The Labadi Beach Hotel is Accra’s best-known beach resort and the natural base for anyone who wants sea air with their city break. It sits at 1 Laby Pass on the eastern side of the city, with a private beach, beach loungers and umbrellas, and a free beach club. There are two outdoor pools, a children’s pool and a swim-up bar, plus a spa with five treatment rooms, a sauna, a hot tub and a hydro pool. The health club has two floodlit tennis courts and a running area, and guests can fish in the lagoon on the grounds. Dining includes the Akwaaba Restaurant, which serves a buffet of Ghanaian and international dishes, and Primavera, along with a terrace bar and beach and poolside bars. The listing shows a luxury five-star class and a guest rating of 8.6 from more than 600 reviews.
Location and getting around: the hotel is in Labadi, about 18 minutes by car from Kotoka International Airport, with the public Labadi Beach only a few minutes on foot. The US Embassy is about 7 minutes away by car and Accra Mall about 14 minutes. The Artists Alliance Gallery is in the same Labadi area, and the central sights, including Independence Square and the Nkrumah memorial, are a ride across town, so allow extra time in traffic. An airport shuttle is available on request for a fee.
The rooms: options include Superior Twin and Double rooms, Luxury Double rooms, Superior and Executive Suites, and larger Double Superior and Double Deluxe rooms that sleep four, plus a Presidential Suite and a physically accessible room. Rooms have flat-screen televisions and free Wi-Fi, and 24-hour room service is offered. Ask for a room with a sea view or one close to the pools, depending on whether you want calm or atmosphere.
Who it suits: families, couples and groups who want a resort with beach and pool access in the capital, as well as travellers combining a city visit with downtime. It is a good place to recover after a long day trip to Cape Coast. The beach itself is lively on weekends, so request a quieter room if you are a light sleeper.
Good to know: the listing does not say whether breakfast is included, so check your rate. Check-in starts at 2pm and check-out is before 10am, with early check-in and late check-out available for a fee. Pets are not allowed. Because the area is busy at weekends, book ahead in holiday periods.
Why stay here
- ✓Private beach
- ✓Two outdoor pools and swim-up bar
- ✓Spa with five treatment rooms
- ✓Floodlit tennis courts
- ✓Akwaaba buffet restaurant
- ✓Lagoon fishing
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
Good questions
Does Labadi Beach Hotel have its own beach?+
Yes, it has a private beach with loungers and umbrellas and a free beach club. The public Labadi Beach is a few minutes away on foot.
How far is it from the airport?+
It is about 18 minutes by car from Kotoka International Airport. An airport shuttle is available on request for a fee.
Is it good for families?+
Yes, there are two outdoor pools, a children’s pool and plenty of space on the grounds. Check whether your rate includes breakfast, as the page does not say.