By Jimoh Babatunde

If one wants to make the best of a holiday with time for sporting activities, there is a place where all of this can be done with a highly developed and varied sporting infrastructure and hospitality.

That place is Ilaji  Hotels and Sports Resort tucked in the rustic Oloyo Village,  Akanran, Ibadan, Oyo State.

The resort that is sporting infrastructure-oriented is like a city in itself! From the inexhaustible restaurant and bar options to recreation, a Mini Zoo, an Art Gallery, a Children’s Arena, a Night Club, Event Halls, a Worship Center and much more.

From the gate, a first-time tourist will be wowed by the tree house built in between trunks or branches of mature trees.

The tree house is built to give the tourists a panoramic view of a sizeable part of the resort.

The wonderful structure is used for recreation, work space, hangout and observation spots as well as Santa Clause grotto during festive periods.

From the Tree House, another spot of interest is the Convergence point for lovers of palm wine and bush meat.

The convergence is a name coined for an extension of Keggite clubs in institutions of higher  learning in Nigeria, where the guests can enjoy the best of hospitality in a traditional setting and get served with local foods and also relieve old experiences.

Apart from the wide range of comfortable rooms and suites available according to budget, the resort is also a great entertainment centre for guests.

Good Dining and Drink Spot

The experienced chefs at the hotel restaurant ensure guests are satisfied with the nourishing meals. Apart from the hotel restaurant, Favour Restaurant is the best bet for ready-to-serve meals. Of interest is the  African Kitchen where guests can buy food per plate at an affordable price.

Ilaji Resort is home to Bush Bar, VIP Pool Bar, Central Bar and Canopy Bar.

When guests want to enjoy a drink in a natural and calm place, they can go to the  Bush Bar. On the other hand, if you want to enjoy a drink while socializing, then the Central or Canopy Bar is the place!

A Sports Complex

There are lots of outdoor sporting facilities such as lawn tennis, basketball, volleyball, handball and table tennis courts available at the resort tourists can enjoy. There are also numerous indoor sports games such as ayo-olophon, scrabbles, ludo and billiards made available for guests and tourists as part of their complimentary benefits.

The fun doesn’t just end here! There is also a miniature golf course and a well-equipped gym available to guests 24/7.

A Children Arena

The Children Arena provides an unforgettable experience for little ones with kid’s swimming pool and other kid-friendly facilities.

The Mini Zoo with animals such as Donkeys, Ostriches, Tortoises, Camels, Horses and Monkeys in all their glory, is an addition for the children to be connected to nature and its beauty.

The environment is dotted with beautiful trees and superb landscapes.

An Art Gallery

The Art Gallery offers a unique recreational experience for guests by connecting their presence with their past.

An assemblage of historical relics and artefacts (paintings and statues) at the art gallery ensures that guests/tourists will depart the resort better informed and refreshed than they arrived.