Your stay — Mensah Sarbah Annex D
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The Property — Mensah Sarbah Annex D
A guesthouse in a quiet University of Ghana residential compound, Mensah Sarbah Annex D is basic by design: clean rooms, reliable air conditioning, and a shared kitchen. It suits budget travellers and students who need proximity to Legon campus rather than city-centre amenities. The lobby is a narrow hall with a reception desk and a noticeboard of local events.
Chronicles of Accra
Accra grew from a Ga fishing village to become the capital of the British Gold Coast colony in 1877. Independence in 1957 spurred modernist projects like the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and the National Museum. Today, the city mixes colonial forts, 1960s concrete towers, and new Chinese-built highways. Its role as a regional hub for trade and culture gives it a fast-paced, entrepreneurial feel.
Best Time to Visit
Full Accra guide →Best months
August and December: after the main rains, humidity drops and skies are clear; December has the Chale Wote Street Art Festival.
Peak / festival surge
December: homecoming crowds and Christmas celebrations spike hotel demand; prices at 3-star properties like this can rise 30-40%. The Chale Wote festival draws international visitors and local crowds.
Budget shoulder season
May and October: the rains are tapering off, occupancy is low, and you can negotiate rates. The weather is still warm but less oppressive than July.
Weather & packing
Accra is hot and humid year-round, but July is the wettest month with afternoon downpours. Pack a lightweight rain jacket and quick-dry shoes; flip-flops are useless in puddles.
Live City Briefing — Accra
- The Tesano-Achimota highway flyover at the Mallam junction opened in May 2025, cutting commute time from Legon to Osu by about 15 minutes.
- The Ghana Tourism Authority has mandated all lodgings, including guesthouses, to register with the new online booking platform by August 2026.
- July 2026 coincides with the Homowo festival in the Ga communities around central Accra; expect street closures and loud drumming until late.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Mensah Sarbah Annex D, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floor 2 or 3 facing the courtyard (away from the street). These floors are high enough to reduce ground-level noise, and the courtyard side is much quieter than the front. You'll also get cross-ventilation if windows open.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (ground floor) — they're closest to the lobby, foot traffic, and any street noise seeping in from the entrance. Also skip any room directly above the lift shaft (usually central to the building) as the motor noise can be persistent, especially at night.
Best views
The best view is from upper floors facing the courtyard — you'll see greenery or at least a sheltered, private aspect. The street-side view is of a busy Accra road (likely dusty and noisy), so not worth the trade-off.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest — far enough from the street and lobby activity, and less likely to have service or equipment noise from the roof or basement. The building is low-rise (Annex D suggests a 3-4 storey block), so top floor (3) is best if available.
🔊 Noise notes
The address 'Accra' without a specific street suggests it's on a main road or junction, where traffic (honking, revving) is constant from early morning until late evening. Also expect occasional loud music from nearby bars or churches on weekends. Generator noise may occur during power cuts, which are common in Accra — ask if the hotel has a backup generator and where it's located.
Insider tips
1. Request a courtyard-facing room when booking — it's the single best way to get a decent night's sleep. 2. If you're driving, ask about parking upon arrival: many 3-star hotels in Accra have limited or street parking, and you may need to pay a security guard to watch the car overnight.
- 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 — Mensah Sarbah Annex D
Free Wi-Fi for all guests—one device per room, speeds around 5–10 Mbps. No paid upgrade. Login uses room number and surname.
No lift. The annex has two floors with stairs. No accessible ground-floor rooms exist.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; the building is a modern annex within the university campus, no notable heritage features.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 10:00 at reception; late check-out (after 12:00) costs GHS 150 and must be arranged the night before.
Free for same-day early arrivals and up to 4 hours after check-out; longer storage is GHS 50 per bag per day.
No step-free access. Entrance has a single step, and all rooms are upstairs via a narrow staircase. No wheelchair-adapted rooms or bathrooms.
