Hotel Mbidia Koukou

This newly-opened beachfront hotel and restaurant 3 minutes north of the airport has a lovely view over the ocean, making its bar is an ideal spot for a sunset cocktail. Clean rooms with TV and DVD player, hot water, and air conditioning. The staff are friendly and attentive, and the onsite restaurant has a well-rounded Western menu of sandwiches, steak, fish kebabs, burgers, fries, and icy-cold drinks.  Rooms are 15,000 CFA per night.

Telephone: 07 31 13 02 or 07 38 87 83.

Safari Club

Located next to the historic mission on the continental side of the lagoon, this hotel was built in 1976 – initially as a sport hunting lodge. There are 20 rooms set in 15 acres of very well kept gardens. The bungalows are cozy and comfortable, are air-conditioned and include a terrace overlooking panoramic views of the lagoon. The site is spectacular, very tranquil, and an ideal weekend retreat or longer holiday destination. The hotel has a swimming pool, a restaurant, a landing port, and a power boat, so should soon be able to offer relaxation and activities on the lagoon, such as tours and sport fishing. The site has been under major renovation and a new management team is taking over. Phone: 07 42 63 55. Rooms start at 15,000 cfa.

Hotel de Bac

Situated on the town shore of the Mayumba ferry route. The hotel enjoys beautiful views of the Banio lagoon to the south but has something of a truck stop feel to the north (the slipway to the ferry). There are five rooms, all with air-conditioning. There is a snack bar/restaurant, and an on-site pharmacy. Open all year. CFA 12,500 per night. Telephone: 07 58 99 85

Hotel de l'Ocean

Located at the far southern end of town, next to the Mayumba airport, the Hotel de l'Ocean boasts lovely views over the sea. There are five en suite rooms with air-conditioning. There is a restaurant and bar on the premises. It's located about 7 km from the center of town and taxis very rarely make the trip out there on non-flight days, so you will be isolated if you don't have personal transportation. Rooms are 25,000 or 20,000 CFAper night. Telephone: 83 51 27

Motel Mayeye Foutou

Owned by the Mayor of Mayumba, it is also known as "l'Hotel Panzou". It is situated in the center of the town, so it is convenient for getting to restaurants and shops. No view, but a garden setting. Three rooms are air-conditioned, and there are four more rooms with fans. An onsite restaurant is under construction. Air conditioned rooms are CFA 12,500, and a room with fan only is CFA 8,500. Telephone: 07 28 35 38