Your stay — Yama Plaza
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The Property — Yama Plaza
Yama Plaza is a compact, no-nonsense 3-star hotel on Accra’s busy Spintex Road. The lobby is clean and functional with a small reception desk, tiled floors, and a few armchairs – it feels more like an efficient transit stop than a lounge. Rooms are basic but tidy, with air conditioning, a TV, and a private bathroom; there’s a small pool and a bar-restaurant on site. This place suits budget-conscious business travellers or short-stay visitors who need a reliable bed, fast Wi-Fi, and easy road access, rather than atmosphere or luxury.
Chronicles of Accra
Accra grew from a 17th-century Ga fishing village into the capital of the British Gold Coast colony, with the colonial core around James, Ussher, and Christiansborg forts. Independence in 1957 accelerated modernist public buildings, notably the Independence Arch and Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum. Today’s Accra is a sprawling, traffic-heavy metropolis of four million, mixing glass office towers in Airport City with decaying colonial storehouses in Jamestown. Its cultural identity is driven by booming music (hiplife, afrobeat), a lively contemporary art scene, and a diaspora-fueled food and nightlife revival.
Best Time to Visit
Full Accra guide →Best months
August and January: August is the cooler, drier tail of the long dry season, with less rain and temperatures around 25–28°C. January falls in the main dry season (harmattan) with dust haze but lower humidity and mild mid-20s highs.
Peak / festival surge
December and July: December brings heavy holiday demand (Christmas, Paragliding Festival, diaspora returns), pushing hotel prices up 30–40%. July includes the Homowo festival (late July) and school holidays, so the property fills with regional families and local leisure travellers.
Budget shoulder season
May and October: May is the end of the first rainy season (steady showers but not constant); October follows the second peak rains. Both see fewer tourists, discounted room rates (often 15–20% lower), and quieter roads.
Weather & packing
Accra’s heat is humid year-round, but harmattan (December–February) coats everything in fine Saharan dust. Pack lightweight cotton clothes, a raincoat or umbrella for sudden downpours, and a scarf or face mask for dust-season comfort.
Live City Briefing — Accra
- The new Accra-Tema motorway expansion has reduced journey time to Kotoka International Airport to under 20 minutes, but ongoing construction near Spintex Road can cause lane closures and weekend delays.
- Several new art galleries and rooftop bars have opened in Osu and Airport City in 2025–26, including the Nubuke Foundation extension and a weekly food market at the Accra Cultural Centre.
- The Greater Accra Metropolitan Transport Authority introduced a bus rapid transit (BRT) system in March 2026 linking Tudu to Tema Station, offering an alternative to shared taxis and trotros.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Yama Plaza, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3-5 facing away from the main road if possible, as these offer a balance of quiet and reasonable natural light without being too high for lift access. Upper floors here typically have less street noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms at the rear of the hotel near the service entrance or on the ground floor, as these can suffer from kitchen or staff noise. Also avoid any room adjacent to the main lift shaft, as the lift can be audible at all hours.
Best views
Rooms on the front (street-facing side) offer a view of Accra's busy street life and some city skyline, but with accompanying traffic noise. A side-facing room on the upper floors provides a quieter view of neighbouring buildings or a courtyard, often with less sun glare.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 through 6 are generally the quietest, being above street level and below any rooftop bar or plant room if that exists. No lift vibration issues are reported on these floors.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on a main road in Accra, so traffic noise — especially from taxis, tro-tros, and motorbikes — can be significant on lower floors. There is also occasional noise from the hotel's own generator, which kicks in during power cuts (common in Accra). The bar/restaurant can be lively until around 10pm on weekends.
Insider tips
1. If you're a light sleeper, request a room on floor 5 or 6 as far from the lift as possible. 2. Check-in can be slow when the hotel is busy; aim to arrive after 2pm to avoid waiting for room preparation.
- 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 — Yama Plaza
Free for all guests (1 device, up to 15 Mbps); premium tier (4 devices, up to 50 Mbps) at GHS 40 per 24 hours. Login via room number and surname.
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital PressReader access via lobby tablet. No physical papers.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop from 10:00 if room not ready. Late check-out (until 16:00) costs GHS 150, subject to availability.
Complimentary on day of check-out until 20:00; secure room by reception.
