Your stay — OLMA Colonial Suites
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The Property — OLMA Colonial Suites
OLMA Colonial Suites sits in a quiet Osu side street behind high white walls, delivering a simple but solid base for independent travellers. The lobby is compact and functional, with polished tiled floors, a small reception desk, and a few armchairs — it feels like a well-run guesthouse in a colonial-era house. Rooms are clean and air-conditioned but basic, with dark wood furniture and en-suite bathrooms; the USP is the central location near Osu‘s bars and restaurants, not the decor. Best for solo travellers, couples, or small groups who want a safe, no-frills bolt-hole with easy access to nightlife and the coast, and who don’t need resort amenities.
Chronicles of Accra
Accra grew from a small Ga fishing village into Ghana’s capital under British colonial rule, with the 17th-century Osu Castle (formerly Christiansborg) as its anchor. The city’s architectural fabric is a layered mix of colonial-era government buildings, 1950s modernist blocks like the National Museum, and chaotic market sheds. Independence in 1957 brought Kwame Nkrumah’s vision of a pan-African hub, seen in the sweeping Independence Arch and Black Star Square. Today, Accra is West Africa’s most dynamic cultural capital, where old-time chop bars sit beside hip co-working spaces, and the energy is fast, informal, and entrepreneurial.
Best Time to Visit
Full Accra guide →Best months
August and January: August is the tail of the main dry season, with sunny, breezy days and lower humidity; January is similar, with clear skies and cooler nights. Both months dodge the heavy rains and see moderate tourist numbers.
Peak / festival surge
August is peak for both local holidays (Homowo festival late July-early August) and diaspora return. December-January is another peak due to festive Christmas parties and the Afrochella/Detty December season — hotel prices can double, especially near Osu and Labadi.
Budget shoulder season
June and September offer the best budget window: June is rainy but rates drop 30-40% and crowds thin; September sees rain easing but before the December rush, so hotels offer discounts and the city is quieter.
Weather & packing
Accra has two rainy seasons — April-June and September-October — but even in July you can get sudden, heavy downpours that flood pavements. Pack a lightweight rain jacket or compact umbrella and quick-dry shoes; always carry it, even on a sunny morning.
Live City Briefing — Accra
- Kotoka International Airport’s Terminal 3 was fully opened in 2024, but road access from the airport to Osu is still congested due to construction on the N1 highway — allow an extra 30 minutes for transfers.
- The new Accra Sky Train project broke ground in late 2025, but no operational line yet; city buses (Aayalolo) remain unreliable, so use ride-hailing (Yango, Uber) — expect surge pricing after 10 pm.
- Osu’s Oxford Street is undergoing a major redevelopment of pavements and drainage, due for completion end-2026 — expect partial closures and noise along the main strip during your stay.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to OLMA Colonial Suites, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the top floor (3rd or 4th floor) facing the courtyard or away from Dadebu Street. These rooms get less street noise and the upper floors have better airflow, given the building's low-rise, no-lift design.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or those directly facing Dadebu Street. Ground floor rooms pick up lobby and footpath noise; street-facing rooms will get traffic sounds from the busy local road.
Best views
Request a room at the rear or side of the building for a view of the courtyard or neighbouring residential gardens — not Dadebu Street itself. The street view is unremarkable (residential road, small shops).
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 (if available) are the quietest — further from the street and lobby activity. The building is a 3-storey suburban villa-style property, so upper floors are your best bet.
🔊 Noise notes
Dadebu Street is a residential road in the Osu district — generally moderate traffic, but motorbikes and occasional honking can be steady in peak hours. There are no nightclubs nearby, but early-morning street sounds (vendors, dogs, car repairs) start around 6am.
Insider tips
1) If arriving after dark, request a room near the front entrance — the street lighting is patchy. 2) Ask the staff for a fan if the air conditioning is weak (common in older 3-star properties in Accra).
- 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 — OLMA Colonial Suites
Free Wi-Fi on all floors; typical download speed 10–15 Mbps (sufficient for email and browsing, shaky for video calls). No login required – one shared password from reception.
One small lift (max 4 people) serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
Physical copies of Daily Graphic and Ghanaian Times in the lobby; no digital newsstand. The building is a modern colonial-style replica, not a historic structure.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop available from 10:00 at no charge. Late check-out until 14:00 incurs GHS 100 extra (subject to availability).
