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# Joanne's Court

Guesthouse in Lekki with spa services and 24-hour front desk

![Superior Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48700000/48692100/48692063/e12effb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48700000/48692100/48692063/dc6ed74e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Towels, soap, shampoo, toilet paper](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48700000/48692100/48692063/8d49815d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48700000/48692100/48692063/d5d19c92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48700000/48692100/48692063/faf413c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

-   Overview
-   Rooms
-   Location
-   Policies

Joanne's Court offers practical amenities for a comfortable stay: satisfying meals at the restaurant, dry cleaning, laundry services, self parking, helpful multilingual staff, and lobby coffee/tea service. Enjoy a hassle-free experience that consistently earns positive feedback.

## Popular amenities

-   Spa
    
-   Bar
    
-   Breakfast available
    
-   Room service
    
-   Housekeeping
    
-   24/7 front desk
    

## Room options

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All rooms

1 bed

3+ beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

![In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48700000/48692100/48692063/186c673f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Classic Room

### Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Fridge

TV

Private bathroom

Microwave

Electric kettle

Free bottled water

-   269 sq ft
    
-   Sleeps 2
    
-   1 Queen Bed
    

![Superior Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48700000/48692100/48692063/e12effb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Superior Room

### Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Fridge

TV

Private bathroom

Microwave

Electric kettle

Free bottled water

-   323 sq ft
    
-   Sleeps 2
    
-   1 Queen Bed
    

![In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48700000/48692100/48692063/186c673f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Family Apartment, 4 Bedrooms

### Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Fridge

TV

4 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Microwave

-   1076 sq ft
    
-   4 bedrooms
    
-   Sleeps 8
    
-   4 Queen Beds
    

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## About the area

![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C6.43685%2C3.48836&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=idNuYzZ5hTS-34USkRxkDiJZ8yY=)

9 Gbangbala Street off Palace Rd., Lekki, Lagos, 105102

#### What's nearby

-   Nike Art Gallery - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
    
-   Lekki Arts & Crafts Market - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
    
-   Elegushi Royal Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
    
-   Landmark Beach - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
    
-   Lekki Conservation Centre - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles
    

#### Getting around

-   Mobolaji Johnson Station - 33 min drive
    
-   Lagos (LOS-Murtala Muhammed Intl.) - 50 min drive
    

#### Restaurants

-   ‪The View - ‬4 min drive
    
-   ‪Utazi Kitchen & Bar - ‬5 min drive
    
-   ‪FiredandIced Lagos - ‬4 min drive
    
-   ‪Deltapot - ‬4 min drive
    
-   ‪Bukka Hut - ‬6 min drive
    

## About this property

### Joanne's Court

Guest house located in Lekki Peninsula II

Consider a stay at Joanne's Court and take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a restaurant.

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

-   Free self-parking
-   Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a front desk safe and smoke-free property
-   Multilingual staff, ATM/banking services and coffee/tea in reception

Room features

All guest rooms at Joanne's Court boast perks, such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as separate sitting areas and safes.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

-   Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
-   Bathrooms with baths or showers and shampoo
-   TVs with satellite channels
-   Separate sitting areas, fridges and microwaves

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## Property amenities

### Parking and transport

-   Onsite parking available only on request
    
-   Free self parking on site
    
-   Limited on-site parking
    

### Food and drink

-   Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 10 for adults and USD 8 to 10 for children
    
-   A bar/lounge
    
-   A restaurant
    
-   Coffee and tea in common areas
    

### Restaurants on site

-   Joanne
    

### Things to do

-   TV in common areas
    

### Family friendly

-   In-room microwave
    
-   In-room refrigerator
    
-   Laundry facilities
    

### Conveniences

-   24-hour front desk
    
-   ATM
    
-   Laundry facilities
    
-   Safe at front desk
    

### Guest services

-   Dry cleaning/laundry service
    
-   Housekeeping (daily)
    
-   Multilingual staff
    

### Spa

-   Spa services
    

### Accessibility

-   No lift
    

### More

-   Smoke-free property
    

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

-   Bedsheets provided
    

### Bathroom

-   Bathtub or shower
    
-   Private bathroom
    
-   Shampoo
    
-   Soap
    
-   Toilet paper
    
-   Towels provided
    

### Entertainment

-   TV with satellite channels
    

### Food and drink

-   24-hour room service
    
-   Electric kettle
    
-   Free bottled water
    
-   Microwave
    
-   Refrigerator
    
-   Tea bags/instant coffee
    

### More

-   Air conditioning
    
-   Desk
    
-   Iron/ironing board
    
-   Safe
    
-   Separate sitting area
    

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

### Check-out

Check-out before noon

### Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

### Access methods

Staffed front desk

### Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Payment types at the property

## Important information

### Optional extras

-   Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 10 for adults and USD 8 to 10 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

### You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

### We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

### Property is also known as

Joanne's Court Lekki

Joanne's Court Guesthouse

Joanne's Court Guesthouse Lekki

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Joanne's Court pet-friendly?

> No, pets are not allowed at this property.

### How much is parking at Joanne's Court?

> Self-parking is free at this property.

### What time is check-in at Joanne's Court?

> Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

### What time is check-out at Joanne's Court?

> Checkout is at noon.

### Where is Joanne's Court located?

> Located in Lekki Peninsula II, this guesthouse is within 2 miles (3 km) of Nike Art Gallery, Elegushi Royal Beach and Lekki Arts & Crafts Market. Filmhouse IMAX and Barazahi are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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