LIVING IN LAGOS
Although the undeveloped parts of
the state overwhelms the developed, Lagos still remains a state of African
Luxury, and is rapidly developing. From the luxury lifestyles to the slums;
discover what life is like 'living in Lagos'.
It's very important you make
proper inquiries on accommodation before heading to Lagos, and booking a place
in or around the Island is a perfect choice of a holiday location. Victoria
Island is well known for its water views, luxurious hotels, lounges and restaurants.
It's an hour drive (Max) from the International airport, and is located near
the likes of Lekki Phase One and Ikoyi where the wealthiest of Lagosians live.
As a foreigner coming in for the
first time, perhaps getting an apartment anywhere around the Island or Ikoyi,
but housing can be fairly cheaper in Lekki depending on the choice of
accommodation. For a visitor/tourist coming into the country for the first
time; I’d strongly advice lodging in a Hotel, Hotels are more convenient in
terms of service provision.
Pic - City of Lagos
Not everyone can afford such
prestigious living in Lagos, of course there are cheaper places within these
urban areas where you can find a place or two for less the money. However,
these places are located within the sub-urban areas; a typical example could be
a place called Jakande Estate, located off Lekki Express Way. The estate is
still a part of Lekki but doesn't provide housing services close to that of the
good service flats or hotels in Lekki Phase One Estate.
There are so many luxury apartments
in Ikoyi, a short bridge away from Victoria Island...
That being said, a drive further
down 'Kings way Road' is Dolphin Estate, within is an extension of the estate
where accommodation is reasonably cheaper.
Consider staying where you can
mix up with your neighbors, and there's no place around the urban areas of
Lagos that is as social as “1004” Estate. These enormous high rises make up a
thousand and four service apartments, and are highly in demand. You can get a
spectacular view of the estate from Queens Drive, Ikoyi, just across the river.
And an even more remarkable view of the City from the top of the service
blocks. Although Nigerians don't have the culture of getting to know 'who lives
next door', it is very much easier to meet with your neighbors at 1004 due to
its very social leisure activities like swimming, basketball, football and
tennis courts. People from all races reside in the estate and a lot of them
seem friendly. It's quite expensive staying/living in ‘a thousand and four estates’,
but pretty worth-it for the services you will be provided and the friends
you'll get to meet.
Here is a link to their website
for service charges:
"Flight to A Thousand and Four"
Not everyone likes the crowded
service blocks of flats; some prefer the fairly 'Green' and quiet accommodations
where they can have some peace and privacy. Lekki Phase One provides a suitable
environment with less crowded service accommodations. Lekki estate also has
social spots, like 'Lekki Gardens', the local bars and popular shopping
complexes like 'Ebeano', where residents meet to socialize and perform their
weekly shopping. Lekki also has a conservation park along its expressway where
you will find various types of well-kept wild animals.
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Hotels & Short Lease
I recommend lodging in a Hotel if
you're visiting the state for the first time, you'd be quite lucky to have a
friend accommodate you in their home; Nigerians can be very hospitable and will
go out of their way to please a friend from abroad. The Hotels provide good
hosting services too, but that totally depends on the Hotel; there are specific
Hotels that provide an excellent service quality, such as Eko Hotel and Suites,
Federal Palace, Four Points by Sheraton, Oriental Hotel and Southern Sun.
Cost of hotel rooms in Lagos
ORIENTAL HOTEL
Lagos Oriental Hotel is located very
close to Lekki Phase 1 roundabout and opposite GET Arena, Lagos Oriental is one
of the most prestigious Hotels in Lagos. With entertainment incentives and
outdoor water views, the hotel which has an Asian outlook is built to attract
and impress state visitors and ‘home-based’ spectators.
Cost of rooms:
Gistmaster.com gathered that Oriental Hotel’s Presidential Suite cost 462,000 Naira (about 2920.35 US Dollar) a night. It is more expensive than Eko Hotel and Suites, whose rate for the same accommodation is N250,000.
The classic Deluxe room - N98,200.
The classic superior room - N75,000.
The Junior Suite - N161,700.
The executive junior Suite - N231,000
Business suite - N288,880.
Keep a heads up for future updates on this page as we make further steps to bring you affordable places for your stay in Lagos.
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