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Sofitel Cotonou Marina Hotel & Spa

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Coastal sanctuary with poolside views

A magnificent sea view greets guests at the outdoor pool area. Inside, three restaurants offer carefully prepared cuisine served by attentive, professional staff comparable to European standards. The quiet, safe location provides easy access to both the airport and local attractions.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table, and a view of the beach.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sea view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a dining table, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Luxury Club Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two purple armchairs, a round table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a wardrobe with a mirror.

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a table, and a balcony with a view of the beach.

Luxury Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a dining table, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Duplex Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV on a cabinet, a green armchair, and a view of the outdoors.

Marina Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a red side table, a chair, a small table with cups, and a view through a glass door.

Opera Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea view

  • Sea view
  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Haie Vive, a neighborhood in Cotonou, Sofitel Cotonou Marina Hotel & Spa is near the airport. 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
Boulevard de la Marina, Cotonou, Littoral

What's nearby

  • Fidjrosse Beach
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Cotonou Central Mosque
    4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Artisanal Center
    4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Marche Dantokpa
    5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Cotonou Cathedral
    5 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cotonou (COO-Cadjehoun)
    6 min drive

Restaurants

  • Festival des Glaces
    14 min walk
  • Rousski Dom
    14 min walk
  • Le Cordon Bleu
    15 min walk
  • Le Petit Four
    16 min walk
  • Ci Gusta! Aeroport
    15 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: XOF 20,000 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (47 inch wide door)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

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 or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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: XOF 2500.00 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately XOF 20000 per person

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Sofitel Cotonou Marina Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sofitel Cotonou Marina Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sofitel Cotonou Marina Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sofitel Cotonou Marina Hotel & Spa?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Sofitel Cotonou Marina Hotel & Spa located?

Located in Haie Vive, this luxury hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Fidjrosse Beach, Centre Culturelle Chinois, and Artisanal Center. Place de l'Étoile Rouge and Cotonou Central Mosque are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sofitel Cotonou Marina Hotel & Spa Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 89 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sofitel Resort is a very beautiful place to visit for vacation. Their staff are very polite and helpful. Also, the food and drinks are very good. My family and I had an amazing vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is without doubt the best hotel in Cotonou. It’s well located, quiet, has everything you need and excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious rooms with comfortable beds. Hotel is beautiful and well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stunning property, helpful staff, great food and we absolutely enjoyed our stay. We will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with very accommodating staff that were always willing to help
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel was cleaned. The spa was not bad. However the customer service was poor for such hotel. The breakfast did not have enough healthy options, with reheated food from the previous day. The brunch price was expensive and poor service.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and the room were beautiful. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful. My friends and I had a great time. The night club is also very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good stay. Staff was l’influence and Nice, accommodation very good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had such a wonderful experience that I ended up extending my stay. The breakfast was excellent, the gym was well equipped, and the overall service was outstanding. A truly luxurious hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was nothing short of amazing! The hotel exudes luxury, the staff went above and beyond, and every moment felt special. We can’t wait to come back. One of the staff members, Mirelle speaks English and she helped connect us to everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very polite, respectful and always ready to serve, truly inspiring. I interacted with many staff members like Amin, Isidore, Ornélya, Fassinou, Koku, Uta, Ascension, Tchakounte, Pérou Njoya, everyone was ready to serve, and exceed expectations. A truly amazing team.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful hotel in west Africa.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was lovely from the staff to the food and beverage. We really enjoyed ourselves and were looking forward to coming back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice well organised and professional hotel, will definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super experience
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not only that the staff of the hotel delivers excellent service, the place is simply magnificent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Highly recommend !
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel exceeded our expectations. Would definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome station!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025