Must-see hotels in Gabon

  • Loango Lodge

    Loango National Park

    This impressively remote and high-end lodge operated by the National Parks Board is a wonderful option if you want to visit the northern end of the Loango…

  • Le Leet Dorian

    Libreville

    Definitely the pick of Libreville's hotels, this gorgeous, design-conscious place has individually decorated rooms with Gabonese art on the walls, stylish…

  • Lopé Hôtel

    Gabon

    Made up of 30 cottages of varying sizes, the Lopé Hôtel has a superb position overlooking a bend of the Ogooué River surrounded by dramatic hills and…

  • La Baie des Tortues Luth

    Gabon

    La Baie des Tortues, with an enviable location miles from anywhere right on the beach, has 20 thatched rooms, some elevated for sea views, some round and…

  • Pongara Lodge

    Gabon

    A remote option on the coast is the excellent Pongara Lodge, which is deep into the national park. With just six bungalows, the look and feel is rustic,…

  • Eco-Village d'Enamino

    Gabon

    On the coast 35 minutes south of Omboué by 4WD, this simple, rustic camp has just two bungalows made of local materials, each sleeping four. A great…

  • Likwale Lodge

    Gabon

    This recently renovated, Kenyan-style beach lodge by the lagoon edge in Mayumba village has expansive gardens, charming chalets and plenty of space to…

  • Case Abietu

    Gabon

    This guesthouse (also known as the Case de Passage) offers six simple but comfortable fan-cooled rooms, a lounge, and a delightful terrace overlooking the…

  • Hôtel Olako

    Gabon

    With its colonial feel, this charming hotel features plenty of wood panelling. It's tastefully decorated with local photographs and masks. Rooms are…

  • Hotel Ogooué Palace

    Gabon

    This is a smart place with rooms set around the garden, river views and a great pool. It's very popular at weekends but you'll have the place to yourself…

  • Olando Tchoua La Maringa

    Gabon

    Recently reopened, this is a fun place for weekends. On offer are a diverse medley of entertainment from games tournaments to karaoke, drumming, salsa,…

  • River Lodge

    Gabon

    Modern two-storey wooden cottages look out onto the river or the beach here. It's an idyllic setting with palm trees and a pool. The beach-side restaurant…

  • Kongou Camp

    Gabon

    This camp is close to the Kongou Falls in the national park and is run by the NGO Fondation International Gabon Eco-tourisme (FIGET). Visits here to view…

  • Chez Jimmy Hôtel

    Gabon

    This is a chic hotel with Zen-like design – all ochre walls, gravel and sculptural planting in the gardens, and a minimalist look in the rooms. It's very…

  • Hôtel L'Hirondelle

    Gabon

    Colourful and filled with light, the reception and bar here have lots of interesting local art and sculpture. The rooms are pleasantly appointed, and…

  • Assiga Village

    Gabon

    White-sand beaches, palm trees and a pool make this an idyllic place to spend the day or stay overnight. The bungalows are large and comfortable and are…

  • Setté Cama Aventure

    Gabon

    This lodge has five wooden bungalows with six double rooms in a garden set on the lagoon. It attracts game fishermen from all over the world, but there's…

  • Le Meridien Re-Ndama

    Libreville

    A full-service hotel with a health club, a beauty salon, a tennis court and a gorgeous pool with an ocean view. It's not particularly central, however,…

  • SOLF Hôtel Paul Djonguinyo

    Gabon

    A very pleasant option set on a hill above the town, all rooms at the Paul Djonguinyo are comfortably furnished and have a balcony. It has a good…

  • Mbidia Koukou

    Gabon

    With sea views, a great beach, comfortable rooms and a full restaurant, this place makes for a good base that doesn't break the bank. It's located at…

  • Hôtel Georges Faustin Aurat

    Gabon

    This new hotel is in a pleasant location on the lagoon, 10 minutes' walk from the port. Rooms are large and comfortable, with fridge and air-con. It's…

  • Hôtel Le Bougainvillier

    Gabon

    All picked out in bright-red paint, Le Bougainvillier is a favourite in Port-Gentil. The rooms are simply furnished and set around a parking area and…

  • Tropicana

    Libreville

    Just across from the airport, all visitors to Libreville are likely to pass through this old favourite set right on the beautiful beach. Rooms are…

  • Hôtel Le Patio

    Libreville

    This hotel is easily the best-value comfortable option in town: its rooms are spotless, its location is great and there's a charming courtyard that's a…

  • Hotel Palmeraie

    Gabon

    Simply furnished, this hotel has four family rooms and six double rooms in an enviable location on the beach. The restaurant and bar deck overlooks the…

  • Motel E. Mbeyi

    Gabon

    This catchily named place is run by the same management as the Lopé Hôtel, but it's worlds away in style and price. Just a short walk from the train…

  • Hôtel Hibiscus

    Libreville

    This is a very good midrange option set on a hill above the buzz of Quartier Louis. The rooms are comfortable and have a balcony. The hotel won't win any…

  • Hôtel Les Terrasses de la Médina

    Gabon

    A very good midrange option, this Senegalese-owned hotel is spotlessly clean. The rooms are plain and simple and have a fridge. The ground level as well…

  • Le Lotus Bleu

    Libreville

    This spotless place has a great location, plainly furnished but comfortable rooms, gleaming bathrooms and friendly service. The larger the room, the more…

  • Gavilo Lodge

    Loango National Park

    The accent here is on fishing: big-game fishing in the estuary and at sea. The lodge has simply furnished chalets set in a garden, and 4WD vehicles for…

  • Motel Mayeye Foutou

    Gabon

    This place is centrally located in the village of Mayumba, and is very reasonably priced. Rooms are clean and fan-cooled, but there are no frills.

  • Somotel

    Libreville

    From the French sommeil (to sleep), Somotel is just that – a clean and relatively cheap place to crash. Views are of a shanty town and it's a bit of a…

  • Banana's

    Gabon

    If you're looking for a simple place in the Quartier Isaac to lay your head and fill your belly, Banana's might be your Lambaréné. Rooms are clean but…

  • Case de Passage

    Gabon

    If you're really on a budget, then the Case de Passage, on the edge of the park and run by the National Parks Board, is the only option. Ecotours are…

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