Elmina Bay Resort in Elmina, Elmina: Hours, Facilities and Family Guide
Parks, beaches and nature in Elmina, Elmina
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A resort above Elmina Bay with an outdoor pool, a children's pool, babysitting, cribs and a garden, close to Elmina Castle.
What is Elmina Bay Resort?
Elmina Bay Resort sits above Elmina Bay, a short drive from Elmina Castle. It has an outdoor pool, a children's pool, a garden, a restaurant and a bar, and it offers babysitting for a surcharge and cribs for infants. Rooms are comfortable and many have bay views.
It is a quieter alternative to the beach resorts, with the pool and garden as the family spaces. It works well as a base for the castles and the Java Museum.
The resort runs an outdoor pool and children's pool and provides babysitting for families.
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- Quieter than the beach resorts Good for a calm stay
- Children's pool Separate from the main pool
- Babysitting available For a surcharge
Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | Good | Children's pool and cribs |
| 3-5 years | Great | Children's pool and garden |
| 6-9 years | Great | Pool and nearby castle |
| 10-12 years | Great | Pools and heritage sites |
| 13+ years | Good | Full resort facilities |
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Key details
- Address
- Mboframma Akyimnu, Elmina, Central Region, Elmina
- Opening hours
- Daily; check-in and check-out times confirmed at booking
- How long to plan
- One to three nights
- Suitable ages
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Booking
- Book ahead in peak season
- Payment accepted
- Card and mobile money at reception
What to expect when you visit
Check in and settle into a room. The outdoor pool and children's pool are on site, with the garden and restaurant alongside. Elmina Castle is a short drive away.
Allow one to three nights. It is a quiet base for the Elmina heritage sites.
What if...?
The questions every parent asks before booking. Tap to expand.
Is there a children's pool?
Yes.
Is babysitting available?
Yes, for a surcharge.
How close is Elmina Castle?
A short drive.
Family essentials
- Suitable age bands
- 0–2 years
- 3–5 years
- 6–9 years
- 10–12 years
- 13+ years
- Safety notes
Supervise children in both pools and keep them within the resort grounds.
Tickets and costs
- Toddler entry (0 if free)
- Free
- Ticket notes
Room rates are quoted per night and vary by season. Babysitting is available for a surcharge and cribs are provided. Confirm current rates at booking.
- Parking
- Free
- Free entry rules
- No
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Outdoor pool, children's pool, babysitting, cribs, garden, restaurant
- Food and drink per person (estimate)
- Free
- Return transport (estimate, flat)
- Free
- Transport estimate note
- Trotro to Elmina, then a short walk
Plan your visit
- Combine with
- Elmina Castle
- Elmina Java Museum
- Cape Coast Castle
- What to bring
- Swimwear
- towel
- sunscreen
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the Elmina Bay Resort opening hours?
- Daily; check-in and check-out times confirmed at booking.
- How long do you need at Elmina Bay Resort?
- Plan for One to three nights.
- What payment methods does Elmina Bay Resort accept?
- Elmina Bay Resort accepts Card and mobile money at reception. It does not accept cash.
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