Il tuo soggiorno — IKE City Hotel
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La proprietà — IKE City Hotel
The IKE City Hotel is a straightforward, no-frills 3-star property aimed at business travellers and transit passengers. Its lobby feels functional: tiled floors, a small reception desk, and a seating area with a TV often tuned to news. The USP is its location near the Tema roundabout and motorway, making it convenient for catching early flights or attending meetings in the industrial port zone. Not for leisure tourists seeking charm, but fine for a clean, safe overnight stop.
Cronache di Tema
Tema was a small fishing village until 1952, when the Gold Coast government decided to build West Africa’s largest artificial deep-sea port here. Construction of the harbour and accompanying town began in the 1950s, designed by the British architect Maxwell Fry and planner Jane Drew as a model industrial city. The port opened in 1962, transforming Tema into Ghana’s commercial and industrial hub, with sprawling oil refineries, aluminium smelters and container terminals. Architecturally, the city is defined by functionalist 1960s concrete blocks, wide grid-plan roads and a thriving market at Community 1. Today Tema feels more workaday than Accra: less touristy, dominated by logistics, manufacturing and a large expat community living in the residential communities numbered 1 through 25.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Tema →I migliori mesi
December to February: dry and relatively cool (25–30°C), low humidity from the harmattan wind, and few rain disruptions. The city is less crowded than Accra during Christmas.
Peak / Festival Surge
April is peak due to the Odwira Festival in nearby Akropong and Easter holidays; June sees the Homowo festival. Hotel prices in Tema can rise 20–30% during these periods as domestic and diaspora visitors fill rooms.
Stagione di spalla
May and November offer the best budget shoulder months: the main rains have eased in November, while May’s heavy showers deter crowds and drop rates by up to 40% from peak.
Meteo e imballaggio
Tema’s climate quirk is the double wet season: a heavy main rainy season from April to July, then a lighter one in October–November. Pack a lightweight rain jacket and quick-dry shoes at all times, even in the dry season, as tropical downpours can occur without warning.
Briefing della città — Tema
- Tema’s new intercity bus terminal at Community 1 opened in March 2026, relocating most long-distance services from the old chaotic lorry park near the harbour – expect smoother connections to Accra and the eastern corridor.
- The Tema-Aflao road upgrade is still ongoing, causing occasional one-way traffic controls near the motorway roundabout; allow an extra 20 minutes if heading to the border or Volta Region.
- Kpone landfill, 10 km east of Tema, is operating near capacity and a new waste-to-energy plant is under construction, meaning occasional odour issues on humid days in the eastern suburbs – the IKE City Hotel is far enough west to avoid noticeable smell.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to IKE City Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Rooms on the third or fourth floor facing away from Tema's main road (look for rooms ending in 01-04 if possible, as these are typically rear-facing in hotels of this class). The lift has only four floors, so these offer good quiet without being too high for stair access in a power cut.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on the first floor (directly above the reception and street) and rooms directly beside the lift shaft — you'll hear the motor and passing traffic. Avoid rooms overlooking the front entrance as Tema's main road carries heavy commercial traffic, including trucks heading to the port.
Best views
Limited given the 3-star rating and central Tema location. If you face the rear, you'll see other low-rise buildings and maybe some trees. Front views give you the main road and its traffic — not worth the noise trade-off.
Quietest floors
Third or fourth floor, rear side (likely south or east depending on the plot).
🔊 Noise notes
Tema's main road runs past the front of the hotel. Expect heavy vehicle noise from 6am onwards (commercial trucks, buses) and occasional honking. The lift motor is audible on floors 1-2 if your room is adjacent to the shaft. No disco or nightclub on site at this class, but street vendors with portable speakers sometimes set up near the entrance.
Insider tips
1. Request a rear-facing room at check-in — the front desks at 3-star hotels in Tema are usually happy to accommodate if you explain noise concerns. 2. If you're driving, ask about parking on the day: some of these properties have very limited off-street parking and street parking fills up by 8am with delivery trucks.
- 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
strutture alberghiere — IKE City Hotel
Free Wi-Fi for all guests. Speed is around 10 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up. Requires room number and surname login.
Lift serves all guest floors (3 storeys). No stairs-only sections.
Complimentary physical copies of Daily Graphic at reception. No digital newsstand.
Standard check-in from 14:00. Early bag drop allowed from 12:00. Late check-out until 16:00 costs GHS 50; after 16:00 charged full night.
Free baggage storage available at front desk for same-day arrivals and post-check-out.
Step-free entrance at main door. Lifts serve all floors. No ramps for side exits; some thresholds slight lip.
Free on-site parking for up to 12 cars, first-come-first-served. No valet. No EV charging. Nearest public car park is Tema Community 1 car park, 800 metres away, GHS 20 per night.
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit of first night's room rate required to secure booking. Incidentals hold of GHS 200 per night taken at check-in.
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Ghanaian Cedi, GHS
Use forex bureaux in Tema (e.g. Community 1 or Near the Post Office) for the best rates; avoid airport exchange booths and hotel desks as they give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard accepted in supermarkets and some hotels; cash is king for taxis, trotros, markets and small shops — contactless is rare.
Not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fares, leave 5-10% at nicer restaurants, and give small amounts (2-5 GHS) to hotel porters.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Instant Nescafé from a kiosk (about 3-5 GHS) — cafés are scarce in Tema; fresh brewed coffee is pricier (15-25 GHS) at few places.
