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Hotel du Lac

Rue Bel Air, Cotonou 01 BP 184, Benin
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Ranked #3 of 10 hotels in Cotonou
3.5 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
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winfried w
Hamburg, Germany
Reviewer
4 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

I stayed over there for a few nights , all is clean and fine , you can enjoy it the lake is wonderful the room is with a balcony and it has a good swimming pool. The room are not luxury but you can rest and sleep very well, the bathroom has running water hot and cold and is suitable... More

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ladeeh09
Reviewer
3 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

Not a bad place but generally overated, has a good view of the lake, but for transport you have to rely on overpriced hotel cabs. More

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Stacey Y
Bujumbura, Burundi
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5 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

My first stay at Hotel du Lac was this week - 2 nights, in room 604, which was right at water level. Amazing view! The hotel was great, from reservation, to airport pick up, to the hospitality of the staff, through check out. Restaurant is open long hours, and the food is diverse, delicious and well-priced. You need a cord... More

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CapitaineAchab
Paris, France
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15 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2011

I've been staying here for over 10 years. The owner continues building and upgrading. This hotel is owned by a Lebanese expat who has had some political complications over the years, but has managed to survive the occasional political imprisonment and prosper, which is no mean feat in Africa. It is good value for money, and as a plus has... More

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Nonprofit business traveler
California
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16 reviews
35 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2010
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My colleagues and I stayed at the Hotel du Lac for 3 nights. The hotel is not the most modern in appearance but is very clean. The floors are spotless. The pool is huge and clean. (They strictly enforce a shower before entering rule.) There is hot water in the rooms and internet (with a cable). The restaurant sits on... More

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joshodi
Toronto,Canada
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4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2010

Hotel du Lac is actually well located and it boasts of cordial service. It appears to be a great place to meet the locals cos of its air of friendliness! However, the meal options are so limited and non accommodative of foreign diners. The rooms are about good for the price. More

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PetroniusMinor
Oxford, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2010

We were booked into this hotel for two nights by our local agent at the last minute, so we did not know what to expect. The hotel, which looks quite modern, is by Lake Nokoue to the east of Cotonou. It has a good sized pool which appeared to be popular both with locals & expats. The hotel also seemed... More

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pennyluvsbenin
essex
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2010
2
people found this review helpful

I have been going to the hotel du lac twice a year for the past 5 years. I have taken teams of people with me and the hotel staff have always been very good. The service is very good. the rooms are basic but clean the room boys are trust worthy and up to date have never taken any thing.... More

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omar79sh
DAM
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2010

i came to Benin for Business and I had stay for 7 days in Hotel Du Lac , it was nice days and the Manager Mr. Hassan follow up all details, the room services is very friendly, if i come back to Benin i will book again. Omar Shaaban More

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captainmcd
Houston
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107 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2009
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person found this review helpful

The hotel is on a back street along a river near the port and ocean. It is not as luxurious as the Marina Hotel, but it is comfortable, and more reasonably priced (for Cotonou). The pool and restaurant are really nice, and the staff are pleasant. More

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