La Maison de Canelya

Breakfast was lovely and tasty. The place is clean and in a safe neighborhood, with nice scenery. The staff are super polite and sweet. I love it here.

We've stayed here several times, from a few days to as long as two weeks, and the service, decor, and food keep getting better each time. The owner is delightful, and the staff are attentive and pleasant. The Jardin is always lively, with music and events, and the beach and other conveniences are within walking distance. We'll be back!

The staff were pleasant and helpful, and this is a calm, comfortable place near the beach with good WiFi and some nice spots for pictures. Breakfast is complimentary only in some rooms. They say there's barbecue on Sundays, but we arrived Monday and didn't get to try it. The smallest room has no running hot water; I had to ask a staff member to bring some from the kitchen for my husband and me, which they kindly did. Since it's not a hotel, there's no bedside phone. You have to get up and press the bell by the door, then go back to bed and wait for someone to come, though they always came promptly.

In a quiet neighborhood, this tucked-away place mixes an African feel with the modern buzz of Cotonou. The rooms are stylish and clean, and the friendly staff are always there to answer questions. I can recommend it to anyone visiting Benin.