The Ministry of Tourism grades hotels from 2 to 5 hibiscus, its equivalent of stars, by the share of criteria a hotel meets. The criteria cover comfort (regular electricity, running water at all times, a bathroom in each room), services (room service, internet, breakfast) and welcome (accessibility, capacity, pleasant indoor and outdoor settings).
Level 1, 5 hibiscus: meets 70 to 80% of the criteria.
Level 2, 4 hibiscus: meets 50 to 60%.
Level 3, 3 hibiscus: meets 30 to 40%.
Level 4, 2 hibiscus: meets 10 to 20%.
Restaurants are graded from level 1 to level 4 on preparation, presentation, customer satisfaction and quality standards.
Level 1: the highest level in the region.
Level 2: restaurants with a bar, nightclub or club.
Level 3: fast food, limited choice.
Level 4: very limited premises and services.
This classification dates from 2021 and is not exhaustive. A grade is not a Gidnou check: confirm that a business is open, and its prices, before you travel.