26 Sep All You Need To Know About Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort

Isn’t it a blessing to be able to travel again? I remember just how excited I got when the announcement of airports reopening hit the news; such a delight. The first place I was able to travel to is called Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort at Ekiti state and this is all you need to know about the resort before ticking it off your list.

Why You Should Visit Ikogosi

1. 2020 has been a mess and you deserve a break
2. A beautiful tourist attraction
3. It is so quiet and way more peaceful than being in Lagos
4. It is both perfect for Work or just Me time
   
   Editor’s Pick: https://goldgerry.com/2020/09/20/review-my-farm-city-experience/

All You Need To Know About Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort

1. Transportation
   
   I left for Ikogosi Warm Springs from Lagos state and bordered a cab at Ojota park for N4500. It was a Sienna car with two people on a roll. If you would be leaving from anywhere other than Lagos, you should look for a cab heading towards the west, Ibadan is the closest city to Ikogosi.
   The cab stopped me at Aramoko bus stop, where I was able to get a bike for N500 to the resort.
   
   P.S: The ride from Aramoko to the resort is at least 30 minutes and if you are not comfortable with bikes, you should definitely get a taxi. It is also a hilly road so be prepared.
   
2. Distance
   
   My cab left at 6:50am and we arrived at the nearest bus stop to Ikogosi Warm Springs at 12:15pm. it is approximately a 5 hours ride, so pack some snacks and have your music/movies ready.
   P.S: There were multiple checkpoints on the road at least every 20 minutes after we passed Ibadan.
   
3. Accommodation
   
   Since Ikogosi Warm Springs is a resort, there are two categories for the accommodations and they are:
   a) Executive
   b) Deluxe
   I stayed in a deluxe room for N12,500 per night.
   Every room comes with a mini fridge, an aircondition and a standing fan, and there’s also a shower in the bathroom.
   
4. Food
   
   I had gone to a grocery store a day before my trip, so I got a lot of chocolates, cookies and sweets…mostly for the road and in between meals but guess what? They finished on day 2.
   A plate of food at Ikogosi Warm Springs ranges from N1000 to N1500 and their kitchen offers from eba, soups, rice, eggs, plantain, etc. A bottle of water is N100 and a Chivita juice box cost N1000. So in a day, I spent at least N3000 on food.
   
   Personally, I am wary of eating at just anywhere so I had prepared to eat little to nothing at the resort and honestly, the food isn’t great. So if you are just like me, make sure you are packed up on snacks, bread, and juices from home.
   
   P.S: The kitchen takes at least 2 hours to prepare food so call in early.
   
5. Electricity
   
   Since my stay here I haven’t seen NEPA light however, they turn on the generator at 7:00pm and turn it back off at 7:00am. The guy who also attended to me said they leave it on for later if they have a full house which consists of about 20 guests upwards.
   
   The latest the generator has been left on in the morning is 10:00am
   
6. Wi-Fi
   
   There is no Wi-Fi at the resort.
   I however use an MTN network on my phone and it worked on 3G and my router worked just fine as well. My network disappears entirely when at the poolside by the way, so keep that in mind.
   
7. The Resort

Aside from the deluxe and executive rooms, there are other attractions at Ikogosi Warm Springs and they include:
a) Swimming Pool
b) A Tour Guide
c) Serenity
d) Hills and Valleys
e) Warm Springs
f) Arinta Waterfalls is 20 minutes away (talk about killing two birds with one stone)

Some reviews if you may https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g8588726-d5960380-Reviews-Ikogosi_Warm_Springs_Resort-Ikogosi_Ekiti_State.html

Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort has got to be one of the best places I have experienced in Nigeria. The resort would definitely look/function better if it is taken care of with some repairs made here and there. It is a clear example of what most tourist sites in Nigeria look like today- abandoned and forgotten.

However, I would definitely still come back.

I think it is a great spot for a group trip or maybe just wanting to get away for a few days. Be sure to take hid of my tips and you would have a beautiful stay.

I would be uploading a tour video of the Warm Springs on my YouTube channel, please subscribe to get notified – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJjwgIX5eEU_Tk0QOTVkMyQ

If you would like to pay a visit to Ikogosi Warm Springs and not sure how to, then please reach out to me on thegoldgerry@gmail.com for assistance.

Thank you so much for reading and I hope you found this helpful.

Love,

Gold.