Axari Hotel & Suites

During the Yuletide season, it's difficult to get good accommodation in Calabar if you don't book early ahead. With an influx of international and local tourists into the city to be part of "Africa's Biggest Street Party," it's not hard to see why this is so. However, with Carnival Calabar not held for the second year in a row due to Covid-19, the city was less frenetic as it should have been this period. I spent 3 nights at Axari Hotels & Suites and I can say, it was a good experience. The property has great facilities. The staff was friendly. The ambience was neat and serene. 24hr power supply. It was a great experience.

This property seems to be much past it's prime. We had cockroaches (2 total [one each day of the two day stay]) in our room. The room was clean, but the power was only available from 9pm to 9am and it went on and off all night. The Air Conditioner also did not function properly. We were so sweaty and uncomfortable staying in this hotel. They also seem to run many smaller businesses out of this property like a church school and bakery among others. It's weird to see for a hotel business. The beer was a good price and the service was excellent, but the property is in huge need of maintenance. We would never stay here again until the property is completely renovated.