Must-see hotels in Ghana

  • Oasis Beach Resort

    Cape Coast

    Like a hip party spot, a night at Oasis is loud, hot and sweaty. Backpackers, volunteers and Cape Coast's beautiful people gravitate towards the…

  • Green Zion Garden

    Ghana

    Set in flourishing tropical gardens, this tranquil eco-lodge offers rustic, handmade bungalows as well as camping. The vegetarian restaurant (mains C15 to…

  • Coconut Grove Bridge House

    Ghana

    Set in a charming old stone building opposite St George's Castle, this is certainly the most atmospheric place to stay in town, even if the rooms are…

  • Esther's Hotel

    Accra

    Long one of Accra's more upscale addresses, Esther's is not as flashy as some of Accra's newer boutique hotels, but for many that's a bonus. It's homely…

  • Frankie's Hotel

    Accra

    A good deal, right in the centre of the action. Smart modern rooms come with all the necessary amenities, and there's Frankie's restaurant downstairs if…

  • Premier Lodge

    Ghana

    A good-value guesthouse with spotless (if basic) rooms with air-con and free wi-fi. A decent breakfast is included and home-cooked meals are sometimes…

  • Petit Palais Guesthouse

    Ghana

    This superchic boutique hotel, decked out in shades of white and red, is one of the best places to stay in town. There's a pool, a garden and a balcony to…

  • Abraerica

    Ghana

    The rooms in Amedzofe's only hotel are a little uninspiring, but the views – right over Mt Gemi and the hotel's own lawns – are fabulous. There's also a…

  • Mash Lodge

    Ghana

    This solid budget offering has clean and simple rooms with TV, air-con and free wi-fi. There's a decent on-site restaurant or you can pop next door to…

  • Akwidaa Inn

    Ghana

    Spacious huts and a dorm sit in plant-filled grounds on a glorious stretch of unspoilt beach. The friendly staff can arrange tours around the region…

  • Wildwin Resort

    Ghana

    The most upmarket of the lodges on the lake, this place has spacious, pristine rooms, and a host of activities, including pedal boats, kayaks and beach…

  • Busua Beach Resort

    Ghana

    This plush resort has a slight corporate feel with its manicured lawns and impersonal bungalows. That said, you can't fault the service and facilities …

  • Basel Mission Guesthouse

    Kumasi

    Set in attractive green grounds, this two-storey guesthouse is a good budget option in central Kumasi, with recently revamped rooms. The building and…

  • Wli Water Heights Hotel

    Ghana

    The Wli Water Heights Hotel lacks the atmosphere of some of the more rustic lodges, but it is in a beautiful spot just 500m from the falls. The garden is…

  • Roots Hotel Apartment

    Accra

    This hotel, a favourite with the business traveller crowd, offers sleek, modern apartments with hotel services in a central location. A small Lebanese…

  • Paloma

    Accra

    Cool rooms and bungalows with every comfort. The complex includes an excellent restaurant, a sports bar, a garden area and a cocktail bar. The hotel also…

  • Kangaroo Pouch Beach Resort

    Ghana

    The ugly concrete building is rather uninspiring, but the rooms are breezy and cool, and some have little balconies overlooking the sea. There's direct…

  • Blue Hill Hotel

    Ghana

    The rooms in this new hotel may look as if they were designed in the 1980s, but they are clean and spacious, with plenty of mod cons. There's also a good…

  • Adi Lake Resort

    Ghana

    Cosy bungalows with somewhat snug rooms are set in lush landscaped grounds next to the river. There are boats to rent, a good restaurant and even a…

  • Tegbeer Catholic Guesthouse

    Ghana

    The Tegbeer Catholic Guesthouse, about 3km north of Wa, is an excellent option with clean, good rooms, a pretty garden and a nice on-site bar-restaurant …

  • Big Foot Safari Lodge

    Ghana

    This place is in a great location, close to the start of the waterfall trail, and has large airy bungalows set in a pretty tropical garden, as well as…

  • Daddy's Lodge

    Kumasi

    A two-minute stroll from the STC bus station, this place can't be beat when in comes to convenience, and the simple rooms and dorm aren't too bad either.

  • Swan Hotel

    Accra

    It may be a little out of the way, but this is great value, with spotless, spacious rooms, a lovely garden and a good restaurant.

  • Golden Tulip Kumasi City

    Kumasi

    Kumasi's plushest hotel has suitably elegant rooms and a host of upscale facilities, tennis court and pool included.

  • Africa Beach Hotel

    Ghana

    Simple chalets in lovely tropical gardens right next to the beach. There's regular live music by the pool.

  • Mole Motel

    Ghana

    The setting – at the top of an escarpment, with a viewing platform overlooking plains teeming with wildlife – is fantastic. Mole Motel's ugly concrete…

  • Rising Phoenix Magic Beach Resort

    Accra

    In theory, Rising Phoenix ought to rock with its central location, vegetarian restaurant and laid-back rasta vibes. In practice, cleanliness is borderline…

  • Pink Hostel

    Accra

    This hostel ticks all the boxes: clean rooms, good facilities (terrace, hang-out space, restaurant, internet), friendly staff and a sound location, but it…

  • Rainbow Garden Village

    Ghana

    The Rainbow used to be the place to stay in Bosumtwe but the hotel is looking a little tired these days. The location, right on the lakeside, is as…

  • Accra Central View Hotel

    Accra

    The rooms here are pretty snug, but they're simple and clean, and each comes with its own teeny balcony. If you're not lucky enough to have a room on the…

  • Tafi Atome Guesthouse

    Ghana

    This basic guesthouse is next to the visitor centre. Simple fan-cooled rooms share a spotless if spartan shower block, and local meals can be prepared…

  • Mighty Victory Hotel

    Cape Coast

    An OK budget option. Rooms are looking frumpy and tired, and the hot water is sporadic, but the staff is friendly and helpful, and there's a good on-site…

  • Ashanti Gold

    Kumasi

    This pink and yellow building tucked behind the National Cultural Centre is cheap and well located, but has seen better days. Rooms are rather run down,…

  • Sir Max Hotel

    Kumasi

    The rooms are tired and old-fashioned, but there are some decent facilities here including a coffee shop, a double-height wooden restaurant and a pool …

  • Nsamini Guesthouse

    Ghana

    A popular choice, this cute courtyard set-up is one of Bolga’s best budget buys. Rooms are clean, and Koffi, the affable owner, will make you feel at home…

  • Afia Beach Hotel

    Accra

    The Afia Beach is all about location: beachfront and central. The rooms and bungalows are simple but pleasant, and there's a tennis court and a small art…

  • Alaska Beach Club

    Ghana

    Alaska offers an assortment of well-maintained bungalows right on the beach. There is a large bar and restaurant, complete with loud music and hammocks,…

  • Catholic Guesthouse

    Ghana

    The rooms are looking rather shabby, but are clean and come with TV and either fan or air-con. There's also a courtyard restaurant, where you can get a…

  • New Haven

    Accra

    Once one of Accra' better budget lodgings, this place has gone downhill of late, and rooms are looking a little shabby. Still, there's a pleasant…

  • Upland Hotel

    Ghana

    Wa's most upmarket hotel, it is found west of the town centre. Upland is popular with the town's business people and has air-con and DSTV. The rooms could…

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