AHANTA ECO LODGE, BUSUA, WESTERN 

LOCATION

Surrounded by tropical greenery, Ahanta Eco Lodge is beautifully appointed in a nook of one of the coves along the coastline overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in the peaceful shoreline community of Busua, which is a few kilometers westwards from Dixcove in the Western Region. It a short walk from the heart of the village, popular with tourists as it is known for its friendly, vibrant waves, and golden beach with a surf culture.

ROOMS & AMENITIES

Small, intimate and family-run, it has nine (9) units individually designed rooms made up of; 2 standard double, 4 large double, 2 family spots with plunge pools, and the 2-bedroom wood house apartment.

Rooms feature Wi-Fi, fan and air conditioning; private bathrooms with hot showers, bed linens, towels and soap provided. Big on eco sustainability, there’s renewable back-up power, waste separation & recycling, eco-friendly toiletries, energy-efficient lighting, locally sourced food, organic linens, non-toxic cleaning supplies and a no single use plastic policy!

RATES; from GHC800 per person per night. Breakfast included.

PROPERTY FEATURES & SERVICES

A serene yoga centre offers yoga classes and professional massage services. It’s one of very few destinations with a surf school where  lessons are offered, with board rentals for beginners and intermediate surfers.

Laundry Service is available upon request. Additionally, there’s snorkeling, exploring the locality, watching fishing boats drawn in the mornings, painting night, trivia night, karaoke, pool bar, etc.

CONVENTION FACILITIES / MEETING SPACES

While Ahanta Eco Lodge is predominantly a chilled destination which “automatically slows down the pace of life” and does not have formal conference facilities, the open yoga centre may be arranged as a function facility. Privacy cannot be guaranteed, however, due to its open layout and beachside setting.

TIME TO EAT

An on-site restaurant serves the lodge’s menus throughout the day. Food types are a mix of local Ghanaian cuisine; seafood; with vegan, vegetarian options; as well as an international, continental breakfast. Dining can take place anywhere on the grounds, particularly on the deck overlooking the ocean, or at garden terrace and in the lounge, all common areas some of the special cocktails made here, especially their locally brewed ‘akpeteshie’ varieties!

VERDICT

With its outdoor gardens, plenty common places to relax including a deck under a large tree overlooking beach where you can enjoy views of activity on the shore, terraces, there’s plenty of open space with a connection to nature.

Being here is like shifting your gears down from 4 to one! It’s an incredibly lovely place that can absolutely bring down your pressure within a few hours of getting there and settling in.

Being within proximity to historical sites of Fort Metal Cross in Dixcove and Batenstein in Butre, gives one something to do by way of visiting for leisure or education, and this adds to the experience of being here. I love the community the lounge brings as people converge, and the clean sheets on their beds.

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