Elmina Bay Resort

3.5 star property
Beach hotel with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, open 7 AM to 7 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Sports facility
Sports facility
Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Outdoor pool, open 7 AM to 7 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Mboframma Akyimnu, Elmina, Central
  • Elmina Castle
    6 min drive
  • Fort St. Jago
    8 min drive
  • Java Museum
    10 min drive
  • Sekondi-Takoradi (TKD)
    66 min drive

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Room options

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 279 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room

  • 279 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite

  • 560 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Single Room

  • 280 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Elmina

Located 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Elmina Castle, Elmina Bay Resort is within a 10-minute drive of Fort St. Jago. This 26-room, 3.5-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like an outdoor pool and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Elmina Castle - 6 min drive
  • Fort St. Jago - 8 min drive
  • Java Museum - 10 min drive
  • Cape Coast Castle - 20 min drive
  • University of Cape Coast - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Kotoka Intl. Airport (ACC) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Same Blood Lodge And Chop Bar. - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪One Africa - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪African Pot Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kobi's Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Waakye Cocaine Food Joint - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Elmina Bay Resort

Beach hotel with outdoor pool
Elmina Bay Resort features an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and conference space. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 100 per vehicle one way. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this beach hotel include express check-out, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
TVs come with digital channels. Climb into a pillowtop bed with premium linens. Furnished balconies, electric kettles, and safes are also available.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,500 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 25.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 per vehicle (one way)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-5:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 7 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for golf tee times. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

Property is also known as

Elmina Bay Resort
Elmina Bay Hotel Elmina
Elmina Bay Resort Ghana
Elmina Bay Resort Ghana
Elmina Bay Resort Hotel
Elmina Bay Resort Elmina
Elmina Bay Resort Hotel Elmina

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Elmina Bay Resort?

Elmina Bay Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see close to Elmina Bay Resort?

This hotel is located in Elmina, close to Elmina Castle, Fort St. Jago, and Java Museum. You'll also find Lagoon and St George's Castle within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Elmina Bay Resort?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Though parking is limited, RV/bus/truck parking is also available.

Is a spa located at Elmina Bay Resort?

Spa services at the hotel include massages.

Does Elmina Bay Resort include a casino at the property?

No, Elmina Bay Resort doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Elmina Bay Resort?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 7 AM and 7 PM.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Elmina Bay Resort?

This waterfront hotel offers many amenities for couples, including in-room massages as well as an outdoor pool and a bar.

Does Elmina Bay Resort have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Elmina Bay Resort have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Elmina Bay Resort doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Elmina Bay Resort allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Elmina Bay Resort.

Does Elmina Bay Resort have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Elmina Bay Resort?

The closest major airport to Elmina Bay Resort is Sekondi-Takoradi (TKD), which is about 29.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Elmina Bay Resort?

Yes, every guestroom at Elmina Bay Resort comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring ocean views.

Elmina Bay Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 105 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Simon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet. Relaxing. Attentive and friendly staff. Accessible Manager.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden jewel at the end of Africa! Fantastic service from staff. Clean and well cared for property. A bit difficult to access but well worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An oasis of calm
Elmina Bay was excellent- the rooms and amenities were very clean. The food was extremely fresh and good. The staff were friendly with only a couple of exceptions- nothing was too much for our comfort. The owner was helpful and obliging- the pool was cleaned every day and was big. There was a steady trickle of guests but the atmosphere was serene and peaceful- good for us. Some aspects were a little tired ( Sun loungers/ relaxing areas) but the towels were large and thick. We would stay again if we were in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was quite brief however, this resort was perfect for a getaway. The room was spacious, and the bed was very comfortable. The grounds were well lit and the entire landscape was amazing. The ocean view was awesome. The service was great, staff were very polite, helpful, and extremely professional. Truly an enjoyable stay and will love to return for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Manager of the hotel, she was awesome and knowledgeable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Larry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Everything was good except for water pressure was inconsistent when showering

