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Reviews of L'Epicurien

Rue 236 288, Cotonou, Benin

#2 of 15 B&Bs and inns in Cotonou

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Review Score

Based on 26 B&B reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free Wifi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: July 11, 2025

    10
    rejuvenating
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    This is quite a little dream place. Amazing environment with all the nature, art work. incredible host as well as staff. Went out of their way to make us as comfortable as possible. If you ever pass through Cotonou, do check out this place

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2024

    10
    Highly recommend l’Epicurien!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A wonderful, flower- filled and charming B&B in a quiet and peaceful location in Cotonou. The owner greeted me so warmly and welcomed me home as a Haitian daughter of Benin. She shared with me that the father of Toussaint L’Ouverture was born in Alladah and that his direct descendant is still a King there. I added a visit to Alladah to my itinerary and it was the highlight of my trip!!!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 29, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The Area is great and calm. The breakfast was fenomenal. I totally recommend this place.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    9.0
    It was very peaceful, in a lovely part of cotonou and it felt like home. I can't wait to go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I loved the coffee at breakfast and the croissants

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    8.0
    Definitively a place to consider for a few days stay in Cotonou
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Mosquitos ... man those things were everywhere but it's not a fault of the residence. Once I told the staff of the problem they sprayed the room and it was much better. WiFi has a slight problem but was fixed within a few hours.

    Nice and comfortable stay. Very close to the city center and easy to get to and back even in peak hours. You got your own set of keys so you could come and go at any time and very safe area as the president residence is a few meters from the location. Close to a good restaurant Maquis la Résidence, walking distance. Staff were great and Madam Bel was always available should there was a need.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The breakfast and the garden

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 24, 2024

    9.0
    Great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to note.

    Gorgeous garden, especially since it is being used to exhibit some gorgeous paintings at the moment. The rooms are very clean and comfortable and the staff is incredibly nice and accommodating. Plus the location is excellent. A restaurant nearby that we can recommend is Bangkok Terrasse.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2024

    9.0
    Relaxing stay in Cotonou
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great area. Very private and quiet. Air conditioning, wifi and shower all work perfectly. Small room but definitely okay for a solo traveller. This accommodation is in a renovated former family home. Continental breakfast with super coffee and fresh fruit/ juice. I enjoyed the firm bed and the garden terrace for breakfast and evening relaxation. The owner is very friendly and a great source of information for anything you might want to do.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 10, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The entire area had a water outage for a couple of hours one evening, which was a bit annoying. But apparently this doesn't happen often.

    Very friendly host and lovely guest house with a large garden. It was perfect for me as I could work from there and the internet was very good. The room was small, but clean and everything worked well.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: September 29, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    The staff is wonderful

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing. I have no complaints

    Quiet clean. Nice owner and staff. Delicious breakfast

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2023

    9.0
    It was interesting, a home away from home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    My room was rather small.

    Location was great- quiet neighbourhood near shopping mall. Breakfast was also great. Lovely gardens, we enjoyed spending time on the patio at night. The owner, Madam Bel, is a friendly and a delightful host.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only the size of the room.

    Beautiful garden, good meals and staff very helpful

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Staff super friendly. Breakfast great. Within walking distance of the office, some restaurants and stores. Very comfortable bed. A/C and wifi worked well.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2023

    9.0
    Pretty property but very basic.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I stayed a week, but the room did not get cleaned. No provision of soap or other basic toiletries. The bathroom sink and shower seemed to be clogged and would not drain properly.

    I was given a « room upgrade » as someone else was staying in the room I booked. Very lovely gardens and excellent location close to where I needed to be for work.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, may sound too good to be true but everythig was perfect

    The ambience, calmness and setup is second to non

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: January 31, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good central location on a quiet street. Welcoming and kind staff. Clean and beautiful rooms

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: November 2, 2022

    10
    Fantastic place, great people and a superb introduction to the city
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    This is a fantastic place to stay in Cotonou, located in the loveliest part of the city that feels very safe. It has a beautiful garden and serves wonderful food. The owner and staff were all incredibly helpful. This a place where you will enjoy a lovely, relaxed, and tranquil stay and still very much feel like a part of this busy city and its lively atmosphere.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2023

    10
    I recommande this place 100 %
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very Nice résidence with à Nice gardien The studio clean , well decoreted with privatif terrasse. Mme Bel was very helpful. I recommande this place 100 %

    Very Nice résidence with à Nice gardien The studio clean , well decoreted with privatif terrasse. Mme Bel was very helpful. I recommande this place 100 %

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: November 21, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: January 17, 2025

    7.0
    Home away from home. I really enjoyed my stay
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2025

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