Tourism
12 BEST HOTELS IN GHANA
Hotels provide hospitality rich experience for their guest. We bring to you the best hotels in Ghana based on service delivery and reviews on google.
Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra
5-star hotel
Ministries PMB, 66 Gamel Abdul Nasser Ave, Accra•
024 243 6000
Set in a contemporary glass and concrete building, this upscale hotel is 11 minutes’ walk from the Accra International Conference Centre and 2 km from the restaurants and bars of lively Oxford Street.
La Tua Villas
Prampram• 024 290 7727
La Tua Villas is located in Prampram. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. The property has an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and rooms with sea views.
The rooms comes with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a microwave, an electric tea pot, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. With a private bathroom, certain accommodations at the hotel also feature a patio.
Guests at La Tua Villas can enjoy a continental breakfast.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
This property is also rated for the best value in Prampram! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.
- Bays Lodge and Apartments, Accra
3-star hotel
Andypat DR, Nungua, Accra•030 272 1340
Situated at Nungua, opposite the Junction Mall in Accra, Bays Lodge and Apartment serves as the ideal location for all guests looking to spend time in the City. Are you on a business trip or just visiting to enjoy all the goodies the City has to offer? Lay all your accommodation needs on Bays Lodge and Apartment. This new exquisite facility boasts 24 hour electricity supply with wifi easily accessible in all rooms. Breakfast is complimentary. Bays Lodge and Apartments well stocked bar provides all guests with a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from which they can order. It offers a free airport shuttle service for the convenience of guests. Other services offered at a charge include Laundry and concierge services. There is also a meeting space for all business guests. The hotel is opposite the Junction Mall and in close proximity with the Tema Harbour and the Accra Train station.
The Royal Senchi Resort/Hotel
4-star hotel
Senchi Ferry Road, Akosombo•030 340 9170
The Royal Senchi Hotel and Resort is situated in one of the most beautiful locations in Ghana on the banks of the famous Volta River in the Eastern Region of Ghana and about 90 minutes drive from the capital city Accra.
There are 84 rooms with spectacular views and the unique architectural design blends typical traditional Ghanaian styles with modernity of the highest international standards of comfort.
The hotel allows for easy access to a lush green 35 acre conservation nature park – home to rare butterfly and bird populations. The Royal Senchi has won a number of coveted awards and is proud to be considered one of the finest hotels in West Africa.
Zaina Lodge
3-star hotel
1 Yagbon Loop, Mole National Park• 054 011 1506
Zaina Lodge is located within Mole National Park, the largest game reserve in the country. The lodge looks out over seemingly endless savannah. There are two busy waterholes frequented by animals such as elephants, waterbucks, kobs, bushbucks, hippopotamuses, warthogs, water buffalos, hyenas, and baboons.
You can take a guided walking tour or vehicle safari just steps away from your front door. You can also relax at the infinity pool, outdoor bar, fire pit, or the restaurant. From here you can take in the intoxicating sights that only the African wild can provide.
Volta Serene Hotel
Kabakaba Hills, Ho•036 202 5243
Volta Serene Hotel in Ghana is the only four-star facility located in the heart of the regional capital, Ho. they provide high quality accommodations and services for conference guests and delegates, as well as honeymooners and other leisure travelers. The hotel sits atop the picturesque Kabakaba Hill in Ho and their panoramic terraces provide the most magnificent views of the Ho township.
The intimate atmosphere of the hotel gives guests the comforts of a private home with the convenient facilities of a hotel. they have 150 apartments that range from a modest Deluxe Room to a fully furnished Three-Bedroom Apartment.
they take pride on the stellar level of facilities and services that they have for conferences, meetings, and other special events such as birthdays and weddings. After a hectic day of conferences and meetings, the guests can relax and unwind at their glistening Fafa poolside and our Executive VS Nightclub.
Whether you’re staying for business or leisure, Volta Serene Hotel in Ghana makes sure that you get nothing less than the best that the capital can offer.
Golden Bean Hotel Nhyiaeso Ghana
4-star hotel
No. 19 Harper Road Nhyiaeso, Kumasi•032 208 6000
Named after the cocoa bean that has fuelled Ghana’s economy for close to a century, the hotel features original sculptures and artwork that pays homage to Tetteh Quarshie, the first cocoa farmer in the country. Inside the hotel, the understated colours of chocolate brown and gold are seen throughout.
