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THE ACCRA BEACH HOTEL AND SPA
1970 and reconstructed it to offer 128 rooms.
“In 2007, the hotel completed another wing con-
sisting of 18 newsuites and a renovated restaurant,”
saysMonickoraja.“Theydecided to expand it further
with 78more rooms and a spa.”
Today, the Accra
Beach Hotel and
Spa consists of 158
rooms and 64 suites;
the Chakra Spa,
which features six
treatment rooms, a
sauna, and a steam
room; four restau-
rants and three
bars–one with a
swim-up option; two outdoor pools; four confer-
ence rooms; a business center; a beauty salon; a
fitness center; and a kids’ club.All accommodations
include freeWi-Fi,coffeemakers,mini fridges, cable
TV, air conditioning, a direct dial phone, an in-
room safe, and qual-
ity bathroom ameni-
ties.The majority of
its rooms and suites
include a spacious,
private balcony,
while luxury suites
feature Jacuzzis and
living areas with the
added option of a
private bar.
Refurbishing at the Accra is an ongoing process.
“Since I came two-and-a-half years ago,we have
refurbished the entire lobby,we renovated the
meeting and conference rooms, and we beautified
the landscape,” says Monickoraja.“Currently,we
are concentrating on the original wing.We will be
refurbishing it fromMay to November, so then, all
our rooms will be on par.We also will be working
on one of our all-day-dining restaurants,which
has been untouched for a long time.”
Speaking of dining, the Accra is not an all-in-
clusive hotel, although that option is available
for those who prefer it. And while there are
many wonderful eateries nearby, the hotel also
offers its own array of fine dining choices: the
Accra Deck Restaurant, with outdoor seating
that overlooks the ocean, features local foods
as well as contemporary European cuisine; the
Pacifika Kitchen Restaurant features Japanese,
Chinese, Thai, and Indonesian fare; the Coco-
Patch Restaurant is a casual spot for breakfast
or lunch; and the Fig Tree Restaurant serves
specialty dinners on Tuesdays and Thursdays
with live music and entertainment.
Monickoraja says that most of the hotel’s
guests come from the U.K, followed by the U.S.
and Canada. It is open year round, and has an
average occupancy rate of 79 percent, with
almost 60 percent of its guests, repeat visitors.
It employs an average of 270 employees, a
number that increases during the high season.
Guests are recruited via tour operators, travel