Novotel Cotonou Orisha

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Novotel
8.2 (147 reviews)
Boulevard De La Marina , Cotonou , BJ
+229 01 21 30 56 62

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly/professional staff (several mentions, including named staff)
Clean rooms and comfortable beds
Excellent dining and breakfast
Oceanfront / convenient business location
Quiet property
Secure environment
Cons:
Slow in-room WiFi reported
Bathroom layout issues (shower without door / shower in room)
Slippery pool tiles — safety hazard
Occasional service lapses (room card cancellation, unclear breakfast policy)
Isolated incidents of perceived prejudice/unfriendliness
Clogged sink and some maintenance issues
Some rooms reported as small

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Multiple guests described rooms as clean or 'very clean' and bedding comfortable; one report noted a clogged sink. Overall cleanliness is strong with isolated maintenance issues.
Service
7.8
Several guests praised staff (named staff like Rony, described as friendly and professional), but there are service lapses: a cancelled room card, unclear communication about breakfast entitlement, and at least one guest reported feeling slight prejudice. Mixed but competent overall.
Location
8.8
Repeatedly praised: oceanfront setting, quiet, and very convenient for business/government locations. Location is a clear strength.
Room Quality
7.3
Comfortable beds reported, but multiple complaints about layout (shower essentially in room or without door), small room size, and a clogged sink. Room design and some maintenance reduce the score.
Amenities
7.8
Good dining options and an attractive pool were noted, but concerns were raised about slow in-room WiFi and slippery pool tiles (safety hazard). Amenities are high-quality but have notable issues to address.
Value for Money
8.2
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Food and Beverage
8.8
Multiple guests praised the food and breakfast as excellent and well prepared; one guest was unclear about breakfast policy, but overall F&B is a strong point.
Overall Experience
8.4
Many guests described stays as outstanding or among the best, with strong praise for staff, food, and location; some safety and service issues (pool slipperiness, card problems, isolated prejudice/unfriendliness) temper the overall score.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:05

Property Description

Convenient Location and Parking
Novotel Cotonou Orisha is perfectly situated near Obama Beach, offering free private parking for guests to easily explore the area.

Dining and Entertainment
Guests can indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant, enjoy evening entertainment, and even request room service for a cozy night in.

Multilingual Staff and Cultural Experience
With staff fluent in both English and French, guests will feel welcomed and catered to. Dive into the local culture by visiting the nearby Ouidah Museum of History for a memorable experience.

To experience comfort, convenience, and cultural immersion, book your stay at Novotel Cotonou Orisha now!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: COO

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 147 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 7.8
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 7.3
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 8.4
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GNENI ABDEL RAKIB • family_with_children • tg
9
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Constantin Joel • couple • fr
8
Bien
Pros:

RAS

Cons:

Ras

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Bold • solo_traveller • za
9
Cons:

The WiFi in my room was a bit slow.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Omar • solo_traveller • bj
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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JoAnn • solo_traveller • us
10
Western style luxury
Pros:

Comparable to a Westin. Clean, high-end, modern finishes. Excellent dining options. Secure.

Cons:

They cancelled my room card while I was at breakfast - and we left at 9 AM. They reset it, though. I did not like the layout of the bathroom area. The shower was essentially in the room. As far as location, if you are there on business, it's great. Very convenient to government buildings, thus the security.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Lena • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Gédéon • couple • bj
10
In conclusion my stay was one of the best stays and I will love to stay there again
Pros:

I liked everything about the property

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Madushan • solo_traveller • lk
7
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Aklesso • family_with_children • tg
9
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Kafui • family_with_children • us
6
Pleasant and nice breakfast
Pros:

The staff was friendly and eager to help. I wish they have clearly explained the free breakfast option. I thought the breakfast was free for all the guest bu just for one person per room

Cons:

The shower didn't have a door and the sink was clogged. The room was not too spacious

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Tanya • family_with_children • us
10
The stay was outstanding! I highly recommend this property.
Pros:

I loved the hotel, the food, and the staff! The Staff are friendly and professional. The food was extremely well prepared and tasted amazing and our room was lovely and very clean.

Cons:

While the pool is absolutely beautiful, there is a safety issue. The property does have signs posted to watch your step. The tiles around the pool are extremely slick and can cause grave injury. It is very easy to slip and fall... even with an attentive staff. Please consider putting some non-slip traction strips or mats or something of that nature to keep patrons safe.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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elode • couple • fr
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Eric • solo_traveller • fr
10
Un hotel comme en on vois rarement.
Pros:

Merci pour l'acceuil de Rony, un tres bon petit hotel simple, familiale avec un emplacement face a l'océan. La chambre est confortable, la literie est parfaite pour passé une bonne nuit. Rony est tres accueillant et m'a énormément aider lors de mon séjour.
Le coeur sur la main résume parfaitement. A la différence des grands hotel, nous avons un proximité avec le personnel est au petit soin. Je recommande grandement d'y séjourner, l'endroit est tres calme. Avec grand plaisir de revenir lors de mon prochain séjour.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Imuwahen • solo_traveller • ng
6
Just okay, nothing stood out
Pros:

It was okay. The staff were not very friendly

Cons:

As a black english speaking woman travelling alone, there were some instances i felt a bit of predjudice. Not very obvious but slightly there.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Soumah • family_with_children • gn
7
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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ANGELA • extended_group • ng
9
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Famille Joher • solo_traveller • gh
9
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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suzie • solo_traveller • ng
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Vanessa • solo_traveller • ng
7
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Ulises Augusto • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee