Cameroon
Not cheap and not hugely glamorous, but this is the best option in Ebolowa, and it has a generator to cope with the frequent electricity outages. There's…
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Hôtel Les Terrasses de la Médina
Gabon
A very good midrange option, this Senegalese-owned hotel is spotlessly clean. The rooms are plain and simple and have a fridge. The ground level as well…
The Gambia
Located between Tanji and Tujereng, in the small village of Batokunku, Bendula Bed & Breakfast offers a clutch of no-frills, colourful huts huddled on…
Benin
La Sota provides an unexpected overnight haven. Rooms are a little underwhelming for the price but the facilities are tops, with a good restaurant (meals…
Nigeria
A popular, well-run place with comfortable rooms though a slightly subterranean murky feel. It's opposite Brass Casters St: look for the giant statue of…
Kumasi
The rooms are tired and old-fashioned, but there are some decent facilities here including a coffee shop, a double-height wooden restaurant and a pool …
Bioko Island
This is the only place to stay and to eat in town. Rooms are plain but comfortable enough. The restaurant is enormous and overlooks the small port. It…
Senegal
This child-friendly, family-run place has a fantastic restaurant with ocean views, vast sand beaches and one of the best swimming pools around. (On the…
Togo
An unbeatable location east of the bridge, looking across the lagoon and the beach to the sea. The terrace is a prime place for a sunset drink. Rooms are…
Benin
Tired but spacious rooms (and new beds, finally!) with the town's best lagoon views and a wonderful terrace bar and restaurant. Even if you don't sleep…
Ghana
A popular choice, this cute courtyard set-up is one of Bolga’s best budget buys. Rooms are clean, and Koffi, the affable owner, will make you feel at home…
Mauritania
With its eye-catching, traditional architecture, it's hard to miss this place right in the centre of town. Rooms are pretty simple, and it can feel a bit…
Mauritania
Simple, bright green guesthouse with lots of rooms and plenty of lounging space (the more expensive have air-con). Meals on request, and are even prepared…
Brazzaville
This unusually designed hotel is open to the elements in parts, which gives it a breezy and modern feel. The rooms have been stylishly modernised and now…
Liberia
Although loud and brash, this is still the best choice in town, with functional, spartan rooms. It serves decent Lebanese and African fare (US$13 to US$25…
Libreville
This spotless place has a great location, plainly furnished but comfortable rooms, gleaming bathrooms and friendly service. The larger the room, the more…
Togo
Off the road to Klouto, the Agbeviade is a safe choice, although the smallish air-con rooms are a bit disappointing for the price. The restaurant's short…
Loango National Park
The accent here is on fishing: big-game fishing in the estuary and at sea. The lodge has simply furnished chalets set in a garden, and 4WD vehicles for…
Santo Antão
A friendly seven-room guesthouse on the waterfront, this blue building offers clean rooms with chintzy decor – three with private bathroom. Ask for one of…
Accra
The Afia Beach is all about location: beachfront and central. The rooms and bungalows are simple but pleasant, and there's a tennis court and a small art…
Ghana
Alaska offers an assortment of well-maintained bungalows right on the beach. There is a large bar and restaurant, complete with loud music and hammocks,…
Guinea-Bissau
These fan-cooled rooms are basic with a few touches of colourful decor. It has a bar and a small, not especially attractive, pool area as well. It can…
Accra
Once one of Accra' better budget lodgings, this place has gone downhill of late, and rooms are looking a little shabby. Still, there's a pleasant…
The Gambia
Nyanya's Beach Lodge has ageing bungalows in a leafy garden on the bank of a Gambia River branch. Although the lodging is basic, it's hard to beat the…
Republic of Congo
For something more upmarket, the Elais Hotel is the most luxurious hotel in town and has cool, modern rooms and friendly service. There are also two…
Ghana
The rooms are looking rather shabby, but are clean and come with TV and either fan or air-con. There's also a courtyard restaurant, where you can get a…
Guinea
A long-standing budget favourite with four classes of room that get bigger and come with more over-stuffed furnishings the more you pay. Overall though it…
Burkina Faso
In a quiet street, this excellent option gets an A+ for its spotless rooms embellished with African crafts. The on-site restaurant is hailed as one of the…
Ghana
Wa's most upmarket hotel, it is found west of the town centre. Upland is popular with the town's business people and has air-con and DSTV. The rooms could…
The Gambia
A popular base for birdwatchers, Baobolong has bare-bones fan-cooled rooms in a tranquil setting south of the village. Despite its setting near the…
Ghana
An OK budget hotel with simple, air-con rooms. The best thing about it is the Internet cafe and lively bar and disco, though this could be a more of a…
Republic of Congo
Has ageing but comfortable rooms at half the price you'd pay on the beach or elsewhere on Blvd de Gaulle. Many have balconies and it's right in the heart…
Cameroon
This church mission is set in attractive gardens and has comfy and spotless rooms, a tidy communal sitting room and cooking facilities. It's up the hill…
Cabo Verde
On the main road into Nova Sintra, this newly built townhouse has bright, spacious rooms with private bathrooms and flat-screen TVs. The best rooms have…
Santo Antão
A close option to Vila das Pombas is this family estate. Rooms showcase mahogany floors and antique handcrafted furniture. The restaurant offers lunch and…
Senegal
Right on the beach, Hotel Dior has a good range of accommodation, from rustic huts to spacious, handsomely appointed bungalows. There's a pool and a…
Santo Antão
A short stroll from the ferry terminal, Antilhas has a mix of decent rooms, all with private bathrooms. The best and priciest have balconies with views of…
Ghana
The clean but shabby rooms surround a dirt compound, which is home to a popular restaurant (mains around C15) and bar (noise can be an issue). Rates…
Sierra Leone
The best hotel in town, with huge rooms and plenty of up-to-date amenities. The restaurant serves the usual fried rice, grills and poorly executed burgers…
Togo
The cheap and cheerful La Becca is a good budget option, with smallish yet well-scrubbed rooms. The air-con rooms are significantly better than the fan…
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