Your stay — Coconut Grove Regency Hotel
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The Property — Coconut Grove Regency Hotel
The Coconut Grove Regency Hotel is a solid mid-range choice in Accra's Osu district: a clean, no-fuss lobby with polished floors, a small front desk team in crisp uniforms, and a steady hum of business travellers and families checking in. The USP is location — you're two blocks from Oxford Street's bars and shops, but far enough from the noise to sleep. The whole place feels functional and safe: reliable air conditioning, a decent pool tucked out back, and staff who sort taxis without fuss. This suits a practical traveller who wants a central base with no surprises, not someone chasing character or luxury.
Chronicles of Accra
Accra grew from a cluster of Ga fishing villages around the 17th-century Danish, Dutch and British trading forts — James, Ussher, and Christiansborg — which still punctuate the shoreline. By the 20th century, it became the colonial capital of the Gold Coast, and Independence in 1957 shaped its architecture: Kwame Nkrumah's modernist State House and the National Museum sit alongside colonial bungalows and chaotic market streets. Today, Accra is Ghana's economic and cultural engine, a sprawl of glass office blocks, street-food hubs like Makola Market, and a thriving contemporary art scene in galleries like Nubuke. The city's identity is a loud, dusty, energetic mash-up of tradition and hyper-modernity, powered by one of West Africa's fastest-growing economies.
Best Time to Visit
Full Accra guide →Best months
August to October: the long dry season, with lower humidity and fewer dusty Harmattan winds; crowds are thin because it's not peak holiday or conference season. December is also excellent — driest and sunniest — but pricier and busier.
Peak / festival surge
December and January: peak season driven by the 'Detty December' exodus of the diaspora returning for Christmas, New Year, music festivals (Afrochella, Chale Wote Street Art) and family reunions. Hotel prices in 3-star properties like Coconut Grove often double, and advance booking is essential.
Budget shoulder season
March to May: the first wet season brings heavy but short afternoon showers, fewer tourists and 20-30% discounts on room rates. The weather is still warm (27-32°C), and attractions are uncrowded. May's weekday rates are particularly low.
Weather & packing
Accra has two rainy seasons — June to July and September to October — which can deliver sudden, torrential downpours that flood streets for hours. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket, waterproof shoes or sandals that can handle puddles, and a quick-dry travel umbrella even in 'dry' season.
Live City Briefing — Accra
- The Accra-Tema motorway widening project (Phase 2) has been causing major delays at the Awoshie-Tetteh Quarshie interchange since early 2025; allow an extra 45 minutes for airport transfers and any trips to Tema. Taxis may quote higher fares to account for diversions.
- New direct flights from London Gatwick to Accra (Ghana Airways, launched February 2026) have increased capacity, so hotel occupancy around June remains high but not peak — book 2-3 weeks ahead for Coconut Grove.
- The Osu 'Night Market' — a pop-up street-food and crafts market on River Lane — has been shut since March 2026 for road repairs; the nearest alternative is the Labadi Beach vendors (open weekends, busier than before).
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Coconut Grove Regency Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd floor facing the rear (away from Liberation Road). The lift serves all three floors, so stairs are not an issue. Upper floors reduce street noise from the main road below.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing Liberation Road. These suffer direct street noise and have less privacy. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor – the single lift can be audible when in use, especially at night.
Best views
Rear-facing rooms on upper floors (2nd or 3rd) overlook the neighbourhood or internal courtyard, if there is one – quieter and more pleasant than Liberation Road's constant traffic. Front-facing rooms offer a view of the road and nearby buildings; not scenic.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3. The top floor is quietest as it sits furthest from ground-level noise. If the hotel has a roof terrace, 3rd floor may also have less foot traffic.
🔊 Noise notes
Liberation Road is a main artery in Accra, busy from early morning until late evening – taxis, trotros, and motorcycles. The open car park can generate early-morning engine noise and conversations. The single lift is audible in adjacent rooms; avoid rooms labelled near the lift on any floor.
Insider tips
1. Parking at the hotel is free but limited – arrive before 4 pm to secure a space, otherwise you'll have to use Accra Mall's car park (GHS 10/day). 2. Wi-Fi password is printed on your key card – no login needed, but speeds can drop in rooms at the far end of corridors; ask for a room close to the lift on your chosen floor for better signal.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Coconut Grove Regency Hotel
Free for all guests; speed around 15 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up. Uses a single network password printed on your key card; no login portal.
One passenger lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary print copy of Daily Graphic at breakfast; no digital newsstand.
Check-in from 14:00; drop bags from 07:00 at front desk. Late check-out until 12:00 free, after that GHS 150 per extra hour until 18:00.
Free storage in locked luggage room at reception; you retrieve it yourself during reception hours (07:00–22:00).
Step-free entry via ramp at main door; lift to all floors. No grab bars in guest bathrooms. Narrow doorways in standard rooms (70 cm).
On-site open car park free for guests, first-come first-served (about 25 spaces). Nearest public car park is at Accra Mall, 2 km away, GHS 10 per day. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full advance deposit required at booking; at check-in a refundable incidental hold of GHS 200 is placed on your card.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Seventh-Day Adventist Church (560 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Prince Emmanuel SDA Church (562 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Accra Ghana Temple (622 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Assemblies of God Church (675 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Oxford Street Mall — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
African Union Park — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
National Museum — 2.6 km · ~33 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Standard Chartered ATM — 164 m · ~2 min walk
Sterada Pharmacy Limited — 788 m · ~10 min walk
5 Sisters Enterprise — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
37 Station — 3.1 km · ~39 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Ghanaian Cedi, GHS
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid currency exchange bureaux at the airport and tourist hotels, which give poor rates.
