--- title: "Résidence L'Eau Vive — Boutique hotel in Cotonou" description: "An 8-room boutique hotel in the heart of Cotonou, Benin, made for rest: quiet and secure, with premium bedding and homemade breakfast for one person included." url: "https://residenceleauvive.com/en/" lang: "en" alternates: fr: "https://residenceleauvive.com/index.md" en: "https://residenceleauvive.com/en/index.md" es: "https://residenceleauvive.com/es/index.md" de: "https://residenceleauvive.com/de/index.md" ar: "https://residenceleauvive.com/ar/index.md" zh-Hans: "https://residenceleauvive.com/zh/index.md" ja: "https://residenceleauvive.com/ja/index.md" ru: "https://residenceleauvive.com/ru/index.md" --- # A quiet escape in the heart of Cotonou In the heart of Cotonou ## Eight rooms, _a garden,_ a quiet house. In the quiet, secure Les Cocotiers neighborhood of Cotonou, Résidence L'Eau Vive is an eight-room boutique hotel, each room thoughtfully furnished with premium bedding. Every morning, a homemade breakfast is included in your stay. The garden and terrace are waiting for you to unwind. [Book a room](https://us2.cloudbeds.com/reservation/cK6liA) Services ## Everything is designed to help you settle in: restful nights, a homemade breakfast, a garden and a team that is there for you. - Rooms - Breakfast - Garden and terrace - Peace and security - Attentive hospitality Continental breakfast is included for our guests. It is also open to visitors at 9,000 FCFA per person. [Book a room](https://us2.cloudbeds.com/reservation/cK6liA) Read the reviews ## _La Résidence_ guestbook Pauline > I had a lovely stay at Résidence L'Eau Vive. A true haven of peace in the heart of Cotonou, with an intimate, elegant and soothing atmosphere. The decor is beautiful and chosen with great taste. I especially appreciated how quiet it was, the flawless quality of the bedding and the professionalism of the staff. A big thank you to Inès for her kindness and her excellent recommendations. A wonderful place to stay in Cotonou! 10/10 · Booking.com Marine > A warm place where you immediately feel at home. The staff are truly outstanding: welcoming, attentive and always ready to help. A wonderful experience! 9/10 · Booking.com Fatima > The team at Résidence L'Eau Vive was unfailingly professional and incredibly kind. Especially Inès, who really helped make this short stay go as smoothly as possible. The neighborhood is quiet, the rooms are spacious and La Résidence is decorated with great gentleness and taste — with a superb selection of works by contemporary Beninese artists. In short, truly exceptional! 10/10 · Booking.com [All our reviews](https://www.booking.com/hotel/bj/residence-l-eau-vive.fr.html#tab-reviews) ## Frequently asked _questions_ Can't find your answer? Write to us, we reply on WhatsApp. [Ask on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/2290142400200?text=Hello%2C%20I%20have%20a%20question%20about%20R%C3%A9sidence%20L%27Eau%20Vive.) ### Getting here #### Where is Résidence L'Eau Vive? At Lot P7 Les Cocotiers, in Cotonou, Benin: a quiet residential neighborhood between the airport and the city center. The international airport is 4.1 km away by road, the Amazon statue and the beach 1.6 km. #### How do I get there from the airport? Cardinal Bernardin Gantin International Airport is 4.1 km away by road, about ten minutes. La Résidence offers an airport shuttle, at a charge: tell us your flight time on WhatsApp and we will arrange your arrival, day or night. #### Is there parking? Yes: free private parking, on site. ### Your stay #### What are the check-in and check-out times? Check-in from 2:00 PM until 11:30 PM. Check-out until 12:00 PM. To arrive outside these hours, message us on WhatsApp before you come. #### How much is a night? From 55,000 FCFA a night for a Standard room, breakfast included. The rate depends on the room and the dates: the booking page shows prices and availability. #### Is breakfast included? Yes. The homemade continental breakfast is included for all our guests. It is also open to visitors, at 9,000 FCFA per person. #### What rooms does La Résidence offer? 8 rooms, from 12 m² to 43 m²: Standard, Superior (with or without a balcony), Junior Suites (on the garden or with a terrace) and The Apartment. Every room has air conditioning, high-speed Wi-Fi, IPTV and a walk-in shower. #### What are the house rules? La Résidence is entirely non-smoking, and quiet is kept from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. ### Booking and events #### How do I book and pay? Online, on the booking page: booking direct gets you the best rate, guaranteed. Cancellation and prepayment terms depend on the rate you choose and are shown before you confirm. At La Résidence, payment is in cash. For a question, message us on WhatsApp or call +229 01 42 400 200. #### Can I host an event at La Résidence? Yes: celebrations, private hire, pop-up shops, afterwork drinks, art and culture evenings. Up to 30 people for a seated dinner, 50 for a cocktail party, and the whole of La Résidence can be hired with its 8 rooms. Send your request from the Events page: we reply within 48 hours. ### On site #### Are children and pets welcome? Children are welcome from 1 year old; La Résidence has no extra beds or cots. Pets are not allowed. #### What languages does the team speak? The team speaks French, English, and Italian. #### Are the garden and the bar open to the public? The garden is reserved for guests of La Résidence. The garden bar is open to everyone, guests and visitors, every day from 4 pm to 11 pm: a drink, a cigar, a few tapas. ## Your event at _La Résidence_ Pop-ups, receptions, workshops: the garden and lounges of La Résidence host the moments that matter. [Plan an event](https://wa.me/2290142400200?text=Hello%2C%20I%20would%20like%20to%20organize%20an%20event%20at%20R%C3%A9sidence%20L%27Eau%20Vive.%20Could%20you%20send%20me%20more%20information%3F) · [Discover the five options](https://residenceleauvive.com/en/evenements/) --- L'Eau Vive Résidence [Lot P7 Les Cocotiers, Cotonou, Benin ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Dvwpwhasi3svu1j3A) ## Manifesto - [La Résidence](https://residenceleauvive.com/en/residence/) - [Our rooms](https://residenceleauvive.com/en/chambres/) - [The garden](https://residenceleauvive.com/en/jardin/) - [Stay in Cotonou](https://residenceleauvive.com/en/cotonou/) ## Experience - [Radio L'Eau Vive](https://residenceleauvive.com/en/radio/) - [Events](https://residenceleauvive.com/en/evenements/) - [Dining](https://residenceleauvive.com/en/experiences/#gastronomie) ## Stay in touch - [Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/residenceleauvive/) - [TikTok ](https://www.tiktok.com/@residencedeleauvive) - [LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/r%C3%A9sidence-de-l-eau-vive/) - [WhatsApp ](https://wa.me/2290142400200) - [reservation@residenceleauvive.com ](mailto:reservation@residenceleauvive.com) ## Legal - [Legal notice](https://residenceleauvive.com/en/mentions-legales/) - [Privacy policy](https://residenceleauvive.com/en/confidentialite/) © 2026 L'Eau Vive. 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