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Novotel Orisha Cotonou

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Miscellaneous
Gym
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$381
includes taxes & fees
13 Feb - 14 Feb

Explore the area

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Boulevard De La Marina, Cotonou, 08 BP 0929
  • Place, Fondation Zinsou
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Fidjrosse Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Fetish Market
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cotonou (COO-Cadjehoun)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Room, Multiple Beds

Superior Room, Multiple Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Cotonou

Novotel Orisha Cotonou places you in the heart of Cotonou, within a 20-minute walk of Fondation Zinsou and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Fidjrosse Beach. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, ORISHA, serves French cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. PENDJARI is the hotel's own bar. Enjoy the gym, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. 3229 square feet (300 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. There's also the convenience of free airport pick-up service. .With a stay at this 4-property class Cotonou hotel, you'll be 3.2 km (2 mi) from Artisanal Center and 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Place de l'Étoile Rouge.

What's nearby

  • Fondation Zinsou - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Fidjrosse Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Cotonou Central Mosque - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Cotonou Cathedral - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Fetish Market - 7 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Cotonou (COO-Cadjehoun) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Petit Four - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ci Gusta! Aeroport - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mandarine - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Le Cordon Bleu - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Royal Garden - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Novotel Orisha Cotonou

Lakefront hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant
Novotel Orisha Cotonou offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, 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. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 3229 square feet (300 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Novotel Orisha Cotonou. A free shuttle from the airport to the hotel is free (available 24 hours). Self parking is free.

This 4-star Cotonou hotel is smoke free.

  • 110 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 3229 sq ft of conference space
  • 300 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1995
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Novotel Orisha Cotonou offers 110 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

This Cotonou hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free airport pick-up shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • ORISHA
  • PENDJARI

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Art gallery
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room cot
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (3,229 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1995
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Late-night room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: XOF 2500.00 per accommodation, per night

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

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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property uses a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Novotel Cotonou
Novotel Cotonou Orisha
Novotel Orisha
Novotel Orisha Cotonou
Novotel Orisha Hotel
Novotel Orisha Hotel Cotonou
Novotel Orisha Cotonou Hotel Cotonou
Novotel Orisha Cotonou Hotel
Cotonou Novotel
Novotel Orisha Cotonou Hotel
Novotel Orisha Cotonou Cotonou
Novotel Orisha Cotonou Hotel Cotonou

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Novotel Orisha Cotonou?

Novotel Orisha Cotonou offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Orisha Cotonou?

As of 28 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Orisha Cotonou on 13 Feb 2026 start from NZ$372.90, 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 Novotel Orisha Cotonou?

Yep, Novotel Orisha Cotonou has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Novotel Orisha Cotonou?

The closest beach to Novotel Orisha Cotonou is Fidjrosse Beach (2.3 km).

Does Novotel Orisha Cotonou have a pool?

Novotel Orisha Cotonou has an outdoor 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. The pool is open 24 hours.

What makes Novotel Orisha Cotonou a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Novotel Orisha Cotonou.

Is Novotel Orisha Cotonou family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and children's meals, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Novotel Orisha Cotonou is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Novotel Orisha Cotonou?

Yep, there's a free shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 24 hours a day on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Novotel Orisha Cotonou?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves French cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Novotel Orisha Cotonou?

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

Are pets allowed at Novotel Orisha Cotonou?

No, pets are not allowed.

Novotel Orisha Cotonou Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 123 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JP

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First thing I look for when I book a hotel is a shuttle to /from the airport. They were there, and treated us very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Coura

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel room was clean and great but room was a bit too hot with AC controlled centrally and set to very low. Service was good with friendly employees but often forgetful of ordered stuff ( like extras items or bread butter). Finally biggest inconvenience was the loud band on Thursday Friday until 11 pm and 10:30 pm respectively that was a serious hindrance to rest and early sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent! L’hôtel est très confortable et le service impeccable , rarement vu en Afrique. Bravo à toute l’équipe et je reviendrai dans votre hôtel lors de mes sejours a Cotonou
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

philippe

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

Au top

Le personnel aux petits soins et toujours avec le sourire et professionnalisme
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hubert, Omaha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The experience at Novotel was great. The food service was excellent. However, The people who clean the rooms, stole my New iPhone. I would suggest that next time, the visitors should you them safe in their room to lock their belonging.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anil

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Anil

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

shelley

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Westchester

Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Martin, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at the Novotel. The rooms were reasonably spacious and the food available was good. The staff were friendly and helpful - I particularly mention Eurydice and Nadine.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

DUMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The food in this hotel very expensive and not very good. The older women at front desk very rude.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary, Bronx

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oyindamola

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

10/10 Excellent

Norah

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

Highly rated hotel

The staff were very helpful considering I do not speak French. The bed was soooo comfortable. Happy to stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Momodou

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if you are on short business travel. Friendly staff and good proximity to airport. Staff helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie, Cottonwood Heights

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property with friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

PORTIA SHEVON

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

Lovely

Fabulous from the moment I check in the staff take care of you Incredible and they check on you to make sure everything is fine .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Chidiebere

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The receptionist Eurydice was stupid
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Ghislaine C

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

Pleasant and comfortable...

Hands down, I think this place is absolutely beautiful and well kept. The staff is courteous, professional, respectful, and attentive to the guests' needs and that's a plus. Miss Eurydice is an asset for the hotel; she checked us in the night when we arrived and she was great and very pleasant to interact with. A gentleman called Comlan was very helpful as well; he helped us with our luggage. Everything about my room was very good and neat except the fact that the room which was advertised on Hotels.com was not the room that we stayed in, reason why I took one star off for comfort. I booked two rooms; each was supposed to have a King bed and a single bed, a description which appealed to the occupants of the second room because they wanted to slip in separate beds. Both of our rooms had one king bed each, and no additional bed as advertised. When we asked, we were told that there is no such room in the hotel that fits the description on Hotels.com. I found it misleading and hope this will be corrected on all the platforms that advertise this type of room for the hotel. As area of improvement, I think adding a door to the shower would be great to preserve the floor by the sink outside of the shower. Overall, we had a great time. Breakfast was awesome with a variety of pastries and fruits to chose from. I also loved the paid buffet at night and plan on going back for dinner before I return to the US. Somewhat overpriced I will say, but comfortable if one can afford it go 4 it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Omobolanle

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

Good ambiance

Really amazing, staffs welcoming the receptionist was helpful. Thru also helped arranged an anniversary surprise, overall they did a good job. Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Juliet

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

Excellent

It was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021