CITY PAGE BANANA ISLAND
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF BANANA ISLANDBanana Island is a man-made island situated off the shore of Ikoyi in the City of Lagos. This Island falls under the Eti-osa Local Government Area of Lagos State and has about 1,625,000 square meters consisting of over 500 plots and about 100 closes. The average annual temperature of this island is 26.5 degrees centigrade and is suitable for all year round visit. The Residents of the Banana Island enjoy access to luxury facilities such as underground electrical systems and satellite communications network. ?The Banana Island is located about 5.3 miles from the Tafawa Balewa Square and is popular for its choice real estate properties and the high concentration of multi-millionaires who reside within the area.
HOW TO GET TO BANANA ISLANDThe Banana Island is connected to Ikoyi Island by a single road complimented by another road that leads to the Island from Parkview Estate.MOVING AROUND BANANA ISLANDVehicular movement within the Island is restricted to privately owned vehicles or private taxi cabs which are usually subjected to thorough checks at the Island?s entry security post. Commercial Tricycles and Motorbikes are barred from the Island?s residential space.ACTIVITIES TO ENGAGE IN/ THINGS TO SEE IN BANANA ISLANDBanana Island has the presence of a handful of institutions and the offices of prominent corporate entities which include theOcean Parade Towers and ApartmentsEtisalat NigeriaFord FoundationGlobacomZenon OilWHERE TO EAT IN BANANA ISLAND-BANANA ISLAND PATISSERIE- Located at the Banana Island Shopping Complex, 3rd Oval, the Banana Island Patesserie is a Pastry and Coffeehouse where customers get to enjoy a variety of pastries, coffee, and tea in a serene atmosphere. This food spot offers a lounge plus a variety of assorted drinks and grills.-TWENTY-5 BAR AND GRILL- This high-grade food spot is situated at 25 Banana Island Road, Ikoyi 101233. Customers get treated to an array of assorted drinks plus excellent tasting grills and a wide variety of snacks and other small chops. HOTELS IN/AROUND BANANA ISLAND WESTWOOD HOTEL IKOYIThe Westwood Hotel Ikoyi is a 4-star hotel located at 22 Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. This Hotel offers a breathtaking view of the Lagos Lagoon and boasts 52 guest rooms and luxury suites which come with top-notch facilities such as air-conditioned rooms, private bathrooms fully fitted with state of the art facilities plus free wireless internet services. There is also a swimming pool, a restaurant and excellent security infrastructure.LIMERIDGE HOTEL IKOYILocated at Block 12, Plot 2A, Udi Street, Osborne Foreshore Estate 1, Lagos, this Hotel offers high-class facilities and services like en-suite bathrooms with free toiletries, free internet connection and an Airport shuttle service in a cozy and luxurious environment.SOUTHERN SUN IKOYIBoasting over 190 rooms, this gorgeous 4-star Hotel comes with an array of excellent facilities such as king sized beds, flat screen television sets with access to multiple local and foreign channels plus telephones and hair dryers. Other facilities available to guests at the Southern Sun Ikoyi include a standard outdoor pool, facilities for physically challenged guests and free wireless internet connection.
