The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Ghana

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Ghana

If it's your first trip to Ghana for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Ghana. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Ghana. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Ghana for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Ghana beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Ghana for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Oak Plaza East Airport Hotel

Accra, Ghana
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $94 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Ghana
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

Located at Dede Plaza, Spintex Road, East Airport, Oak Plaza East Airport Hotel has great rooms from $94 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, laundry services, city views, a spa, and a child pool at this relaxing hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


La Villa Boutique Hotel

Accra, Ghana
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $147 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit

A great place to stay is La Villa Boutique Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $147. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at n. F56/1/13th Lane Osu Ringway. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City

Accra, Ghana
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $284 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors

We found Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $284. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Gamel Abdul Nasser Avenue. You'll also find a kid-friendly buffet, child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, and city views which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


MJ Grand Hotel

Accra, Ghana
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $89 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Ghana
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $89, MJ Grand Hotel, at No. 460, Abochieman Street East Legon provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 9.99 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers parking, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and a hot tub. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Kid-friendly
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground


Best Western Premier Accra Airport Hotel

Accra, Ghana
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $141 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip

Best Western Premier Accra Airport Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $141 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 17 White Avenue. Furthermore, it also offers a kid-friendly buffet, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services, which is nice for first time visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


The Aknac Hotel

Accra, Ghana
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $102 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Ghana
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of The Aknac Hotel is 9.99 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $102, and it's located at TrasACCO Valley, Opposite Trasacco Valley Estate. We also love the breakfast, a free breakfast, a spa, free parking, and car rentals which are great for visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Accra Airport

Accra, Ghana
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $117 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

A cool place is Holiday Inn Accra Airport because it has great rooms that start at $117. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at PMB CT 97, Cantonments. Only a short distance from the city center, travelers will especially love laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a spa and wellness center, a spa, and free parking at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Wadoma Royale Hotel

Kumasi, Ghana
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $32 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Ghana
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Wadoma Royale Hotel offers a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, parking, and breakfast which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $32 (before taxes). It's located at Wadoma Junction, Abuakwa-Manhia, off Sunyani Road and has earned a guest rating of 9.70/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, a free breakfast, an indoor pool, laundry facilities, and air-conditioning which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint! It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service


Monarch Hotel

Accra, Ghana
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $72 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Located at 15 Asoyi Street East Legon, Monarch Hotel has great rooms from $72 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find laundry services, free parking, car rentals, laundry facilities, and air-conditioning which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Fiesta Royale Hotel

Accra, Ghana
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $153 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors

A great place to stay is Fiesta Royale Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $153. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Motorway Extension North Dzorwulu. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers breakfast, child care, laundry services, a child pool, and free parking. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


For more terrific hotel ideas in Ghana, make sure you also see Best Luxury Hotels in Ghana, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Ghana, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Ghana, Best Hotels for One Week in Ghana, Best Hotels for One Night in Ghana, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Ghana.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Ghana?

Ghana Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$120

After analyzing 14 first time trip hotels in Ghana, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $120. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Ghana.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $284
  • 4-star hotels: $132
  • 3-star hotels: $91
  • 2-star hotels: $180


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