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Borno State Hotel

Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.

76 guest reviews analysed

Maiduguri, Nigeria

EMPTYJET Consensus

82.6 / 100

Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.

Analysed from 76 guest reviews across Google.

Best for

  • city breaks
  • business
  • families
  • long stays

About Borno State Hotel

Borno State Hotel is a 79-room property with 3 suites in Maiduguri, Nigeria. The hotel opened 1960 and provides on-site dining with a Restaurant serving continental and local cuisines and a Bar. The property lists a Restaurant & Bar among its amenities and is 8 km from MIU (Maiduguri International Airport).

Rooms and suites accommodate leisure and business travellers seeking straightforward city-centre accommodation. The hotel's long-established presence and basic food and drink facilities serve guests arriving via Maiduguri International Airport.

Why it stands out

EMPTYJET lists Borno State Hotel as EMPTYJET for its central Maiduguri location, 79 rooms including 3 suites, a Restaurant and Bar, and proximity to MIU (Maiduguri International Airport), 8 km away.

Key facts

Keys
79 rooms · 3 suites
Opened / renovated
1960
Architecture
Built in the early 60s and recently revitalized, our hotel offers a luxurious escape whithin Maiduguri
Type
City

Amenities

Verified 20 Aug 2026

Dining

  • Bar — Restaurant & Bar

Dining

Verified 20 Aug 2026
Restaurant
Restaurant — continental and local cuisines
Bar
Bar

Location

11.8333, 13.1500 · approximate

Position is approximate (city centre); exact coordinates are pending verification.

Nearest airports

Straight-line distance from the hotel; transfer times are rough estimates.

CodeAirportDistanceTransferFly
MIUprimaryMaiduguri International AirportMaiduguri · Large8 km≈ 20 min Fly here
MVRSalak AirportMaroua · Medium195 km≈ 264 min Fly here
NDJN'Djamena International AirportN'Djamena · Large208 km≈ 280 min Fly here
Sources+
  • Official hotel websiteOfficial7 fields