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: Olaka Nwogu
- Location: Portharcourt, Rivers
Landmark Hotel, located in D-Line, Port Harcourt, is a first-class 4-star luxury property offering a wide range of facilities, including meeting halls, a boardroom, swimming pool with lounge, state-of-the-art gym, salon, spa, business centre, bar, and restaurant. Room rates start at N60,000 per night and can go up to N400,000 for the presidential suite. The hotel has 112 rooms and 3 suites, catering to business travellers, tourists, and government visitors.
The hotel is owned by Olaka Nwogu, a seasoned Nigerian businessman and politician. Born on January 26, 1965, Nwogu served as Mayor (Chairman) of Eleme Local Government Area and later represented Tai–Eleme–Oyigbo constituency in the House of Representatives from 1999 to 2011 under the People’s Democratic Party. He also contested for the Senate in 2015.
Beyond politics, Nwogu has built a reputable business portfolio, heading Landmark Hotel and Hinterland Construction Company in Eleme. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and a master’s in Business Administration from the University of Port Harcourt.
Under his leadership, Landmark Hotel has become a benchmark for luxury accommodation in Port Harcourt, combining premium facilities with professional service standards, making it a preferred destination for both corporate and leisure guests.
