Hotel Novela Star

Built along the Lomé-Cotonou expressway in Avépozo, on the edge of the capital, Hôtel Novela Star has grown into a beachfront address for both business travellers and holidaymakers. It sits 12 km from central Lomé and 14 km from Lomé International Airport, with a free shuttle running guests between the two. The grounds are wide and green, a deliberate contrast to the sand and surf beyond them. Rooms open onto balconies facing the pool, the courtyard, or the sea, and come with private bathrooms, minibars, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. There is a private beach for guests only. Dining runs across three venues: two air-conditioned restaurants seating up to 150 people between them, and a third, seaside room built for 300, where the kitchen turns out grilled meat, barbecue and seafood alongside African, European and American dishes. The Novela Bar and a separate Beach Bar keep the pool terrace and the sand in use through the day. A gym and games rooms round out the facilities, and function spaces handle conferences and larger gatherings. The Port of Lomé and its fishing harbour are a short drive away. It is, above all, a working beach hotel — built for meetings by morning and swimming by afternoon.