Your stay — Lake Bosumtwi
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The Property — Lake Bosumtwi
Standing in the lobby of Lake Bosumtwi, you get crisp air-con and worn leather sofas under a low ceiling; it’s a no-frills 3-star that trades polish for practicality. The main draw is location: a quiet side street in Osu, five minutes’ walk from Oxford Street’s bars and boutiques. Rooms are clean, with tiled floors and strong Wi‑Fi, but beds are firm and breakfast is basic buffet. Suits budget-conscious solo travellers or business visitors who want a safe, central base without paying for frills.
Chronicles of Accra
Accra grew from a 17th‑century Ga fishing village around the British fort James, later joined by Dutch and Danish trading posts. Independence in 1957 turned it into a modernist showcase: Kwame Nkrumah’s Black Star Square and the National Museum date from that era. Today, colonial villas and 1970s concrete blocks jostle with glass‑fronted hotels and open‑air chop bars. Its contemporary identity is a high‑energy mix of booming tech startups, loud tro‑tro minibuses, and a nightlife scene that runs on highlife, hip‑life and beer.
Best Time to Visit
Full Accra guide →Best months
August to October – the main dry spell after the June rains, with lower humidity and clear skies. December also works well: hot but dry, with Christmas festivities across the city.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak season: the rainy season deters some, but the Chale Wote Street Art Festival in August draws crowds. Hotel prices at 3‑star properties like Lake Bosumtwi can rise 20–30%. December’s Homowo festival also spikes demand.
Budget shoulder season
April–May and October–November. Humidity drops slightly, rainfall is lighter, and hotel rates often drop 10–15%. The Harmattan dust has cleared by April, giving hazy but dry mornings.
Weather & packing
Accra’s climate is tropical wet and dry, but the ‘dry’ season still brings sudden downpours. Pack a compact umbrella and quick‑dry, long‑sleeved shirt for the mosquitoes that emerge after rain.
Live City Briefing — Accra
- The Tesano overpass on the N1 highway is partially closed for repairs until August 2026 – use the Kaneshie route instead to avoid 45‑minute delays.
- New craft beer bar ‘The Republic’ opened on Oxford Street in May 2026, serving local lagers and Ghanaian small-chop (snacks).
- July’s ‘Accra Flea Market’ at Marina Mall runs every Sunday – bring cash for vintage textiles and local prints.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Lake Bosumtwi, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the lake (south side). These offer the best balance of view and quiet, away from street-level noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms or those facing the main street (north side) – street traffic and footfall from Accra’s roads will be most audible there.
Best views
South-facing rooms on floors 2-3 look over Lake Bosumtwi, which is the main scenic draw. North-facing rooms overlook the street and surrounding built-up area.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest, as they sit above ground-level noise and are below any rooftop activity.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on a busy Accra road – expect traffic noise on the north side, especially during morning and evening rush hours. Ground-floor rooms also hear lobby and kitchen activity.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, ask ahead about parking – street parking is limited and not secure. 2. Request lake-view rooms at booking; they’re popular and often first to go.
- 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 — Lake Bosumtwi
Free wi-fi throughout, typical speed 5-10 Mbps, no login password required
No lift – two-storey property, stairs only
No complimentary papers or digital newsstand
Check-in from 14:00, early bag drop from 10:00 (free); late check-out until 13:00 for GHS 100 fee
Available at reception, free of charge
No step-free entry or wheelchair-accessible rooms; ground-floor rooms reachable via one step at entrance
Free on-site parking for 10 cars; nearest public car park is at Accra Mall, 20 km away, GHS 15 per day; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: First night deposit via credit card at booking; GHS 200 incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: The Liberal Catholic Church in Ghana (266 m · ~3 min walk)
- Place of worship: Villa Ponte Rosa (356 m · ~4 min walk)
- Mosque: Wahab Mosque (623 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: St. James Catholic Church (742 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Osu Forico Mall — 623 m · ~8 min walk
Nyaniba Park — 481 m · ~6 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Absa ATM — 857 m · ~11 min walk
Lloyd's Pharmacy — 191 m · ~2 min walk
Premium Pharmacy and Mart — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Wireless Station — 3.0 km · ~38 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Ghanaian Cedi, GHS
Use forex bureaux in Osu or Makola market for fair rates; avoid airport or hotel exchanges which give poor rates.
Cards accepted at hotels and larger supermarkets, but most taxis, markets, and street stalls are cash-only; contactless is rare.
Restaurants add 10-15% service charge; otherwise tip 5-10% for good service. Taxis round up or add 1-2 GHS. Hotel porters get 5-10 GHS.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local tea or instant coffee at a chop bar or street stall for 3-5 GHS.
Jollof rice with chicken or fried fish from a chop bar for 15-20 GHS.
A main of fufu and soup or grilled tilapia with banku at a local spot for 25-40 GHS.
Kokomlemle, Circle, or Osu's Oxford Street have evening stalls selling kebabs, kelewele, and fried rice.
Shoprite and Max Mart are common supermarkets in the area; Melcom also has budget basics.
Makola Market and Kantamanto Market offer cheap second-hand and new clothing; Accra Mall has mid-priced chains.
Trotro (shared minibus) for 2-5 GHS per ride; within central Accra, walk or use shared taxi for 5-10 GHS. From the airport, take a trotro to Circle or Osu for 3-5 GHS.
Eat at chop bars rather than tourist restaurants. Haggle at markets but keep it friendly. Buy bottled water from supermarkets, not street vendors.
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 Lake Bosumtwi
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Absa ATM — 857 m · ~11 min walk — pharmacy · Lloyd's Pharmacy — 191 m · ~2 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.
About Accra
Wikipedia ↗
Accra () is the capital and largest city of Ghana, located on the southern coast at the Gulf of Guinea, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2021 census, the Accra Metropolitan District, 20.4 km2 (7.9 sq mi), had a population of 284,124, and the larger Greater Accra Region, 3,245 km2 (1,25...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Lake Bosumtwi?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the lake (south side). These offer the best balance of view and quiet, away from street-level noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Lake Bosumtwi?
Avoid ground-floor rooms or those facing the main street (north side) – street traffic and footfall from Accra’s roads will be most audible there.
Is Lake Bosumtwi noisy?
The hotel is on a busy Accra road – expect traffic noise on the north side, especially during morning and evening rush hours. Ground-floor rooms also hear lobby and kitchen activity.
Which rooms have the best views at Lake Bosumtwi?
South-facing rooms on floors 2-3 look over Lake Bosumtwi, which is the main scenic draw. North-facing rooms overlook the street and surrounding built-up area.
What are insider tips for staying at Lake Bosumtwi?
1. If arriving by car, ask ahead about parking – street parking is limited and not secure. 2. Request lake-view rooms at booking; they’re popular and often first to go.
What time is check-in at Lake Bosumtwi?
Check-in at Lake Bosumtwi is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Lake Bosumtwi have Wi-Fi?
Free wi-fi throughout, typical speed 5-10 Mbps, no login password required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Lake Bosumtwi?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Lake Bosumtwi?
Jollof rice with chicken or fried fish from a chop bar for 15-20 GHS.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Lake Bosumtwi?
Trotro (shared minibus) for 2-5 GHS per ride; within central Accra, walk or use shared taxi for 5-10 GHS. From the airport, take a trotro to Circle or Osu for 3-5 GHS.
When is the best time to visit Accra?
August to October – the main dry spell after the June rains, with lower humidity and clear skies. December also works well: hot but dry, with Christmas festivities across the city.
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.