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Accommodation Scams in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Fake listings, bait-and-switch hotels, ghost rentals, and check-in fraud. Below are the accommodation scams scams reported in Abidjan — how they work and how to avoid them.

For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Nairobi, Johannesburg, and Mombasa.

Last updated: April 4, 2026

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Accommodation Scams Scams

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Total in Abidjan

How it works

Hotels in the Plateau business district add undisclosed charges to bills for services—Wi-Fi, breakfast, airport transfers—that business travelers assume are included. Some budget hotels near Cocody misrepresent room quality in online listings, with actual rooms significantly lower quality than photos suggest.

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8 total warnings across all categories

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