Elmina Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

View from Elmina Castle. My visit there was one of the best and saddest moments of the trip to Ghana.
You can't really say how powerful it is going to be until you find yourself there.

P.S. More on my visit there and on what I felt (in Romanian)-- 
https://bit.ly/33Zx0za
View from Elmina Castle. My visit there was one of the best and saddest moments of the trip to Ghana.
You can't really say how powerful it is going to be until you find yourself there.

P.S. More on my visit there and on what I felt (in Romanian)-- 
https://bit.ly/33Zx0za
The fishing villages of Cape Coast, Ghana provide a source of economic stability for the city. Located next to Elmina Castle-a former slave trading post-the fishing ports are a colorful display and a must-see when visiting Ghana. Some other sites to see in Cape Coast include: The University of Cape Coast, Kakum National Park, Cape Coast Castle, and a variety of beautiful beaches.  #Culture #Ghana #CapeCoast
On the port of Cape Coast, Ghana. Fishermen preparing for a day at sea. #culture #ghana #elmina
This view is from Elmina Castle, in Ghana. It was completed in 1486 by the Portuguese. From 1637-1872 it became property of the Dutch. In 1872 it was ceded to Britain. It was also one of the gateways for slaves to board ships to America. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. History can be seen inside these walls.
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Lemon Beach Resort

Lemon Beach Resort

4 out of 5
Elmina 11 JJ Rawlings High Street Elmina Central Region
The price is ฿4,163 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
฿4,163
฿4,996 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf lodge in Elmina. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (162 reviews)
Beautiful location and fantastic staff!

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Lemon Beach Resort
Coconut Grove Beach Resort

Coconut Grove Beach Resort

4 out of 5
Mmoframa Akyinim Elmina
Stay at this beach hotel in Elmina. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Fort St. Jago and Elmina Castle are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (160 reviews)
I loved this place. The bed was alittle hard but overall I will stay again

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

Coconut Grove Beach Resort
Golden Hill Parker Hotel

Golden Hill Parker Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Golden Hill Parker Hotel Elmina,Bantuma Elmina Central
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Elmina. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Fort St. Jago and Elmina Castle are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (35 reviews)
This was an oasis for 5 nights after a terrible road journey. (Ghana's main roads are currently in a terrible state). We loved everything about the hotel - staff, food, location and a great pool. Thank you!

Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025

Golden Hill Parker Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Elmina Beach Resort - Standard Room

Elmina Beach Resort - Standard Room

3 out of 5
Jj Rawlings St. Elmina Central Region
Stay at this aparthotel in Elmina. Enjoy a garden and an indoor pool. Popular attractions St George's Castle and Lagoon are located nearby.
Elmina Beach Resort - Standard Room
House With Pool Icons Inn - Elmina

House With Pool Icons Inn - Elmina

3.5 out of 5
Elmina Central Region
Stay at this holiday home in Elmina. Enjoy a garden and an indoor pool. Popular attractions Fort St. Jago and Java Museum are located nearby.
House With Pool Icons Inn - Elmina
Villa Ayodele

Villa Ayodele

3.5 out of 5
7 Ola Avenue Villa Ayodele, Cape Coast Cape Coast
Stay at this villa in Cape Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Fort William and Emintsimadze Palace are located ...
Villa Ayodele
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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It's scruffy, dirty and very busy, but it still has a charm, with it's dilapidated old colonial houses, the magnificent castle and the teeming port. It's fascinating to watch the fishing boats going out in the evening then come back in the morning.