When it comes to traveling or deciding to take a vacation, a lot of people typically go for hotels, because they are cheaper, provide basic accommodations and rooms, and decent hospitality that travelers have come to expect from the lodges they stay in during their travels. And of course, you must not forget that hotels are usually in a place close enough to the hub of commerce and activities, so travelers can have easy access to places they need to.
On the other hand, resorts have so much more than a place to rest overnight than your typical hotels. They offer guests a full immersive experience, a place to get away from the loud bustling energy that is ever present in our society, and leave the fast-paced world of work and traffic behind. It is a beautiful location, where you get to relax and rejuvenate and maybe forget about the realities of the world a little.
You don’t need to go out to get something to eat or even leave the premises to be able to participate in fun activities that can make your vacation even more enjoyable. Because I strongly believe that vacations should be as hassle-free as possible, tell me why you need to stress yourself while on holiday, right?
The good thing about resorts is that they come in many different types, close to nature like mountains, lakes, or the beach, and are 100% recommended as places to de-stress and breathe. But one thing remains constant: there are not a lot of resorts to make up for all the hustle and tension that comes with life in Lagos.
If you are the type of person who prefers a quiet, serene environment where you get to leave the world behind and indulge in either fun or thrilling activities, then you will fall in love with Victoria Hotel and Resort, an amazing staycation-worthy resort center about to launch in Lekki, Lagos.
Reconnect With Nature Away From Lagos Hustle
A literal getaway, Victoria Hotel and Resort is located at the prestigious Lekki in a remote but easy-to-access area. The first way you know that you are truly leaving everything behind is the boat ride to the resort. Yes, you guessed it, the resort is located on an island, so it requires a 10 minutes boat ride to get to the resort premises and let me just tell you, there is nothing quite like the feel of the breeze on your skin and the sun on your face to get your holiday blood pumping and relax your mind.
For those of you scared of boat rides, don’t worry, the resort offers you a completely secure boat ride complete with life jackets and lifeguards to ensure that your short time aboard the ride is as smooth and safe. Tall trees and dense forest surround the resort, creating a silence so deep that you feel like you’re the only one in the world.
Since the resort is located right at the river shore, there’s no need for additional transportation to the site; just step off the boat into a world of relaxation and wonder.
An Interior That Feels Like Home
The interior of Victoria is wide and spacious, with a lounge area that welcomes you into the hotel proper and a restaurant where you can get your meals easily, just beside it. You get your first look at the double staircase that leads to the upper section. Upstairs, you have a bar and relaxation lounge with a full and splendid view of the entire waterfront, where you can sit and play board games or table pool with other resort guests. Just miles of water and the natural vegetation and trees surrounding it.
The resort has 82 guest rooms that wrap around the sides and back of the hotel, giving guests the needed privacy away from the general lounge area. It also has 2 well-equipped presidential suites, each with three bedrooms fitted with all the amenities that make a room a home, ideal for families seeking a long staycation together.
The Great Outdoors: Never Get Bored
Unlike in an everyday hotel where you are stuck in your room when you are not out and about, the outdoor area of the Victoria resort is built to maximise fun time for guests, basically, it is where the fun continues.
The resort has a large tennis court for people who love a bit of exercise or a healthy dose of competitive sportsmanship, and a swimming pool with cozy poolside chairs for guests who either want to swim or just want to relax and soak in the sun. There’s also a play area for families with kids, so worry less about your children getting bored and restless.
The main highlight of the outdoor activities, though, has to be the soothing boat cruise across the river, complete with other fun water activities that come along with the whole cruise experience. You get to spend a leisure day on the river playing games and participating in cool water sports.
Party With Class
The resort also has a spacious event center in the works as well. If you prefer a beautiful destination event, it could be a quiet birthday celebration or even a small, intimate wedding where your guests can enjoy fun activities, a stylish party, and have a charming place to stay without the whole back-and-forth hassle of traffic, then you should consider Victoria’s.
Important Things To Note
- Start counting down the date: At the latest, the Victoria resort will open its doors to guests in the middle of the year. You can start planning your vacation to fit the open date.
- Seclusion: The resort is located in a secluded area, so you might want to hire a car or taxi to bring you to and out of your destination. The roads are also a bit bumpy and rough, but overall, still generally accessible.
- Come with your beach outfit: You are sure to spend a lot of time on the water during your stay at the resort. You sure don’t want to come unprepared, do you?
The Victoria Hotel and Resort is a vision of beauty and comfort, a haven for nature lovers and people who just want rest and a restart before plunging back into the world of work. Because who says you have to leave the shores of Nigeria before you can have a deeply revitalizing and fun holiday experience?
