Your stay — Hotel la Labo
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The Property — Hotel la Labo
Hotel la Labo is a straightforward three-star in central Daloa with a clean, functional lobby that smells faintly of floor polish and coffee. It's the sort of place you pick for a reliable night's sleep on a cross-country drive or a work trip to the region's cocoa hub. The USP is location: a short walk from the main market and the Grand Mosque, with a quiet courtyard that catches the evening breeze. It suits independent travellers who want no fuss, decent WiFi and air conditioning.
Chronicles of Daloa
Daloa grew from a small Bété village into Ivory Coast's third-largest city largely because of cocoa and coffee plantations established under French colonial rule in the early 20th century. Its layout still reflects that colonial grid, with a central Place de la République ringed by administrative buildings from the 1950s. The city became a flashpoint during the First Ivorian Civil War (2002–2007) when it sat on the frontline between government and rebel zones. Today it's a pragmatic, fast-growing commercial centre, home to a lively university campus and the regional headquarters of the cocoa regulator.
Best Time to Visit
Full Daloa guide →Best months
December to February: the long dry season brings clear skies and daytime highs around 30°C, with low humidity. July is again dry and sunny, matching your dates exactly. October and November are also good value for low rain and fewer visitors.
Peak / festival surge
Peak is December–January for the cocoa harvest and Christmas holidays; hotel prices in Daloa can double as domestic travellers and traders fill rooms. No major festivals drive this – it's purely business and family travel.
Budget shoulder season
April and May are the true shoulder months: rain is frequent but brief, the landscape is green, and three-star rates can drop 30–40% below December peaks.
Weather & packing
Daloa sits in a tropical savanna belt, so even in the dry season an afternoon thunderstorm can roll in without warning. Pack a lightweight rain jacket or umbrella even if the forecast looks clear.
Live City Briefing — Daloa
- The main Abidjan–Daloa highway (N4) is undergoing resurfacing works west of Yamoussoukro; expect delays of up to an hour from July 2026.
- A new central bus station opened near the Marché Central in September 2025, relocating most intercity departures from the chaotic old gare routière.
- July 2026 is the start of the cocoa mid-crop harvest, so expect more trucks and traders around the market; hotel occupancy may be higher than usual for a dry-season midweek.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel la Labo, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor, facing the inner courtyard (away from the street). These floors avoid street-level noise and are high enough to be above the lobby bustle.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the street (Daloa's main roads can have motorbike and truck noise). Also avoid rooms directly above the lobby or near the lift shaft, as footfall and lift machinery carry.
Best views
The best view is from a 3rd-floor room overlooking the inner courtyard (if available) — you'll see trees and local life without the dust or headlights of the street.
Quietest floors
Floors 2–3 are the quietest, being above street and lobby noise but well below any roof-level mechanicals.
🔊 Noise notes
Daloa is a busy transport hub; expect motorbike taxis, trucks, and early market traffic on the surrounding roads. Air conditioning units on adjacent buildings may also hum at night.
Insider tips
1) Ask for a room off the main corridor to reduce footfall noise. 2) If you have a car, request parking in the secure lot behind the hotel (quieter than street parking).
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Hotel la Labo
Free wifi available in lobby and restaurant only (no in-room wifi); password changes daily; typical speed around 5 Mbps download.
Single lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers; lobby TV runs local news channels.
Standard check-in 14:00–22:00, early bag-drop from 08:00 at reception (no fee), late check-out until 12:00 for 10,000 XOF (subject to availability).
Free for same-day collection at reception; multi-day storage not available.
No step-free access: main entrance has two steps; no wheelchair-accessible rooms; lifts are standard size but not designed for large wheelchairs.
On-site gated parking free for guests (10 spaces); nearest public car park at Place de la Mairie, 500 m away, costs 1,000 XOF per night; no EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: First night's rate charged as advance deposit at booking; 50,000 XOF incidental hold on a credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Église ANC (143 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Église Catholique Saint Joseph (244 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Mission Evangelique Eglise Peniel (266 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Mission Protestante Evangelique Communauté de Philadelphie (289 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centre Commercial Sahelde Orly 1 — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Banque Nationale d'Investissement - Agence Daloa — 827 m · ~10 min walk
Pharmacie du grand marché — 280 m · ~4 min walk
Supérette J.M.J — 948 m · ~12 min walk
Apache Transport — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →West African CFA franc, XOF
Change money at banks or licensed exchange bureaux in town; avoid airport and hotel desks as they give poor rates.
Cards accepted at upscale hotels and some supermarkets, but most daily purchases require cash — carry enough small notes.
Not expected, but rounding up taxi fare or leaving a few hundred CFA in restaurants is appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant sachets or Nescafé at a street kiosk, around 200–300 XOF.
Plate of attiéké with grilled fish or chicken at a local eatery (maquis): roughly 1,000–1,500 XOF.
