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Best Hotels in Cross River State — 2026 Rankings

Looking for the best hotels in Cross River State, Nigeria? Whether you're visiting for business or leisure, we've ranked the top 15 accommodations based on verified guest reviews and ratings. Leading the list is Jorany Hotel Resort Ikom with a 3.7-star rating from 204 reviews, while Side View Hotel boasts the highest rating at 4.1 stars. Our rankings consider Google rating, review volume, recency, profile completeness, verification, and paid placement to help you find the perfect stay.

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    Jorany Hotel Resort Ikom — photo

    Jorany Hotel Resort Ikom

    64.4/ 100
    3.73.7 out of 5 stars204 reviews

    XP84+WFR, Cross, Ikom 550556, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #1? ▾
    • Google rating60
    • Review volume77
    • Review recency62
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Oniovosa O. ★★★★★ Would have been the best location with amazing landscape and very beautiful environment but the rooms are without ACs. With an amazing swimming pool and event halls
    • Stephen A. ★★★★ I do not like to leave negative reviews on businesses but I have to do this. How can you let an uninhabitable room to a guest? I am sure the toilet on room 201 had not been washed for weeks. I was also told no towel, tissue paper or soap because there are not available in the store at that moment. Also you can do better with the customer service, the receptionist lady seem already tired of her job
  • 2
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    Gold Palm Hotels Ltd

    63.0/ 100
    3.83.8 out of 5 stars199 reviews

    4 Gold palm Street, Ikom 562261, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #2? ▾
    • Google rating65
    • Review volume77
    • Review recency65
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Oluwaseyi O. ★★★★★ I came in this night and need a room they gave me Kampala without discount and I asked to speak to the manager but his tone on phone talking to the receptionist is not good so I had to pay 35,000
    • Alain L. ★★★★★ Great location, nice people, rooms need maintenance mainly the bathroom...but price is ok. 25.000 n'auras
  • 3
    Side View Hotel — photo

    Side View Hotel

    61.7/ 100
    4.14.1 out of 5 stars99 reviews

    Fire Service Road, off Okim Osabor Street, Ikom 551242, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #3? ▾
    • Google rating77
    • Review volume67
    • Review recency37
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Oyakhilome I. ★★★★★ Side view hotel is very clean and hospitable.Their bar is running for 24 hours alongside the hotel .It is safe and secure for all . I love the place.
    • Philemon O. ★★★★★ This hotel is very standard. The facilities are standard. The staff are very welcoming and friendly. Electricity supply is constant. Access road is good. Location is very safe.
  • 4
    Ahkira Lodge — photo

    Ahkira Lodge

    57.0/ 100
    3.73.7 out of 5 stars59 reviews

    Plot 2910 Mary Slessor Road, University of Calaba, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #4? ▾
    • Google rating60
    • Review volume59
    • Review recency65
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Joy E. ★★★★ The waitresses have a lackadaisical attitude towards work. They behave as if they were forced to apply for a job there and are rude to customers. Always grumbling and complaining.
    • Enty A. ★★★★★ Ahkira is a good place but they have to pay attention to the details of cleanliness. Very dusty fan, small roaches in a room is a turn off. Outside that, it's a good place
  • 5
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    HOTEL DE GENESY & GARDEN

    56.6/ 100
    3.83.8 out of 5 stars129 reviews

    41 Border Road, Ikom 562261, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #5? ▾
    • Google rating65
    • Review volume70
    • Review recency27
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • LEGACY C. ★★★★★ Nice hotel but need some maintenance work and upgrades.
    • Robby E. ★★★★ Most terrible hotel I've ever lived in. Dirty room, smelling sheets, let me not describe the bathroom, I could throw up just thinking of it. Extremely rude and slow service. This is just not a place to ever pass around.
  • 6
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    Doris O Hotel

    56.5/ 100
    3.63.6 out of 5 stars452 reviews

    1 Eastern Hwy, Atu, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #6? ▾
    • Google rating55
    • Review volume89
    • Review recency47
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • A.J.D. ★★★★★ It is a lovely place with well meaning staff. I recommend.
    • Victoria O. ★★★★★ The hotel looks captivating on the pictures, but on entering inside, the reception alone was a turn-off. The receptionist wasn't on sit, and someone had to go call him, and he walked out without a shirt. I'm guessing it's a mistake. We didn't get to stay cause the reception alone wasn't presentable, and the place looked dilapidated. Other than that, the bar outside was booming so much that I feared the noise would make it hard for guests to sleep.
  • 7
    Mangel Hotel And Suites — photo

    Mangel Hotel And Suites

    56.1/ 100
    3.73.7 out of 5 stars147 reviews

    Road 7 block 13 Federal Housing Road, Federal Housing Esta, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #7? ▾
    • Google rating60
    • Review volume72
    • Review recency59
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Elizabeth E. ★★★★★ It is quiet and peaceful environment
    • Daniel E. ★★★★★ I had a wonderful time it cool but need renovations
  • 8
    OceanWinds Apartment — photo

