Reviews of Seaview Apartment, Ikoyi
53 Royal Palm Drive, Ikoyi, 106104 Lagos, Nigeria

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Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThis is my 2nd time staying here. Its a really great place. The place just works; its beautiful, its in in the best part of Ikoyi for a peaceful secure stay. Its beautifully furnished and the staff are so attentive. No power issues. We just kept staring at the views of the water. Its so amazing. I will be coming back again.
Nothing really
Reviewed: 8 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewWe had a really pleasant experience. The view from the balcony is one of the highlights—calm, scenic, and perfect for relaxing, especially in the mornings. The apartment itself is clean, well-maintained, and comfortably furnished. It’s located within a secure gated estate, which adds an extra layer of safety and peace of mind. I felt comfortable moving around the compound even late in the evening. What really stood out was the staff. They were polite, responsive, and always willing to help with anything—from extra towels to restaurant recommendations. Their friendly service made the stay more enjoyable. Would definitely consider staying here again.
Reviewed: 6 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReally nice location. Felt very secure. Great views of the ocean. Helpful staff. Olly was very sympathetic guy, easy to communicate with and helpful tips. I will definitely use this place next time I'm in Lagos
Reviewed: 31 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewAlmost no positives. Even before arrival the hotel provided false information which forced us to look for another hotel at midnight but we had to pay for that night even though we didn't sleep in the hotel. The only positive is the location. If you solve problems, you will only hear excuses. Here in Europe I would go to the authorities. Nigeria does not work like that and you can no longer claim your rights.
In a word, pain and suffering. Dishonest people who try to extort money from you for various deposits, charge you for a night you were not in the hotel and if you do not pay, they blackmail you by denying you access to the room to your belongings and travel documents. Rooms very dirty with cockroaches. Toilets not cleaned and the floor dirty. I strongly warn European citizens against this accommodation. Horror. I hope I can resolve this very negative experience at least with booking.com
Dear Jaroslav We are very sorry to read about your negative experience and appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns. Regarding your arrival, your booking was confirmed for check-in between 23:00 on May 2nd and 01:00 on May 3rd. You arrived in the early morning of May 3rd. The charge for the first night was for the reserved period as per your booking confirmation. We regret any misunderstanding regarding this. We can assure you that no false information was provided by us that would have necessitated seeking alternative accommodation. The payment requested upon your arrival consisted of the agreed-upon rate for your booked stay and a standard, fully refundable security deposit, which is outlined in our booking terms. This is not an attempt to extort money but a standard procedure. Access to the apartment and amenities is contingent upon the settlement of these agreed booking charges. We are particularly concerned about your comments on cleanliness and pests. We maintain rigorous cleaning standards and conduct regular pest control. We can assure future guests that we take hygiene very seriously. The conditions you described are not reflective of our property's standards. We strive to provide honest and transparent service to all our guests, and it is disheartening to hear you did not feel that way. While we understand your frustration, we stand by our booking policies and the condition of our property. Sincerely, The Management, Seaview Apartments Ikoyi
Dear Jaroslav We are very sorry to read about your negative experience and appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns. Regarding your arrival, your booking was confirmed for check-in between 23:00 on May 2nd and 01:00 on May 3rd.… Show more
Reviewed: 9 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewlocation by the river was great and area was secure. You needed a code to access the estate on which the property is located and this code was changed every day so this was reassuring re security. The staff were also very professional, responsive and helpful