On-site unsecured parking is free on a first-come basis. The nearest public car park is at Legon City Mall (1 km away), GHS 30 per day. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a GHS 200 incidentals hold is taken on a credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Mensah Sarbah Hall Mosque (114 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Commonwealth Hall Chapel (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: lizalex (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Mosque: Muslim Prayer Lounge (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Legon City Mall — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Sarbah field — 419 m · ~5 min walk
Museum of Archaelogy — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Amphitheatre Grounds — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 257 m · ~3 min walk
Joepharma Pharmacy — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Benzola Supermarket and Mini Restaurant — 363 m · ~5 min walk
Legon Hospital Bus Station — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Ghanaian Cedi, GHS
Use bank or forex bureau ATMs for the best rate; avoid airport or hotel exchanges — they skim 5-10%.
Cards work in upmarket supermarkets, hotels and some taxis; street stalls and trotros are strictly cash.
Not expected but appreciated: 10% at nicer restaurants, round up the fare for taxis, 2-5 GHS for hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant Nescafe with milk from a kiosk or chop bar — about 5-8 GHS.
Waakye (rice and beans) with fish, egg and shito from a street-side stall — about 15-20 GHS.
Grilled tilapia with banku or fried yam and pepper sauce — about 25-40 GHS for a main.
Osu night market, Kaneshie market area, and roadside waakye and kenkey sellers across the city.
Shoprite and Max Mart are the common budget supermarkets in this area.
Makola Market or Kantamanto Market for second-hand and new clothes at low prices.
Trotro (shared minibus) — 2-5 GHS per ride; from Kotoka Airport take a trotro to 37 Station then onward.
Always negotiate prices at markets. Use trotros instead of taxis for short hops. Buy water in sachets (0.50 GHS) not bottles.
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 Mensah Sarbah Annex D
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 257 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Joepharma Pharmacy — 1.1 km · ~14 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 Mensah Sarbah Annex D?
Request a room on floor 2 or 3 facing the courtyard (away from the street). These floors are high enough to reduce ground-level noise, and the courtyard side is much quieter than the front. You'll also get cross-ventilation if windows open.
Which rooms should I avoid at Mensah Sarbah Annex D?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (ground floor) — they're closest to the lobby, foot traffic, and any street noise seeping in from the entrance. Also skip any room directly above the lift shaft (usually central to the building) as the motor noise can be persistent, especially at night.
Is Mensah Sarbah Annex D noisy?
The address 'Accra' without a specific street suggests it's on a main road or junction, where traffic (honking, revving) is constant from early morning until late evening. Also expect occasional loud music from nearby bars or churches on weekends. Generator noise may occur during power cuts, which are common in Accra — ask if the hotel has a backup generator and where it's located.
Which rooms have the best views at Mensah Sarbah Annex D?
The best view is from upper floors facing the courtyard — you'll see greenery or at least a sheltered, private aspect. The street-side view is of a busy Accra road (likely dusty and noisy), so not worth the trade-off.
What are insider tips for staying at Mensah Sarbah Annex D?
1. Request a courtyard-facing room when booking — it's the single best way to get a decent night's sleep. 2. If you're driving, ask about parking upon arrival: many 3-star hotels in Accra have limited or street parking, and you may need to pay a security guard to watch the car overnight.
What time is check-in at Mensah Sarbah Annex D?
Check-in at Mensah Sarbah Annex D is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Mensah Sarbah Annex D have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests—one device per room, speeds around 5–10 Mbps. No paid upgrade. Login uses room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Mensah Sarbah Annex D?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Mensah Sarbah Annex D?
Waakye (rice and beans) with fish, egg and shito from a street-side stall — about 15-20 GHS.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Mensah Sarbah Annex D?
Trotro (shared minibus) — 2-5 GHS per ride; from Kotoka Airport take a trotro to 37 Station then onward.
When is the best time to visit Accra?
August and December: after the main rains, humidity drops and skies are clear; December has the Chale Wote Street Art Festival.
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.