About this property

Beachfront Location: CDAC Elijah - Espace Culturel in Ouidah offers direct beachfront access, a sun terrace, and a lush garden. Guests can relax on the beach or enjoy the outdoor seating area. Comfortable Accommodations: The inn features family rooms with garden views, air-conditioning, and private bathrooms. Each room includes a dining table and outdoor furniture, ensuring a pleasant stay. Dining Experience: A restaurant serves African cuisine for lunch and dinner, complemented by a bar. The on-site coffee shop provides additional dining options. Guest Services: Private check-in and check-out, full-day security, and free on-site parking enhance the guest experience. Walking tours and bicycle parking are also available. Nearby Attractions: Ouidah Museum of History is 5 km away, and Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport is 39 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Options with:

    • Garden view

    • Inner courtyard view

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Economy Double Room
  • Free cancellation before 14:00 on 26 September 2025
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  • 2 single beds
US$21 for 3 nights
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Triple Room
  • Free cancellation before 14:00 on 26 September 2025
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  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 double bed
US$69 for 3 nights
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Economy Double Room
Recommended for 2 adults
  • 2 single beds
Garden view
Inner courtyard view

  • Socket near the bed
  • Private entrance
  • Mosquito net
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Fan
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Dining area
  • Dining table
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Max persons: 2
US$7 per night
Price US$21
Excluded: € 1.52 City tax per person per night, 18 % VAT
  • Free cancellation before 14:00 on 26 September 2025
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  • No credit card needed
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  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 double bed
172 feet²
Garden view
Inner courtyard view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Max persons: 3
US$23 per night
Price US$69
Excluded: € 1.52 City tax per person per night, 18 % VAT
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  • No credit card needed
  • We have 2 left
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Martin
    Germany Germany
    The CDAC is an amazing place to stay in Ouidah. Clean room, delicious food and very reasonable prices. The location is very calm, near the beach and not too far from the city center. But the best thing about the CDAC is the staff and the...
  • Omolola
    Nigeria Nigeria
    The staff here are really hospitable and kind. The location is also close to major tourist attractions and the beach so if you're looking for a great place to stay in Ouidah, this is your best bet! The food here is also great and comes with fruit...
  • Nelson
    Nigeria Nigeria
    Nice location, few mins walk from the beach and point of no return. Friendly staff
  • Martin
    Germany Germany
    We had a great time at CDAC Elijah, especially thanks to Justin, who runs things and makes sure you have a nice experience of your visit to Ouidah. It is a great location close to the beach and close enough to Ouidah's town center to come and go...
  • Unyime
    Nigeria Nigeria
    The places was calm, clean and Justine was really helpful. We enjoyed our stay. We'll be back again
  • Ode
    Nigeria Nigeria
    Our stay at CDAC was amazing! The rooms were clean and the mattresses especially, were very comfortable. Our boys loved them! The grounds are well landscaped with beautiful plants that are local to the area. Although we didn't get a chance to...
  • Hamish
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The stay was perfect. Justin the host treated me as family and went out of is way to make sure it was a perfect stay. He gave me his SIM card to use (cause the wifi was down), took me into town on his moto when needed, showed me the sights and...
  • Germul
    Australia Australia
    It’s a particular setting where you have the opportunity to be very close to the locals, as a traveller it was a unique experience, unforgettable. Justin is an incredible host, he has provide every single service and went above the limits to make...
  • Jorge
    Spain Spain
    Justin was truly amazing, cannot think in a better host. Great value for money, perfect place in a paradiasiac beach.
  • Malgorzata
    Benin Benin
    Amazing place to stay! Super helpful staff and a beautiful, simple place. Totally recommended.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • La Cocotte Royale
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

House rules

CDAC Elijah - Espace Culturel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 17:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
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Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.