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spotless, there is a pleasant courtyard and the location is excellent. The one problem is the
extremely noisy generator used during power cuts ( unfortunately still quite frequent).
Crystal
GUESTHOUSE
$
( 030-2304634;
www.crystalhostel.com
; 27 Akorlu Cl, Darkuman; dm/s/d US$10/18.50/37; )
The hosts go
out of their way to make travellers welcome at this lovely budget set-up in the quiet sub-
urb of Darkuman. Rooms have TV and fridge. There's a leafy communal lawn area and a
rooftop terrace.
Rising Phoenix Magic Beach Resort
BACKPACKERS
$
( 024-4315416;
www.magicbeachresort.com
; off High St; r with/without bathroom C57/29)
In theory, Rising
Phoenix ought to rock with its central location and laid-back rasta vibes. In practice,
cleanliness is borderline and the noise from the ocean and the beach bars can be defean-
ing. But as one of Accra's few real budget options, it remains popular.
Pink Hostel
HOSTEL
$$
( 030-2256710;
www.pinkhostel.com.gh
;
Asylum Down; dm US$20, s/d US$40/50; )
This newish
hostel ticks all the boxes: clean rooms, good facilities (terrace, hanging-out space, restaur-
ant, internet), friendly staff and a good location. It's not exactly budget, though - the
dorms (with four to eight beds per room) in particular are overpriced. Breakfast is in-
cluded.
Afia Beach Hotel
LODGE
$$
( 030-2681460;
www.afiavillage.com
; 2 Liberia Rd, Osu; s/d/f from US$85/100/200; )
The Afia
Beach is all about location: beachfront and central. The rooms and bungalows are simple
but pleasant. Service is a little blasé, a shame considering there are so few hotels in this
price range. Prices include breakfast.
Paloma
HOTEL
$$
( 030-2231815;
www.palomahotel.com
; Ring Rd Central; s/d US$110/130, bungalows US$150; )
Cool rooms and bungalows with every comfort. The complex includes an excellent res-
