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Royal Richester

3.0 star property
3-star spa hotel near University of Ghana

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Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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RICHESTER LANE, EAST LEGON, 5, Accra, ACC
  • Place, University of Ghana
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cedi Conference Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Accra Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Accra Intl. Airport (ACC)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Suite

  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Suite

  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Suite

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Suite

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Suite

  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Penthouse

  • City view
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

House

  • City view
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Accra

Near the airport.Stay at this Accra hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of University of Ghana and 2 miles (3 km) of Cedi Conference Centre. Legon Botanical Gardens and Wild Gecko Handicrafts are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Ghana - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cedi Conference Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Accra Mall - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • U.S. Embassy - 13 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Labadi Beach - 18 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Kotoka Intl. Airport (ACC) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Night Market Suya Spot - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪De'lish Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hausa Cuisine - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Achimota New Rd - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Yedil Cafe and Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Royal Richester

3-star spa hotel near University of Ghana
Royal Richester offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily.

Business amenities include a business center and limo/town car service. A children's pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at Royal Richester. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request).

  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Guest accommodations at Royal Richester offer minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Accra hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Premium satellite television is provided.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Bloom Spa. Services include Thai massages, facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Living room
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Express check-in available

Check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Property is also known as

Richester Hotel

Royal Richester

Royal Richester Accra

Royal Richester Hotel

Royal Richester Hotel Accra

Royal Richester Hotel

Royal Richester Accra

Royal Richester Hotel Accra

Frequently asked questions

How close is Royal Richester to the airport?

Royal Richester is 3.8 mi (12-min drive) away from the Kotoka Intl. Airport (ACC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Royal Richester have an airport shuttle?

Royal Richester offers a free airport shuttle, available on request.

How close is Royal Richester to the beach?

This hotel is 10 mi (24-min drive) from Labadi Beach and 12.6 mi (34-min drive) from Teshie Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Royal Richester offer free breakfast?

Royal Richester offers free continental breakfast every day from 6 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Royal Richester?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Golden Dragon Casino (12-min drive) and Golden Dragon Casino (19-min drive) are nearby.

Is there free parking at Royal Richester?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Royal Richester have a pool?

Royal Richester features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Royal Richester have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Royal Richester have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Bloom Spa, where you can enjoy facials, massages, and mani/pedis.

How close is Royal Richester to downtown Accra?

Royal Richester is 3.3 mi away from Accra.

Royal Richester Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 15 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

junia, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Business trip-Good choice

The hotel was perfect for my business trip.

6/10 Okay

Henrietta, Virginia, USA

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The staff made our stay worth it.

Royal Rochester staff are what made our stay worth while. The front desk staff are simply amazing. Esther, Mavis, Happy, Brenda and Kofi did an excellent job in meeting our needs and getting prompt service when the air con broke twice and the freezer started smoking the night before we left. The restaurant staff were nice too. The only thing is don't expect food ordered to come out in under 45 mins which is a long time compared to American standard. The food is also quite pricy and there is no wow factor about it. Some times it tasted like stale oil was used. On the bright side, the room had a cooker with an oven so cooking our own meals proved to be tastier and more economical. The hotels a whole looks tired. The photos online are super deceiving. The sheets though clean were worn bare. The towels were a different shade of white. The kind that tells you that other guests have wiped more than their bodies with it. I was not bothered because I carried my own towels for our 2 woks stay. For $200 a night, you would at least expect a fluffy pillow and soft sheets. On the plus side, house keeping was amazing. They cleaned the room every day and changed sheets and towels. Last but not least, I cannot write this review without mentioning Prince from the cleaning staff. He made our stay amazing and with his kindness and warm smiles. He is the true display of the Ghanaian warmth.

8/10 Good

Ronald, Enfield, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable stay

Initial view of hotel at night was quite beautiful with a lighted footbridge over a pool all lighted up. The check in was smooth & we got the staff to bring up our four heavy suitcases up the stairs to the first floor as there were no lifts. Wii Fi codes were supplied but they work better at the ground floor reception area. Breakfast buffet is reasonable but could offer more range. Overall the staff were helpful, but I believe the rates could have been a bit more comparative as one can get in UK. I must say my 18 year daughter enjoyed staying there tremendously as it was her first time in Ghana since a baby & she was impressed by the whole setting.