A plate of fufu or jollof rice with fish from a local chop bar (around 15-25 GHS).
Waakye or fried yam and chicken from a street-side stall (about 20-30 GHS for a filling main).
Tema's main street-food hubs are along the beach road and around Community 1 Market — look for grilled tilapia, kelewele, and roasted plantain.
Shoprite is the main budget supermarket chain in Tema; Melcom also has grocery sections with fair prices.
Tema Market (in Community 1) sells cheap second-hand clothing and local fabrics; for new basics, try the shops along the main Market Road.
Trotros (shared minibuses) cost 2-5 GHS per ride within Tema; from Kotoka Airport, take a trotro to Tema Station (about 10 GHS) or negotiate a shared taxi (around 30-40 GHS).
Eat at chop bars or street stalls rather than hotels; use trotros or shared taxis instead of private taxis; negotiate prices at markets firmly but politely.
Emergency Contacts
TemaFrom a landline in Tema, dial 191 for police, 193 for ambulance, 192 for fire. Mobile users can also try 112, which routes to the national emergency centre. For non-urgent police matters, call the Tema Regional Police Command on +233 303 202 444.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Tema, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at IKE City Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
Accra (STC terminal near Circle) → Tema Main Station
💡 Cheapest option, but the bus drops you at Tema Station—you'll then need a local taxi (about 15 GHS) to White Stone Lodge. Best for day trips.
Accra or Airport → White Stone Lodge, Tema
💡 Reliable for door-to-door service. Use Uber in Accra, but switch to Bolt once you cross into Tema—drivers there are cheaper. Make sure your driver knows the White Stone Lodge (near Community 2, off the motorway).
Kotoka International Airport (ACC) → White Stone Lodge, Tema
💡 Negotiate the fare before getting in; a typical drop to White Stone Lodge should be 120–150 GHS. Use a yellow-and-black cab from the official airport taxi rank for safety.
Accra (Circle or 37) → Tema (Community 2 stop)
💡 Tro-tros are cramped but authentic. Tell the mate you want 'Tema Community 2'—White Stone Lodge is a 10-minute walk from that stop. Avoid rush hours (7–9am, 4–6pm) when it's packed.
Informazioni su Tema
Wikipedia ↗
Tema is a city on the Bight of Benin and Atlantic coast of Ghana. It is located 25 kilometres (16 mi) east of the capital city; Accra, in the region of Greater Accra, and is the capital of the Tema Metropolitan District. As of 2013, Tema is the eleventh most populous settlement in Ghana, with a popu...
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What are the best rooms at IKE City Hotel?
Rooms on the third or fourth floor facing away from Tema's main road (look for rooms ending in 01-04 if possible, as these are typically rear-facing in hotels of this class). The lift has only four floors, so these offer good quiet without being too high for stair access in a power cut.
Which rooms should I avoid at IKE City Hotel?
Rooms on the first floor (directly above the reception and street) and rooms directly beside the lift shaft — you'll hear the motor and passing traffic. Avoid rooms overlooking the front entrance as Tema's main road carries heavy commercial traffic, including trucks heading to the port.
Is IKE City Hotel noisy?
Tema's main road runs past the front of the hotel. Expect heavy vehicle noise from 6am onwards (commercial trucks, buses) and occasional honking. The lift motor is audible on floors 1-2 if your room is adjacent to the shaft. No disco or nightclub on site at this class, but street vendors with portable speakers sometimes set up near the entrance.
Which rooms have the best views at IKE City Hotel?
Limited given the 3-star rating and central Tema location. If you face the rear, you'll see other low-rise buildings and maybe some trees. Front views give you the main road and its traffic — not worth the noise trade-off.
What are insider tips for staying at IKE City Hotel?
1. Request a rear-facing room at check-in — the front desks at 3-star hotels in Tema are usually happy to accommodate if you explain noise concerns. 2. If you're driving, ask about parking on the day: some of these properties have very limited off-street parking and street parking fills up by 8am with delivery trucks.
What time is check-in at IKE City Hotel?
Check-in at IKE City Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does IKE City Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests. Speed is around 10 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up. Requires room number and surname login.
Is there a city or tourist tax at IKE City Hotel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near IKE City Hotel?
A plate of fufu or jollof rice with fish from a local chop bar (around 15-25 GHS).
What is the cheapest way to get around from IKE City Hotel?
Trotros (shared minibuses) cost 2-5 GHS per ride within Tema; from Kotoka Airport, take a trotro to Tema Station (about 10 GHS) or negotiate a shared taxi (around 30-40 GHS).
When is the best time to visit Tema?
December to February: dry and relatively cool (25–30°C), low humidity from the harmattan wind, and few rain disruptions. The city is less crowded than Accra during Christmas.
Principali attrazioni a Tema
💡 Best photographed in late afternoon for golden light on the concrete. Not a place to linger at night. Combine this with a walk along the nearby Community 1 market street.
💡 Go early in the morning (before 8am) for a cooler, quieter experience; the park gets busier after 4pm with joggers and kids.
💡 Best visited around 6–8am when the boats come in; bring a face mask if you're sensitive to the fishy smell. No photography restrictions but be respectful of fishermen.
💡 Go at sunrise for the best light and cooler temperature. Bring your own water and a bag to take out your rubbish. Swimming is at your own risk—currents can be strong.
💡 Call ahead (+233 303 203 111) to confirm tour times—usually weekdays only, 9am–3pm. The factory shop sells factory seconds at half price; perfect for souvenir fabric.