Dein Aufenthalt — Hotel De La Columbia
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Das Eigentum — Hotel De La Columbia
Hotel De La Columbia is a modest three-star property in Kasoa, offering clean, air-conditioned rooms and a small swimming pool. It suits budget-conscious travellers or those on business who need a reliable base at the edge of Accra’s sprawl. Standing in its lobby, you get a practical, no-frills vibe: polished floors, a front desk that speaks English and Twi, and the hum of traffic outside. The USP is location — it’s one of the few decent options in Kasoa itself, saving you the daily commute into central Accra.
Chroniken von Kasoa
Kasoa began as a small farming settlement along the Accra-Cape Coast road but exploded in population from the 1990s as Accra’s urban spillover pushed westward. Unlike the planned grid of central Accra, Kasoa grew organically, with narrow, unpaved lanes and a dense mix of residential compounds and roadside markets. Architecturally, there’s no colonial core — the town is a jumble of concrete-block houses, churches, and shops, alive with street traders selling phone credit, plantain chips, and used clothing. Today it’s a dormitory town for Accra’s workers, known for its chaotic traffic hub (the Kasoa Tollbooth intersection) and vibrant night market near the lorry station. Culturally, it’s a melting pot of Ga, Fante, and northern Ghanaian communities, reflected in the loud music from tro-tros and the smell of waakye cooking on every corner.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Kasoa-Guide →Die besten Monate
November to March: the long dry season means sunny days, low humidity, and easier travel on Kasoa’s unpaved roads. Christmas and Easter boost local activity but crowds are manageable outside those weeks.
Peak / Festival Surge
December to January: Christmas and New Year bring Ghanaian diaspora home, so hotels in Kasoa and Accra fill up, and rates at Hotel De La Columbia can double. The main driver is family reunions and church festivities, plus the Akwasidae festival in Kumasi if you travel further.
Budget Schulter Saison
April to June and September to October: lighter rainfall, fewer tourists, and prices drop. You’ll get the tail end of rains in April/May but avoid peak July humidity. Discounts of 20-30% off peak rates are common at this three-star level.
Wetter & Verpackung
July is in the middle of Ghana’s wet season, so expect humid mornings and heavy afternoon downpours — sometimes roads near Kasoa flood briefly. Pack a breathable rain jacket or a sturdy umbrella, plus quick-dry walking shoes; leave linen suits at home because they’ll cling in the damp heat.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Kasoa
- The Kasoa Tollbooth interchange construction is ongoing (phase 2 started early 2026), causing extended delays on the Accra-Cape Coast highway; allow an extra 30–45 minutes if driving from Accra airport.
- New street lighting was installed along the main Kasoa-Odupongkope road in March 2026, improving safety for evening walks but also encouraging more side-street vendors — watch for stalls spilling onto the tarmac.
- Ghana’s electricity grid faces intermittent load-shedding (‘dumsor’) in rainy months; Hotel De La Columbia has a backup generator, but power outages in Kasoa can disrupt ATMs and mobile data in the late afternoon.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel De La Columbia, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second or third floor at the rear side of the building (away from Kasoa's main road). These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level noise but still accessible by stairs if the lift is slow (common in 3-star hotels in Ghana). The rear orientation cuts street noise from taxis and tro-tros.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or kitchen – they get noise from staff, early check-ins, and cooking smells. Also avoid any room at the front of the hotel facing Kasoa’s main road: that stretch is busy with honking cars, hawkers, and music from nearby shops until late.
Best views
Limited – you’ll see the street or neighbouring buildings. The rear rooms overlook a yard or car park: not scenic, but quieter. No significant view from this address.
Quietest floors
Second and third floors. The first floor can pick up restaurant/bar noise if the hotel has one. Fourth floor may be directly under a roof, so hotter and potentially noisier from AC units.
🔊 Noise notes
Kasoa is a busy roadside town – constant traffic, honking, and market sounds from nearby stalls. Also Ghanaian churches often start loud services early on Sundays, and bars may play music until midnight. A rear-facing room on floor 2 or 3 is your best bet.
Insider tips
1. Bring earplugs – street noise is relentless even in ‘quiet’ rooms. 2. Check if the lift works at check-in; if not, request a lower floor (2nd, not 1st) for stairs access without the ground-floor noise.
- 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 Einrichtungen — Hotel De La Columbia
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speeds adequate for browsing and email, may drop during peak hours.
No lift – ground-floor rooms only; building is single-storey.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. No notable heritage features.
Standard check-in 14:00, check-out 12:00. Early bag drop allowed if room ready. Late check-out fee negotiable, typically half a night's rate until 18:00.
Free storage at reception on request.
Step-free access to reception and all ground-floor rooms; no stairs on site.
Free on-site parking for guests (limited spaces); no valet. Nearest public car park is 500m away, cost about 20 GHS per night. No EV charging.
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; no incidental hold mentioned – pay as you go at property.
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Church: Methodist Church (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Champion Faith Community Chapel(C.F.C.C) (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Absa — 310 m · ~4 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Ghanaian Cedi, GHS
Use forex bureaux on the main Kasoa road for better rates; avoid airport and hotel counters as they give poor rates.