The Golden Bean Hotel is a stylish hotel close to the heart of Kumasi. Offering 51 rooms in four different configurations, the Golden Bean is small enough to give personal attention to every guest , and yet large enough to cater for up to 1,000 people either as a banquet, conference or any other event. The hotel features a restaurant, a patisserie and inside bar, with two additional bars outside, one by the swimming pool and the other, by the immaculate gardens. There is a fully equipped gym onsite.
Each room is ensuite with Wi-Fi, LED TVs, personal safe, large wardrobe and comfortable beds. There are four different room types so there is bound to be the right room for you, whether it is a honeymoon suite, family room with interconnecting doors, universal access compliant or one with an outdoor balcony.
Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra
5-star hotel
Independence Ave, Accra• 030 261 1000
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is a modern, upscale hospitality company that is passionate about ‘making moments’, recognising that small gestures make a big difference to our guests, our owners and our people. We do ordinary things in an extraordinary way – a philosophy that has defined our brand’s success from the very start.
A global firm with Swiss roots and a restaurant and hospitality heritage that dates back to the 1940s, our approach to service has remained consistent; warm, intuitive, personal and uniquely ‘Mövenpick’. We also embrace innovation to meet ever-changing guest needs and continue to celebrate our rich culinary legacy, setting trends but never compromising on quality and authenticity. An international company with a growing footprint, we take a sustainable and responsible approach, caring for local communities and protecting the environment in the destinations where we operate.
Big Milly’s Backyard
Kokrobite•024 999 9330
situated on the beach in Kokrobite fishing village about 25 km west of Accra and one hours drive from Kotoka International Airport.
To get a taxi to/from the city centre will cost you from GHc50-80.
A taxi from Kotoka International Airport should cost around GHc160.00-GHc180.00 depending on your bargaining skills. We can arrange for a local taxi to collect you for GHc140.00 with a friendly driver known to us. For this we need your flight details please. You will find the driver holding up a board with your name on it as you exit customs. The advantage is they know their way home!! And you can pay the following day in any currency. All the money goes to the driver.
You can get a tro-tro from Dansoman Station in Kaneshie that will take you to Kokrobite for GHc3.20. Ensure you alight at their last stop then follow the signs to Big Milly’s Backyard heading down to the beach.
If you have your own transport travel west towards Kasua. Take the Aplaku junction, known as the Old Barrier, about 15km out of Accra. It is then 10km to Kokrobite, the fourth village.
Akayet Hotel
3-star hotel
038 202 4680
Akayet Hotel is a luxurious 4-star hotel in the heart of the Upper East Region where you will receive a warm Ghanaian welcome. Ideal for business trips or holiday away from home and especially the Southern part of Ghana, the hotel offers 52 rooms, 10 executive chalets, international and local restaurants, a pub, a pool bar recreational facilities. Other facilities include three (3) fully-equipped meeting rooms that can welcome up to 200 guests for conferences and meetings with free Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel.
Protea Hotel, Takoradi
4-star hotel
No 3 Axim Road, Dixcove Road, Takoradi•024 243 5500
The luxuriant 4-star Protea Hotel by Marriott Takoradi Select is located in the Western Region of Ghana. It is an attractive leisure destination with miles of white beaches. This hotel ranges from the stylishly contemporary to the opulently elegant. The 132-rooms at Protea Hotel represent an oasis of comfort and hospitality in close proximity to the Takoradi air and sea ports. The safe haven Protea Hotel boasts first-class conference facilities and up-to-date fitness facilities. Guests can splash out in the ultra modern swimming pool after a long day at work or during a relaxing weekend retreat. Protea Hotel boasts 24-hours electricity and water supply.Protea hotel is a 5-minutes walk to the beach and the whindo river.
Cascade Hotel Ghana
3-star hotel
Accra Metropolis•030 243 51713
Stay close to the Lapaz Retail Centre at the Cascade Hotel Accra.
Great Location- Cascade Hotel Ghana is situated in Lapaz, Accra-Ghana. The brand new hotel offers high quality and personalized service to its guest. Cascade Hotel rooms are very spacious, neatly painted and well furnished. WiFi is available and accessible to our clients or customers. The hotel is located near the roadside and parking on site is available. Also, it can boasts of 24-hours electricity and water supply.
