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Best Hotels in Cross River State

Side View Hotel has the highest rating in the first five positions, at 4.1 stars from 99 Google reviews. Jorany Hotel Resort Ikom has the largest review count, 204, with a 3.7 rating. Gold Palm Hotels Ltd has 3.8 stars from 199 reviews. The ratings sit between 3.7 and 4.1. Cross River State has 15 hotels in the ranked directory. HOTEL DE GENESY & GARDEN has 3.8 stars from 129 reviews, while Ahkira Lodge has 3.7 from 59. Review volume differs substantially across these profiles.

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As of September 2026, Ranked lists 15 hotels in Cross River State, Nigeria, ranked by review sentiment, reputation and verified activity, never by payment.

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Ranked: 15
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Photos verified: 14
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Jorany Hotel Resort Ikom
65.2/ 100
3.73.7 out of 5 stars206 reviews
XP84+WFR, Cross, Ikom 550556, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #1? ▾
Google rating60
Review volume77
Review recency63
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment58
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Garba U. ★★★★★ : This is a very very good place to enjoy your life
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
2
Gold Palm Hotels Ltd
61.9/ 100
3.83.8 out of 5 stars199 reviews
4 Gold palm Street, Ikom 562261, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #2? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume77
Review recency56
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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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
61.1/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars99 reviews
Fire Service Road, off Okim Osabor Street, Ikom 551242, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #3? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume67
Review recency32
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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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
HOTEL DE GENESY & GARDEN
56.1/ 100
3.83.8 out of 5 stars129 reviews
41 Border Road, Ikom 562261, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #4? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume70
Review recency23
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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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.
5
Ahkira Lodge
55.9/ 100
3.73.7 out of 5 stars59 reviews
Plot 2910 Mary Slessor Road, University of Calaba, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #5? ▾
Google rating60
Review volume59
Review recency56
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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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
6
Doris O Hotel
55.7/ 100
3.63.6 out of 5 stars452 reviews
1 Eastern Hwy, Atu, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #6? ▾
Google rating55
Review volume89
Review recency40
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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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
55.1/ 100
3.73.7 out of 5 stars147 reviews
Road 7 block 13 Federal Housing Road, Federal Housing Esta, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #7? ▾
Google rating60
Review volume72
Review recency51
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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Elizabeth E. ★★★★★ : It is quiet and peaceful environment
Daniel E. ★★★★★ : I had a wonderful time it cool but need renovations
8
OceanWinds Apartment
53.8/ 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
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Why ranked #8? ▾
Google rating69
Review volume32
Review recency64
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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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
52.9/ 100
3.83.8 out of 5 stars13 reviews
Calabar 562261, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #9? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume38
Review recency58
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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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
48.8/ 100
3.73.7 out of 5 stars34 reviews
No 11 Water Intake Road, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #10? ▾
Google rating60
Review volume51
Review recency15
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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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
48.4/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews
Leopad Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #11? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume16
Review recency0
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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12
Heritage Ikom
46.9/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
Leopad Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #12? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency25
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
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13
Jandged Hotel
42.6/ 100
3.53.5 out of 5 stars76 reviews
Plot 41 GRA Ebusan Cresent, Ikom 562261, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #13? ▾
Google rating50
Review volume63
Review recency1
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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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
40.9/ 100
3.43.4 out of 5 stars16 reviews
Sweet mother street, Ikom 562261, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #14? ▾
Google rating45
Review volume41
Review recency18
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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Steven A. ★★★★★ : Good and easy located, affordable
15
Ejiyke Global Hotel, Ikom
36.4/ 100
3.03.0 out of 5 stars4 reviews
Atimaka by Trailer park, LGA, Ikom 562261, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #15? ▾
Google rating27
Review volume23
Review recency69
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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Tochukwu T. ★★★★★ : Great place to be, and in a serene environment.

What the data shows for hotels in Cross River State

Counted from every hotel ranked in Cross River State, Cross River State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked: 15
With 5+ reviews: 12
Rated 4.5 or higher: 2
Median reviews: 59
Phone listed: 10 of 15
Opening hours listed: 6 of 15

12 of the 15 hotels ranked in Cross River State have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 1,445 reviews.

Of the 15, 2 score 4.5 or higher, 1 sit between 4.0 and 4.4 and 12 are below 4.0.

The median hotel here has 59 reviews.

Doris O Hotel has the most, 452 at 3.6, followed by Jorany Hotel Resort Ikom (206) and Gold Palm Hotels Ltd (199).

10 list a phone number, 2 a website and 6 opening hours; 14 have a photo on file.

Across the 67 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes hotels, the median city lists 28; Cross River State has 15, fewer than the median.

The most recent Google review we hold for this set is from April 2026.

Source: Ranked directory database, counted at publish time. Full statistics.

Frequently asked questions

Which of the first five hotels has the highest rating?

Side View Hotel has the highest rating among the first five positions, with 4.1 stars from 99 reviews. Jorany Hotel Resort Ikom and Ahkira Lodge each have 3.7 stars, while Gold Palm Hotels Ltd and HOTEL DE GENESY & GARDEN each have 3.8.

Which hotel in Cross River State has the most reviews?

Jorany Hotel Resort Ikom has the largest review count among the five named profiles, with 204 reviews and a 3.7 rating. Gold Palm Hotels Ltd follows closely with 199 reviews and 3.8 stars. The difference in review volume is five reviews.

How many hotels are in Cross River State?

There are 15 hotels in Cross River State. The first five positions include Jorany Hotel Resort Ikom at 3.7 stars from 204 reviews, Gold Palm Hotels Ltd at 3.8 from 199, and Side View Hotel at 4.1 from 99.

How should I read the hotel ratings when review counts differ?

The scores come with different amounts of feedback. Side View Hotel has 4.1 stars from 99 reviews, while Ahkira Lodge has 3.7 from 59. Jorany Hotel Resort Ikom has more reviews at 204, but its rating is 3.7. A rating and its review count should be read together.

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