Cards are accepted in larger supermarkets and some restaurants in town, but smaller shops and markets are cash-only; mobile money (MTN MoMo, Vodafone Cash) is widely used.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated — round up taxi fares, leave 5-10% in sit-down restaurants, and give 5-10 GHS to hotel staff for good service.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant coffee with milk from a roadside kiosk or chop bar costs around 10-15 GHS.
Fried rice with chicken or jollof rice from a local chop bar costs about 25-35 GHS.
A main dish of fufu with light soup or banku with tilapia at a local eatery runs 30-50 GHS.
Go to the Kasoa New Market area or along the main Accra-Cape Coast highway for affordable kebabs, fried yam, grilled fish, and kelewele (spiced fried plantain).
The common supermarkets in Kasoa are Melcom, Shoprite (at the Kasoa Mall), and smaller local minimarts on the main road.
Kasoa Market on the main road has second-hand clothing stalls (called 'auction') and new affordable clothes; prices start around 20-50 GHS.
Trotros (shared minibuses) cost 2-5 GHS per ride within Kasoa; from Kotoka International Airport, take a trotro from Tema Station to Kasoa for about 20 GHS, or book a shared taxi for around 150-200 GHS.
Always negotiate prices in markets — asking 'last price' is normal. Use mobile money (MTN MoMo) for small cashless payments to avoid ATM fees. Eat at chop bars instead of tourist-oriented restaurants for big savings.
Emergency Contacts
KasoaFor all emergencies in Kasoa, dial 112 from any mobile network. Ghana Police Service general line: 18555 (toll-free). Ambulance pickup can be arranged via 193 or through the National Ambulance Service app. Fire service reports should use 192, but also try the local Kasoa Fire Station on +233 302 772 000 for faster response. Keep these numbers saved in your phone and written down; mobile coverage can be patchy in some parts of the district.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Kasoa, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel De La Columbia
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Absa — 310 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Kasoa Station (main lorry station) → Circle / Odoo, Accra
💡 Tro-tros run from Kasoa to Accra via the Mallam junction. The vehicle will be packed — keep your bag on your lap and have exact change. Best for solo travellers on a budget; hot and noisy but reliable.
Hotel De La Columbia → Kasoa Market / Kasoa New Town
Kasoa Bus Stop (Aplaku Road) → Accra (VIP Station, Kwame Nkrumah Circle)
💡 The VIP bus is air-conditioned and more comfortable than Tro-Tro. Buy your ticket inside the kiosk, not from touts. Sit on the right side for a better view of the coast before the bridge.
Kotoka International Airport (ACC) → Hotel De La Columbia, Kasoa
💡 Arrange through the hotel front desk for a fixed rate. Avoid unlicensed drivers at arrivals — use the official taxi rank or ride-hailing app Bolt for around 230 GHS if you have roaming data.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at Hotel De La Columbia?
Request a room on the second or third floor at the rear side of the building (away from Kasoa's main road). These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level noise but still accessible by stairs if the lift is slow (common in 3-star hotels in Ghana). The rear orientation cuts street noise from taxis and tro-tros.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel De La Columbia?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or kitchen – they get noise from staff, early check-ins, and cooking smells. Also avoid any room at the front of the hotel facing Kasoa’s main road: that stretch is busy with honking cars, hawkers, and music from nearby shops until late.
Is Hotel De La Columbia noisy?
Kasoa is a busy roadside town – constant traffic, honking, and market sounds from nearby stalls. Also Ghanaian churches often start loud services early on Sundays, and bars may play music until midnight. A rear-facing room on floor 2 or 3 is your best bet.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel De La Columbia?
Limited – you’ll see the street or neighbouring buildings. The rear rooms overlook a yard or car park: not scenic, but quieter. No significant view from this address.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel De La Columbia?
1. Bring earplugs – street noise is relentless even in ‘quiet’ rooms. 2. Check if the lift works at check-in; if not, request a lower floor (2nd, not 1st) for stairs access without the ground-floor noise.
What time is check-in at Hotel De La Columbia?
Check-in at Hotel De La Columbia is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel De La Columbia have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speeds adequate for browsing and email, may drop during peak hours.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel De La Columbia?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel De La Columbia?
Fried rice with chicken or jollof rice from a local chop bar costs about 25-35 GHS.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel De La Columbia?
Trotros (shared minibuses) cost 2-5 GHS per ride within Kasoa; from Kotoka International Airport, take a trotro from Tema Station to Kasoa for about 20 GHS, or book a shared taxi for around 150-200 GHS.
When is the best time to visit Kasoa?
November to March: the long dry season means sunny days, low humidity, and easier travel on Kasoa’s unpaved roads. Christmas and Easter boost local activity but crowds are manageable outside those weeks.
Top-Attraktionen in Kasoa
💡 Start at the police station roundabout and follow the long street south; about 2km sees most sights.
💡 Come on weekends when local vendors sell cheap snacks like roasted plantain and groundnuts.
💡 Visit early morning (6-8am) for the best selection and cooler temperatures; bring small change and a reusable bag.
💡 Sunday mass at 9am offers a chance to hear the choir; visitors welcome but dress modestly.
💡 Go late afternoon for cooler breezes and golden light; avoid after dark and watch your footing near the water.