Cape Coast

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Aerial view to Coenraadsburg fortress from the roof of Elmina castle, Ghana
Landscape view from the roof of Elmina castle and fortress, Ghana
A view from Cape Coast Castle (there will be rain).
Cape Coast Castle , GH
Cape Coast Castle is a stark reminder of how evil and wicked humans can become. From the Africans who sold their own people, to the various nations who bought them to resale for additional profit, it is a tragic story. While slavery has been a blight as far back as we can trace human history, it is never right and can never be justified. To walk around this place and hear the true accounts of what happened will shake anyone who has a heart. When you stand at the door marked "the gate of no return," you can only imagine how those poor people must have felt.

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Ridge Royal Hotel

Ridge Royal Hotel

3 out of 5
No. 1 2nd Ridge Cape Coast
$112 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$136 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cape Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Fort William and Chapel Square ...
8/10 Very Good! (112 reviews)
Room was very clean and very well decorated. The buffet breakfast had nice selection. Staff extremely efficient, helpful and professional. Definitely would stay there again and highly recommend.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

Ridge Royal Hotel
Park Springs Hotel

Park Springs Hotel

3 out of 5
Park Springs Close Cape Coast Central Region
$68 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
$81 total
Mar 14 - Mar 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cape Coast. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Fort William and Emintsimadze ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (40 reviews)
Beautiful facility

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

Park Springs Hotel
Oasis Beach Resort

Oasis Beach Resort

4 out of 5
42 Victoria Park Cape Coast Central Region
Fully refundable
$213 nightly
The price is $259 total per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
$259 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Cape Coast. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Emintsimadze Palace and Chapel Square are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (22 reviews)
Unfortunately, the stay fell far below expectations. We were not told the hotel was undergoing renovations, which became clear on arrival. Our first room had a balcony door that wouldn’t lock, so we moved. The second room was well located but had major issues: the toilet never flushed (we were given ...

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Oasis Beach Resort
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7bed, 5bath Villa by Castle, Kakum, UCC and Elimina

7bed, 5bath Villa by Castle, Kakum, UCC and Elimina

Cape Coast Central Region
Stay at this vacation home in Cape Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Fort William and Chapel ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Beautiful location & view, have a good driver
We really did appreciate the large poly tank to have plenty of water, and consistent electricity. Our driver did amazing getting to the top of the hill in his tro-tro van. He and our guide really enjoyed watching the soccer (football) matches on your big screen with satellite. My family enjoyed having ...

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2024

7bed, 5bath Villa by Castle, Kakum, UCC and Elimina
Coastal Retreat is situated just an 12minute drive to the Coast cape Castle

Coastal Retreat is situated just an 12minute drive to the Coast cape Castle

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Stay at this vacation home in Cape Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Fort William and Emintsimadze Palace are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Comfort away from Home
Very welcoming environment with top of the range fittings

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2024

Coastal Retreat is situated just an 12minute drive to the Coast cape Castle
5 minutes drive to the beach, Family-sized condo with Spacious Balcony

5 minutes drive to the beach, Family-sized condo with Spacious Balcony

Elmina Central Region
Stay at this apartment in Cape Coast. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions St George's Castle and Lagoon ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
The moment I saw the property, I knew my family would love it. Sometimes pictures don’t do a place justice, but this one exceeded our expectations. My wife even loved it, along with the kids, which brings me so much joy. The owner was also very responsive and willing to help with anything we ...

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

5 minutes drive to the beach, Family-sized condo with Spacious Balcony
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Popular places to visit

Cape Coast Castle , GH

Cape Coast Castle

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Cape Coast when you spend time at Cape Coast Castle. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Cape Coast Castle

University of Cape Coast

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of Cape Coast, during your travels in Cape Coast. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

University of Cape Coast

Fort William

Find out about the history of Cape Coast when you take a trip to Fort William. Take in the musical theater while you're in the area.

Fort William

Things to do

Tour guide experiencing the Aboakyir Festival

Cultural and Heritage Experience In Cape Coast

$160
per adult
Cultural and Heritage Experience In Cape Coast
Picture 1 for Activity Cape Coast Tour

Cape Coast Heritage tour

$150
per adult
Cape Coast Heritage tour
Cape Coast Castle

Cape Coast Castle, Assin Manso Slave River and Door of No Return

$220
per adult
Cape Coast Castle, Assin Manso Slave River and Door of No Return
inside the castle

Slavery and serenity: Cape Coast castle to kakum park Tour

$200
per adult
Slavery and serenity: Cape Coast castle to kakum park Tour
Private Slave Castles and Dungeons Tour in Cape Coast, Ghana

Private Slave Castles and Dungeons Tour in Cape Coast, Ghana

$180
per adult
Private Slave Castles and Dungeons Tour in Cape Coast, Ghana
Guided tour at Cape Coast Castle

Cape Coast History and Adventure Tour with Breakfast

$250
per adult
Cape Coast History and Adventure Tour with Breakfast
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Reviews of Cape Coast

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A must see destination for beach combing

Cities near Cape Coast

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

Elmina

Lonely tree on a hill in Takoradi, Sekondi - Takoradi Metropolitan District and the western region of Ghana. Sekondi-Takoradi is the region

Sekondi-Takoradi

Fort William in Anomabo - Ghana

Anomabo

Aerial view to Coenraadsburg fortress from the roof of Elmina castle, Ghana

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