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Set just 38 km from Ouidah Museum of History, La Guesthouse Étoile offers accommodation in Cotonou with access to a garden, a bar, as well as a shared kitchen. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Certain units in the guest house have private entrance and are equipped with desk and wardrobe. Certain rooms here will provide you with a fully equipped kitchenette with kitchenware. At the guest house, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, brunch and cocktails and serves African cuisine. The area is popular for pub crawls, and bike hire and car hire are available at La Guesthouse Étoile. Outdoor play equipment is also available for guests at the accommodation. Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport is 4 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
7.6

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Evans
    Ghana Ghana
    Generally, the breakfast service was good. Also, the location of the facility was excellent. It was easier to navigate
  • George
    South Africa South Africa
    Staff were very helpful in assisting me sort out some forex issues. Basic breakfast included. There was the option to order dinner if you did not want to fo out.
  • Courtney
    Canada Canada
    Great spot! Big, clean rooms with comfy beds and mosquito nets. Our host was lovely and he was able to arrange for an early morning airport transfer and a day tour to Ganvie. The complimentary breakfast is simple but appreciated - we paid extra...
  • Katie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Our home base in Cotonou ~ I think we stayed there 4 times :) nice environment, lovely staff, good value and location 👍
  • Lonelyhq
    Portugal Portugal
    Nice location and room. The breakfast is basic but OK. Recommended.
  • Dilip
    India India
    Nice location, very responsive owner and affordable price.
  • Jose
    Brazil Brazil
    Nice guesthouse, not far from the Etoile Rouge Square. Great people working there.
  • M
    Melda
    Germany Germany
    The Guesthouse Étoile is a comfy space to stay. Cedric, Messan and their colleagues are really easy to communicate with and will try to make your stay as pleasant as possible. They are also almost available via phone 24/7 which was comforting for...
  • Ariane
    Belgium Belgium
    Good location, staff was very friendly. They sended taxis to pick us up at the airport, this was well organized and even though our flight was late, they waited for us. We had to pay the taxis ourselves though. Be sure to ask for an invoice in...
  • Colin
    Luxembourg Luxembourg
    For Benin and it being a guesthouse, it's very good. It has what you need, not more not less. The owner is very accommodating, English is limited but with English you should be fine, I would recommend learning a few key French words but you can...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • French • Italian • Mediterranean • Moroccan • Local • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegan • Dairy-free

Facilities of La Guesthouse Étoile

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Off-site
  • Pub crawls

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Transport

  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
    Additional charge
  • Car hire
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Wellness

  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French

House rules
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Check-in
From 12:00 to 00:00
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The use of the air-conditioning is only available in room 8 and is with extra fees 8 euros per night.

FAQs about La Guesthouse Étoile

  • La Guesthouse Étoile is 0.7 miles from the centre of Cotonou. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at La Guesthouse Étoile may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • La Guesthouse Étoile has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant
  • Check-in at La Guesthouse Étoile is from 12:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Room options at La Guesthouse Étoile include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Apartment
  • La Guesthouse Étoile offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Bicycle rental
    • Pub crawls
    • Couples massage
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Neck massage
    • Cooking class
    • Hand massage
    • Walking tours
    • Back massage
    • Live music/performance
    • Head massage
    • Happy hour
    • Foot massage
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Full body massage
    • Movie nights
    • Bike tours