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Tinapa Lakeside Hotel

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a water park connected to the convention center in Calabar

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Lobby
Exterior
Executive Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Tinapa Free Zone & Resort, Adiabo, Calabar
  • Place, Calabar International Convention Centre
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, U. J. Esuene Stadium
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Millenium Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Uyo (QUO-Akwa Ibom)
    ‪117 min drive‬

Room options

Suite

  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Room

  • 400 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Calabar

Tinapa Lakeside Hotel places you 8.7 mi (13.9 km) from Calabar International Convention Centre and 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from National Archives of Nigeria. This 3-star hotel has 243 guestrooms and offers a water park, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi. It's centrally located in Calabar, connected to the convention center,11.5 mi (18.5 km) from U. J. Esuene Stadium, and also 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Millenium Park.

What's nearby

  • National Archives of Nigeria - 19 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Calabar International Convention Centre - 20 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • U. J. Esuene Stadium - 21 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Millenium Park - 22 min drive - 12.8 miles
  • Calabar Museum - 22 min drive - 13.0 miles

Getting around

  • Uyo (QUO-Akwa Ibom) - 125 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Office Pub - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Embassy Lounge - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Fish Park - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Mustard seed - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Crispy Chicken - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Tinapa Lakeside Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with a water park connected to the convention center in Calabar
At Tinapa Lakeside Hotel, guests enjoy a water park, a lazy river, and a children's pool. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a free airport shuttle (available on request). The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and an outdoor tennis court.
LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Bathrooms offer free toiletries, and Select Comfort beds with premium bedding ensure a restful night. Sitting areas, refrigerators, and phones are also standard.
An outdoor tennis court and a water park with a lazy river and waterslides are featured at the hotel. A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 mi
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Children's pool
  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Water park
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10 AM; Check-in end time: 2 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NGN 2500.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: NGN 2500.0 per night

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
  • Check-in: 10 AM
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free airport shuttle (available on request). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Property is also known as

Lakeside Hotel Tinapa
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Tinapa Lakeside
Tinapa Lakeside Calabar
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Tinapa Lakeside Hotel Calabar
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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Tinapa Lakeside Hotel?

Tinapa Lakeside Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Tinapa Lakeside Hotel?

As of Oct 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tinapa Lakeside Hotel on Oct 11, 2025 start from $118.39, excluding 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.

What is there to do near Tinapa Lakeside Hotel?

This hotel is located in Calabar, close to Millenium Park, U. J. Esuene Stadium, and Calabar Museum.

Is parking available on site at Tinapa Lakeside Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Tinapa Lakeside Hotel feature a casino?

No, Tinapa Lakeside Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Tinapa Lakeside Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Tinapa Lakeside Hotel?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside hotel include a comfy mattress and around-the-clock room service in each guestroom with some featuring lake views.

Are there hot tubs at Tinapa Lakeside Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Tinapa Lakeside Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Tinapa Lakeside Hotel serves free breakfast from its restaurant.

Will Tinapa Lakeside Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Tinapa Lakeside Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Tinapa Lakeside Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Tinapa Lakeside Hotel?

The closest major airport to Tinapa Lakeside Hotel is Uyo (QUO-Akwa Ibom), which is about 20.1 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Tinapa Lakeside Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Tinapa Lakeside Hotel.

Reviews

Tinapa Lakeside Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

YAYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort