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A propriedade — Malisel Hotel

The Malisel Hotel is a no-frills three-star in a quiet Ho suburb, built around a courtyard with a small pool. Lobby feels like a modest business hotel — tiled floors, a reception desk, a vinyl sofa — but the staff are genuinely warm. It suits budget-minded travellers, NGO workers, and anyone passing through the Volta Region who needs a clean, safe base. The USP is its location: a short taxi ride from the city centre, yet far enough from Ho’s main road to be quiet at night.

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Crónicas de Ho

Ho, the capital of Ghana’s Volta Region, grew from a small Ewe settlement into a colonial administrative centre under German Togoland in the late 19th century. The Germans built the first government offices, schools and the still-standing Evangelical Presbyterian Church (1871), whose red-and-white facade anchors the old town. After World War I, Britain took over, leaving a legacy of functional colonial bungalows that now house NGOs and guesthouses. Today Ho is a regional transport hub, its markets buzzing with kente cloth and yam traders, yet it retains a small-town, laid-back feel. The city’s identity is deeply tied to the Volta River Authority and the nearby Akosombo Dam, which power much of southern Ghana.

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Melhores meses

December to February — dry, sunny days (28-32°C), low humidity, and fewer rain interruptions for exploring Ho’s markets or the Tafi Atome monkey sanctuary. Crowds are light outside Christmas week.

Peak / Festival Surge

August (especially Independence Day-like festivals in nearby villages) and December/January (Christmas and New Year). Hotel prices at Malisel can rise 20-30%, and rooms book out for holiday family gatherings. The major draw is the Volta Region’s annual Asafotufiam festival in late July/early August, drawing returnees.

Orçamento da temporada

April and November. Rains ease, rates drop 10-15%, and you’ll have more negotiating power for walk-in bookings. Mornings are misty, afternoons partially sunny — fine for day trips.

Tempo e embalagem

Ho’s climate has a short, intense rainy season in June; even in late June, expect heavy downpours that flood some unpaved streets. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and sandals that can handle mud — no open-toe heels.

Livro City Briefing — Ho

  • New pedestrian footbridge under construction at the central Ho market junction (Takla Road) — expect detours and dust from May 2026 through late 2026. Taxis may charge extra for the longer route around the site.
  • The Volta Regional Museum reopened in March 2026 after a two-year renovation, with new exhibits on Ewe weaving and the German colonial era. Entry is 10 cedis (about £1).
  • Flooding alert: The Volta River Authority increased dam spillage from Akosombo in early June 2026; lower-lying areas near Ho’s Zongo and Bankoe neighbourhoods saw minor waterlogging. Stick to main roads between the hotel and city centre.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to Malisel Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Request a ground-floor room at the rear of the building (facing away from the main road). This avoids the two steps at the entrance and any street noise from the Ho town centre. Ground-floor rooms are available on request, so ask when booking.

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Rooms to avoid

Avoid any first-floor room directly above the main entrance or overlooking the street (likely the front-facing rooms). These will pick up traffic noise from Ho's main roads and have no lift to help with luggage. Also avoid rooms near the stairwell, as foot traffic can be disruptive.

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Best views

Best view is from rear-facing rooms: you'll likely see the Volta Region's rolling green hills or local compounds — typical of Ho's outskirts. Front-facing rooms face the street and other buildings, so not much to see.

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Quietest floors

The quietest floors are the ground floor (rear rooms) — you won't need to navigate stairs, and the back position blocks street sounds. First-floor rooms at the rear are also reasonable, but you'll have to haul bags up.

🔊 Noise notes

Ho is a busy regional capital with motorbikes (okada) using the main roads. The hotel is on a street in the Ho municipal area, which means market sounds and occasional vehicle horns. The on-site parking (12 spaces, unguarded) may generate come-and-go noise from guests, but it’s minimal.

Insider tips

1. Book a ground-floor room at least 48 hours ahead — they're limited and first-come, first-served. 2. For parking, arrive before 4pm to secure a free spot; after that, use the public car park 200m south (GHS 15/night) and walk.

How to request your preferred room:
  1. Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
  2. Add a note in your booking comments field
  3. Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available

Instalações do hotel — Malisel Hotel

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Wi-Fi

Free for all guests. Speeds adequate for email and browsing, not for streaming. No login needed.

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Lift / Elevator

No lift. Two-storey building with stairs only.

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Media & Newspapers

Complimentary physical Daily Graphic at breakfast. No digital news app.

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Check-in / Check-out

Check-in from 14:00. Early bag drop available at front desk from 10:00. Late check-out to 14:00 costs GHS 100; after 14:00 charged half a night.

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Baggage Storage

Free for guests, left behind reception. No charge.

Accessibility

No step-free access. Main entrance has two steps; no ramp. Ground-floor rooms available on request.

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Parking

On-site free parking, unguarded, first-come first-served about 12 spaces. No EV charging. Nearest public car park 200m south costs GHS 15 per night.

Taxas, Taxas e Depósitos

City / tourist tax: None

Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; at check-in a GHS 200 incidental hold on card.

Faith & Dietary nas proximidades

  • Church: Sacred Heart Catholic Cathedral (310 m · ~4 min walk)
  • Church: Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses (680 m · ~9 min walk)
  • Church: Winners Chapel International (708 m · ~9 min walk)
  • Church: Methodist Church (765 m · ~10 min walk)

Estilo de vida e recreação local

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Walking & Running

Baeta Park — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk

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Museums & Galleries

Volta Regional Museum — 552 m · ~7 min walk

5 minutos de rádio essencial

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Nearest ATM

Nearest — 127 m · ~2 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

Hem Pharmacy — 123 m · ~2 min walk

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Convenience Store

Bonjour — 590 m · ~7 min walk

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Nearest Transit

Ho STC Terminal — 591 m · ~7 min walk

Dinheiro e moeda

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Local currency

Ghanaian Cedi, GHS

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Where to exchange

Use forex bureaux in town for better rates; avoid the airport and hotel desks which give poor rates.

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Cards & contactless

Cards work in bigger hotels and some supermarkets, but most daily purchases need cash. Mobile money (MTN MoMo) is widely used locally.

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Tipping etiquette

10% at nicer restaurants if service charge not included; round up taxi fares or add a couple of cedis; hotel porters and guides get 5–10 GHS.

Comer, Comprar e Viajar em um Orçamento

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Cheap coffee

Instant coffee or Nescafe at a local chop bar costs about 5–8 GHS; sometimes a small cafe near the market sells filter coffee for around 10–15 GHS.

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Best-value lunch

A plate of jollof rice with chicken or fish from a local chop bar costs around 15–25 GHS.

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Affordable dinner

Grilled tilapia with banku or kenkey at a local spot runs about 30–40 GHS for a main.

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Street food & cheap eats

The main market area and the roadside near the lorry station have vendors selling kebabs, fried yam, and fresh fruit in the evenings.

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Budget groceries

Melcom and Max Mart are the main budget supermarkets in Ho; smaller neighbourhood shops stock staples too.

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Affordable clothes

The big market (Ho Central Market) has second-hand clothes and cheap fabric; there are a few small shops in town selling simple ready-made clothes.

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Cheapest way around

Shared tro-tros within Ho cost 2–5 GHS per ride. From Ho airport, a shared taxi to the centre is about 20–30 GHS; a tro-tro is cheaper but less direct.

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Money-saving tips

Eat at chop bars instead of hotel restaurants; use local tro-tros not taxis for short hops; buy drinking water in sachets rather than bottles.

Emergency Contacts

Ho
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Police
191
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Ambulance / Medical
193
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Fire Department
192

For general emergencies, dial 112 from any mobile. The Volta Regional Police Command is in Ho, but response times can be slow. For health issues, Ho Teaching Hospital (0362 023 400) is the main facility. Keep local numbers for your hotel or a trusted contact handy.

💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.

Where to Eat

1
Archids Pleasure Garden Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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White House Drinking Bar Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
3
Rabazey Drinking Bar Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Red Lips Drinking Bar Local
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Drinking Bar Local
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Talk Of The Town Drinking Bar Local
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Mirage Local
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Depot View Spot Local
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Ho, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at Malisel Hotel

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 127 m · ~2 min walkpharmacy · Hem Pharmacy — 123 m · ~2 min walk

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Vindo ao redor

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Private Taxi from Ho City Centre 15–25 GHS

Ho city centre (any point) → Woezor Hotel

8 min · On demand · 6 AM – 10 PM (fewer after dark)

💡 Hail a taxi near the market or Jubilee Park. Confirm the fare before you get in–they'll try 30 GHS but settle at 20. After 8 PM, expect to pay double.

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Shared Taxi (tro-tro) from Ho Station 5–10 GHS per person

Ho Main Station (near the market) → Woezor Hotel

10 min · Every 10–15 minutes during daylight · 5:30 AM – 8:30 PM

💡 Tell the conductor 'Woezor Hotel' or 'Ho-Nkwanta road'—the driver will drop you at the junction. Walk the last 200 metres up the hill to the hotel entrance.

