The Blowfish Hotel

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Rooftop terrace
View from property
Deluxe Room
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
17 Oju Olobun Street, Off Bishop, Oluwole Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
  • Eko Gym and Spa
    3 min walk
  • Silverbird Galleria
    16 min walk
  • Kuramo Beach
    7 min drive
  • Lagos (LOS-Murtala Muhammed Intl.)
    41 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

Superior Room

  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room (Standard Room Level)

  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Lagos

A stay at The Blowfish Hotel places you in the heart of Lagos, just a 3-minute walk from Eko Gym and Spa and within a 5-minute drive of Silverbird Galleria. .This family-friendly hotel is 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Landmark Beach and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Kuramo Beach.

What's nearby

  • Eko Gym and Spa - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Silverbird Galleria - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nigerian National Museum - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Kuramo Beach - 7 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Landmark Beach - 16 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Mobolaji Johnson Station - 24 min drive
  • Murtala Muhammed Intl. Airport (LOS) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mai Shayi - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cubana Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Yellow Chilli Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jade Palace Chinese Cuisine - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪VELLVETT GRILL LOUNGE - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Blowfish Hotel

Mediterranean hotel with 5 restaurants and beach bars
The Blowfish Hotel offers 54 accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 32-inch plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Lagos hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 54 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and plasma televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a nightclub and an outdoor pool. This Mediterranean hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy international cuisine at Woks, one of the hotel's 5 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. When you are in need of a refreshing drink, visit the poolside bar or one of 4 bars/lounges, or 3 beach bars. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and limo/town car service. Planning an event in Lagos? This hotel has 215 square feet (20 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Woks - Overlooking the pool, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
La Varenda - This family restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Vellvett - Onsite fine-dining restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Izanagi - Onsite sushi bar. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Sea Bass - This seafood restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Free off-site parking within 164 ft
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends: NGN 15000 per person
  • 5 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 3 beach bars, 4 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Woks
  • La Varenda
  • Vellvett
  • Izanagi
  • Sea Bass

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Free beach club
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Corner/local shop
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Corner/local shop

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (215 square feet of space)
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 110
  • Front entrance ramp
  • In-room accessibility
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchair-accessible doorway width (centimetres): 110

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property – April 2023
  • Romance packages available
  • TV in lobby
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Down duvet
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch plasma TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea filters (reusable)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Fireplace
  • Free newspapers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 AM and 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
6 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NGN 24000 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NGN 15000 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: NGN 25000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 AM and 1:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NGN 24000 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses geothermal energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products

We should mention

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool

Property is also known as

Blowfish Hotel
Blowfish Hotel Lagos
Blowfish Lagos
The Blowfish Hotel Hotel
The Blowfish Hotel Lagos
The Blowfish Hotel Hotel Lagos

The Blowfish Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a warm and friendly welcome at The Blowfish. Thank you team
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

SAVITA OIL

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful 5 star hotel. I was there back in 2022 and I can see huge upgrade in all areas. Good food, live music, new pool, new restaurants and lots of good vibes !

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So happy to discover Blowfish and Vertigo. Has a great weekend there with entertainment and delicious food. Seems to be refurbishes and rooms look so good. Highly recommended!

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place to be ! Very modern rooms, lots of food on sites. I absolutely enjoyed my stay. Hotels look like oasis...
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Cyprian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good. The ambience was excellent. Food variety was also topnotch. 4 resturants available with excellent cuisine. Staffs were very friendly and helpful. Overall a very good place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great.My room was super clean and spacious. Meals ordered were on time and looked so presentable. Restaurants and pool with lovely music and l was able to relax.

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My Nigerian friends recommended this new paradise in a middle of Victoria Island ! Had an amazing time there with colleagues and was able to enjoy international cuisines like no other hotel in Lagos. So happy l discovered it. Already planning next visit !
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024