Free day-use luggage storage in a locked room behind reception if you check out but stay in the city.
Step-free entry via a ramp at the side door; main entrance has one small step. No adapted rooms or grab rails in bathrooms; no tactile signage.
On-site unsecured parking for 10 cars – free for guests. Nearest public car park is the Ring Road Central pay-and-display (GHS 30 per night, 500 m walk). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: GHS 20 per person per night (mandatory tourist levy, collected at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: Full advance deposit required to confirm booking; a GHS 200 incidental hold applied on a credit or debit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Maroun's Church (250 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Church of the wailing banshees (287 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Church of Christ - Osu (290 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: St. James Catholic Church (364 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Oxford Street Mall — 259 m · ~3 min walk
Nyaniba Park — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Standard Chartered ATM — 109 m · ~1 min walk
Unicom Pharmacy — 195 m · ~2 min walk
Premium Pharmacy and Mart — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Ghanaian Cedi, GHS
Use forex bureaux in Osu or Makola for better rates; avoid the airport and hotel desks where rates are poor.
Cards accepted in upscale hotels and supermarkets; street vendors and tro-tros cash only.
10% at restaurants if service charge not added; round up for taxis; small tip for hotel porters (5-10 GHS).
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant coffee from a kiosk or roadside vendor, about 5-10 GHS.
Waakye with fish and salad from a chop bar, around 20-30 GHS.
Grilled tilapia with banku at a local spot, roughly 40-60 GHS.
Roadside stalls near Dadebu Street and along the Kasoa-Cape Coast highway sell fried yam, kelewele, and kebabs.
Shoprite is common in the area; Max Mart and Palace Supermarket also available.
Makola Market for affordable second-hand or new clothes; also Kantamanto for cheap textiles.
Tro-tro (shared minibus) costs 2-5 GHS per ride; from the airport take a shared taxi to Accra central for about 30 GHS.
Eat at chop bars for meals under 30 GHS; use tro-tros instead of taxis for short trips; negotiate prices at markets.
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 OLMA Colonial Suites
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Standard Chartered ATM — 109 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Unicom Pharmacy — 195 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 OLMA Colonial Suites?
Request a room on the top floor (3rd or 4th floor) facing the courtyard or away from Dadebu Street. These rooms get less street noise and the upper floors have better airflow, given the building's low-rise, no-lift design.
Which rooms should I avoid at OLMA Colonial Suites?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or those directly facing Dadebu Street. Ground floor rooms pick up lobby and footpath noise; street-facing rooms will get traffic sounds from the busy local road.
Is OLMA Colonial Suites noisy?
Dadebu Street is a residential road in the Osu district — generally moderate traffic, but motorbikes and occasional honking can be steady in peak hours. There are no nightclubs nearby, but early-morning street sounds (vendors, dogs, car repairs) start around 6am.
Which rooms have the best views at OLMA Colonial Suites?
Request a room at the rear or side of the building for a view of the courtyard or neighbouring residential gardens — not Dadebu Street itself. The street view is unremarkable (residential road, small shops).
What are insider tips for staying at OLMA Colonial Suites?
1) If arriving after dark, request a room near the front entrance — the street lighting is patchy. 2) Ask the staff for a fan if the air conditioning is weak (common in older 3-star properties in Accra).
What time is check-in at OLMA Colonial Suites?
Check-in at OLMA Colonial Suites is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does OLMA Colonial Suites have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi on all floors; typical download speed 10–15 Mbps (sufficient for email and browsing, shaky for video calls). No login required – one shared password from reception.
Is there a city or tourist tax at OLMA Colonial Suites?
GHS 20 per person per night (mandatory tourist levy, collected at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near OLMA Colonial Suites?
Waakye with fish and salad from a chop bar, around 20-30 GHS.
What is the cheapest way to get around from OLMA Colonial Suites?
Tro-tro (shared minibus) costs 2-5 GHS per ride; from the airport take a shared taxi to Accra central for about 30 GHS.
When is the best time to visit Accra?
August and January: August is the tail of the main dry season, with sunny, breezy days and lower humidity; January is similar, with clear skies and cooler nights. Both months dodge the heavy rains and see moderate tourist numbers.
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.