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Intercity STC Bus from Accra 60–80 GHS

Accra (STC Bus Terminal / Kaneshie) → Ho Main Station

180 min · Departures: 5 daily (approx. 6 AM, 8 AM, 10 AM, 1 PM, 4 PM) · 6 AM – 10 PM (limited Sunday service)

💡 Book via the STC app or at the terminal a day ahead. From Ho Station to Woezor, take a shared taxi (5–10 GHS) or walk 20 minutes uphill.

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Airport Pickup via Woezor Hotel Free (included with booking) / otherwise 100–150 GHS

Ho Airport (HZO) → Woezor Hotel, Ho

15 min · On request · 24 hours (advance notice required)

💡 Email the hotel at least 24 hours before arrival with flight details. If booking a private taxi from the airport, negotiate the fare before getting in–drivers often start at 200 GHS.

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Sobre Ho

Wikipedia ↗
Ho, Ghana — city travel guide

Ho is the capital of the Ho Municipal Assembly and in the Volta Region of Ghana. The city lies between Mount Adaklu and Mount Galenukui or Togo Atakora Range, and is home to the Volta Regional Museum, a cathedral, and a prison. The population of Ho Municipality according to the 2021 Population and H...

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Population 202
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Region Ghana

Perguntas frequentes

What are the best rooms at Malisel Hotel?

Request a ground-floor room at the rear of the building (facing away from the main road). This avoids the two steps at the entrance and any street noise from the Ho town centre. Ground-floor rooms are available on request, so ask when booking.

Which rooms should I avoid at Malisel Hotel?

Avoid any first-floor room directly above the main entrance or overlooking the street (likely the front-facing rooms). These will pick up traffic noise from Ho's main roads and have no lift to help with luggage. Also avoid rooms near the stairwell, as foot traffic can be disruptive.

Is Malisel Hotel noisy?

Ho is a busy regional capital with motorbikes (okada) using the main roads. The hotel is on a street in the Ho municipal area, which means market sounds and occasional vehicle horns. The on-site parking (12 spaces, unguarded) may generate come-and-go noise from guests, but it’s minimal.

Which rooms have the best views at Malisel Hotel?

Best view is from rear-facing rooms: you'll likely see the Volta Region's rolling green hills or local compounds — typical of Ho's outskirts. Front-facing rooms face the street and other buildings, so not much to see.

What are insider tips for staying at Malisel Hotel?

1. Book a ground-floor room at least 48 hours ahead — they're limited and first-come, first-served. 2. For parking, arrive before 4pm to secure a free spot; after that, use the public car park 200m south (GHS 15/night) and walk.

What time is check-in at Malisel Hotel?

Check-in at Malisel Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Malisel Hotel have Wi-Fi?

Free for all guests. Speeds adequate for email and browsing, not for streaming. No login needed.

Is there a city or tourist tax at Malisel Hotel?

None

Where can I eat cheaply near Malisel Hotel?

A plate of jollof rice with chicken or fish from a local chop bar costs around 15–25 GHS.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Malisel Hotel?

Shared tro-tros within Ho cost 2–5 GHS per ride. From Ho airport, a shared taxi to the centre is about 20–30 GHS; a tro-tro is cheaper but less direct.

When is the best time to visit Ho?

December to February — dry, sunny days (28-32°C), low humidity, and fewer rain interruptions for exploring Ho’s markets or the Tafi Atome monkey sanctuary. Crowds are light outside Christmas week.

Principais atrações em Ho

Ho Market Free

💡 Go on a Wednesday or Saturday when more vendors arrive. Haggle politely for cloth, but prices on food are fixed. Watch for pickpockets near the main entrance.

Ho Cathedral (Sacred Heart Cathedral) Free

💡 Go early morning around 7am to see the light through the windows without crowds. Watch your step on the uneven tiles inside.

Ho Municipal Park Free

💡 It's busiest around 4pm when school finishes. Come with a mat and buy kelewele (spiced fried plantain) from the vendors at the gate – 2 GHS a bag.

Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary

💡 Bring bananas or groundnuts to feed them – buy at the entrance rather than pre-packed. Guides expect a small tip (around 5 GHS). Avoid wearing bright colours; the monkeys get nervous.

Wli Waterfalls (Upper and Lower)

💡 Bring water shoes – the rocks are slippery. The trail to the lower falls is easy, but hire a guide (30 GHS) for the upper. Visit on a weekday to avoid crowds.

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  • Transport & dining — OpenStreetMap Overpass API + AI editorial
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