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The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar

4.0 star property
Hotel in Calabar with free airport shuttle and nightclub
VIP Access

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Poolside bar
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Standard Room
Lounge
Lobby

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
The current price is AU$226
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept

Explore the area

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10 Murtala Mohammed Highway, Cross River State, Calabar, 540281
  • U. J. Esuene Stadium
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Millenium Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Calabar Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Uyo (QUO-Akwa Ibom)
    ‪118 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, Poolside

Room, Poolside

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Calabar

The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar puts you in the heart of Calabar, within just a 10-minute stroll of U. J. Esuene Stadium and Millenium Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a nightclub. .The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, outdoor tennis court, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. 4575 square feet (425 square metres) of event facilities include 3 meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily. There's also the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Calabar hotel, you'll be 1.3 km (0.8 mi) from Calabar Museum and 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from National Archives of Nigeria.

What's nearby

  • U. J. Esuene Stadium - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Millenium Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Calabar Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • National Archives of Nigeria - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Calabar International Convention Centre - 13 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Uyo (QUO-Akwa Ibom) - 109 min drive

About this property

The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar

Hotel in Calabar with free airport shuttle and nightclub
The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and 3 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 4575 square feet (425 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A nightclub, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours).

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Calabar hotel.

  • 130 guestrooms or units
  • 4575 sq ft of conference space
  • 425 sq. m of conference space
  • Nightclub
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar offers 130 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and a safe. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: NGN 3,000 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (4,575 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 1 August 2025 to 31 August 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Lift
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Lobby
  • Tennis courts
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NGN 4000.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NGN 3000 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: NGN 4000.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar?

The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar?

As of 10 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar on 11 Sept 2025 start from AU$226.35, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar have a pool?

The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as fireplaces in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar.

Is The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar is a hit with families.

Does The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is offered daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.