La Maison Palmier Abidjan, a Member of Design Hotels
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, book it if you want the highest-rated hotel in our Abidjan sample and a quiet, green setting with a spa and pool, and the price is not your first concern. Skip it if you want to walk to the sights or keep costs near the city median.
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This is our Luxury pick in Abidjan, a 5-star hotel in Cocody. It suits couples and travellers who want calm after busy days in the city. Guests describe a quiet, relaxing setting filled with greenery and plants.
The facility list is the most complete of our three picks: a spa, a pool, a gym, a restaurant, a garden, a terrace, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Staff are described as friendly, professional and attentive.
It is not for walkers or tight budgets. Both sights we measured are more than an hour away on foot, and the price was well above the city median.
Location and getting around
The address is Rue des Jardins II Plateaux, in Cocody. Guests rate the location 9.1 out of 10.
Straight-line walking estimates: St. Paul's Cathedral is 5.6 km, about 70 minutes. Houphouët-Boigny Bridge is 7.5 km, about 94 minutes. Both are far, so plan on taxis or public transport.
The free airport shuttle helps on arrival and departure. Confirm times and booking in advance.
What guests say
The score is 9.1 out of 10 from 402 reviews, first of the 8 eligible hotels in the sample.
Praise focuses on the staff and the setting: quiet, relaxing and full of plants.
The one recurring complaint is breakfast. Guests say the ingredients are high quality but the selection is sometimes limited. The listing describes it as continental, vegetarian and buffet.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
For a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 Nov, 2 adults), the reference price was €285.08 per night, about €570 in total. The sample median was €178.56. These are reference prices, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Hotel Blawa, is 3 stars, scores 8.7 and was €70.97 per night. Our Best Value pick, Byblos Hotel, is 4 stars, scores 8.7 and was €190.56 per night.
The premium over Byblos was about €94.52 a night. For that you get 5 stars, a spa, a terrace, a higher guest score and a quieter setting. Byblos also lists a pool, gym and airport shuttle, so if those are all you need, it covers much of the same ground.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 8 eligible hotels in Abidjan. Our Luxury slot goes to a 5-star hotel first, and La Maison Palmier is officially 5 stars. It also had the top guest score of the sample, 9.1 from 402 reviews.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, whether breakfast is included and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check them on the booking page.
Confirm spa and pool opening times, shuttle times and any fees for your dates.
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Where is La Maison Palmier Abidjan?
In Cocody, at Rue des Jardins II Plateaux. St. Paul's Cathedral is about 70 minutes on foot, so taxis are the practical option.
Does La Maison Palmier have a spa and pool?
Yes, both are listed by the property, along with a gym. Check opening times and any fees for your dates.
Is there an airport shuttle?
A free airport shuttle is listed. Confirm times and booking with the hotel.
What is breakfast like?
Listed as continental, vegetarian and buffet. Guests praise the quality but say the choice is sometimes limited.
How much does it cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €285.08 per night. Check today's price for your dates.