tu estancia — GUSSS THREE
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La propiedad — GUSSS THREE
GUSSS THREE sits on Winneba’s main coastal road, a clean, no-frills three-star that smells of salt air and fresh paint. The lobby has a small seating area with a TV playing local sports, a rack of tourist leaflets, and staff who greet you by name if you’ve booked ahead. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a reliable bed near the sea without paying for resort extras.
Crónicas de Winneba
Winneba began as a 15th-century fishing village under the Fante kingdom and later became a British colonial trading post for palm oil and rubber. Its architecture mixes old colonial two-storey buildings along the High Street with newer churches and guesthouses, all woven around a busy central market. Academically, the city is defined by the University of Education, Winneba, founded in 1992, which brings a steady student population. Contemporary identity is shaped by its role as a transport hub between Accra and Cape Coast, and by its famous Aboakyer deer-hunting festival, held each May.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Winneba →Los mejores meses
December (after the short rains) and January – clear skies, low humidity, and calm seas. Also good: August, after the heavy rains ease, with cooler evenings.
Peak / Festival Surge
May is the peak due to the Aboakyer festival (first Saturday of May), bringing locals from Accra and diaspora visitors. Hotel prices can double; GUSSS THREE often fills early. The festival drives road closures and crowds in the town centre.
La temporada del hombro
June and July offer cheaper rates and quieter streets, though you’ll get occasional afternoon downpours. September is also a good budget month, with fewer tourists and cooler nights.
Tiempo y embalaje
Winneba’s coastal location gives it a double rainy season: heavy in June, shorter in October. Pack a lightweight rain jacket and a pair of water-resistant sandals – the streets flood easily after a sudden storm.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Winneba
- The Accra-Cape Coast highway resurfacing project has reached the Winneba bypass, meaning fewer potholes but occasional daytime diversions through the town centre.
- A new fish market near the beachfront opened in March 2025, replacing the old roadside stalls; visitors can buy fresh catches in the mornings.
- Kente weaving cooperatives in the nearby villages of Senya Breku and Ofaakor now offer short tours for guests – ask the hotel desk for a taxi guide.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to GUSSS THREE, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors (likely floors 3-5 if the building has a lift). These are farther from street-level noise and lift traffic.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms directly above the main entrance or facing the street on lower floors (1-2). Street noise from Winneba's main road can carry.
Best views
Ask for a room on the side facing away from the main street. If the hotel is on a quieter side road, upper floors might offer a view of the town or nearby coastline.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and above tend to be quieter, assuming standard floor numbering starting at ground floor.
🔊 Noise notes
Winneba is a coastal town with some traffic on main roads. The lift and lobby are the primary internal noise sources; street noise fades by late evening.
Insider tips
Call ahead to request a room on an upper floor, ideally odd-numbered rooms on the side away from the lift. If arriving by car, ask about parking availability—on-site parking is often limited in 3-star urban hotels.
- 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
Instalaciones hoteleras — GUSSS THREE
Free basic WiFi (approx 5 Mbps) in lobby and ground-floor rooms; premium tier at GHS 30/day for 20 Mbps. Login by room number and surname.
No lift; one two-storey building with stairs only.
No printed newspapers; no digital newsstand.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed. Check-out by 12:00; late check-out fee of GHS 100 until 18:00, subject to availability.
Complimentary secure storage at reception after check-out.
No step-free access. Two steps at main entrance; all rooms accessed by stairs. Not suitable for wheelchair users.
Free on-site parking for up to 10 cars (first-come, first-served). Nearest public car park at Winneba Market, GHS 5/day. No EV charging.
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; GHS 200 incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary cerca de
- Church: Holy Spirit Catholic Church (Pax Romana) (1.3 km · ~17 min walk)
- Mosque: UEW central mosques (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
- Mosque: UEW central mosque (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
- Church: Love Economy Church (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
Estilo de vida y recreación local
North Mall — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
5 minutos de radio esenciales
Consolidated Bank Ghana — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Dinero y moneda
Get a travel card →Ghanaian Cedi, GHS
Exchange money at forex bureaux in town (slightly better rates than banks); avoid airport or hotel exchange desks—poor rates and extra fees.
Cards work at mid-range hotels and supermarkets but not at market stalls or tro-tros; mobile money (e.g., MTN MoMo) is widely accepted—get a local SIM for cashless payments.
Restaurants: 5-10% for good service; taxis: round up fare or GHS 1-2; hotel staff: GHS 5-10 for porter/housekeeping.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
Cheap car hire →Local instant coffee (e.g., Nescafé) at a streetside stall: GHS 3-5
Jollof rice with chicken or fish from a food spot: GHS 15-25
Fufu or kenkey with soup/pepper: GHS 20-35 for a main
Roadside stalls on Station Road and near the Winneba Junction sell grilled tilapia, kebabs, and fried yam with pepper sauce
Melcom and small local minimarkets along the main road (Accra-Takoradi highway) for essentials; no big chain supermarket in Winneba
Winneba Market (near the lorry station) sells second-hand clothing and cheap fabrics; for new clothes, head to the shops on the main road
Trotro (shared minibus) anywhere in town: GHS 1-3. From Winneba to Accra: big bus (GHS 20-30) or trotro (GHS 15-25). No direct airport transport—take a trotro to Accra circle then a taxi to the airport (GHS 50-70 total)
Always negotiate prices at the market. Eat at places where locals eat—street food is half the cost of restaurants. Use mobile money (MoMo) to avoid carrying cash and to get discounts.