The apartment had been cleaned just before I arrived but it wasn't actually deep cleaned in a 'maintenance' kind of way. There was mold in the bathroom (especially around the bottom edges). A wet mop stick was left hanging against the balcony railing and one couldn't sit out on the balcony without being subjected to the sight of the outdoor toilet where it seemed all the cleaning things were stored very messily. There were cockroaches in the kitchen and building defects or wear and tear that hadn't been fixed or updated. There were holes in the walls of the bathroom were fixtures seems to have been improperly measured and annexed fixtures such as the sink and soap holders were slanted so you could not leave anything on it without fear of your stuff dropping. The bottom of the water closet was sitting on what seemed like a block of cement/concrete that hadn't been covered up or blended in. You could tell from the colour of the throw pillows in the living room that the throw pillows had not been washed or changed in a long time. The curtains in all the bedrooms and living room looked like they hadn't been washed in a very long time. The bedsheets were un-ironed and the pillows underneath the pillowcase looked like they needed a good wash or changing. Utensil were difficult to find and had to be re-washed before use due to the cockroaches in the kitchen. The kitchen cupboard have big gaps so cockroaches could still get into where the plates and cups are. Overall, for the price paid, the quality was lacking and the property looked tired and in need of a refurbishment. The pictures seem to have come from a time when the property looked much newer than it currently is. Also more bathroom pictures are needed to give prospective residents a fairer idea of what to expect (especially the slanting fixtures and slab of concrete under the WC)
Dear Izzie Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent stay with us. We truly appreciate value your input, as it helps us to continuously improve our services. We are sorry to hear that your experience with the cleanliness and maintenance of the apartment did not meet your expectations. At Seaview Apartment, we strive to provide a clean and comfortable environment for all our guests, and it is disappointing to learn that we fell short in this regard. Please be assured that these issues are not reflective of our usual standards, and we are committed to maintaining the high quality that our guests deserve. We will be sharing your feedback with our maintenance team to ensure that these issues are thoroughly addressed and prevented in the future. On a positive note, we are pleased that you found the location by the river to be great and appreciated the security measures in place. We are also glad to hear that our staff was professional, responsive, and helpful during your stay. We hope that these positive aspects, along with the improvements we are making, will encourage you to consider staying with us again in the future. If there are any specific concerns you would like to discuss further or if there is anything we can do to address the issues you've raised, please do not hesitate to contact us directly. Thank you once again for your feedback. We value your input and look forward to the opportunity to improve our services for future guests.
Dear Izzie Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent stay with us. We truly appreciate value your input, as it helps us to continuously improve our services. We are sorry to hear that your experience with the cl… Show more
Reviewed: 26 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewNo breakfast
WiFi not working. Toilet had to be fixed while there.
Reviewed: 4 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 December 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewThe Manager and other staff I encountered were amazing and friendly. Will be coming back again on my next trip, exceptional service.
Reviewed: 2 October 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewThe ambience and serene environment was amazing and exciting. The facility is topnotch and exceptional comfortable with state of the art features
The fact that there are no very cozy, calm and close by shopping mall for the estate. You had to place an order that takes longer time to get delivered
Reviewed: 29 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewThe serene environment and a very wonderful seaview. The host was so much helpful in supporting us to order for food even when it was diffculy for me to do that initially
There is no closeby mall for any quick shopping in the estate and it was stressful for my family as we had to depend on a daily food order from the vendor, which was very inconvenient
Reviewed: 30 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewParadise! The views are breathtaking. Immaculate flat in a serene location. Just as described. Perfect location. I'll be back 💎💎💎💎💎
Reviewed: 15 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewSerene environment and has a good proximity to so many other outdoor places. The apartment is exactly as it appears and super clean for the Value. Will definitely come back again and will highly recommend this place.
Absolutely nothing
Thanks for your kind words and for being such a great guest.
Reviewed: 5 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewThe location was so on point, very quiet environment, I loved the Seaview side, free WiFi, free access to Netflix, this was home away from home. I will definitely be coming back and recommend friends and family. It’s a 12/10 for me 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘
I loved everything.
Reviewed: 25 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 May 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewVery nice apartment. In a quiet and secluded estate. No issues with power. The views from the balcony and bed rooms were amazing. The WiFi was good. The place was clean and comfortable. Easy to get to the mainland or Island from here. Security here was excellent. Upscale furnishing.
Thanks for your kind comments; glad you enjoyed your stay.