The Accra Marriott Hotel is the sensible choice for travellers who want an international-standard hotel close to the airport. It stands on Liberation Road in Airport City, in the Airport Residential Area, and has 208 rooms. The booking page gives it a 4.5-star property class and a guest rating of 8.4 out of 10 from more than 170 reviews, with cleanliness and staff scoring particularly well. There is an outdoor pool with loungers and umbrellas, three restaurants and a bar, a gym and a steam room, and free parking including valet. Free in-room Wi-Fi is included, and a buffet breakfast is available for a surcharge. Kotoka International Airport is about five minutes away by car, which makes it an easy first or last night in Ghana.
Location and getting around
Airport City is a modern business and shopping district with malls, restaurants and offices. Marina Mall is about a three-minute walk from the hotel, Accra Mall is about three minutes by car and the United States Embassy is about five. Labadi Beach is around eleven minutes by car.
The independence sights and Makola Market are further away, so allow extra time in traffic and plan to use ride-hail taxis or a driver. The hotel does not advertise an airport shuttle, but a limousine service is offered and the drive is very short.
The rooms
The hotel offers Deluxe and Club rooms of about 300 square feet with a king bed or two double beds, and larger Junior Suites of about 495 square feet. Rooms are modern and comfortable, and the Club level suits guests who want a little extra. Check-in begins at 3pm and runs until the early hours, which is handy for late flights, and check-out is at noon.
Who it suits
Business travellers, families with early flights, and visitors who like predictable standards and the convenience of a mall within walking distance. It is less atmospheric than a Ridge hotel, but it is quiet and easy.
Good to know
There is no spa, though a steam room is available. The pool is open during the day, and the buffet breakfast is charged separately, so compare rates. Ask the concierge to arrange the early start for the Cape Coast and Kakum day trip, which leaves long before the restaurants open.
Making the most of the stay
The hotel works well as the first or last night of a longer trip, with the airport so close that you can sleep late before a flight. Marina Mall is a short walk away if you need shops for water, snacks or sun cream, which saves time.
The pool is a good place to relax after a long journey, and the quiet streets of Airport City are pleasant for a short walk in the cooler morning hours. If you plan to see the city, ask the concierge about trusted drivers by the day.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Three restaurants and a bar
- ✓Gym and steam room
- ✓Free parking and valet
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Marina Mall nearby
- ✓Limousine service
- ✓Late check-in
Good questions
How far is the Accra Marriott from the airport?+
Kotoka International Airport is about a five-minute drive. A limousine service is offered, though no shuttle is advertised.
Is there a mall nearby?+
Yes, Marina Mall is about a three-minute walk and Accra Mall is about three minutes by car.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
Yes, there is an outdoor pool with loungers and umbrellas, open during the day. There is also a gym and a steam room.
