Must-see hotels in Ghana

  • Lou Moon Lodge

    Ghana

    Perhaps the loveliest beach resort in the country, Lou Moon sits on a beautiful and private sheltered bay backed by thick forest. Rooms and chalets – all…

  • Zaina Lodge

    Ghana

    Luxury Zaina Lodge is a game changer for Mole, and one of the nicest places to stay in all of Ghana. Entrance gates, built in traditional northern mud-and…

  • Escape3points

    Ghana

    Beautiful and ecofriendly, Escape3points is one of the nicest places to stay along the coast. The stilted bungalows are rustic yet stylish. They're…

  • Lake Point Guesthouse

    Ghana

    Colourful huts and dorms are set on a hillside in dreamy tropical gardens at this sociable lodge. Across the small dirt road at the bottom of the property…

  • Baobab Guesthouse

    Cape Coast

    All profits from this charming guesthouse go to the Baobab Children Foundation, which runs a school for disadvantaged children. The simple rooms are…

  • Cocoa Village Guesthouse

    Ghana

    Bright and cosy bungalows, some handcrafted using traditional techniques, sit on a beautiful lawn with views down to the lake. A wonderful place to relax…

  • Stumble Inn

    Ghana

    This pretty, ecofriendly haven gets rave reviews from travellers, and rightly so: spotless huts are set beneath palm trees on a gorgeous stretch of beach,…

  • Mountain Paradise

    Ghana

    The nicest place to stay in the area is Biakpa Mountain Paradise, a former government rest home converted into a mountain hideaway near the village of…

  • Four Villages Inn

    Kumasi

    The Ghanaian-Canadian owners have pulled out all the stops at this impressive guesthouse. Each of the four enormous air-conditioned rooms is decorated in…

  • The Green Ranch

    Ghana

    At this welcoming B&B and riding school, three simple rooms, handcrafted from wood, stone and mud, sit in grassy grounds with stunning lake views. The…

  • Urbano Hotel

    Accra

    The rooms may be snug at this new Osu spot, but they're cool, spotless and pretty good value for the area. Plus there's no need to stay in your room when…

  • Agoo Hostel

    Accra

    A fantastic new addition to Accra's hostel scene, Agoo offers spacious private rooms, squeaky clean dorms with bright yellow bunks and batik bedspreads,…

  • Axim Beach Eco Resort

    Ghana

    This sprawling resort is the largest in the area – with two restaurants, a pool and a playground – yet it still manages to feel friendly and intimate. The…

  • Somewhere Nice

    Accra

    The rooms and dorms at this hostel are very nice indeed. They come with balconies; en-suite bathrooms (with rainfall showers!); and rustic, locally made…

  • Planter's Lodge & Spa

    Ghana

    Originally built to accommodate British Royal Air Force flying officers, this exquisite compound is now a stylish hideaway popular with oil magnates and…

  • Kokodo Guesthouse

    Cape Coast

    This gorgeous, modern villa – formerly the house of Barclays Bank's manager – sits atop a bluff in a pretty garden. Rooms are spacious and airy, with…

  • Kokrobite Garden

    Ghana

    A quirky collection of bungalows, rooms, and even a vintage caravan sit in tranquil tropical gardens at this relaxed and friendly guesthouse, which is a…

  • La Villa Boutique Hotel

    Accra

    This stylish boutique hotel is very popular and deservedly so – it's brilliantly located in the heart of lively Osu, yet manages to feel serene. The rooms…

  • Royal Senchi Resort

    Ghana

    Elegant rooms and suites all have river views and are set in beautifully manicured grounds alongside the river. There's every facility you could want here…

  • Villa Monticello

    Accra

    Behind the austere khaki concrete facade hides a sleek boutique hotel. The opulent rooms were designed according to themes – Soho, Coco Chanel, Last…

  • Ankobra Beach Resort

    Ghana

    Gorgeous bungalows decorated with African art and textiles are hidden in vibrant tropical gardens along a suitably dreamy stretch of beach. There's also…

  • Sleepy Hippo Backpacker Hotel

    Accra

    One of a growing number of Accra backpackers hostels, the Sleepy Hippo has a homely atmosphere and is a good place to meet other travellers. The dorms and…

  • Anomabo Beach Resort

    Ghana

    Tucked away on a quiet, clean stretch of beach, this collection of huts and cottages, set within a sandy and shady grove of coconut palms, is deservedly…

  • African Dream Hotel

    Ghana

    Set in pretty landscaped gardens complete with wandering chickens, African Dream offers charming, if slightly careworn, rooms as well as a decent…

  • Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel

    Accra

    Originally a gift from the British government after Ghana’s independence in 1957, the Ambassador Hotel was rebuilt in 2011 for Swiss chain Mövenpick. But…

  • Almond Tree Guesthouse

    Ghana

    It's the hosts' friendly welcome that makes this guesthouse so special. Originally from Jamaica, the family settled in Britain and then here. The rooms,…

  • Sasakawa Guesthouse

    Cape Coast

    Originally built to accommodate Cape Coast University's visiting lecturers, this modern facility on the university's beautiful campus is now open to all…

  • Aylos Bay

    Ghana

    Set in lush green grounds right on the Volta River, Aylos Bay has clean, airy bungalows, some of which have small balconies with pretty garden or lake…

  • Coconut Grove Beach Resort

    Ghana

    This beach resort offers a variety of upmarket rooms as well as a pool, a tennis court, a nine-hole golf course and a questionable mini animal sanctuary…

  • Busua Inn

    Ghana

    Owners Danielle and Olivier offer four clean, spacious rooms, two of which open out onto a sea-facing balcony. The romantic restaurant has a wooden deck…

  • TICCS Guesthouse

    Ghana

    Set in leafy grounds, complete with thatched chill-out area and a swing, this Christian guesthouse offers neat, clean rooms with fan and fridge, and the…

  • Waterfall Lodge at Wli

    Ghana

    A serene, friendly and beautiful place, with views of Wli Falls and the surrounding hills. Huts are simple but comfortable, and there's space for campers…

  • Big Milly's Backyard

    Ghana

    An eclectic collection of dorms, huts and rooms set in a garden next to the beach, long-standing Big Milly's is popular, fun and sociable. There's a good…

  • Crystal Hostel

    Accra

    The hosts go out of their way to make travellers welcome at this lovely budget set-up in the quiet suburb of Darkuman. Rooms have private bathrooms, TV…

  • Clinton Lodge

    Ghana

    A great-value place that's popular with volunteers and aid workers, Clinton Lodge offers simple rooms with verandas, and good food – both Western and…

  • Kumasi Catering Rest House

    Kumasi

    Massive, clean rooms with very comfortable beds are set in pretty bungalows in spacious, shady grounds. Some of the rooms and bathrooms are looking rather…

  • Savannah Lodge

    Ghana

    Run by the lovely and welcoming Salia family, this lodge offers basic but clean thatch huts in a small sandy compound. There are clean shared toilets and…

  • Volta Hotel

    Ghana

    Built on a hill overlooking the dam and the lake, Volta Hotel offers the most breathtaking panoramas. The interior looks a tad passé, and the rooms are…

  • Ezile Bay Village

    Ghana

    Simple huts sit among palm trees on this gorgeous stretch of beach. The staff are welcoming and helpful, there's a great restaurant (mains C22 to C50),…

  • Chez Delphy

    Accra

    A cosy bolthole close to the bars and restaurants of Labone, Chez Delphy offers welcome respite from the heat and noise of Accra. The rooms are simple but…

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