5 Reasons to Holiday at Epe Resort and Spa

By Omolola Itayemi

In this resort, you will find the very definition of hospitality with a touch of class. Situated on the outskirts of the busy city of Lagos, Epe Resorts and Spa combines the caressing touch of nature and the art of hospitality to give you the most pleasant experience in a safe location. A trip to Epe Resort & Spa is synonymous with going to Wonderland. What’s more, Located in the heart of Epe, precisely at  Itokin Road,  well away from the noise of the metropolitan city that is Lagos. It was established by Moorhouse Properties, a renowned Nigerian owned hotel group.  It is one of those fun-filled places that offer full value for your time and money.

Take Advantage of Dry Season

From Victoria Island, there are several ways to get to Epe Resort. It takes approximately 60 minutes to drive there in good weather conditions. For a fun alternative, it takes 15 minutes by helicopter and 90 minutes by boat. However, if you are going to the resort in the rainy season, you will find that most means of getting there might become rather difficult.  And of course, no one likes to be on the beach when it’s raining.

Pack Your Suitcase With All the Fun-time Essentials

When planning for a holiday at Epe Resort & Spa, there are certain items that should be taken along. These include swimming gear, moisturizer, sunscreen, light clothing, free sandals, sturdy sneakers, exercise gear, a faze cap, sunglasses and any allergy medicine for emergency situations.

There are fun outdoor activities to do at this recreational centre. They have a tournament tennis court, suitable for players at all skill levels. This well-equipped tennis court is perfect for family and group tournaments. Other interesting activities to partake in are volleyball, paddle tennis, basketball, mountain biking and so on. There are also fun activities for kiddies to do like mini football, board games like chess, scrabble and monopoly and a kiddies swimming pool.

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Epe Resort & Spa also has an onsite spa, restaurant and bar/lounge. Their rooftop restaurant features an impressive and extensive menu and also offers an excellent view of the property. They offer both local and international cuisines and guests can enjoy a wide variety of meals after the fun physical activity of the day. Their fish special is also very deliciously made from the freshest fishes in the famous Epe fish market. Guests can also order a picnic basket full of exquisite meals picked carefully by the chef. The Resort is associated with the Culinary Academy in Ikoyi Lagos.

All these amazing adventures cost money, so make sure you have your ATM Card on standby.

Prepare for Some Serious Pampering

At Epe Resort & Spa, there is a luxury spa where guests can go to get massages and beauty treatments. The spa features different relaxing head to toe treatments and some guests visit Epe Resort & Spa simply to enjoy the languid pleasures of the spa and their delightful Hammam Turkish bath.  There is also fitness cum health centre at the resort where guests can do cardiovascular and strength building exercise and have a great time sweating it out. The resort also has an indoor pool and an infinity pool for avid swimmers and beginners alike. Don’t worry, there are lifeguards by the pool to help avoid any mishap.

Epe Resort and Spa contains 40 tastefully designed and fully equipped rooms. The guest rooms are cozy and comfy and have enough room for guests to move around. Most of the rooms either have a King sized bed or twin beds. From the exquisitely furnished rooms, guests can either get a crystal view of the gardens or the pool from which are highlighted by the overhead viewing deck. The Resort also features rooms that are suitable for a family that wants to stay together in one unit. These rooms have interlinked rooms where kids can stay in close view of their parents without being in the same room.

 Go Along With Someone You Love

While a solo vacation is great, the resort is also wonderful for those looking for a getaway for your family or significant other during festivities like Easter, Christmas, Summer break or Long Vacation, Epe Resort and Spa is one of the best choices in Lagos that offers delightfully planned recreational physical activities. Kids are sure to have a good time partaking in any of these activities and adults too can have a good time here, away from the stress of work and life generally.