Inside Clay House: The Best Boutique Hotel in Maitama Abuja
Clay House isn’t just a boutique hotel; it’s a cultural hub — an understated refuge in the heart of Maitama, Abuja, where Nigerian art, modern hospitality, and soulful design blend into something quietly unforgettable.
From the moment you step inside this intimate 11-room boutique hotel, something shifts.
The noise of the city fades into a gentle hush. The scent in the air is calming and indulgent.
Lovely paintings adorn the walls, and the hotel’s soft white and rich, earth-toned colour scheme invites you to relax. Clay House by Husk Collection was never meant to be loud. It was designed to resonate — with travelers seeking more than a generic check-in experience, and with locals searching for spaces that feel both familiar and artfully elevated. It’s this sensibility that informs everything about Clay House.
Each room is a masterclass in intentional design. There’s always a piece of art catching your eye, always a sense of quiet thoughtfulness in the details. As guest Katie Ajie puts it:
A brilliant stay with amazing service and staff — a modern and fresh hotel with a lovely feeling.
That feeling? It’s no accident. Every facet of this boutique hotel has been carefully curated to ensure guests experience both comfort and serenity.
The Clay House gallery
Your stay truly comes alive in the small, unscripted moments — from meaningful conversations with other guests, to the tantalizing scent of something extraordinary being served at the Clay Restaurant.
Every detail reflects Clay House’s quiet promise: to offer a different kind of luxury, one rooted not in excess, but in meaning. As guest Solape Ilori put it:
Clay House gave me that serene space I needed for rest. And the food? Excellent. Don’t let go of the chef!
At the heart of this culinary magic is Chef Reme Calvin Obaseki — named one of Africa’s top five chefs by Arik Wings magazine — who is widely credited with introducing Nigeria to the open-kitchen concept.
His culinary philosophy that cooking is an art comes alive through the Clay House menu, offering an elegant mix of comfort and sophistication — like the creamy pasta marinara, brimming with calamari and shrimp, served alongside elevated Nigerian favourites such as pounded yam with Egusi, Ogbono, Oha, or Bitterleaf soup.
Clay House, Maitama, Abuja
Dining at The Clay Restaurant feels less like eating out, and more like being welcomed into the home of a well-traveled friend — warm, unpretentious, and deeply satisfying.
And perhaps that’s what makes Clay House so compelling. Not the classy interior aesthetics (though they’re stunning), not the food (though it’s unforgettable), but the way it makes you feel. Like you’ve been seen and gifted a small pause in a world that never stops spinning.
So, whether you’re visiting Abuja for a few days on business or simply seeking a private pocket of peace in a city that rarely sleeps, Clay House welcomes you — not just to stay, but to experience something true.
Book a stay at Clay House in Maitama, Abuja and immerse yourself in a space where art meets luxury in the heart of Abuja.
