Amazing Grace Hostel and International Serviced Apartments, Agbowo, Ibadan, Oyo State

4 Dafe Oputu - 2 months ago

Great place for short stays with one or two guests. The solar power is good and reliable when NEPA isn't. Victor is a great host and is very responsive to requests. The area is a bit tough for getting deliveries and sometimes you'll wish you had a full service kitchen if you're staying for months like we did, but overall it's a convenient stay especially if you need to be near the university.

5 Mercy Max-Harry - 4 months ago

This is hands down the best Airbnb I have stayed in Nigeria. Staff are very responsive and the attention to detail is amazing. It’s such a great place to be. Laundry , 24hr inverter power supply, friendly staff, well organized. This will always be my go-to place in Ibadan. Absolutely love it.

5 Ayobami Adedapo - 7 months ago

I booked this place for a weekend getaway and I had to extend my stay because it was great. The services are as they are listed. It has a good ambience and welcoming receptionists plus host. There is 24/7 light inverter and solar, cleaners on standby etc. But the place is not advisable if the number of guest staying in a room is more than 2. Also there is no in house chef or restaurant but you are provided with the services of an external one. The serviced apartments are great value for the money.

5 Anuoluwapo Victor Sebiomo - 4 months ago

It's a very nice place, the amenities are quite good. Electricity is 24/7, powered by a solar inverter.

Security is also good. I'd recommend it if you're looking for an affordable place.

5 SunnyTee O - a month ago

Rooms are perfecto and so is the service...daily cleaning, free laundry service on request, closer to transportation and University of Ibadan. The location is not top class, but within the building, you will never notice it. School next door can be a little noisy in the early morning during school days for few minutes.

5 Justice JoyceTV - 4 months ago

Updated May 15, 2022 to five (5) stars.
Why?
Y'all I have stayed in myriad more places since including Hotels, serviced apartments advertised via AirBnB. This man is using his own money. No corporate backing and still provides an inverter and tries harder than those with more money. If you're in Ibadan - this is the place. If you must go to Ibadan this is the place and if you WORK FROM HOME... Don't overlook consistent electricity and Wi-Fi for work purposes is essential. It's a 4.5 overall due to the AC but he deserves a 5 star for his efforts and accountability + communication.

Recommend: Solo/Couple/Group travelers for this is a solid 3.75 stars given the value. Distance from touristy/night life area has an impact but BOLT is available.

Firm bed.
Parking on site.
Secure Environment.
Staff is Very responsive via WhatsApp u0026 In Person.
Daily cleaning.

Americans: it's a King Bed. There's hot water. A ceiling fan. Cable TV. WiFi is on a password. This wasn't used heavily so I can't attest to how their limits work but they have a system in place.

Setup is as close to a Western standard except for the AC. The fan may suffice unless you came straight from AC, but if you're used to no AC or adjust quickly then you'll be fine.

The lights are on sensors, most of everything in the room has a remote (e.g. TV, Fan, AC). They explained the light schedule. They have an inverter in place.

USB outlet makes life less stressful for adaptable heads.
LAUNDRY IS OFFERED which is a Plus that should help extended stays.
CLEANING is offered. We only stayed a weekend u0026 a weekday so I opted out.
You can feel safe as a solo traveler, COUPLE or family group.

The area can be costly via BOLT upon arrival. If you come by train expect N2.5k. Taxi @ the train station will ask for N4k.
From here to the lively parts of town run about N1k including the Jericho area.
Uber never worked but they sent a discount (for the area) after the trip which proved useless. Again, it's cheaper to BOLT around town than leave the train station. 2k going to the train station. Expect hagglers at the train station to keep Bolt out as they are trying to maintain their taxi system. Yes, they work hard to agitate you and the driver by saying his car can't enter and you'll need to tip the guys to walk your bags in. Just walk to end of the drive where the dirt road begins and it's less than 50 steps. Problem solved.

***** Oh, learn the neighborhood names because that's how drivers associate where you are/where you're going. *****

I expected more of a small apartment hosted by a local couple, but it's akin to a hotel that has many updates. Nothing wrong there just explaining.
Front Desk
Lounge area for renters/patrons.
Restaurant menu offered for on site cooking which is helpful when you don't want to go out.
Room close to the advertisement - it actually has a balcony that I didn't see/notice from the advert.

Distance from Things - Nothing extremely far, but we didn't walk anywhere u0026 just local shops nearby.
We didn't need anything beyond what the property could offer except bottled water and the ShopRite is less than N700- 1k away.

P.S. that late arrival or going out disclaimer ... they have a work around meaning just alert the front desk that you will return late and they'll attend to it without complaint.
FYI: sincerely... every driver warned us that most folks shut down at 9p/21:00 local time u0026 we only stayed out late 1 night with no issues. I THINK IT'S LATE FOR IBADAN.

For the price: YOU CAN'T GO WRONG.
This is an okay place, solid 3.75 Stars because it's GOOD for what it offers and I know it'll improve even more than they've done (e.g. Inverter u0026 Light Timers/Sensor in place) given the owner seems approachable, willing and caring. Since 3.75 isn't available here they shall be rated 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐.

5 Adelaja Oluwafemi Diamond - 4 months ago

Thanks God for this building and the owner as it can't be erased that Diamond Home and Properties Management is part and possibility of the Hotel. Glory be to God