The Alisa Hotel North Ridge is one of the most popular full-service hotels in central Accra, and it suits travellers who want comfort, a pool and an easy base for the main sights. It stands on Dr. Issert Road in North Ridge and has 264 rooms, so it feels like a proper resort-style city hotel rather than a boutique. The booking page rates it as a 4.5-star property with a guest rating of 8.2 out of 10 from nearly 400 reviews. There is an outdoor pool with an outdoor restaurant overlooking it, a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace with city views and cocktails, a gym and an on-site spa offering couples massages and nail treatments. Free parking and free Wi-Fi are included, and a round-trip airport shuttle is available for a fee.
Location and getting around
North Ridge is a calm, leafy part of the city that is close to the government district and to Osu. From the hotel, the National Museum of Ghana is about a three-minute drive, Jubilee House and the National Theatre about four minutes, the Accra International Conference Centre about four and the Ghana State House about five.
Kotoka International Airport is roughly fifteen minutes away. Independence Square, Makola Market and Jamestown are all short taxi rides, so this works well as a base for a first visit. For the Cape Coast and Kakum day trip, ask the front desk about early pickups.
The rooms
The hotel offers Superior, Deluxe and Deluxe Twin rooms of roughly 380 to 430 square feet, plus Junior Suites and larger Ebony and Royal rooms of about 650 square feet. Most rooms sleep three, and the larger ones sleep four, which makes the hotel practical for families. All have air conditioning and free Wi-Fi, and the buffet breakfast, served for an extra charge, is a good start before a long sightseeing day.
Who it suits
Couples who want the spa and rooftop, families who need space and a pool, and business travellers who value the central location. Because the hotel is large, it can be busy with events and groups, so ask for a quieter room if you prefer calm.
Good to know
Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is at noon, with late check-out available for a fee. The airport shuttle runs on request for a surcharge, and parking is free. As elsewhere in Accra, use a car or ride-hail taxi after dark rather than walking.
Making the most of the stay
The rooftop terrace is the best place to watch the city change colour at the end of the day, and the pool is a welcome retreat after a morning at the museum or the markets. Book a spa treatment on your first afternoon if you have flown in overnight, and ask for a room away from event spaces if you are a light sleeper. The hotel's size means there is usually somewhere to eat or have a drink whatever time you return from sightseeing, which is a real advantage in a city where traffic can delay your plans.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Poolside bar and restaurant
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓On-site spa
- ✓Gym
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Airport shuttle for a fee
Good questions
Does the Alisa Hotel North Ridge have a pool?+
Yes, there is an outdoor pool with an outdoor restaurant overlooking it and a poolside bar. A rooftop terrace and a spa are also on site.
How far is it from the airport?+
Kotoka International Airport is about a 15-minute drive. A round-trip shuttle is available for a fee.
What sights are close by?+
The National Museum of Ghana is a three-minute drive, and the National Theatre, Jubilee House and State House are four to five minutes away.