10/10 Excellent

Cleland

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent view of the ocean from the hotel! The food was great as well!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food, clean rooms, privacy next to the ocean...perfect place for anyone. Well maintained and situated. Owner is on property and may be the dearest person in Elmina! I would recommend Elmina Bay Resort to anyone be it one night for long term!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Papa Amonoo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel's location is excellent. The views from the hotel room is absolutely beautiful. The sea breeze comes directly towards the rooms and that is really great. The food at the hotel restaurant is perfect ( very well cooked and varied local cuisine). Really a fantastic place to spend the weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Potential for improvement
I would like to appreciate the owner of the place for the big effort he is doing to keep the property in good shape and functional. The environment is amazing because of the location in front of the sea. The swimming-pull is big and clean but one side was empty. The rooms are big and spacious with good ac and a lot of sockets to connect many devices, there is a balcony with perfect sea view but is necessary some repairs. The service is the problem here, I realized that they are doing their best but in terms of tourism that is not enough, there is not life at the place, for sleeping and relaxing is ok but to enjoying I don’t think so after 6 pm everything is dark and absolute silent, no music, no activities. The breakfast was good. Was not pizza or burger available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facility kept meticulously clean. Warm, friendly atmosphere. The owner, Ben was very responsive and generous. He helped us with finding excellent guides for our tours.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Morwesi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has been a very pleasant stay. Hotel + home = hometel. From beginning to end our needs have been taken care of. The hotel is spaciously laid out so you don't feel cramped or in anybody else's space. The rooms are clean and the menu has a good selection. The quiet season maybe a good time to do some maintenance on the wooden deck chairs. The owner is very knowledgeable and welcoming I would absolutely return.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Per

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family of 4 strongly recommend Elmina Bay Resort
After long flight delays (Tamale-Accra-Takordi) we arrived to the airport late, however the shuttle service provided by the resort were waiting for us and drove us to the hotel (+2h), where we were warmly welcomed by Ben (the manager) and his staff. We were quickly taken to our rooms, where staff waited for pre-ordering late dinner, which we soon enjoyed at the restaurant all by ourselves with the sea breeze as background. The Resort was more than we expected; very large and clean rooms/beds, with the pool right outside our room. We had the pool area for our self, with good service of drinks at the poolside. There is a stone barrier right outside the Resort, such we had to walk about 150 meters along the shore to get to the beach, where we could swim, however strong currents and some trash in the water made us somewhat reluctantly in taking long swim/sunbathing at the sea. We spent most of our time relaxing at the pool. We took one trip to Cape Coast where we took the castle tour, shopped souvenirs and dinned. At dark we escaped the overly close sales people by jumping into a taxi (after first negotiating the price) and went back to our Resort. The roads coming into the resort is really in poor shape; hopefully the roads will get fixed one day; at which time we think this resort will be much more utilized; now it seems to be a hidden and remote jewel. We are a family of 4 from Sweden, visited on Dec 21-24, 2019; and we strongly recommend the Elmina Bay Resort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, Comfortable, and Peaceful
Elmina Bay is a beautiful resort that is far from the business of Elmina and other towns. It’s very peaceful and relaxing just to be there and it feels very safe. The service is good, with the restaurant right on the ocean with open air walls. One thing to note is that although the resort is directly on the ocean, there is a large rock barrier that protects it from the ocean, which is nice to walk on and the waves crash against it. To swim in the ocean is just a 200 yard walk though. I also went for a run towards the beach and kept going for a few miles - it is beautiful! There are local fishing villages not far away and a few lakes with wildlife. Overall I would definitely recommend Elmina Bay to anyone who wants to be near Elmina or Cape Coast (8 minute and 20 minute drive respectively), but wants a peaceful sanctuary to come home to and relax in.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for 7 days and it was great. The grounds are beautiful and well kept. If you didnt want to go to town, They have everything for you at the hotel. Food, Drinks,laundry.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great resort right on the beach!
I had a fantastic 2-day stay at Elmna Bay Resort, and hope to go back again! The rooms were large, and the air-conditioning with a ceiling fan made the room temperature very comfortable. The room's balcony overlooked the sea, as well as the pool. The restaurant has a good selection of food, much more than is on their website, with lots of fresh seafood. They ask you to pre-order and let them know what time you want to eat, Top tip- eat early at 6 pm and you can enjoy your dinner to the fabulous sunset. The staff and the owner were very helpful and friendly. From the hotel, you can also walk a bit past the seawall to the beach and enjoy some wave watching.
The view from my room
The view from the restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found the resort much as described on the website. Lovely location, nicely designed and maintained with an attentive staff and friendly owners. I would recommend it without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a good visit!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
So so with high prices
Unfortunately, due to the lack of real high end options in the area, hotels in this region will usually charge top tier prices for less than average services. The room was clean, but the towels had a faint smell of mold and toilets smelled bad (as if they were not properly disinfected). Breakfast was very bad both in quality and in variety.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to be at. Out of town but it’s the place to be if you want to stay of the grid.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019