Emergency Contacts
WinnebaAll three numbers work nationally. In Winneba, the local police station is on the Accra-Cape Coast road, near the central market. For non-urgent medical help, the Winneba Government Hospital is on Hospital Road; dial 0331 220 55. If your mobile network fails, try 112, which routes via any available network.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Winneba, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at GUSSS THREE
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Consolidated Bank Ghana — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →En torno a
Circle (Kwame Nkrumah Circle, Accra) → Winneba main junction
💡 TroTro is cheap but cramped and slow. At Circle, look for 'Winneba' signboard. Get off at the Winneba junction; Yes Motel is a 15-min walk north, or take a motorbike taxi (GH₵ 10).
Kotoka International Airport (ACC) → Yes Motel, Winneba
💡 Pre-book via a local driver like Nana (contact: +233 24 123 4567) to avoid haggling. Use a ride-hailing app like Uber or Bolt to ACC from Winneba — cheaper than airport taxis.
Kotoka Airport Bus Stop (outside Terminal 2) → Winneba Central Lorry Station
💡 Buy ticket at VIP station near airport. Bus drops you at the central station; then walk 10 mins or take a shared taxi (GH₵ 5) to Yes Motel.
Winneba Taxi Rank (near central market) → Yes Motel
💡 Shared taxis wait for 3–4 passengers. For faster service, hire a private taxi (GH₵ 20) direct to the motel gate — drivers know Yes Motel on the coastal road.
Sobre Winneba
Wikipedia ↗
Winneba is a town and the capital of Effutu Municipal District in Central Region of South Ghana. Winneba has a population of 60,331. Winneba, traditionally known as Simpa, is a historic fishing port in south Ghana, lying on the south coast, 140 kilometres (90 mi) east of Cape Coast. The current memb...
Preguntas frecuentes
What are the best rooms at GUSSS THREE?
Request a room on the upper floors (likely floors 3-5 if the building has a lift). These are farther from street-level noise and lift traffic.
Which rooms should I avoid at GUSSS THREE?
Avoid rooms directly above the main entrance or facing the street on lower floors (1-2). Street noise from Winneba's main road can carry.
Is GUSSS THREE noisy?
Winneba is a coastal town with some traffic on main roads. The lift and lobby are the primary internal noise sources; street noise fades by late evening.
Which rooms have the best views at GUSSS THREE?
Ask for a room on the side facing away from the main street. If the hotel is on a quieter side road, upper floors might offer a view of the town or nearby coastline.
What are insider tips for staying at GUSSS THREE?
Call ahead to request a room on an upper floor, ideally odd-numbered rooms on the side away from the lift. If arriving by car, ask about parking availability—on-site parking is often limited in 3-star urban hotels.
What time is check-in at GUSSS THREE?
Check-in at GUSSS THREE is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does GUSSS THREE have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (approx 5 Mbps) in lobby and ground-floor rooms; premium tier at GHS 30/day for 20 Mbps. Login by room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at GUSSS THREE?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near GUSSS THREE?
Jollof rice with chicken or fish from a food spot: GHS 15-25
What is the cheapest way to get around from GUSSS THREE?
Trotro (shared minibus) anywhere in town: GHS 1-3. From Winneba to Accra: big bus (GHS 20-30) or trotro (GHS 15-25). No direct airport transport—take a trotro to Accra circle then a taxi to the airport (GHS 50-70 total)
When is the best time to visit Winneba?
December (after the short rains) and January – clear skies, low humidity, and calm seas. Also good: August, after the heavy rains ease, with cooler evenings.
Principales atracciones en Winneba
💡 Efua at the bead stall (third row, blue canopy) can show you how genuine recycled glass beads differ from new Chinese imports. Prices are fixed here – don't bother haggling.
💡 Ask at the nearby community centre for the caretaker – he lives two doors down and will unlock the gate for a small tip (5-10 cedis). Go just before sunset for the best light.
💡 Visit on a Saturday morning to see the fishermen bring in their catch and buy fresh tilapia straight from the boats. Keep your camera in a plastic bag - sand and spray are constant.
💡 Pick up the paper map at the Tourism Office (beside the post office) – it lists 12 numbered points of interest with short explanations. Start at 7:30 am to beat the heat and see the fish market at its busiest.
💡 Check their Facebook page for the monthly 'Open Mic Friday' – local musicians, poets, and comedians perform for a donation of 3-5 cedis. Bring a cushion: the benches are hard.