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Featuring a bar, L'imprévu provides accommodations in Cotonou. There's a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. There's free private parking, and the property features paid airport shuttle service. All units feature air conditioning and a satellite flat-screen TV. Each room includes a kettle, a private bathroom, and free Wifi, while some rooms include a terrace and some have sea views. At the guest house, each unit includes bed linen and towels. Guests are welcome to eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch, and cocktails. Sightseeing tours are available close by. An indoor play area is also available at the guest house, while guests can also relax in the garden. Ouidah Museum of History is 26 miles from L'imprévu. The nearest airport is Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport, 4.3 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
6.7
High score for Cotonou
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See what guests loved the most:

  • J
    Joe
    Benin Benin
    Our stay at L'imprevu was wonderful! The facilities were clean and the ability to make coffee in our room was an added bonus! Breakfast was the perfect start to the day with great food and friendly service!
  • Virginie
    Benin Benin
    An amazing oasis from the business of the Cotonou city, but still situated in the middle! great outdoor space, great restaurant, and really nice rooms!
  • Aimé
    Rwanda Rwanda
    My colleague and I occupied 50% of the rooms (4 rooms on the property). Staff are nice and enthousiast. A clean and big room

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • L'Imprévu
    • Cuisine
      African • American • French • Italian • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of L'imprévu
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
  • Personal trainer
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Yoruba

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:30 PM to 12:00 AM

Check-out

Until 12:30 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

2 years old
Crib upon request
Free
9 - 14 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

FAQs about L'imprévu

  • L'imprévu offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Personal trainer
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Cooking class
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Live music/Performance

  • L'imprévu has 1 restaurant:

    • L'Imprévu

  • Room options at L'imprévu include:

    • Double
    • Single

  • The prices at L'imprévu may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at L'imprévu is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 12:30 PM.

  • L'imprévu is 1.3 miles from the center of Cotonou. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.