The Editory By The Sea Lagos Hotel vs Similar Hotels

Modern rooms with spacious and clean facilities.

Rooms are generally described as good and comfortable, though there are repeated complaints about hard mattresses, some annoying LED lights, lack of drawers and occasional smoke odor from neighbouring rooms.

Rooms are spacious, bright, and well-equipped, suggesting a high standard of quality.

Mostly positive: rooms described as spacious, modern, quiet and well soundproofed, blackout effective; negatives include uncomfortable pillows and in one case a relatively small room or awkward bathroom layout.

Some rooms had issues with mold and discoloration.

Multiple reviews explicitly praise very clean rooms and hotel areas; one note about cleaning at inconvenient times but overall cleanliness is excellent.

Cleanliness is frequently noted as being very good and the rooms are described as clean.

Generally praised as very clean and new in several reviews (clean rooms, wonderful towels); one report of a temporary bathroom odour that was resolved.

Great location near beaches and restaurants.

Good location: walking distance (10–15 min) to the beach and accessible to shops and restaurants; a few guests noted it is ~1.4 km to the old town which is a mild drawback for some.

The location is described as quiet and not far from the center, but some reviews mention it could be better.

Very positive mentions: close to Dona Ana beach and excellent for Lagos centre; convenient and attractive location.

Staff were friendly and helpful, though service at the restaurant was inconsistent.

Staff repeatedly described as friendly, attentive and helpful in several reviews, with one comment that reception lacked some charm—overall service is a strong positive.

Overall service is highlighted positively, with staff being attentive and friendly.

Mixed: breakfast and pool staff described as attentive and welcoming, but multiple comments note reception shortcomings (unhelpful/poor welcome or laughing staff).

Breakfast was great with plenty of options.

Breakfast is frequently praised as extensive and excellent; hotel restaurant and Italian options received positive mentions, though some guests disliked the coffee/juices (too sweet or poor) and found a restaurant not especially inviting.

Food and beverage received mixed reviews, breakfast was good but lacked variety.

Highly praised across reviews: breakfast described as impressive, abundant and varied; excellent Portuguese pastries and overall very good breakfast offering.

Excellent pool and restaurant facilities.

Outstanding amenities repeatedly mentioned: a large/spectacular Olympic-size pool, family-friendly pools for children, good facilities overall and pleasant public areas.

Amenities like the pool and breakfast are well-received, though some areas can improve.

Strong points: multiple pools, good breakfast setup, balcony drying rack, blackout shades. Areas for improvement: small/limited gym hours and equipment, lack of self-service laundry, no clear air‑conditioned reception/common waiting area, electric shutter can be impractical.

Considered good value, but some expectations were not met.

Several guests complained about high extra costs (water, coffee, towel hire, etc.) and overall perceived expense compared with other destinations, reducing value perception.

Value for money might be seen as less favorable due to high pricing mentioned in some reviews.

Not explicitly discussed in reviews; assigned the target overall rating.