One advantageous afternoon, as I did my aimless scrolling on Instagram, I occurred on a put up by one in all my followers residing her greatest life in Auberge de Grand Popo, a lodge in Grand Popo, Benin Republic. I instantly adopted the thread of data I might collect from the put up, hopping on-line to seek out any Auberge de GrandPopo evaluate, and concluded that it needed to be me residing my greatest life there within the subsequent two weeks too.
I had initially deliberate to go to IITA in Ibadan to recharge, however this appeared like a extra thrilling prospect. So, plans kicked off in earnest. I recruited my companion and a buddy to affix in on the journey, created a finances, booked a room, and packed my luggage, eagerly awaiting the day of the tip. It couldn’t come quickly sufficient.
Related: An Unforgettable Trip To Ibadan + My Review of IITA Ibadan.
I didn’t plan to weblog about this journey, however whereas looking for an in depth Auberge de GrandPopo evaluate throughout Beyonce’s web, it was clear I wasn’t going to seek out any. All I needed to depend on was a 15 seconds Instagram reels and some “It’s not bad” feedback.
So right here is me returning to my weblog in spite of everything these months (Hey Guyyss!) in an try to alter that and share a evaluate of Auberge de GrandPopo for anybody else that will want it as I did.
*Cue within the Auberge de GrandPopo Review *
Auberge de Grand Popo is a country outdated colonial-type constructing bordered by the seaside and ocean. It was love at first sight for me as a result of it has the kind of aesthetic I dwell for: Rustic, artsy, with a number of nature. But the love didn’t precisely final all through the keep, and settled into extra of a well-known acceptance. Learning that Auberge means “Inn” in french + their cheap room charges helped us excuse a number of issues and ultimately fashioned the yardstick with which we measured our expertise at Auberge de GrandPopo.
They have quite a lot of room choices, however we settled for his or her household room with a sea view for the three of us. On their website, it was described as “fitting for a group of four, with provision for an extra bed for a kid”, however we discovered it to be fairly small and undoubtedly greatest for 2 adults and “maybe” a child. No extra.
Related: A Weekend Lake House Adventure In Ouidah, Benin Republic.
The lavatory and bathroom have been primary: simply the necessities, and it had no heater. I hate chilly baths, so I used to be glad that it was a sizzling interval and the water out of the bathe/faucets have been virtually all the time heat and bearable. There was a drum with water which we later realized was in all probability there for durations when there’s no working water (Yup! you learn proper!). At some level, the water out of the faucets and within the drum completed and after we complained, they despatched some girls with water to replenish our drum. Again, we excused this as a result of “inn” and “pretty inexpensive”, and likewise this lasted for only a day.
I’m not portray essentially the most thrilling image proper now, so it can in all probability be complicated if I say that it wasn’t so unhealthy. Asides from the truth that it was small, had paper-thin partitions so you can hear the bowel actions of anybody utilizing the restroom (zero privateness!), it was clear and comfy sufficient actually plus the AC labored completely.
P:S- We booked a room with AC. They have rooms with out AC’s as nicely however for extra consolation, greatest to ebook one with an AC.
One of the opposite issues that made Auberge de Grand Popo extra engaging to me was their pool. Amusing when you think about the truth that I can barely swim. On Instagram it seemed actually good, so I used to be tremendous dissatisfied to see how poorly stored it was (It wasn’t clear). We took a dip as soon as and by no means went again in. Thankfully, they lastly scrubbed it down on the day we left.
It wouldn’t be a full evaluate if I don’t point out their restaurant and meals. This is among the issues they bought proper, as a result of all of the meals have been a success for actual. Although the menu was fairly repetitive, and dear! I assume they determined to make up for the room charges with the worth of their meals.
The service was good, and we settled in fairly simply and had a brilliant enjoyable keep. Wi-Fi and web community typically isn’t one of the best on the lodge, however when you take a stroll down the street, you’ll discover spots with good service. We didn’t do a number of touring as a result of our intent with the journey was to RELAX! But on our final day, we wakened early to go on a ship trip on the Mono River and a tour of one of many villages.
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All in all, we had a peaceful and serene expertise right here. It’s price a revisit, and I could fiddle and return once more.
What did my Trip + Stay at Grand Popo price? Here’s my finances breakdown!
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Also, check out my Ouidah travel guide and escape to a beautiful lake house in Benin Republic.
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