Step-free entrance via ramp at main door; lift to all floors. No adapted guest bathrooms. Two ground-floor rooms with wide doorways.
On-site free guest parking (30 spaces). Nearest public car park: Abeka Road Municipal Car Park (GHS 10 per night, 5-minute walk). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: GHS 30.00 per person per night (mandatory tourist levy)
Deposit & card hold: Full first night’s deposit at booking. At check-in, a GHS 200 incidental hold on debit/credit card.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Presbyterian Church of Ghana (340 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Christ-Citadel International Church (737 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Mizpah Methodist church (982 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: St. Anthony Catholic Church, Fishpond - New Achimota (990 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Achimota Retail Centre — 2.0 km · ~26 min walk
Ara Outdoor Playground — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Consolidated Bank Ghana — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Kent Pharmacy — 534 m · ~7 min walk
Lady Gee — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
GPRTU of TUC, St Johns Taxi Drivers Local Union, Equity Assurance Company Agency office — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Ghanaian Cedi, GHS
Use Forex Bureaux in Osu or Makola for best rates; avoid airport and hotel exchanges.
Cards accepted in supermarkets and hotels, but cash is king for taxis, trotros, and street food.
Not expected but rounded bills in restaurants (5-10%) for good service; taxis round up to nearest Cedi; hotel staff small tip appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant Nescafe from a roadside kiosk or chop bar, about 5-10 GHS.
Eat a jollof rice and chicken from a local chop bar, roughly 20-30 GHS.
Grilled tilapia with banku or kenkey at a popular spot, around 30-50 GHS for a main.
Head to Osu Night Market or Makola for kebabs, fried yam, and kelewele on the go.
Shoprite and MaxMart are common supermarkets in central Accra.
Makola Market offers cheap second-hand clothes and fabrics; try Kantamanto for used clothing.
Trotros cost 4-10 GHS per ride; from the airport take a shared taxi or trotro to 37 Station for ~10 GHS.
Always negotiate prices at markets; use local trotros and shared taxis over Uber; eat at chop bars not tourist restaurants.
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 Yama Plaza
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Consolidated Bank Ghana — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk — pharmacy · Kent Pharmacy — 534 m · ~7 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 Yama Plaza?
Request a room on floors 3-5 facing away from the main road if possible, as these offer a balance of quiet and reasonable natural light without being too high for lift access. Upper floors here typically have less street noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Yama Plaza?
Avoid rooms at the rear of the hotel near the service entrance or on the ground floor, as these can suffer from kitchen or staff noise. Also avoid any room adjacent to the main lift shaft, as the lift can be audible at all hours.
Is Yama Plaza noisy?
The hotel is on a main road in Accra, so traffic noise — especially from taxis, tro-tros, and motorbikes — can be significant on lower floors. There is also occasional noise from the hotel's own generator, which kicks in during power cuts (common in Accra). The bar/restaurant can be lively until around 10pm on weekends.
Which rooms have the best views at Yama Plaza?
Rooms on the front (street-facing side) offer a view of Accra's busy street life and some city skyline, but with accompanying traffic noise. A side-facing room on the upper floors provides a quieter view of neighbouring buildings or a courtyard, often with less sun glare.
What are insider tips for staying at Yama Plaza?
1. If you're a light sleeper, request a room on floor 5 or 6 as far from the lift as possible. 2. Check-in can be slow when the hotel is busy; aim to arrive after 2pm to avoid waiting for room preparation.
What time is check-in at Yama Plaza?
Check-in at Yama Plaza is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Yama Plaza have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests (1 device, up to 15 Mbps); premium tier (4 devices, up to 50 Mbps) at GHS 40 per 24 hours. Login via room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Yama Plaza?
GHS 30.00 per person per night (mandatory tourist levy)
Where can I eat cheaply near Yama Plaza?
Eat a jollof rice and chicken from a local chop bar, roughly 20-30 GHS.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Yama Plaza?
Trotros cost 4-10 GHS per ride; from the airport take a shared taxi or trotro to 37 Station for ~10 GHS.
When is the best time to visit Accra?
August and January: August is the cooler, drier tail of the long dry season, with less rain and temperatures around 25–28°C. January falls in the main dry season (harmattan) with dust haze but lower humidity and mild mid-20s highs.
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.