How to Find Luxury Hotels in Ghana

Ghana is a country located in West Africa. With a stable government and warm, welcoming people, it is a very tourist-friendly country.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Passport
• Computer with Internet service for making reservations

Choose Where to Stay in Ghana

1. To book accommodations, contact The Gambia Tourism Authority at 011 ([phone]/3 or visit their Web site (see Resources, below). Stay in Accra, the capital of Ghana, for access to colorful craft markets, the National Museum, Revolution Square and several other attractions. Located just off the Gulf of Guinea, Accra also has several beautiful beaches. Luxury 4-star accommodations run between $200 and $500 per night.

2. Stay in Kumasi in the Ashanti region of central Ghana to experience an African city that is decidedly African. Large, bustling markets with local arts and crafts attract visitors from all over the country. Luxury and budget accommodations can be found.

3. Choose hotels in towns along the coast of Ghana such as Cape Coast and Elmina for proximity to attractions related to the slave trade history of the region. Luxury 4-star accommodations can be found from about $95 to $200 per night.

Get to and Around Ghana

4. Fly into Kotoka International Airport in Accra for the easiest entry into the country. Several major European airlines and a few American airlines fly regular flights to Ghana. The airport is modern and functional.

5. Take a taxi from the airport to the Accra city center. Taxi fares should be less than $5.

6. The easiest way to get around Accra is to hire a car and a driver by the hour or by the day. You can have a personal driver for the entire day for less than $100. Check with your hotel to make arrangements.

Tips & Warnings

• To hail a taxi in Ghana, wave your arm and then point to the ground in front of you. Negotiate a fare before leaving. To be sure you are getting a fair rate, ask someone at your hotel how much the trip should cost.
• English is the official language of Ghana.
• Cedis (GHC) are the currency used in Ghana. Euros are also widely accepted throughout the country.
• Don't drink the tap water. To be safe, choose bottled water or carbonated beverages instead.
• Be forewarned that there is a lot of corruption in Ghana. Bribes are generally expected from the police.
• Visit your physician for necessary vaccination and prophylaxis prior to your visit. Malaria, yellow fever, Hepatitis A and B, cholera and typhoid are present.