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Azalaï Hotel Cotonou

3.5 star property
Escape to an oceanfront haven where relaxation meets indulgence. Savor international flavors or unwind with a massage.

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Located by the ocean, Azalaï Hotel Cotonou offers a tranquil retreat with a poolside bar, outdoor pool, and spa services. Unwind on the terrace or enjoy international cuisine at one of three on-site restaurants; fitness classes and shopping are also available.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • City view
  • 236 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Ocean view
  • 236 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Executive Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • Ocean view
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room with City View

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Located in Cotonou, Azalaï Hotel Cotonou is in the business district and near a private beach. Da Silva Museum and Royal Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Centre Culturelle Chinois and Centre Culturel Africain. Visit our Cotonou travel guide
Map
Quartier Ganhi, Cotonou

What's nearby

  • Cotonou Cathedral
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cotonou Central Mosque
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Marche Dantokpa
    3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Artisanal Center
    3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Fetish Market
    4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Cotonou (COO-Cadjehoun)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Maquis du Port
    2 min walk
  • La Baguette d'Or
    5 min walk
  • O' Grill
    5 min walk
  • Mc Bouffe
    12 min walk
  • L'imprévu
    4 min walk

About this property

Azalaï Hotel Cotonou

Hotel by the ocean
Consider a stay at Azalaï Hotel Cotonou and take advantage of a free return airport shuttle, a poolside bar and a terrace. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and international cuisine. Fitness classes are offered at the gym; the property also has shopping on-site, a playground and a hair salon. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a local area shuttle and a reception hall
  • A banquet hall, a front desk safe and luggage storage
Room features
All 120 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with DVD players
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 22.25 for adults and USD 22.25 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Saveur d'Afrique
  • The Palm

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 22.25 for adults and from USD 22.25 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

We should mention

Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

Azalai Hotel Plage Cotonou
Azalai Hotel Plage
Azalai Plage Cotonou
Azalai Plage
Azalaï Hotel Cotonou Hotel
Azalaï Hotel Cotonou Cotonou
Azalaï Hotel Cotonou Hotel Cotonou

Frequently asked questions

Does Azalaï Hotel Cotonou have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Azalaï Hotel Cotonou pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Azalaï Hotel Cotonou?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Azalaï Hotel Cotonou?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Azalaï Hotel Cotonou?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Azalaï Hotel Cotonou provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Azalaï Hotel Cotonou located?

Situated by the ocean, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cotonou Cathedral, Centre Culturelle Chinois and Cotonou Central Mosque. Centre Culturel Africain and Artisanal Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Azalaï Hotel Cotonou Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

7.4

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 95 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff in the hotel and the guards were excellent! Always friendly and willing to help.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas George

Breakfast was good. The pool was clean and well equipped.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Verite

Cool and safe place
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

WALEED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good not perfect

Whether was good, room cleaned, but the price is higher vs the hotel level.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is now old. However, it's still very functional, neat and the staff are friendly. It's good enough for a sound sleep nothing fancy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Nonkululeko

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Needs improvement & attention to detail

The hotel is comfortable with a great outdoor swimming pool area. A number of things need attention to details: lack of towels for the bathroom floor as the shower is open and floor slippery when wet, replacing shower gels used daily, more meat variety at breakfast, placing note that water in the fridge is part of the bar and water outside is not! It takes a small things to make the stay memorable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Muktar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very old hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

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

My Get-Away Place

A little hic-ups at te start but Hotel staff did their best to resolve all issues. Very Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Someone spoke English ...thanks to Candice. Excellent ambiance, beautiful art, lots of seating in lobby. Accommodations for just hanging out at the bar , the pool, and beach location, and good food. Excellent location to the supermarket, museums, airport, and the local big market. The staff were all excellent and very polite.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

hugues

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
I had a good time on my stay, very friendly and helpful staff.the only problem for me was the black lines between tiles in the bathroom, overall thumb up.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Kelvin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First of I wanted to do a late checkout since my flight was at 11pm but was told by the front desk that they had no availability. I was able to go on Expedia and found that there was available rooms. I can not imagine for the life of me why the front desk would have told me they had no available rooms. I ended up booking on Expedia for another day just so I don't have to wait at the airport from checkout time till my flight time. Secondly the sevice was really horrible, I was stopped at the entrance so they could verify I actually had a room in the hotel. I felt discriminated against either because I wasn't white or wearing a suit. I would most def not recommend this hotel and will not be lodging here again.

10/10 Excellent

Rejoice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Accueil parfait. Services excellents
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

odilon

Liked: Staff & service
War schön und bequem
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Temiz oda güler yüzlü personeller
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Fati Kpandjapou

Disliked: Staff & service
Passable avec la carte d’accès qui s’est désactivé et la lenteur dans du service de l’équipe
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Marc

Liked: Staff & service
Personnel toujours très accueillant et aimable. Le wifi est d’un débit incertain et difficile pour travailler en chambre. Préférez les taxis à l’extérieur (que je pratique depuis de nombreuses années) très pro et correct quant aux prix et aux services proposés
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

FATIH

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tüm havlular , yastık ve yorganlar temiz olduğu halde çok pis kokuyordu.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Olumide

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

Overpriced and bad service

The hotel had horrible internet. It was so bad that I always had to come downstair to work. It was such a mess. The services was bad, they were unhelpful with anything. An hotel as big as this didn't plan for one foreign socket in their room and were not helpful in anyway. It was an overpriced room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Aboubakry

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

Séjour Azalai hotel Cotonou juin 2021

Le séjour s'est bien passé avec un personnel accueillant et disponible. Je recommande vivement ce hôtel au visiteur de Cotonou
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Excellent hotel

Excellent hotel et personnel très agréable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Philippe

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

25 ans FÉLICITATIONS

Ravi d'avoir passé un séjour dans un établissement hôtelier qui malgré les challenge qui existent sur le continent, continuent d'offrir après 25 ans un accueil et services 100% béninois (fon). L'offre qui s'étend sur plusieurs capitales Abidjan, Bamako et autres, allant jusqu'à la gamme 4 étoiles à un prix abordable incite à essayer les autres établissements. À bientôt 👍 !!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

4/10 Poor

Mohamed Riadh

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Déçu

Dans la salle de bain on dispose d'une petite serviette pour le visage et pour la douche!!! un hôtel 4 étoiles qui ne dispose pas de serviettes de bain!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

4/10 Poor

Mamoud

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When checking out the hotel management refused to include in the bill, the money I paid when I booked online, and only issue me receipt for food consumed. Their excuse is that I paid to Expedia not to them, hence, they are not responsible for issuing the receipt. Meanwhile they gave me room on the basis of the same payment, which I found contradictory. I liked the fact that, they picked me up from the airport and took me back. The room was clean and cozy. If you cannot get a room on 4th or 5th floor go for city view, which is cheaper. You enjoy the ocean view only when you are on higher floors, the view from the lower floors is partially blocked by the roof of the restaurant. The food was slightly off for me, it tastes flat and monotonous, and overtly expensive.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rupert

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

Azalaï Hotel Cotonou

USed whilst doing business in Benin. Very comfortable and excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020