S · Our story
A family house that became a hotel.
The Marlowe began as a 1960s family home on a quiet Bodija close. We kept the garden, the mango trees and the welcome.
I · The house
Built in 1964, opened in 2023.
The original house was built by a lecturer at the university, who planted the mango trees that still shade the pool. His grandchildren, who grew up running on that lawn, opened The Marlowe in 2023 after four years of careful work.
We kept the bones: the high ceilings, the long veranda, the terrazzo floors. We added what a modern guest needs: power that never goes off, fast Wi-Fi, quiet air conditioning and bathrooms you could live in.
II · What we believe
Four promises.
Ibadan first
We buy from Ibadan, hire from Ibadan and send guests to Ibadan businesses.
Quiet luxury
No loud lobby, no marble for show. Comfort you feel, not see.
Honest prices
Rates on this site, VAT shown, no surprise charges at check out.
People who stay
Most of our team have been with us since the day we opened.
III · The team
Ninety people who remember your name.
Led by our general manager, Mrs Morenike Adeyemi, who trained in hotels in Lagos and Cape Town.
Names are examples for this demo.
IV · Recognition
What others have said.
The most beautiful small hotel in the south west.
A garden, a pool and a kitchen that respects amala.
Our favourite place to stay for business in Ibadan.
Reserve
Ready when you are
Reserve online in two minutes, ask the concierge in the chat, or call us. Breakfast for two is always included.