6/10 Okay

Angie, USA

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Expensive hotel for what you got

My first trip to Accra. I booked this hotel per my friend's recommendation. It locates in a quiet neighborhood, not much around and no traffics neither, which is nice. I got a deluxe suite which come with a kitchen. The condition of the room was so so. There were exposed wires and peeled-off paint. The shower pressure was low and the hot water was unreliable. The front desk staff were not very friendly. I travel extensively and generally reset my expectation when I am in countries like Ghana. But the for price I paid, I expected a bit more than what I got.

10/10 Excellent

Karin, Liberia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hotel staff

My planned one-night transit stay in the Royal Richester was extended to four nights as I broke my foot right upon arrival in Accra. The hotel management and staff were extremely accommodating, friendly and helpful in this special situation, way beyond the call of duty. I was very positively impressed. Cleanliness, quality and speed of service in the hotel are very good, and the rooms are not luxurious, but perfectly adequate.Would use this hotel again any time as well as recommend it to others. Note that the hotel does not have an elevator, which might be problematic for some.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok hotel nothing to rave about

Was expecting a better room. Windows don't lock and are flimsy so safety is an issue. The breakfast is just ok

10/10 Excellent

NUHU GARBA NGASKI, Minna,Nigeria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Have stayed in RR Severally its always being a home away from home. The services are excellent as rendered by competent and humility filled staff. Keep it up.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4/10 Poor

Arie, Israel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice hotel but not well managed

Although I booked a room, when I went there there was no room available. They tried to get me an appartmenet but in this appartment there were already people so I had to share it with others. I did not agree. Then they put me in another hotel which they claim is their dauther hotel. This hotel was horrible. No hot water. No soap. Room was OK but the location is bad. Breakfast is very basic.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 Stars!

I've been Ll over the world in the past two years and this hotel is the hands down best one I have stayed in. The staff is amazing. The food is delicious. While eating breakfast I was talking to a man who after 10 minutes of conversation I learned was the owner, who is very approachable and involved with the day to day operations. If you plan on visiting Accra this is the place to stay! A+

4/10 Poor

Ajawa, USA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall good for Ghana.

I would recommend it because of the three hotels I stayed in Ghana it was the only one with a working hot shower and I did not stay in cheap hotels. The A?C was broken in the first room so they upgraded me for free. The lobby, restaurant and pool area is very nice. The bed was horrible and the rooster next door crowed every 4 seconds all night long.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Very noisy place

The hotel was very noisy and then I'm not referring to the fact that it is close to the airport runway so that all planes landing fly right over the roof tops - that just makes it the perfect place for plane spotting. What I'm referring to is the constant extremely loud music played at the pool bar. It lasted until after midnight and started again around 6 am, every single day - even when there was no one in the bar or by the pool. It was so loud that it even busted the speakers, but it was still left on. This made it impossible to sleep before midnight and work there during the day, let alone have a conversation. Several guests complained or went to the stereo and turned down the volume themselves. However, the guys responsible for the music immediately turned it up again. One night there was a terrible storm, the wind blew half the furniture into the pool and the rain was pooring down. In other words, no one could be out there. What did the 'music man' do? He covered the loud speakers and stereo and took off, leaving the incredibly loud music on! This is a shame really, since this has the potential to be a very nice place. The staff is very friendly and the food is good (although one chef is too fond of salt and spices and another doesn't use any of it).

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Expensive, but poor quality...

Royal Richester Hotel is very expensive compared to the standard. If cleanliness and comfort is importance to you, stay clear of this hotel. My "suite" was very small, no outside windows, dirty and basic items (Wall sockets, lamps etc) were broken. There is no internet in the rooms, only occasionally available internet in the lobby. Power failures were very frequent. Staff was friendly and nice, and deserve recognition, but the standard of this hotel is very low, even for African standards.

4/10 Poor

HOS, Denmark

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hyggeligt personale, ingen internet på værelserne

Har boet på dette hotel i to omgange: i november 2014, og i januar 2015. Siden 2014 fungerer wifi ikke på værelserne. Man må ned i lobbyen for at få adgang. Flere værelser er uden fungerende pengeskab; har man behov for det, må man flytte rundt. Personalet var behjælpsomt med dette. Maden i restauranten er forbedret siden 2014. Personalet er generelt venligt, beliggenheden OK i forhold til lufthavn og universitet - men wifi situationen er ikke tilfredsstillende. I forhold til, hvad der loves er hotellet derfor skuffende.