Reviews of The Blowfish Hotel 5 stars
17 Oju Olobun Street, Off Bishop Oluwole Street, Victoria Island, Victoria Island, 101241 Lagos, Nigeria
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Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewLocation is good
Not a 4 star bit dirty
Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewNice, cozy environment in an average but safe neighbourhood
The distance between Vertigo and The Blowfish is a disincentive. Neighbourhood unkempt even by Lagos standard
Dear Francis, Thank you for staying with us ! Our swimming pool is operating daily hours. We hope you can visit again and enjoy the pool time !
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe air condition is not working properly. It's not cool enough throughout our entire 3 nights stay. The toilet keeps bringing brown water after flushing The towel and cup of tea were only for one guest but not two guests Weed/ Indian hemp could be perceived in the corridor, and our rooms k The front desk workers, securities, and other staff members are extremely good
Dear Johnson, Thank you for writing the details of your stay ! I am sorry to hear the air condition was not as cool as expected. We will surely take a look into all mentioned and ensure we do better on your next stay. Our team members are very grateful for your praise !
Dear Johnson, Thank you for writing the details of your stay ! I am sorry to hear the air condition was not as cool as expected. We will surely take a look into all mentioned and ensure we do better on your next stay. Our team members are v… Show more
Reviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewPoor
The rooms are not properly maintained
Dear John, Very sorry to hear your stay did not go as expected. You may contact us to ensure we make it right for you !
Reviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe responsiveness of the staff and how they were willing to help
The property was extremely dirty and not well maintained. During our stay there was power outage twice and water cut for more than 4 hours. The walls were dirty, bin was rusty, bathroom was dirty
Dear Seyi, Very sorry to hear your stay did not go well ! We would like to make it up to you. Kindly contact us to make an arrangement and offer you better experience.
Reviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 19 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewNothing
Had booked a room in Blowfish. Got an "upgraded" to Vertigo. ????? The Vertigo hotel is in renovation. Dont know if I had a renovated room, or a very old room. Paintwork was terrible. electric was terrible. hot and cold water was connected wrong. Reprted everything on reception, NO REPLY FROM MANAGER> as asked. Was in Blowfish before. The standard room in Blowfish wash better then the suposed superior room in Vertigo
Dear Walter, I am very sorry to hear your last stay didn´t go as planned ! A free upgrade to Premium room was made for you to show our gratitude for returning. Very sorry that you did not mention you would prefer staying at The Blowfish wing and we would have certainly given you a suitable room of your choice. If you wish to return and give us a second chance, please do not hesitate to contact us. Team
Dear Walter, I am very sorry to hear your last stay didn´t go as planned ! A free upgrade to Premium room was made for you to show our gratitude for returning. Very sorry that you did not mention you would prefer staying at The Blowfish wi… Show more
Reviewed: 16 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe location was good and most staff (aside from the person who completed my check-in) were friendly.
The hotel is very dated and not the standard of a 5 star hotel. The bed was uncomfortable - extremely hard. I had to check out days earlier despite having already paid in full as I could not sleep there. The breakfast was extremely limited. They only had one key for the room available (of which I had to wait for the cleaners to provide it in order to access the room). The hotel needs refurbishment as there is a lot of wear and tear which gives the place a dirty feel. Parking is available but limited. You may not get to park in the actual compound of the hotel.
Dear Charlotte, Thank you for your honest review. We appreciate taking time and providing more details of your stay. We hope you will revisit soon our newly refurbished rooms and surrounding areas as the work is in progress !
Reviewed: 12 June 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 18 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe pool
Smell
Dear Laurie, Thank you for the great review of our pool. It was a great pleasure welcoming you and hope you will revisit us again !
Reviewed: 14 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
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