Lemon Beach Resort is a hotel and resort on J.J. Rawlings High Street in Elmina, open since 2019. The idea is simple: you are looked after like someone special, fed home-style cooking, and put up in design-led rooms built for a proper night’s sleep. It runs as an all-in-one base, where the team plans, guides and hosts the whole trip from arrival to departure rather than just handing over a key. The resort sits about five minutes from Elmina Castle and close to Fort St Jago, with Cape Coast and Kakum within easy reach.

A stay at lemon Beach Resort goes further than the room. Since 2011 the resort has put guest money to work in Elmina, employing more than 40 local staff and funding schooling for over 60 children. Booking a night helps keep that going.

Guest marks are consistently high: 4.5 on Google, 4.8 on TripAdvisor, 9.4 on Expedia and 9.0 on Booking.com, across more than 1,600 verified reviews, plus a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice award. The buildings, in an African style built to European standards, were designed by Czech architect Jiří Jež.

Rooms

Four room types, individually decorated, all with sea views, air conditioning, ceiling fan, premium bedding, a laptop workspace, in-room safe, smart TV, free sun beds, wifi and English breakfast included. Many rooms have a private balcony or porch.

  • African Chalet (16 m², up to 2 guests): intimate and authentic. From $133 / GH₵1,599 per night.
  • Continental Double/Twin, Ground Floor (31 m², up to 2 guests): modern comfort with garden views, and the easiest access if stairs are a concern. From $166 / GH₵1,999 per night.
  • Continental Double/Twin, Top Floor (31 m², up to 2 guests): the same layout with higher views. From $183 / GH₵2,199 per night.
  • Design African Villa (44 m², up to 2 guests): more space and sea air. From $199 / GH₵2,399 per night.
  • Family Design African Villa (95 m², up to 4 guests): room for the whole party. From $333 / GH₵3,999 per night.

Facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool and a separate children’s pool, with sun loungers, lit up in the evening
  • Rooftop terrace with sea views
  • Beachfront with a firepit for evening bonfires
  • Lemon Restaurant and Beach Bar, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a mix of Ghanaian and international dishes
  • Spa offering massage, including deep-tissue treatments
  • Kitchen garden on site
  • Meeting room
  • Free wifi throughout
  • A virtual walkthrough on the website lets guests explore the resort before booking

Services

  • Full trip planning, guiding and hosting by the local team
  • Airport pickup and transfers (surcharge)
  • Guided tours: Elmina Castle (UNESCO), Cape Coast Castle, Kakum canopy walk, and further afield to Mole National Park
  • Curated multi-day itineraries, from the 5-day Lemon Essentials to the 11-day Grand Ghana Tour, or a custom trip on request
  • On-site activities: cycling and bike hire, volleyball, archery, boat tours, quad biking, with golf nearby
  • Saturday evening entertainment
  • Free on-site parking, self and valet
  • Pet friendly, with assistance animals always welcome
  • Online booking and WhatsApp enquiries (+233 500 13 11 00)