Holiday Inn Accra Airport

Holiday Inn Accra Airport is a dependable mid-range choice in Airport City, the modern business district beside Kotoka International Airport. It is part of the IHG group, so international travellers will find the familiar Holiday Inn standards, and its location a few minutes from the terminals makes it especially useful for first and last nights in Ghana, short business trips and stopovers.

Rooms range from Standard and Premium rooms to suites and one-bedroom suites, giving options for solo travellers, couples and families who need more space. The hotel has a 16-metre outdoor swimming pool with a poolside area, Lacabana, and an air-conditioned fitness centre with cardio machines. There are two restaurants and bars on site, including the Wiase Restaurant and the Safari Bar, so guests can eat without leaving the hotel after a long flight.

The hotel suits business travellers, families wanting a pool and a predictable standard, and anyone who needs to be close to the airport. It is not the place to stay if you want to walk to historic sights or nightlife, which are a drive away in central Accra and Osu, but the restaurants of the Airport Residential Area and Café Kwae at One Airport Square are close by.

Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is at 11:00, and the minimum check-in age is 18. Parking on site is complimentary, and the car park can take larger vehicles. The hotel's own information about airport transfers is inconsistent, describing a complimentary pick-up on request in one place and saying there is no free shuttle in another, so confirm transport arrangements directly when you book. Rates are in the mid-range for Accra and generally lower than at the full-service luxury hotels.

The hotel is a good fallback when the airport hotels are busy or when you want a familiar international standard at a lower price than the luxury properties. Families can take advantage of the suites for extra space.

From Airport City, ride-hailing cars and taxis reach Osu, Labone and East Legon, though travel times depend on traffic, which is heaviest at morning and evening rush hours. The Accra Marriott Hotel and Marina Mall are close neighbours.