Afiki

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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Staff

9.4

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 private balconies, air-conditioning, and modern amenities. Each room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Dining Experience: Afiki's restaurant serves African, seafood, local, and European cuisines in a family-friendly and romantic ambiance. Breakfast options include full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Additional Facilities: Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a paid shuttle service, and free on-site private parking. The property also offers a kids' pool, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

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

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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1 king bed
1 full bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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”
  • Rebecca
    Canada Canada
    “The people in the town were amazing and we loved meeting all the kids and watching the fisherman bring in their boats everyday. The room was nice and clean.”
  • Princelyn
    United States United States
    “Front desk lady was a pleasant attitude. She was kind and thoughtful”
  • Tress
    United States United States
    “A mere steps from the beach! The rooms are comfy. The rooftop restaurant is perfect as well. Food is so delicious and can be ordered anytime of the day. The staff is excellent. Super close to the town Elmina. I loved my week+ long stay in...”

Managed by Baicox Ent (Trading as Afiki)

Company review score: 9.4Based on 198 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

House rules

Afiki takes special requests – add in the next step!
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.
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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.