Cotonou Marina Hotel & Spa
French luxury meets Beninese coastal culture. Contemporary high-rise design with African art details, green tropical grounds, and an open-air Mediterranean terrace above the ocean. Business-friendly but genuinely resort-like.
Book a Club Room or suite to access Club Millésime on the 7th floor — dedicated check-in, complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea, and evening cocktails are included and well worth the upgrade
Why It Matters
The only five-star property in Cotonou, and one of very few luxury international hotels in Benin. Home to the city's largest convention center, a 1,000 sq m spa by KOS Paris, and a restaurant menu helmed by Michelin-starred chef Georgiana Viou.
Cotonou's only five-star hotel sits right on the Gulf of Guinea, opened in November 2023 on the site of the former Sheraton. French luxury group Sofitel runs this 198-room, 7-floor property with Beninese art and design woven into the rooms alongside their signature MyBed bedding and Balmain bath products. Look, the dining program alone is ambitious: four concept venues, a Michelin-starred chef, and a bar doing live lounge music nightly. The Culture & Entertainment Complex on-site has a cinema, casino, and a bar-nightclub called SO Lounge — more depth than most five-stars in West Africa.
Where You'll Stay
10 room types available
Duplex Suite, Club Millésime Access, 1 King Bed, Private Pool
Two-level suite with a private pool — a rare offering in Cotonou. Full Club Millésime access included. This is as close as you get to villa-style living within the main hotel structure.
1 King
Junior Suite, Club Millésime Access, 1 King Bed
First step into suite territory, offering more living space and full Club Millésime privileges. Beninese art and design details become more prominent at this tier.
1 King
Luxury Club Room, Club Millésime Access, 1 King Bed
Includes full access to the Club Millésime executive lounge on the 7th floor with panoramic city views, dedicated check-in, complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea, and evening cocktails and canapés. The lounge alone offsets a significant portion of the premium.
1 KingLuxury Room, 1 King Bed
Entry-level luxury room with Beninese design elements, Sofitel MyBed™ bedding, Balmain bath products, flat-screen TV, mini-bar, and private balcony. Air-conditioned with blackout drapes and soundproofing.
1 KingLuxury Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View
Same layout as the standard luxury king room but with direct views over the Gulf of Guinea. The sea-view upgrade is worth it — particularly for sunsets.
1 KingLuxury Room, 2 Single Beds
Twin configuration of the standard luxury room, ideal for colleagues traveling together or families with older children. Same Beninese design touches and Sofitel amenity package.
2 SingleMarina Suite, Club Millésime Access, 1 King Bed
Named for the hotel's marina setting, this suite brings expanded space and Club Millésime lounge privileges. Good for longer stays where the extra room to spread out matters.
1 King
Opera Suite, Club Millésime Access, 1 King Bed, Sea View
Premium suite with direct Gulf of Guinea sea views and Club Millésime lounge privileges. One of the upper-tier suites with enhanced design elements.
1 KingPresidential Suite, Club Millésime Access, 1 King Bed, Sea View
The flagship suite of the main tower. Sea views, full Club Millésime benefits, and the highest tier of in-room design and space available in the hotel's main building.
1 KingVilla with Private Pool
Standalone villas set among lush tropical greenery along the coast. The most private accommodation option at the property. Club Millésime lounge access is included, so you get all the executive benefits while staying in a standalone structure. Breakfast through post-dinner cocktails covered at the lounge.
1 KingThe Property
Eat & Drink
7 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
On-site casino within the Culture & Entertainment Complex. Multiple guests mentioned not realizing it was there until mid-stay — it's a genuine amenity, not a token operation.
On-site cinema as part of the Culture & Entertainment Complex. Unusual for a hotel of this scale in West Africa.
The hotel's unique nightclub concept, part of the Culture & Entertainment Complex. A proper nightlife venue that draws Cotonou residents, not just hotel guests.
Guests have mentioned golf cart rides around the property as an activity, popular with families.
Glass-walled indoor heated pool with a serene, spa-adjacent atmosphere. A good escape when the outdoor pool is crowded or the weather is unfavorable.
Large outdoor pool with sun terrace and adjacent Pool Bar & Grill. The hotel's social hub during the day — families, couples, and solo travelers all converge here.
Direct access to a private beach area on the Gulf of Guinea, with sun terrace.
Children's play area on property. Families with children have specifically highlighted this in reviews. Additional charges may apply.
Well-equipped gym with modern cardio and weights equipment. Expert trainers available on-site.
Two outdoor tennis courts on-site.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Largest hotel convention center in Cotonou, with versatile meeting rooms and a multi-function room of 354 sqm (seating up to 320). Includes the Toffa meeting room at 70 sqm (up to 90 guests). Advanced AV technology throughout.
On-site business center with printing and workstation facilities.
Lush tropical garden on the coastal grounds, particularly around the villa areas.
In-room dining available. Breakfast in room available as an add-on or via certain packages.
Complimentary open-air parking without reservation needed. Both guests and day visitors welcome.
Paid shuttle service to and from Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (5 km away, approx. 15 minutes). Contact hotel in advance to confirm availability and pricing.
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