Hotel accommodation is readily available in 3 to 5 star hotels. Guest houses abound both the capital city and other regions within the country. Very moderatly priced accommodation is available at the three university campuses in Accra, Cape Coast and Kumasi during hoildays; Christmas, easter, summer vacation. (june-september)
Host-Based Visits: In the past it has been possible to obtain accommodation in outlying villages by negotiating with the Headman. A new venture, Insight Travel, offers visitors the opportunity of staying with Ghanaians and sharing village activities such as working on the family farm, learning local music or dance, and participating in community events. Excursions can also be arranged.
Camping: Camping in national parks is encouraged, but only for the very adventurous, as it can be dangerous. In game reserves visitors must be accompanied by an armed guide.
List of some hotels and guest houses
LABADI BEACH HOTEL
Labadi Beach Rd. to Tema;
Tel: 772501,772505, Fax: 772520
Rooms: 104
Price Range:US$230 - US$510
What to expect: Executive rooms; Suites; 3 restaurants; leisure facilities; conferencing and banquenting. Tennis Courts; pool set in a nice garden; sauna; health club. Access to the public beach.
GOLDEN TULIP HOTEL
Liberation Road, Airport Area;
Tel: 775360, Fax: 775361, Telex:2736
Rooms: 163
Price Range:US$192 - US$280.
What to expect: Tennis, court, pool, mini golf.
NOVOTEL
Accra Central
Tel: 667546, Fax: 667533, Telex:2532GX
Rooms: 181
Price Range: US$140 - US$290.
What to expect: Pool and Tennis.
HOTEL SHANGRI-LA
Liberation Road, Airport Area;
Tel: 776993,777500 Fax: 774873, Telex:2561-Hotsha
Rooms: 36 chalets, 12 double, 4 single
Price Range: US$154, $132, $100.
What to expect: Tennis, large pool, fitness room.
HOTEL WANGARA
Labone Crescent;
Tel: 772723, 772586, 772585, Fax: 772438
Rooms:51
Price Range:US$120 - US$135.
What to expect: Swiming Pool, Shuttle bus.
ERATA HOTEL
Ouagadougou Avenue, Okponglo, East Legon, Accra
Tel: 233-21-506343/515192-4
Fax: 233-21-505119
What to expect: Swimming Pool, Shuttle bus, Internet Caf?E Gym. Etc.
SECAPS HOTEL
Tetteh Quarshie Circle, Airport Area
Tel: 500209, Fax: 500206,
Rooms: 28 chalets
Price Range:US$61 - US$92.
What to expect: New hotel, close to airport. Tennis, pool. Grill open 24 hours.
GRANADA HOTEL
Next to Shangri-La, near Polo Club;
Tel:775293, Fax: 774880, Telex:2682
Rooms:35
Price Range:US$50 - US$80.
What to expect: Pool, Tennis and Squash
GOLDEN LEMON GUEST HOUSE
Tesano;
Tel:231747, 229904
Rooms:7
Price Range:US$50, US$60.
What to expect: Quiet area.
SSNIT GUEST HOUSE
Close to Ring Road
Tel: 226228, 225366, Fax: 225879
Rooms: 18 standard, 6 economy
Price Range:US$54, US$65.
What to expect: Well located and relatively new.