Cards work in supermarkets, hotels, and nicer restaurants, but many small shops and taxis are cash-only; contactless is rare.
10% at restaurants is standard if no service charge; round up taxi fares; tip hotel staff 5–10 GHS for good service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant coffee sachets from street kiosks or small chop bars cost about 5–8 GHS.
A plate of jollof rice with chicken at a local chop bar costs about 20–30 GHS.
A main course of grilled tilapia with banku at an open-air spot runs 35–50 GHS.
Areas like Osu Night Market, Makola Market, and Circle have heaps of street stalls with kebabs, fried yam, and waakye from 5 GHS.
MaxMart and Shoprite are common budget supermarkets in Accra.
Makola Market or Kantamanto Market for affordable secondhand and new clothing; haggling expected.
Trotros (shared minibuses) cost 2–5 GHS per ride; from the airport, walk to the main road and flag a trotro heading toward Circle (about 3 GHS).
Eat at local chop bars, not tourist restaurants; use trotros instead of taxis; withdraw cash from bank ATMs, not standalone ones.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Accra, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Coconut Grove Regency Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Standard Chartered ATM — 164 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Sterada Pharmacy Limited — 788 m · ~10 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Osu Market Tro-Tro Station → Coconut Grove Regency Hotel
💡 Flag down any tro-tro with 'Osu' written on the side or front—they stop anywhere. Pay the mate (conductor) directly. Keep small change; they rarely have cash.
Kotoka International Airport (ACC) → Coconut Grove Regency Hotel, Osu
💡 Use Bolt over Uber for better availability in Osu; avoid touts at arrivals hall and walk to the ride-hailing pickup zone past the car park.
Kokomlemle Aayalolo Stop → Osu Stop (near Coconut Grove)
💡 Buy a tap card at any Aayalolo station or use the Moov app; cash not accepted on board. Avoid during rush hour (7–9am, 4–6pm) as buses can be packed.
Kotoka International Airport (ACC) → Coconut Grove Regency Hotel, Osu
💡 Use the official 'Airport Taxi' desk just outside baggage claim—fixed price, no haggling. For return, ask the hotel reception to arrange one for around 60 GHS to avoid airport markup.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Coconut Grove Regency Hotel?
Request a room on the 2nd floor facing the rear (away from Liberation Road). The lift serves all three floors, so stairs are not an issue. Upper floors reduce street noise from the main road below.
Which rooms should I avoid at Coconut Grove Regency Hotel?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing Liberation Road. These suffer direct street noise and have less privacy. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor – the single lift can be audible when in use, especially at night.
Is Coconut Grove Regency Hotel noisy?
Liberation Road is a main artery in Accra, busy from early morning until late evening – taxis, trotros, and motorcycles. The open car park can generate early-morning engine noise and conversations. The single lift is audible in adjacent rooms; avoid rooms labelled near the lift on any floor.
Which rooms have the best views at Coconut Grove Regency Hotel?
Rear-facing rooms on upper floors (2nd or 3rd) overlook the neighbourhood or internal courtyard, if there is one – quieter and more pleasant than Liberation Road's constant traffic. Front-facing rooms offer a view of the road and nearby buildings; not scenic.
What are insider tips for staying at Coconut Grove Regency Hotel?
1. Parking at the hotel is free but limited – arrive before 4 pm to secure a space, otherwise you'll have to use Accra Mall's car park (GHS 10/day). 2. Wi-Fi password is printed on your key card – no login needed, but speeds can drop in rooms at the far end of corridors; ask for a room close to the lift on your chosen floor for better signal.
What time is check-in at Coconut Grove Regency Hotel?
Check-in at Coconut Grove Regency Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Coconut Grove Regency Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; speed around 15 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up. Uses a single network password printed on your key card; no login portal.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Coconut Grove Regency Hotel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Coconut Grove Regency Hotel?
A plate of jollof rice with chicken at a local chop bar costs about 20–30 GHS.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Coconut Grove Regency Hotel?
Trotros (shared minibuses) cost 2–5 GHS per ride; from the airport, walk to the main road and flag a trotro heading toward Circle (about 3 GHS).
When is the best time to visit Accra?
August to October: the long dry season, with lower humidity and fewer dusty Harmattan winds; crowds are thin because it's not peak holiday or conference season. December is also excellent — driest and sunniest — but pricier and busier.
Top Attractions in Accra
💡 Go early, around 7am, when it’s cooler and less crowded. Keep valuables hidden and haggle politely—half the starting price is a fair target.
💡 Visit on a weekday morning when the square is mostly empty. The monument is unguarded, so just walk up—no ticket needed.
💡 Focus on the basement—it has the best displays on pre-colonial life. Plan for 45 minutes max; the air conditioning is a bonus.
💡 Arrive before noon to avoid the heat. Bring a hat and water, and skip the guided tour if you’re short on cash—the exhibits are self-explanatory.
💡 Avoid Sundays unless you want a packed crowd. Go on a weekday for a serene experience, and buy fresh coconut from the vendors for 2 GHS.