Afiki

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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Staff

9.5

About this property

Beachfront Location: Afiki in Ankwanda offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can relax by the swimming pool with a view or enjoy the lush garden and terrace. Comfortable Accommodations: The guest house features family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and balconies. Each room includes a walk-in shower, free toiletries, and a work desk. Dining Experience: A family-friendly restaurant serves African, seafood, local, and European cuisines. Breakfast options include full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Additional amenities include a kids' pool and outdoor seating area. Local Attractions: Elmina Castle is 3.7 mi away, Cape Coast Castle 12 mi, and Fort Amsterdam 25 mi from the property. Takoradi Airport is 42 mi distant.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Laurence
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Afiki is a real gem of a hotel located right on the beach at the edge of a little Ghanaian fishing village. There has been a clear intention to produce a property and holiday experience that sits with and compliments the local environment rather...”
Roger
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I loved the location and the beach front. The laid back atmosphere was perfect for relaxing. The food was also very varied and delicious.”
Charlotte
United States United States
“I loved the location on a beautiful stretch of beach. The views were spectacular. I also like the large selection of food on the menu. The only complaint was the fresh lemonade which was only water and a squeeze of lemon juice. It was...”
Jessica
United States United States
“We loved our stay at Afiki. It is a hidden gem in a secluded location about 10 minutes drive from Elmina. The staff at the hotel were amazing and the restaurant offered many delicious options made to order. The beach is the highlight with very few...”
Daniel
United States United States
“The location was perfect, staff were amazing and will go above and beyond to make sure you enjoy your stay. I will definitely book this place again.”
Nicolas
Denmark Denmark
“We had some genuinely enjoyable moment at Afiki Hostel. The staff member who greeted us was super friendly, setting a warm tone right from the start. The room itself was a pleasant surprise, nice and comfortable, with working AC. By morning, the...”
Donna
United States United States
“This is a beautiful and intimate setting with a lovely little beach and ocean view. Situated right on the edge of a little fishing village, we were able to get an authentic look into the lives and culture of the people of this region. The guided...”
Kwabena
Ghana Ghana
“It was very quiet and peaceful. The staff were very friendly and solved all problems.”
Eliza
Greece Greece
“What a hidden gem in a pretty empty beautiful beach in Elmina! The staff was lovely and the location fantastic. I truly recommend it if you want to enjoy a non-touristic beach. The breakfast was also fresh and delicious.”
Ashley
United States United States
“Centrally located near the slave castles and right on the beach”

Managed by Baicox Ent (Trading as Afiki)

Company review score: 9.5Based on 158 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Afiki was built in 2005 by Apostle Stephen Kofi Baidoo. Stephen, who sadly passed away in 2019, was from the village of Ankwanda. It was our need to maintain our building which kickstarted our Afiki journey in 2018. Since then, our ambition and vision to be a socially conscious enterprise that makes a difference in our village and beyond keeps growing. Read about Our Purpose on our website, afikiresort dot com.

Property info

We are a boutique resort with 9 rooms, a swimming pool, golden sand beach, swimmable sea and a rooftop sea view restaurant. Our size gives us the ability to provide you with the best of Ghanaian hospitality with a personal touch that makes you feel that you are visiting an old friend. Our location, a remote and mostly quiet fishing village, lends itself to an authentic Ghanaian village experience. Join our guided walks through the Ankwanda village, meet its people and see how they live first hand. Our wooden curtain poles and grass mats are all examples of how we use what is around us, as our ancestors did, to give you an authentic African experience. We look forward to welcoming you.

Neighborhood info

We like to think that our village is unique. Its people are easy going, peaceful and welcoming. We are blessed with the beauty of the sea, sand, coconut trees and, oft, blue skies. Sometimes, sea turtles come to visit us and lay their eggs. The local fishermen fix their nets and head out to sea. We play on the golden sands and swim in the sea. Usually, the last weekend in November, February, May and August, our small fishing village comes to life with funerals, which seem more like parties! If you are coming to us for the peace and quiet, please do contact us for confirmation that there is no funeral - the parties can get loud! If you wish to experience the richness of Ghanaian culture, do contact us for the dates of funerals - they can be quite the experience!

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Afiki Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    African • Seafood • Local • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan

Amenities of Afiki

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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