff

Categories

Cleanliness
7.44
Rug in the corridor triggered dustmite allergy.
Service
8.91
Staff were very helpful and cordial.
Location
8.95
Location is good.
Room Quality
7.4
Standard room is small, and some rooms were surprisingly small compared to expectations.
Amenities
8.43
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.39
Probably expensive, but overall, was worth it.
Food and Beverage
8.94
Food was excellent, breakfast and dinner were praised.
Overall Experience
7.91
General satisfaction with some concerns regarding room and payment process.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-18 22:21

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Protea Hotel by Marriott Benin City Select Emotan offers a lavish experience with a casino, fitness centre, and free WiFi. Relax in the outdoor swimming pool and enjoy rooms with flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms, and pool views.

Scenic Surroundings
Situated near The Benin City National Museum, Okomu National Park, and Gilli-Gilli Game Reserve, our hotel provides a perfect blend of convenience and tranquility. Explore the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of Benin City.

Exceptional Dining
Delight your taste buds with a buffet breakfast and international cuisine at our on-site restaurant. Our attentive staff at the 24-hour front desk are ready to assist you throughout your stay.

Book your stay at Protea Hotel by Marriott Benin City for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM
Airport code: ABV

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.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    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.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 182 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.44
Service: 8.91
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 8.43
Value for Money: 8.39
Food and Beverage: 8.94
Overall Experience: 7.91
J
John solo_traveller ng
10
Interesting staff, from the front desk to the restaurant
Pros:

The mattress is very comfortable

Cons:

None

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
O
Ogbe solo_traveller ng
10
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
M
Mouamar solo_traveller ng
6
Pros:

location

Cons:

for what u got it was not worth the cost

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
I
ighiwiyisi couple ng
4
A LOT of room for improvement.
Pros:

Its location.

Cons:

Overall cleanliness. Food not great. Always fumigating so it smells. Lift broke down the last time I was there.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
L
Louis extended_group ng
5
Just fair
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent, location was very good

Cons:

The room was rather claustrophobic, what was advertised was one king sized bed and a smaller one but it wasn’t so on the ground

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
J
Jite couple ng
7
2026-04-20 via Nuitee
O
Osarumen solo_traveller gb
3
Bad
Pros:

The cook was good

Cons:

The bathroom was very dirty from mould to dirty grout in the bathroom.

2026-04-19 via Nuitee
M
Mofe couple gb
7
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
P
Paul couple ng
8
Awesome
Pros:

Breakfast was good and the location of the hotel is at the crnter of the town.

Cons:

None

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
D
dyer couple gb
5
Pros:

The location and the friendly staff

Cons:

The property needs updating the bathroom needs an intensive cleaning and maintenance. Bathroom was full of algae and mound. The flooring in the bedroom was unstable and slaps on floor was coming off making the flooring very uneven

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
J
Joshua solo_traveller gb
10
2026-02-25 via Nuitee
E
Esosa solo_traveller gb
10
The service I got was exceptional , I was treated like a king. Friendly staffs, beautiful and secure
Pros:

The service I got was exceptional , I was treated like a king. Friendly staffs, beautiful and secured environment .

Cons:

Everything

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
C
Chris couple ie
9
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
E
Edafe couple ng
8
2026-01-25 via Nuitee
F
Florence family_with_children ng
8
The accommodation was good but carpets were a bit grubby!
Pros:

Breakfast was perfect.
Menu was varied

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
T
Tuoyo couple gb
3
2026-01-16 via Nuitee
V
Victor couple gb
10
Pros:

Food was good

2025-12-31 via Nuitee
C
Clement family_with_children gb
9
2025-12-28 via Nuitee
A
Alexander F. Verhees family_with_children nl
8
Pros:

The staff at the reception is very welcoming.
The rooms are up to standard and clean.

Cons:

The service during breakfast needs to be improved.
As well, items where not replenished swiftly.

2025-12-25 via Nuitee
H
Hans solo_traveller nl
9
Pros:

Very nice staff

2025-12-12 via Nuitee