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Best Marinas in Calabar

MARINA Beach, Calabar leads with 4.1 stars from 489 Google reviews. It's one of 9 marinas we track in Calabar, Cross River State. Ecomarine Terminals Limited Calabar follows at 4.4 from 51 reviews. We order them by Google rating, number of reviews, review recency and profile detail; paid labels don't buy a higher spot. Expect the order to shift as review counts and ratings change over time.

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As of September 2026, Ranked lists 9 marinas in Calabar, Nigeria, ranked by review sentiment, reputation and verified activity, never by payment.

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    MARINA Beach, Calabar

    70.4/ 100
    4.14.1 out of 5 stars489 reviews

    Marina Rd, Duke Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #1? ▾
    • Google rating77
    • Review volume90
    • Review recency52
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment63
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Emery ★★★★ : Great spot to hangout and relax with friends and family There may be a need to revive some fun activities and facilities in the resort
    • Bukky B. ★★★★★ : The Marina Beach has potential but it's poorly maintained and services are very slow. The staff are lackadaisical. The food is okay though.
  • 2
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    Marina Resort

    68.8/ 100
    3.93.9 out of 5 stars1.1k reviews

    X89C+6G8, Duke Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #2? ▾
    • Google rating69
    • Review volume100
    • Review recency53
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Tausin A. ★★★★ : The Marina is supposed a sort of tourist destination which tells the rich history of Calabar and the slave trade, however upon my 2 visits to the location, I was sorely disappointed. They’re lacking in customer service and proper management, in my opinion. In my first encounter, I went in the daytime with friends and most of the facilities weren’t open by noon and the staff weren’t particularly helpful or welcoming. My second time around, I went in the evening and in the middle of my dining experience, a staff member approached me and asked that I stand up from my seat and use another chair as they were packing up those plastic seats.
    • Raphael C. ★★★★ : Great and amazing. Off course I visited there a couple of days for a picnic outing
  • 3
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    Ecomarine Terminals Limited Calabar

    67.8/ 100
    4.34.3 out of 5 stars50 reviews

    Esuk Utan, 2879+XC8, Ikot Ansa, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #3? ▾
    • Google rating83
    • Review volume57
    • Review recency58
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Kingsley J. ★★★★★ : Saviour international bakkissi bayesea association snooker pool snokker weather 🌡️
    • Chidera A. ★★★★ : ECM Terminals Limited Calabar is a member of Ecomarine Group and is the concessionaire of the Calabar Port Terminal ‘B’ (Nigeria’s main Eastern Port) with a 30 years concession from the Nigerian Port Authority. We are an integrated maritime service and logistics provider in Nigeria with a head office in Lagos Nigeria. ECM Terminals Limited commenced operations in Calabar on 1st August 2007.
  • 4
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    Calabar Harbour Resort & Spa

    66.2/ 100
    4.04.0 out of 5 stars658 reviews

    32, Asari Eso Layout, Ikot Eyo, Calabar 540222, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Old-money aesthetic with top-rated furniture but consistently dim lighting throughout.

    • dim lighting
    • spacious rooms
    • helpful staff
    • good location
    • internet issues
    • ant problem
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    Why ranked #4? ▾
    • Google rating73
    • Review volume94
    • Review recency23
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment62
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • tony J. ★★★★ : Its another year where branding services for Jumia Nigeria is on going. Calabar Harbour Resort is a 4 star Hotel with one of the anesthetic that have seen, clean and cool environment for relaxation. Calabar Harbour Resort thumbs-up 👍
    • Abdulmumini R. ★★★★★ : Good location, well furnished cosy rooms with modern facilities. Television programmes limited to a few without enough variety as one would expect for such a hotel. The epileptic internet is not strong enough to be of use. The staff are courteous and helpful.
  • 5
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    Kada Cinemas Marina Resort Calabar

    60.3/ 100
    4.64.6 out of 5 stars17 reviews

    Marina resort calabar, Duke Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #5? ▾
    • Google rating90
    • Review volume42
    • Review recency8
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Adaku O. ★★★★★ : Beautiful place. Excellent service. Amazing relaxation for the entire family
    • Perpetual N. ★★★★★ : KADA CINEMAS Marina Resort has the best feeling ever. The reception is grand, the interior finishings are top notch, leaving you with that feeling like you have nowhere else to go😄. Have you checked the 5 Star Restaurant upstairs, it's magical, trust me you would want to try it out with your Family and Friends This Sunday. Staff is very supportive and friendly too. Looking for a place to relax and unwind??? Kada Cinemas gotcha 💪
  • 6
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    Tinapa Business and Leisure Resort

    59.6/ 100
    3.53.5 out of 5 stars599 reviews

    28X8+6FP, Calabar 541112, Cross River, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #6? ▾
    • Google rating50
    • Review volume93
    • Review recency51
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Bukky B. ★★★★★ : Tinapa has great potential but it's currently not functional and there's evidence of vandalization. It's a beautiful place with lush greenery and different sections of activities. It would be nice if the government can bring it back to life.
    • Tamuno ★★★★★ : Although I'd like to visit, but I don't understand why it keeps popping up for a review when I've not visited there before.
  • 7
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    Marine Beach Jetty

    55.7/ 100
    3.83.8 out of 5 stars118 reviews

    117 Marine Road, Duke Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Primarily a speedboat terminal to Oron, not a recreational beach.

    • speedboat terminal
    • oron ferry
    • dirty
    • chaotic
    • polite staff
    • worth experience
    Why ranked #7? ▾
    • Google rating65
    • Review volume69
    • Review recency52
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment44
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • GODSUPREME S. ★★★★ : Ferry service to oron in akwa ibom state, cameroun, bakassi etc
    • dozzie M. ★★★★★ : This is where you enter a speed boat from Calabar to Oron. It's managed by individuals, so service is very Nigerian. But they are polite and nice, though. It's takes about 30 minutes to get from Calabar to Oron. And the fare cost about #8,000.
  • 8
    Photo of AFLAB MARINA RESORT HOTEL CALABAR

    AFLAB MARINA RESORT HOTEL CALABAR

    15.6/ 100
    Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews

    marina resort, Leopad Town, Calabar 540001, Cross River, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #8? ▾
    • Google rating0
    • Review volume0
    • Review recency30
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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  • 9

    Meekytaste

    12.2/ 100
    Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews

    Okurikang Ndon Nyam, X8GR+7MP, Leopad Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #9? ▾
    • Google rating0
    • Review volume0
    • Review recency30
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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Frequently asked questions

Which marinas ranks highest in Calabar?

MARINA Beach, Calabar ranks first with a 4.1 Google rating from 489 reviews, ahead of the other 8 marinas listed here.

How many marinas are listed in Calabar?

Ranked currently lists 9 marinas in Calabar, Cross River State. The count changes as new businesses are added.

How does Ranked order marinas?

Order is set by Google rating, how many reviews a business has, how recent those reviews are, and how complete its profile is. Featured and Sponsored labels are marked as paid and never move a business up. Ranking position isn't for sale.

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