The Cascade Hotel rooms are neatly painted and well furnished. Each room at Cascade Hotel is well-decorated with beautiful curtains and fitted with a self-controlled air-condition, flat screen with satellite cable service, telephone, desk, wardrobe, tea/coffee making facility, towels, wake up call, shower and a fridge. The rooms are sound proof and complimentary toiletries are provided in all rooms Complimentary breakfast is served daily. The onsite Cascade Hotel restaurant serves nutritious and delicious local and continental meals which are served upon request. Guests can order their choice of drink from the well-stocked bar. The bar is fully stocked with alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks. 24-Hour room service is provided upon request at the Cascade Hotel.
Cascade Hotel Ghana is a 15-minutes drive to pure hospitality.
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The 10 Smallest Countries
Vatican City, Monaco, San Marino, and Liechtenstein top the list of 10 smallest countries by land area
The continent of Europe has 50 countries with several countries having territories partly in Europe and Asia, while some are yet to be fully recognized. The continent is at times named Eurasia because the border between Europe and Asia is not well defined and some countries lie between the two continents. Europe has an area of about 3,930,000 miles square. The population of the continent was estimated at 738 million in 2016. The smallest countries in the continent include some countries that are only partially recognized as an independent nation.
10. Cyprus – 9,251
9. Azerbaijan – 6,960
The Republic of Azerbaijan is in the South Caucasus region. The country sits between Southwest Asia and Southeastern Europe. The side in Europe measures 2,687.27 square miles while the whole country has an area of around 33,400 square miles. Azerbaijan got independence in 1918. The country joined the Soviet Union in 1920 and left on August 30, 1991. The country is among the six independent Turkic speaking states. The population of the country was estimated to be 9.762 million in 2016
For Azerbaijan’s entry on this list, we are only counting its land on the European side.
8. Luxembourg – 2,586 sq km
Luxembourg is a landlocked country found in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, Germany, and France. It measure 2,586 km squared, which puts it amongst Europe’s smallest countries. Luxembourg City is both the capital of Luxembourg, and one of the three capitals of the European Union (the other two are Brussels, Belgium and Strasbourg, France).
7. Georgia – 2,428 sq km
Georgia is located in the Caucasus region of Europe and Asia. It is located in between Eastern Europe and Western Asia with the bigger part of the country being in Asia. The country’s capital is Tbilisi, which is also the biggest in the country. Georgia side in Europe has a land surface area of 937.46 square miles. The total land surface area of Georgia, including the side in Asia, is 26,911.32 square miles. The population in 2017 was estimated at 3.718 million. Georgia separated from the Soviet Union in April 1991. Georgian is the national language of the country.
Although the total land area of Georgia is larger than some of the entries on this list, we are only counting the part of Georgia that is on the European side, which is 2,428 km squared.
6. Andorra – 468 sq km
The principality of Andorra is a landlocked country situated in the Eastern Pyrenees Mountains in Southwestern Europe. The principality was established in 1278 and is led by the president of France and the bishop of Urgell, Spain. Andorra has a surface area of 181 square miles. In 2016, the population estimate was 77,281. Andorra la Vella is the capital city, and it is the highest located capital city in Europe at the height of 3,356 feet. The national language is Catalan.
5. Malta – 316 sq km
The Republic of Malta consists of a group of islands located in the Mediterranean Sea, found in Southern Europe. The large islands include Malta, Gozo, and Comino. The island covers an area of 122 square miles. The population in 2016 was estimated at 436,947. The national language of the country is Maltese though English is used for official communication. Valletta is the capital city, and it is the smallest capital city in size in the European Union. Malta gained independence in 1964 and became a republic in 1974.
4. Liechtenstein – 160 sq km
Liechtenstein is a principality led by a prince. The principality is located in Central Europe and is double-landlocked. The country is located in the Rhine valley of the Alps ranges. Liechtenstein has a surface area of about 62 square miles. The principality’s population was estimated at 37,666 in 2016. German is used as the official language of communication. Liechtenstein is one of the Alpine countries which make it an ideal destination for winter sports. The capital city is Vaduz.
