The 2 Best Luxury Hotels in Abidjan
From the Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire to the La Maison Palmier: hand-picked 5-star hotels in Abidjan. Included with every suitespot booking: breakfast for two, a room upgrade subject to availability, hotel credit and VIP service – benefits of over €500.
The best-known hotels in Abidjan
The hotels in Abidjan differ less in standard than in location and character. Which address suits which trip is something our travel advisors settle in a conversation, with the date, the occasion and the budget in view. Prices shown are entry rates and may include limited-time promotional rates. Our own first choice here is the Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire.
| Hotel | Location | suitespot score | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire | Ambassades | ★ 4.3/5 | 187 € |
| La Maison Palmier Abidjan | Cocody Deux Plateaux | ★ 4.2/5 | 236 € |
Your Guide to the Best Luxury Hotels in Abidjan
Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire · AmbassadesFor this guide we have put together the best hotels in Abidjan: two luxury hotels, both in Cocody, with a median price of 212 € per night.At no extra cost: booking through suitespot costs the same as booking direct with the hotel – the benefits come on top, free of charge.
Two Luxury Hotels in Abidjan – How to Choose
The Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire stands in the Ambassades quarter above the lagoon and costs 187 €. It is the larger of the two, with seven categories, and the stay includes a hotel credit of 100 US dollars, breakfast for two, an upgrade subject to availability and a late check-out.
La Maison Palmier Abidjan · Cocody Deux PlateauxThe La Maison Palmier Abidjan stands in Deux Plateaux and costs 236 €. It is the smaller and quieter one, with four categories and a view into the garden; here 50 € for food and drink or the spa is included, 100 € in the suites.
At both hotels the suitespot benefits apply from the first night.
Our travel advisors’ insider tip
This destination has eleven room categories in total – seven at the Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire and four at the La Maison Palmier Abidjan. Five of them are suites.
That is fewer than a single hotel in Munich or Barcelona carries. And it reverses the order of your decisions: in Abidjan the date decides the hotel, not the hotel the date.
In practice that means three things. First: give us your dates before you settle on a property. Second: tell us right away which category you want – at the La Maison Palmier Abidjan the range runs from 20 to 64 square meters, with only four steps in between. Third: once your date is fixed, book early.
The advantage of a small selection: we know both properties and both addresses, and for any date we can tell you what is available – without you working through a long list.
Where to Stay in Abidjan: Cocody, Ambassades or Deux Plateaux
Abidjan is made up of quarters that differ sharply, and both hotels in this selection stand in the same one: in Cocody, north of the lagoon.
In the Ambassades part stand the residences and the embassies, along with the university and the view across the water. Our recommendation: the Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire.
In Deux Plateaux further north it turns more residential, with gardens behind walls, restaurants and galleries. Our recommendation: the La Maison Palmier Abidjan.
For orientation: Le Plateau on the other side of the lagoon is the business district with the high rises and Saint Paul's Cathedral. Treichville to the south has the great market. And Grand-Bassam, the old capital with its colonial buildings, lies east along the coast and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2012.
Rooms and Suites: The Best Hotels in Abidjan from the Inside
The best hotels in Abidjan list eleven categories between them, and five of those are suites.
The floor areas we know come from the La Maison Palmier Abidjan: the Signature Suite measures 64 square meters, the Suite 56, the Superior Room 35 and the Standard Room 20.
From the smallest room to the largest is therefore more than a factor of three – with only four steps in between. That is the difference from a big city with thirty categories: here every step changes something you can feel.
On views each property has a motif of its own. From the Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire you see the lagoon, from the La Maison Palmier Abidjan the garden.
Tell our travel advisors which of them you would like to wake up to.
What a Night in a Luxury Hotel in Abidjan Costs
The median price is 212 € per night. The Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire costs 187 €, the La Maison Palmier Abidjan 236 €.
| Luxury hotel | From | suitespot benefits from |
|---|---|---|
| Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire | 187 € | 1st night |
| La Maison Palmier Abidjan | 236 € | 1st night |
When it is most pleasant: from December to March. That is the long dry season, the air is clearer, and the evenings are spent outdoors.
