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Auberge chez M

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 7.5
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.1

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Auberge chez M in Ganvié offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, shower, and free WiFi. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a traditional restaurant serving African, French, and American cuisines. Breakfast options include continental, à la carte, and vegan, with fresh fruits available. The bar offers cocktails and high tea. Leisure Facilities: The property features a sun terrace, garden, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a coffee shop, patio, and private bathrooms. Convenient Location: Located 11 mi from Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport, Auberge chez M is highly rated for its sailing, boating, and tour service. Guests appreciate the convenient location and excellent tour desk.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Vegan

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  • Omri
    Israel Israel
    “Incredible experience. Dont expect for any fancy stay with facilities and conditions because you are in the middle of a floating village. Really recommended, great staff and great location. Food also was very good. Will really recommend staying...”
  • Connie
    United States United States
    “I liked the location right in the middle of Ganvie! The staff was friendly kind and did the best they could do to help me. They offered to pick me up from my hotel and take me to the port (at no cost). I felt safe and cared for the entire way.”
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The location was perfect. You can sit on the deck and watch life in Ganvie go by. Roksan was very helpful and made sure everything was just right for our stay. But remember, you are not staying in a luxury hotel but you are made to feel very...”
  • Rafal
    Poland Poland
    “I highly recommend this hotel. The host picked us up at the port on time and took us by boat to the hotel. very pleasant hotel, well located, tasty food. very hospitable hosts.”
  • Inès
    Belgium Belgium
    “Emplacement en plein Ganvié, très agréable de pouvoir s’immerger dans cette ville sur l’eau le temps d’une nuit. L’équipe est super accueillant et toujours là pour nous aider :))”
  • Eusebio
    Italy Italy
    “L'albergo è molto confortevole, considerato che si trova inserito in un villaggio di palafitte. Il cibo era delizioso e anche i due giri in canoa sono stati molto interessanti. E' presente un piccolo negozio di artigianato locale dove sono...”
  • Lise
    France France
    “Ganvié est un site exceptionnel à visiter et l auberge chez M nous offre la possibilité de s y imiscer pour un merveilleux moment sur la lagune dans le plus grand respect et discretion pour la population. De plus, Roksan nous accueille avec une...”
  • Guy
    France France
    “La gentillesse de Mr roksane, toujours prompt à vous aider, a vous renseigner. Il propose une sortie coucher et lever de soleil avec visite a l'aube du marché flottant. Surtout il faut lui mettre un message pour vous récupérer a l'embarcadère...”
  • Thomas
    France France
    “Séjour sur l'eau magique. Avons fêté le soir du 24 décembre sur place, messe à l'église locale inoubliable ! Compte tenu de la situation géographique, les repas n'étaient pas très élaborés, mais le lieu est sympa, terrasse surplombant l'eau, très...”
  • Ophelie
    France France
    “Une très belle expérience dépaysante. Merci infiniment à Rocksan pour son accueil, sa disponibilité et son partage de connaissance.”

Host Info

Company review score: 8.8Based on 33 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We're a family from Ganvié, who've been here for generations. from mother to daughter, and operate this inn and shop to promote local artisans and Beninese culture. Our motto is: "You are home here! » and we do our utmost to accommodate visitors so that they enjoy a memorable experience.

Property info

Family-run and passed from mother to daughter for over 50 years, Chez M remains a must in Ganvié. Renowned for its magnificent shop to many local artists, the inn has 19 rooms, directly on the lake. The inn has a room on the 2nd floor from which you can see the best view of the village and the way of life of its inhabitants of Ganvié, a lakeside town considered to be the "Venice of Africa". What's more, breakfast (included) is served directly on the first-floor terrace, offering panoramic views of the lake. Several tours are available from the inn itself with experienced local guides who offer great insights into Ganvié's history and culture. The inn offers transportation from the Calavi dock which facilitates transport from the main land. An on-site restaurant is available at all times and serves local dishes and beverages. A warm welcome awaits you at Auberge Chez M!

Languages Spoken

English,French

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African • American • French
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

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Available 24 hours
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children of all ages are welcome.

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Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.