The Novotel Orisha shares a secure compound in Benin’s largest city with its sister Ibis hotel. The 110-room hotel has joined the Planet 21 programme, taking an active role in sustainable development.
At a glance
Location: Near the airport, Cotonou, Benin
Rooms: 110 rooms
Stayed in: Standard Room
Best for: business travellers and visitors touring southern Benin
Reviewed: October 2016
7.9 out of 10
Setting and arrival
I arrived by road from Togo; the hotel is very close to the airport, with a free shuttle. The compound is well guarded and well run, and check-in was a breeze.
The rooms
My Standard Room had a king bed, a sofa bed, a work area, cable TV and fast free internet, in a minimalist design of neutral tones with splashes of colour. The bathroom is stylish, with wood floors. Rooms are pet friendly.
Dining and pool
Orisha, the main restaurant, serves a breakfast buffet and international dishes at lunch and dinner, while Pendjari bar serves the pool. The pool area is an escape in itself, with wooden loungers and a walkway across the grassy marsh to a private pavilion. The beach is a short distance away, and the hotel can arrange tours of the city.
The verdict
Tranquil views, sleek rooms and professional service make the Novotel Orisha a calm base in Cotonou.
- Rooms: 8.0
- Service: 8.0
- Dining: 7.5
- Facilities and spa: 8.0
- Location: 8.0
Novotel Orisha Cotonou, Cotonou, Benin.
David stayed as a guest of the hotel. Based on a stay in October 2016. Facilities, menus and prices may have changed since.
