Atican Beach resort is a pristine ocean-side destination in Lekki, one of the many private beach resorts in Lagos. It offers both one-day relaxation activities and lodging.
If you want to visit the beach, prepare for a fun day with family or friends, with lots of food, laughter and drinks. To rent a tent, especially when you’re in a group, is N10,000.
However, for lodging, prepare to enjoy both the clean white sands, but also the romantic layout of the resort. The resort has a restaurant, swimming pool with a view and a great barbeque spot!
Located off Lekki Epe Expressway, just after Ajah, Atican Beach is on Abraham Adesanya Estate Road, Eti-Osa, Lekki, Lagos.
At Atican Beach Resort, relaxation and recreation come as the total package. At the resort, you can:
Lounge by the beach
Go horse-riding
Eat all the beach-side delicacies… from suya to sea food
Also called Waterfront Restaurant offers one of the finest Cantonese and Chinese dining experiences in Lagos. It can be found at 10 Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1. It also features a bar/lounge.
With a menu that is highly influenced by Chinese cultures, the approximate cost for two persons is around 8,000 Naira. Its opening hours are from 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm from Mondays to Sundays.
Sailors’ Lounge:
With its Sunday live band cruise, the comedy night on Thursdays, seafood platter, grilled fish, cocktails, ambience and top-notch customer service, the Sailors’ lounge remains one of the best restaurants/bars in the city of Lagos.
The Sailors’ Lounge located at Plot 1, Block 12 Admiralty Road Lekki, has three sections: Captains’ cabin, Captains’ deck and Sailors’ cabin. Quite pricey, especially if your seat is by the waterside but then it’s great value for money.
The Pavillion:
The Pavillion is another waterside hang out with a beautiful view around and also having delicious meals and drinks.
If you are looking to experience the feeling of cozying up in an open space while taking in the beautiful scenery from the Ikoyi and Lekki bridge, then the Pavillion is the answer. It is located at Phase 1, 16A Admiralty Way Lekki.
Abe Igi Bar:
This is a cozy place shaded by trees as Abe-Igi means under the tree in Yoruba. It is a small suya spot at Hedge and Smith Plaza, Admiralty Way Lekki Phase 1.
You could get a plate of Asun for 1,000 Naira or Nkwobi for 1,500 Naira. It opens every evening from 4,00pm to 11,00pm. The traditional setting and the smell of roasting meat make the Place a unique fun place in Lekki.
Bay Lounge:
Waterfront entertainment in a romantic and serene ambience is what you get on a visit to this lounge. Situated at Plot 10, Admiralty Road, Lekki Phase 1, the Bay Lounge opens around 11:00 am and closes by 3:00 am on weekends.
A bottle of beer goes for 1,500 Naira while a full barbecued fish goes for 5:000 Naira.
The Place Restaurant and Bar:
If you are looking to get a decent meal on a budget, The Place got you covered. This unique combination of a bar, restaurant and club is always packed full of fun-seekers. The Place has good music every evening except on Sundays, when you enjoy live performances.
Located at Plot 3B, Block A10, Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, and opens from 7:00 am to 12:00 am on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, while from Thursdays to Sunday, their services run till 2:00 am.
E-Bar Lekki:
Located at No. 20′ Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1 is one of the most sought-after and visited fun Places in Lekki by nightcrawlers and fun-seekers. The casual atmosphere and music are bound to help you relax.
Frequented by expatriates and locals alike, it features table games, karaoke, a live band and assorted cuisines at a very reasonable price. They open their doors from 9:00 am till 12:00 am Mondays to Thursday, and up to 2:00 am throughout the weekends.
The Lekki Urban Forest and Animal Sanctuary Initiative (LUFASI) sitting on 20 hectares of land at the Majek area along the Lekki-Epe expressway a little after the Lagos Business School is an urban forest created for people to interact with nature.
The gate fee is 1,000 Naira for adults and 500 Naira for children, and it’s open every day of the week. It is home to such endangered forest species like the “Iron Wood” tree (Lophira Alata), the Hooded Vulture (Necrosyrtes Monachus) and the African Pied Hornbill (Tockus fasciatus).
It is a great fun place in Lekki with a lot of facilities, including a children’s playground, football and volleyball games. You also get to have a good view of the artificial lakes. You can decide to bird-watch, do some aerobics and appreciate nature. It’s a great spot for a picnic and get-together, and you are allowed to bring in your food and drinks.