South-West Nigeria, comprising Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, and Ekiti States, continues to attract significant investment in the hospitality sector.
According to industry data, Nigeria ranks among the top countries in Africa for hotel development, with 48 new projects and over 7,300 rooms slated for completion in 2025.
Despite the growing supply, inflationary pressures remain a key consideration for both investors and consumers.
Lagos State recorded a headline inflation rate of 14.7% year-on-year in August 2025, the lowest in the region, while Ekiti hit 28.2%, Oyo 26.6%, Ogun 24.3%, and Osun 22.1%, according to recent reports from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and the Nigerian Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS).
Within this economic context, certain hotels in the South-West stand out for their strong performance. These properties are distinguished by guest ratings, room capacity, cost per night, and strategic proximity to key commercial, cultural, and tourism landmarks. The combination of these factors has positioned some hotels as preferred choices for both leisure and business travelers, driving occupancy and brand visibility.
Let’s take a closer look at the owners behind the region’s most popular hotels and explore how their investments, strategy, and operational excellence have shaped the South-West’s hospitality landscape.
The Amor Hotel, located in the central area of Ado-Ekiti, is part of the Amor Hotel Group, an established hospitality network operating across Nigeria. The Amor Hotel Group manages four properties in Nigeria: Amor Hotels Ekiti, Amor Hotels Abuja, Amor Hotels Anambra, and Amor Hotels Ilisun. Each property emphasizes consistency in service, accommodation quality, and guest satisfaction.
Leadership includes Radjendran Tirounavoucarassou, Chairman and Managing Director of Cilantro Global Services Limited, and Kamal Puri, Founder and Chairman of Skyline International Group, the parent company of Orange Skyline Hospitality Limited.
The hotel offers accommodation designed to provide comfort and relaxation, combining modern architecture with landscaped surroundings. Room rates range from N55,000 for a Classic King Room to N400,000 per night for the Presidential Suite.
The property operates under Orange Skyline Hospitality Limited, reflecting a partnership between Grand Towers Limited and Cilantro Global Services Limited. The collaboration leverages the expertise of both organizations to maintain high operational standards and ensure quality service delivery.
Royal Birds Hotel & Towers, situated in the upscale Alagbaka Quarters of Akure, Ondo State, stands as one of Southwest Nigeria’s most prominent hospitality landmarks. Owned by Hamron Integrated Services Limited, a Lagos-based real estate and procurement management company, this luxury hotel represents a fusion of modern elegance and local sophistication. Commissioned under the leadership of Managing Director and CEO Hammed Adebowale Bello, Royal Birds offers guests a premium lodging experience in the heart of Akure’s administrative and commercial hub.
The hotel’s suites range from the N60,000 Ambassador Studio to the N350,000 three-bedroom Presidential Suite, each meticulously designed to balance comfort and opulence. Its strategic location gives visitors easy access to Akure’s natural attractions and business districts, making it a preferred choice for both leisure travelers and corporate guests.
Bello, an economics graduate of Covenant University and seasoned entrepreneur, founded Hamron Integrated Services in 2017, expanding it into real estate, power equipment, and insurance procurement.
Yusuf Sulaimon Lasun, a seasoned Nigerian politician and engineer, is the proprietor of LAIM Hotel Osogbo, a luxury hospitality property that officially opened in July 2021 in Osun State’s capital.
The hotel, designed to cater to both business and leisure travelers, features 11 premium ‘Wumi Suites’ with living rooms, royal bedrooms, ensuite bathrooms, mini freezers, Wi-Fi, personal safes, luxury spas, and balconies overlooking the swimming pool and city. An additional 86 Diplomatic Rooms are outfitted with modern amenities, including selfie mirrors with lights, hairdryers, and shaving kits, positioning the property among the most upscale accommodations in the region.
Lasun pursued his early education in Osun State before earning a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Ibadan. He subsequently obtained a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, and is a chartered engineer.
Lasun’s political trajectory includes his tenure as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives from 2015 to 2019, representing the Irepodun/Olurunda/Osogbo/Orolu Federal Constituency. He has held leadership positions within the Unity Party of Nigeria, the Alliance for Democracy, and the All Progressives Congress, before joining the Peoples Democratic Party.
Otunba Gbenga Daniel, one of Nigeria’s foremost politicians and entrepreneurs, is the owner of Conference Hotel & Suites, a 5-star luxury hotel located in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The hotel was commissioned in 2019 by Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, following its closure for several years under the administration of former Governor Ibikunle Amosun.
Conference Hotel & Suites offers a range of well-appointed rooms and suites, world-class dining, a fitness centre, and modern conference facilities. Room rates start at N120,000 per night for a Deluxe Room and go up to N460,000 per night for the Presidential Suite.
Otunba Gbenga Daniel attended Baptist Boys’ High School, Abeokuta, before earning a degree in Engineering from the University of Lagos. He began his professional career in the private sector before founding Kresta Laurel Limited in 1990, an electro-mechanical engineering company specializing in elevators, cranes, and industrial systems.
Daniel served as Governor of Ogun State from 2003 to 2011, during which he implemented Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiatives that attracted investments to the state. He is currently the Senator representing Ogun East, a position he assumed in 2023. His ownership of the Conference Hotels chain, which includes branches in Ijebu-Ode, Sagamu, Abeokuta, and Isheri in Lagos.
Jogor Hotel was founded by Engr. Olufemi Babalola, who serves as the CEO and Chairman of the JOGOR Group of Companies. A prominent figure in Ibadan, Nigeria, Engr. Babalola has made his mark in both the real estate and hospitality sectors.
The original JOGOR Centre, an indoor event centre, was established in 2005, laying the foundation for his ventures in hospitality. The hotel itself celebrated its second anniversary in late 2025, indicating it officially opened around late 2023.
Located in the heart of Ibadan, Oyo State, Jogor Hotel has quickly become a premier destination for both business and leisure travelers. The property features 101 rooms across multiple categories and three meeting rooms, combining contemporary African comfort with modern luxury. Amenities include fully air-conditioned rooms with orthopedic and spring mattresses, smart TVs with satellite channels, complimentary breakfast, 24-hour room service and electricity, daily housekeeping, a business centre, and laundry services. Room rates start at N130,000 per night and can go as high as N500,000 per night
Babalola earned a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Ibadan. After completing his National Youth Service in Ibadan, he worked with a consulting engineering firm and later founded Pentagon Concepts in 1991.
The Delborough Lagos is the flagship hospitality venture of Dr Stanley Ifeanyi Uzochukwu, a Nigerian entrepreneur and founder of the Stanel Group.
He is credited with turning the hotel, located at Plot 1502 Bishop Aboyade Cole Close, Victoria Island, Lagos, into a premier luxury destination, backed by a governing board of high‑profile traditional monarchs, legal luminaries and business leaders.
Under Uzochukwu’s leadership, the hotel has rapidly gained acclaim for its elevated standards and international appeal.
Opened in late 2023, The Delborough Lagos is a five‑storey, 5‑star boutique luxury hotel designed to “export African hospitality to the world.”
Within its first year, the hotel reportedly hosted more than 16 Presidents and numerous global dignitaries, underscoring its ambition and capacity.
The Delborough Lagos has since received notable industry recognition, winning titles including “Best New Luxury African Hospitality Brand” and “Best Luxury Lifestyle Boutique Hotel Nigeria & Africa” at the Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality Awards 2025.
Eko Hotels & Suites, established in 1977 as Eko Holiday Inn, is one of Nigeria’s most iconic and expansive hospitality landmarks. Located on Victoria Island, Lagos, the hotel was designed by renowned architect Oluwole Olumuyiwa.