KARLS guesthouse

Everything fine ! Especially nice people. Exactly the right place when working in Bénin for a short period .

Breakfast was not included , and neither do i take breakfast, but Benoit made me an excellent cup of coffee each morning for free. This property has three excellent young men helping Karl, the owner, run this guesthouse: Carlos , Jeff and Benoit. Carlos showed me round Cotonou on his motorbike, he is the best motorbike driver ever, and knows Cotonou very well. Jeff also kindly took me around some other areas of Cotonou on his motorbike. i really got to see all the main sights with these two young men. Dantokpa market with Carlos was a most memorable day, the most chaotic and exciting market i have ever been into. The guesthouse is in a very safe area and there are some good restaurants around the hotel for Western cuisine. The airport is close by, but not of walking distance, and the guesthouse has their own arranged drivers for pickup and collection, each fare was 4000cfa. The local produce of fruits was amazing and cheap.

i got everything done and seen for what i wanted from my visit, thanks to the three boys at the guesthouse.

Very convenient location and accessible staff. Big bed and bathroom, kitchen incorporated. The neighborhood around is packed with good restaurants and bars.

Pay extra for airco.

Karl's guesthouse is perfectly situated in the friendly neighbourhood of Haie Vive. It's very close to the best (expat) bars in town (check out Le Livingstone, Pura Vida and for live music Hotel Residence) and various small or bigger shops. I found it to be one of the best value-for-money deals in Cotonou. Rooms are clean, functional and equipped with everything I needed. Karl has been living in Benin for a long time and can give great recommendations for your Benin visit. Be aware that it's standard to charge extra in Benin for the use of A/C. I personally only needed a fan (beginning of March).

A perfect simple hotel. Well located, clean and charming staff

Very nice staff. Big beds. Smart value. Okay location. Free bike rental service. Good WiFi.

No fridge in the room. Management must inform other residents not to use what doesn't belong to them in the shared fridge downstairs. Air conditioning is optional which I understand but it's over priced.

Staff were very obliging. We later stayed in another hotel in the same area where the room was almost identical, but the staff were not nearly as helpful or friendly. The room is basic but functional. Karl's is an easy walk to Livingstone's, the local hangout for expats.

It's very annoying to have to pay extra for Aircon.