When it is also dry: in August. Between the two rainy seasons there is a second, shorter dry spell – a good moment for a trip that has to follow the calendar.
When to book early: around the turn of the year and in the dry season. With eleven categories a week's notice is not enough.
And whatever the date: you get the suitespot benefits in August exactly as in January.
How long to stay: three nights – one for Le Plateau and the lagoon, one for the markets and one for Grand-Bassam on the coast.
You can earn points and status at both hotels: ALL (Accor) at the Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire and Marriott Bonvoy at the La Maison Palmier Abidjan.
Lagoon, Markets and Exclusive Services in a 5-Star Hotel
What our travel advisors arrange most often in Abidjan is the day in Grand-Bassam: the old colonial capital on the coast, whose Quartier France has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2012, with nineteenth-century buildings, the costume museum and the Atlantic behind it.
Personal luxury travel adviceOur travel advisors personally accompany your booking – 365 days a year, from the first offer to late check-out. Reach the suitespot VIP service via email or WhatsApp.Phone: +49 30 81452346 · hotel@suitespot.comAlongside it: Saint Paul's Cathedral in Le Plateau, whose facade is shaped like an outstretched figure; Banco National Park to the north, rainforest inside the city limits, at whose edge the city's launderers have worked in the river for decades; the great market of Treichville; and the lagoon itself, crossed by boats.
And the food: attiéké, the cassava semolina that belongs with grilled fish; alloco, fried plantain; kedjenou, chicken braised in its own juices; and the coffee and cocoa of a country known for both.
Both properties include breakfast for two, an upgrade subject to availability and a late check-out.
On the hotel credit they differ, in amount as well as in currency. At the Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire it is 100 US dollars. At the La Maison Palmier Abidjan it is 50 € for food and drink or for the spa – and 100 € if you stay in a suite.
The Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire adds a welcome gift.
The hotels in Abidjan at a glance
What sets the hotels in Abidjan apart – from their opening year to the spa:
| Hotel | Opened | Pool |
|---|---|---|
| Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire | 1963 | ✓ |
| La Maison Palmier Abidjan | 2022 | ✓ |
Earn points & use your status in Abidjan
Most properties in this selection earn with ALL (Accor). Booking through suitespot costs you neither points nor an elite night: the rate settles as a direct rate and your status is still recognised. Here is what is available in Abidjan:
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in Abidjan |
|---|---|---|
| ALL (Accor) | 1 hotel | Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire |
| Marriott Bonvoy | 1 hotel | La Maison Palmier Abidjan |
Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in Abidjan
What does a luxury hotel in Abidjan cost?
The median price is 212 € per night. The Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire costs 187 €, the La Maison Palmier Abidjan 236 €.
Which of the two hotels in Abidjan suits me?
The Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire is the larger one, in the Ambassades quarter above the lagoon, and comes with a 100 US dollar hotel credit. The La Maison Palmier Abidjan is the smaller and quieter one in Deux Plateaux, with a view into the garden and a 50 € credit, 100 € in the suites.
Where should I stay in Abidjan?
Both hotels in this selection stand in Cocody: the Sofitel in the Ambassades part with the embassies and the view across the water, La Maison Palmier in Deux Plateaux with gardens, restaurants and galleries.
How many room categories are there in Abidjan?
Eleven – seven at the Sofitel and four at La Maison Palmier. Five of them are suites. Because the selection is small, book early and tell us your preferred category straight away.
How large are the rooms at La Maison Palmier Abidjan?
From 20 square meters in the Standard Room through 35 in the Superior Room and 56 in the Suite up to 64 square meters in the Signature Suite.
Is there a minimum stay in Abidjan?
No. At both hotels the suitespot benefits apply from the first night.
Can I earn points in Abidjan?
Yes, at both hotels: ALL (Accor) at the Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire and Marriott Bonvoy at La Maison Palmier Abidjan.
When is the best time to visit Abidjan?
It is most pleasant from December to March, in the long dry season. August brings a second, shorter dry spell. Book early around the turn of the year.
Which is the most expensive hotel in Abidjan?
The most expensive hotel in Abidjan is La Maison Palmier Abidjan, with rates from 236 € a night. Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire has the lowest entry price at 186 €.
