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The Blowfish Hotel

4.0 of 5
17 Oju Olobun Street | Off Bishop Oluwole Street, Lagos 2347066, Nigeria
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The Blowfish Hotel
Ranked #7 of 39 Lagos B&B and Inns
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Ok, so apparently for the rate of $200 it looks like a good deal. But the water coming from the faucets is YELLOW. Makes you wonder about the cleanliness of everything else, is the food prepared with this water? If you can get over that idea, and get to brush your teeth with that water, you'll be fine. The breakfast... More

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Walid-El-Zyr, General Manager at The Blowfish Hotel, responded to this review
13 May 2013

Dear Mr. Sabbour, Thank you for the time spent highlighting the issue of the yellow water we faced last week. Actually for 2 days, we had an issue with our filters, and our maintenance team rectified the problem. During those 2 days, the tap water was yellow as you mentioned. I want to highlight as well that we don't use... More

Johannesburg, Afrique du Sud
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21 reviews 21 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

The added value of this hotel is the location on V.I. & the rate. To be honest, finding a a safe hotel on VI for 200$ is very rare. This is a small hotel nothing fancy but everything works. The staff is ok. For the restaurant you have either room service or an Italian restaurant. For any business purpose, i... More

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Walid-El-Zyr, General Manager at The Blowfish Hotel, responded to this review
8 April 2013

Dear Sir / Madam, Thank you for the time spent writing a review about our hotel. We appreciate the comments and we look forward to welcome you again when you are in Lagos. Best regards, Walid El Zyr General Manager More

Brussels, Belgium
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

I have frequently travelled to Lagos, and stayed in rather less than average - below 130 € / night -type of hotels. This time, we chose to go for a more expensive one - 200 € / night - and it proved to be a very effective experience. Rooms are spacious and clean, internet access was perfect, food (indian, thai... More

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Walid-El-Zyr, General Manager at The Blowfish Hotel, responded to this review
20 March 2013

Dear Mr. Jerome, Thank you for taking the time to write a review about The Blowfish Hotel. I want to thank you especially for highlighting the slow service at the pool. I agree with you, the service was slow, especially that for the past few weeks it is becoming a destination of the local community in addition to our hotel... More

Kifisia, Greece
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

Visiting for first time Nigeria and without knowing what to expect, the Blowfish hotel was a pleasant experience for me, located on Victoria Island, the best part of Lagos. I stayed there for 4 days being on a business trip. Staff was friendly, room was big enough, cool and not dry. Food was very good at the restaurant, breakfast and... More

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Walid-El-Zyr, General Manager at The Blowfish Hotel, responded to this review
18 March 2013

Dear Sir / Madam, Thank you for the time spent reviewing our hotel. We are glad to know that you enjoyed your stay with us. I appreciate as well the feedback about the toiletries, and I will ensure that our housekeeping manager follows up with his team to ensure that all the toiletries are replenished daily according to our standards.... More

Chicago, Illinois
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35 reviews 35 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

Our group hosted an event at the hotel during Social Media Week Lagos. The hotel staff is very warm. friendly and accommodating. Some members of our group stayed at the Blowfish Hotel and really liked the hotel. The night of our event there was a live Jazz band and a Ladies Night Out by the pool side. There is a... More

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Walid-El-Zyr, General Manager at The Blowfish Hotel, responded to this review
6 March 2013

Dear Mme. Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel on Tripadvisor. We were happy to host the event of Social Media Week, and it is good to know that you enjoyed your time. We look forward to host your events in the years to come. Best regards, Walid El Zyr General Manager More

Nairobi, Kenya
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013 via mobile

Horrible neighbour, in the middle of a low end area. Messy service, with a major confsusion about the bookiing. Old rooms, with the overal hotel needing an upgrade. Overall disappointed with the higher price comparing to the international hotel chains

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Walid-El-Zyr, General Manager at The Blowfish Hotel, responded to this review
5 March 2013

Dear Mr. Henriques, Greetings from The Blowfish Hotel Lagos, Nigeria! I would like to know if you are rating the right hotel or you are intended to write a feedback about another hotel, because as far as I know, our neighborhood is a mix of some European Embassies, Head offices of major banks, some major financial services and some other... More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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39 reviews 39 reviews
25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

The hotel rooms are a bit small but then if you are on a business travel then that should not be worrying at all. The hotel has multiple restaurants and that is a blessing in Nigeria as one does not have to go out and risk life in the evenings looking for a decent place to eat. The pool is... More

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Walid-El-Zyr, General Manager at The Blowfish Hotel, responded to this review
23 February 2013

Dear Sir, Thank you for sharing your experience at The Blowfish Hotel! I am glad to know that you enjoyed your stay with us. I would like to highlight that you must have booked the Level room, which is our standard room. The size of the Level room is 30sqm. Our Focus room is 38sqm and it has a nice... More

Pori, Finland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013

I love this hotel. Everythin was just perfect. So kind and nice pple takin care of u, always very clean, good airconditioner, Pool side was amazin and always very clean, I loved the Jazz nights every thursday, good food.. like a home. I slept every night like a baby no any noises from outside or in. Everyone were so familiar.... More

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Walid-El-Zyr, General Manager at The Blowfish Hotel, responded to this review
23 February 2013

Dear Ms. Maria, Thank you for sharing your experience at The Blowfish Hotel. We are glad to know that you enjoyed your stay with us, and we look forward to welcome you back in the near future. Best regards, Walid. More

UK
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26 reviews 26 reviews
21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

I recently stayed here on a business trip. The standard Level room was perfectly adequate, but with a few rough edges, could do with some maintenance, such as the shower curtain falling down whilst showering which happened three times and the remote control for the TV did not work. The A/C unit was also badly positioned and blowing directly onto... More

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Walid-El-Zyr, General Manager at The Blowfish Hotel, responded to this review
28 January 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for staying with us, and likewise for your review about our hotel and services. We take your comments very seriously, and I already communicated the areas of improvement to the concerned department heads. The maintenance manager is checking daily and personally all the fixtures in the rooms to ensure all is working and in order. The... More

Calgary, Canada
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2012

Recently stayed here for 20 days, and it was a very enjoyable experience. The room was functional and clean, and Nora and the rest of the floor staff treated me with exemplary hospitality. The complimentary breakfasts were great - having fresh pineapple, papaya and watermelon was a nice touch to the morning buffet. There were some tasty dishes served by... More

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Additional Information about The Blowfish Hotel

Address: 17 Oju Olobun Street | Off Bishop Oluwole Street, Lagos 2347066, Nigeria
Region: Nigeria > Lagos State > Lagos
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #7 of 39 B&Bs / Inns in Lagos
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
In the heart of Victoria Island, the Blowfish introduces the world to you. A showcase of forward thinking and bold design.One of the decidedly modern hotels in Lagos. And though deceptively minimal, theses interiors are anything but cheap – Quality seems to seep from every detail. Conveniently located in the heart of Victoria Island center, steps from everything. Whether you are in the mood to shop or just stroll through the lively neighborhood, everything is within reach. ... more   less 
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