    OceanWinds Apartment

    55.1/ 100
    3.93.9 out of 5 stars8 reviews

    Block 1, Plot 6, Federal Housing Estate, by Mma Giwa Road, beside Bakor Medical Center, Federal Housing Esta, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #8? ▾
    • Google rating69
    • Review volume32
    • Review recency73
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
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    Recent reviews

    • Queenieez K. ★★★★★ I am taking a weekend rest from stress and I’m in the annex but the power supply is epileptic and there’s no intercom to reach the reception , bar or kitchen. If these two are improved, you have a good space.
  • 9
    Betteh Hotel and Resort Ikom — photo

    Betteh Hotel and Resort Ikom

    54.1/ 100
    3.83.8 out of 5 stars13 reviews

    Calabar 562261, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #9? ▾
    • Google rating65
    • Review volume38
    • Review recency67
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
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    Recent reviews

    • Bright T. ★★★★ It's just be side near by building hutaman
    • Marek S. ★★★★★ An affordable and simple accommodation with all the essentials. Safe and clean. Very helpful and friendly staff. Dinner and breakfast were prepared on request, and I also got a cold beer🙏🙂 Wi-Fi was available as well. With the manager’s help, I was able to exchange money at a good rate at the local market.
  • 10
    Pounix Farm And Lodge — photo

    Pounix Farm And Lodge

    49.1/ 100
    3.73.7 out of 5 stars34 reviews

    No 11 Water Intake Road, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #10? ▾
    • Google rating60
    • Review volume51
    • Review recency18
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
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    Recent reviews

    • Collins K. ★★★★ Cool place,but the upstairs should be tiled. As of my last visit,that is,,5th of April,2022,the upstairs is now wearing a new look.
    • Emmanuel U. ★★★★★ They have neat rooms and their showers are fitted with hot and cold bath.. Drinks -mortuary standards (chill).. If you are in need of freshly prepared and delicious fish, then you are in the right place.. Their services are excellent and staff are Friendly and professional too ... There is still room for improvement though, due to the non availability of space, there is no provision for parking lot for visitors. I believe in time they will expand and make that available.. They also have constant electricity and backup Generators
  • 11
    Oceanic Ripples Hotels — photo

    Oceanic Ripples Hotels

    48.4/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews

    Leopad Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #11? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume16
    • Review recency0
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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  • 12

    Heritage Ikom

    47.4/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews

    Leopad Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #12? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume10
    • Review recency29
    • Profile completeness0
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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  • 13
    Jandged Hotel — photo

    Jandged Hotel

    42.6/ 100
    3.53.5 out of 5 stars76 reviews

    Plot 41 GRA Ebusan Cresent, Ikom 562261, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #13? ▾
    • Google rating50
    • Review volume63
    • Review recency2
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
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    Recent reviews

    • Mohammed I. ★★★★★ It was nice But I'm not sure about the security because around 1:30 o clock someone is knocking my room
    • Victor E. ★★★★ Popularly known as EBUSAN. Its a hotel that operates a nice night club has a swimming pool and a bar attached to it
  • 14
    Havilah Palace — photo

    Havilah Palace

    41.3/ 100
    3.43.4 out of 5 stars16 reviews

    Sweet mother street, Ikom 562261, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #14? ▾
    • Google rating45
    • Review volume41
    • Review recency20
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
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    Recent reviews

    • Steven A. ★★★★ Good and easy located, affordable
  • 15
    Ejiyke Global Hotel, Ikom — photo

    Ejiyke Global Hotel, Ikom

    37.7/ 100
    3.03.0 out of 5 stars4 reviews

    Atimaka by Trailer park, LGA, Ikom 562261, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #15? ▾
    • Google rating27
    • Review volume23
    • Review recency79
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
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    Recent reviews

    • Tochukwu T. ★★★★★ Great place to be, and in a serene environment.

Frequently asked questions

Which hotel in Cross River State has the highest rating?

Side View Hotel has the highest rating among the top 5 hotels in Cross River State, with a 4.1-star rating from 99 reviews.

What is the most reviewed hotel in Cross River State?

Jorany Hotel Resort Ikom has the most reviews among the top 5, with 204 reviews and a 3.7-star rating.

Are there any hotels in Cross River State with over 200 reviews?

Yes, Jorany Hotel Resort Ikom has 204 reviews, making it the most reviewed hotel in our top 5 list.

Which hotel in Cross River State has the lowest rating?

Among the top 5, Ahkira Lodge and Jorany Hotel Resort Ikom both have a 3.7-star rating, which is the lowest in the group.

How are the hotels ranked on this page?

Hotels are ranked using a combination of Google rating, number of reviews, recency of reviews, profile completeness, verification status, and paid placement. This ensures a balanced and trustworthy list.

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