The South-South region of Nigeria is steadily positioning itself as a key destination for hotel, travel, and leisure experiences.
With its rich natural beauty, vibrant cultural heritage, and growing urban centers, cities like Port Harcourt, Calabar, Yenagoa, Uyo, and Warri are attracting both domestic and international tourists.
Coastal towns, riverine landscapes, and emerging entertainment hubs are creating unique opportunities for hospitality businesses to thrive, from luxury hotels to boutique resorts.
In this context, the region’s hotel industry is increasingly coming into focus, with plausible and clearly verifiable ownership structures highlighted in this report. While these examples do not represent the entire hotel population, they reflect some of the most eye-catching and high-profile establishments shaping the South-South’s hospitality scene.
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It is also worth noting that some high-profile hotels have recently come under regulatory scrutiny, with a few being sealed or temporarily closed, highlighting the evolving compliance and operational landscape.
Hotels whose ownership details could not be independently verified have been omitted from this list, but the establishments featured remain central to the region’s journey toward becoming a recognized travel and leisure hotspot in Nigeria.
- Owner: Barr. Richard Amayenrere Kpedi
- Location Delta
Wetland Hotels is owned by Barrister Richard Amayenrere Kpedi, a Delta State businessman and founder of the Wetland Group. Over the years, he has expanded the brand from a single property into a multi-location hospitality chain with branches in Warri, Ughelli, and Abuja, positioning Wetland as one of the most recognisable indigenous hotel groups in the Niger Delta.
The Wetland Group operates on a model that emphasises upscale comfort, high service standards, and uniform quality across all branches. Each property combines spacious rooms, fully equipped modern amenities, and a consistent guest experience built around complimentary breakfast, free Wi-Fi, gym access, and pool use. This standardisation has allowed Wetland to attract corporate guests, government travellers, and leisure visitors from across the region.
The flagship Wetland Hotel Warri, located at Mofor Junction, is surrounded by landscaped greenery and features multiple room categories priced between N60,000 and N200,000 per night. The hotel is known for its lavish furnishing, modern security infrastructure, and a service culture that prioritises comfort and efficiency.
