The DNA: An urban resort, Lagos Avenida Hotel combines the advantages of both the city and the beach with a location on Lagos’ promenade, a few minutes walk to the pretty town centre. Opposite the hotel, a pedestrian bridge connects to the marina and stunning Meia Praia beach, a 10-minute walk. The purpose built boutique hotel boasts designer rooms, a restaurant and bar, plus a rooftop infinity pool with distant sea views. The Superior Marina Vista rooms are a tat larger and on the upper floors.

✅ free Wi-Fi • size matters: 46 rooms (19-22m2) (205-237 sq ft) • hotel opened: August 2017 • architecture: Nuno de Sousa – Areacor • interior design: Sonia Picolo – [i]da arquitectos, Areacor • bathroom amenities: Castelbel • parking possible on-site (charged) • no pets allowed • 24-hour front desk