Main dish of braised meat or fish with rice at a roadside stall: 1,200–2,000 XOF.
Evening food stalls near the main market and bus station sell grilled fish, brochettes, and fried plantains.
Superettes like Coccinelle Express or small local épiceries are scattered around town.
Daloa's central market (Grand Marché) has secondhand clothes and local textiles at negotiable prices.
Shared taxi or communal minibus (woro-woro) within town costs 200–500 XOF per ride; from the airport, take a shared taxi to the gare routière.
Eat at maquis rather than hotels; negotiate prices at the market; buy water in sachets (100 XOF) not plastic bottles.
Emergency Contacts
DaloaFor all emergencies, you can also dial the national emergency number 112 (may work from mobile). The main hospital in Daloa is Centre Hospitalier Régional (CHR) Daloa, phone (+225) 27 32 78 26 00. Keep your passport and visa copies handy – police may ask for ID. Local SIM cards from Orange or MTN help for calls on the go. Roadside assistance: contact your rental agency or dial 115 (Plateau, mostly Abidjan-based, so it's not guaranteed). In case of serious issues, contact your embassy in Abidjan.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Daloa, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel la Labo
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banque Nationale d'Investissement - Agence Daloa — 827 m · ~10 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie du grand marché — 280 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Gare Routière de Daloa → Cité du Gendarme (via drop-off point near hotel)
💡 Shared taxis run fixed routes. Ask the driver to drop you at 'Cité du Gendarme'—they'll let you off at the main road junction, then walk 200m. Confirm price in advance to avoid being charged as a tourist.
Centre-ville, Daloa → Cité du Gendarme, Daloa
💡 Worry drivers (on motorbikes) are the quickest way around town. Agree on the fare before boarding—locals pay 300 XOF for short trips within the city. Wear a helmet if offered; it's not mandatory but safer.
Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (Abidjan) → Cité du Gendarme, Daloa
💡 Negotiate the fare beforehand; ask your hotel to arrange a driver to avoid price hikes. The road is mostly paved but potholed near Daloa—insist on a car with AC and working seatbelts.
Gare Routière d'Adjamé, Abidjan → Gare Routière de Daloa (central bus station)
💡 Take a 7-seater minibus (badge 'Daloa') for the cheapest ride. Buses leave when full—arrive early. From the Daloa bus station, a moto-taxi to Cité du Gendarme costs 500 XOF and takes 10 minutes.
About Daloa
Wikipedia ↗
Daloa is a city in western Ivory Coast. It is the seat of both the Sassandra-Marahoué District and the Haut-Sassandra Region. It is also the seat of and a sub-prefecture of Daloa Department. Daloa is also a commune. In the 2014 census, the city had a population of 245,360, making it the third-larges...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel la Labo?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor, facing the inner courtyard (away from the street). These floors avoid street-level noise and are high enough to be above the lobby bustle.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel la Labo?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the street (Daloa's main roads can have motorbike and truck noise). Also avoid rooms directly above the lobby or near the lift shaft, as footfall and lift machinery carry.
Is Hotel la Labo noisy?
Daloa is a busy transport hub; expect motorbike taxis, trucks, and early market traffic on the surrounding roads. Air conditioning units on adjacent buildings may also hum at night.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel la Labo?
The best view is from a 3rd-floor room overlooking the inner courtyard (if available) — you'll see trees and local life without the dust or headlights of the street.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel la Labo?
1) Ask for a room off the main corridor to reduce footfall noise. 2) If you have a car, request parking in the secure lot behind the hotel (quieter than street parking).
What time is check-in at Hotel la Labo?
Check-in at Hotel la Labo is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel la Labo have Wi-Fi?
Free wifi available in lobby and restaurant only (no in-room wifi); password changes daily; typical speed around 5 Mbps download.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel la Labo?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel la Labo?
Plate of attiéké with grilled fish or chicken at a local eatery (maquis): roughly 1,000–1,500 XOF.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel la Labo?
Shared taxi or communal minibus (woro-woro) within town costs 200–500 XOF per ride; from the airport, take a shared taxi to the gare routière.
When is the best time to visit Daloa?
December to February: the long dry season brings clear skies and daytime highs around 30°C, with low humidity. July is again dry and sunny, matching your dates exactly. October and November are also good value for low rain and fewer visitors.
Top Attractions in Daloa
💡 Visit around 5pm for the best light and a breeze; bring your own water as kiosks are unreliable.
💡 Haggle politely but firmly; traders expect it. Avoid the fish section in the afternoon when it gets hot and smelly.
💡 Remove shoes before stepping onto the prayer area carpet. Best photos in late afternoon light from the east side.
💡 Hire a guide (5000 CFA) at the forestry station to avoid getting lost; the trails aren't marked. Wear long trousers and closed shoes for chiggers.
💡 Go early (before 9am) on a weekday to avoid crowds and get the best swimming spot under the main cascade.