The best accommodations Ghana

Budget & Tips

Ghana has a relatively good hotel infrastructure, especially in the major cities and on the coast. On the other hand, prices are quite high (US$15 for something basic outside the cities, but often US$60 in town and quickly US$70-150 in Accra), for more than average quality, not to say poor. Hot water is often lacking, cleanliness leaves much to be desired, bad breakfast... In today's fiercely competitive hotel industry, some establishments will have to raise their game quickly, or risk disappearing one after the other.

There is a wide choice of small family-run establishments, more motel than bed & breakfast, medium-sized hotels, boutique hotels and luxury hotels run by international groups. On the coast, there are a large number of beach resorts, like small vacation villages or bungalows near the beach. Here again, quality varies greatly, but some establishments are quite decent. Don't be surprised to find gigantic four-poster beds; they're not designed for a rugby team, but bed space is a basic criterion of comfort for Ghanaians!

To be booked

While it may be advisable to book a hotel for your arrival in Accra - in fact, in order to obtain your visa, you'll need to present a letter from your host vouching for your understanding of the law of the land - well in advance in order to get good rates, most hotels in the rest of the country only fill up at weekends. You can therefore make arrangements a week or two before you arrive in a particular place. During the week, you'll usually have no problem finding a day room for the following day.

What's very local

There is no camping in Ghana. However, if you wish to pitch your tent somewhere, ask to speak with the village chief. He will surely be able to find a solution for you. You will find a few campsites in remote areas of Ghana, especially in the north. They consist of traditional and rudimentary huts where only one or two beds occupy the space. The shower is taken outside, with a bucket of water. For this stay, you will have to accept to put aside your usual comfort for a total change of scenery. The welcome is warm and the meetings unforgettable.

For food lovers

In the guest houses and eco-lodge hotels, you will enjoy typical Ghanaian dishes such as fufu, banku or the incredible jollof rice, prepared with the know-how of a local cook. At breakfast, you will usually find at least coffee and seasonal fruits.