3. San Marino – 61 sq km
The Republic of San Marino is a microstate and an enclave in Italy. The country’s surface area is about 24 square miles and is mostly hilly. San Marino was the smallest republic in the world until 1968 when Nauru gained the title. The population was estimated to be 33,285 in 2016. The biggest city in the country is Serravalle, and the capital is the city of San Marino. The country is one of the richest countries in the world. San Marino is the only country where the number of motor vehicles surpasses the number of people. In 2014, there were 1,263 vehicles to 1,000 people. Italian is the official language in the country, but Romagnol is also a popular language.
2. Monaco – 1.95 sq km
Monaco is an autonomous city-state situated on the French Riviera officially known as the Principality of Monaco. The country covers an area of 0.78 square miles and it is the second smallest country in the world. A census carried out in 2016 showed the population to be 38,499. The 1861 Franco-Monegasque treaty saw Monaco become an independent state. The official language in the principality of Monaco is French with Monegasque, Italian, and Occitan widely spoken. The country’s government is a constitutional monarchy, and the current ruler is Prince Albert II. The principality of Monaco has been under the constitutional Monarchy since 1911, and the head of state is the sovereign prince. Monaco does not levy any income tax and has relatively low taxes on businesses making it a country with some of the wealthiest people. Monaco is famous for the Monaco Grand Prix.
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1. Vatican City – 0.44 sq km
The state of Vatican City is the smallest country in Europe and as well as in the world both by size and population with an area of around 0.17 square miles. The country is not formally self-governing, and it is governed by the Holy See. The population was estimated at 1,000 in 2015. The city was established through the Lateran treaty signed on February 11, 1929, between the Holy See and Italy. Italian is the official language of the Vatican. Vatican City is located at the Vatican Mount, and so the name was derived from the mountain. The government of Vatican City is an absolute elective monarchy with the power being exercised by the head of the Roman Catholic Church, the Pope.
VISA
Germany Visa application for Ghanaians
The German Embassy in Accra is responsible for processing visa applications of residents of
GHANA, LIBERIA and SIERRA LEONE.
The German Embassy in Accra processes Schengen visa applications on behalf of ESTONIA
for residents of GHANA.
Germany Visa application for Ghanaians
All applicants have to apply in person at the German Embassy in Ghana. Appointments can only be
booked through the Embassy’s Online Appointment System.
The processing of Schengen visa applications in general takes 7 days. Applicants are
encouraged to submit their applications well in advance of their intended travel date to allow
sufficient time for processing. Applications can be submitted up to 3 months before the
intended travel date.
The visa fee is 60.00Euro, only payable in cash in Ghana Cedi at the current exchange
rate of the Embassy. The processing fee is not refundable in case of denial of the visa.
Visa application forms are free of charge and are available on the website of the Embassy
Documents handed in prior to the appointment date cannot be accepted.
in addition to the standard requirements, additional supporting documents may be required,
depending on the specific nature of your application. The Embassy does not return forms,
photos or any documents in case of refusal or if the application is withdrawn. Fraudulent
documents may be sent to the relevant authorities.
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In case of visa refusal, the applicant or an authorized third party may appeal in writing
against the refusal stating the file number and mailing address (P.O. Box) of the applicant.
Further supporting documents and background information should be provided with the
appeal letter. Please note that processing of appeals in general takes at least 4 weeks.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR Germany Visa application for Ghanaians
Every applicant is asked to provide the following mandatory documents ie original plus 1 legible
copy of each document, unless otherwise specified at the appointment day, after having
booked an appointment via the Embassy’s website: www.accra.diplo.de/appointment
completed and signed visa application form for Schengen visa
signed declaration according to Sec. 54 Par. 2 No. 8 of the German Residence Act
1 recent passport picture with white background (please do not attach to form!)
visa fee of 60.00 Euro, only payable in cash in Ghana Cedi
valid passport and 1 copy of the passport data page
Validity of passport must exceed the duration of intended stay in Germany by at least 3
months. Passport must contain at least 2 blank pages and must have been issued within
the past 10 years.
previous passports, if available
original birth certificate of the applicant, based on the first registration
if minors (below 18 years of age) are not accompanied by both parents: parental consent of
both parents and copies of their passport/photo ID. In case of sole parental custody,
adequate proof has to be provided (e.g. court order, death certificate of other parent).
flight reservation for round-trip (no ticket required)
travel health insurance, covering entire duration of stay and valid for all Schengen States
proof of accommodation / hotel reservation
proof of sufficient financial means for intended stay