Accommodation

ISME

PASMAE 2023

NAMM
Welcome
Registration
Submissions
Keynote Speakers
Program
Accommodation
Tourism
General Info

Travel and Accommodation

There are many ways to travel to Cape Coast, Ghana and many excellent accommodation options. 

​Flights and local transport

The Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana is a landing site for many international, regional and local airlines. No internal flights are available or needed from Accra to Cape Coast.  Once international participants land from their international flights in Accra, the common means of transport to Cape Coast is by bus.  We know from experience that some participants would want to arrive a couple of days earlier than the conference for various reasons or would want to navigate around on their own. For conference participants who opt for it however, organized airport pickup buses will be available to transport you to Cape Coast. Designated personnel who can be clearly identified by their tags and conference T-shirts will be there in person to meet conference participants. Once in Cape Coast, everything is in very close proximity to the University Campus which is the conference venue.  Please find further details on transport from the airport/Accra to Cape Coast below:

The distance from Kotoka International Airport to the University of Cape Coast is about 40 km, and approximately two and half (2 1/2) hours’ drive, depending largely on traffic and road conditions.

 In order to ease the stress involved in traveling from the Airport to Cape Coast, the LOC will make transportation arrangements for Airport pick-ups and drop-offs. Queries regarding transport details can be made to [email protected]

The conference organizers will meet participants at the airport exit or just outside the restricted area. Cost of transportation is not included in the registration fee.  Participants will have to pay for transportation to and from Cape Coast.

Participants who arrive in the morning, afternoon and early evening will be picked to Cape Coast to check into their hotels or guest houses. Participants arriving in the late evening will be required to stay overnight in Accra and travel to Cape Coast the next morning.  Travelling to Cape Coast will be by either a bus, van or salon car.

Fares are as follows:

  1. Long luxury bus (VIP) – There are two categories here: 31 seater and 51 seater.  The cost per person will be about GHS150 and GHS 125 respectively (approx. $15 and $12.5).
  • Ford or Urvan Bus – 13 seater. The cost per person will be about GHS120 (approx. $12)
  • Saloon car – 4 seater.  The cost per person will be about GHS 300 (approx. $30)

The conference organizing committee strongly recommends that participants take advantage of shuttle services organized for the conference

If you opt for the Conference transport arrangement and your flight is delayed, you will need to contact the conference secretariat via email ([email protected])  to provide updated arrival information.

Participants who wish to travel from the Kotoka international Airport to Cape Coast on their own may explore the following options:

Option One

1. Take a taxi or Uber from the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) to the Kaneshie Ford Station at an average cost of Ghs150 (approx. $14).

2. There, they can get on board a Cape Coast bound Ford bus at a cost of about GHS 80 currently per a passenger. Should this price change, we will do well to update it on the website.  But one can plan with a maximum of GHS 100 (approx.$10).

3. On reaching Cape Coast Ford station, join a taxi or Uber to the University of Cape Coast or your hotel/guest house at an average cost of GHS30 (approx. $3). 

Option Two

1. Take a taxi or Uber from the KIA to the STC Bus terminal at Kwame Nkrumah Circle at an average cost of GHS100 (approx.$10).

2. There, buy a ticket and get on board a Cape Coast bound bus at a cost of GHS 100 (approx.. $10) per a passenger.

3. On reaching Cape Coast STC Terminal, join a taxi or Uber to the University of Cape coast or you hotel/guest house an average cost of GHS30 (approx. $3)

Option Three

Hire a taxi service from the airport to the university of Cape Coast or your hotel/Guest house in Cape Coast at the cost of about GHS1,400 (approx. $130).Those who choose this option should remember to take details of the car and driver.

Accommodation

​

Because Cape Coast is a common tourist destination in Ghana, a good mix of hotels (of varying stars), guest houses, air bnb and even family hostings are readily available.  There are many and varied options within and close to the University which can serve different budgets.  A comprehensive list of recommended accommodation with their corresponding costs can be found below:

The University of Cape Coast boasts of three guesthouses that are neat, affordable and equipped with facilities to make your stay a memorable one. These guesthouses are located in the centre of the University and easily accessible.

There are hotels and budget guesthouses which are very close to the University – between 10 and 20 minutes drive.

On-campus accommodation centres are able to give discounted prices dependent on the number of rooms booked. The same applies to some of the hotels outside of campus.

NB: It is very important that participants book their accommodation through the LOC as that would help us organize internal transport for delegates to respective conference venues.

To book for your accommodation, kindly contact the secretary of the accommodation committee, Harriet, at[email protected] or [email protected]

Please also note that the quotations here are in Ghana Cedis and not in US Dollars.

On-campus accommodation with rates ranging from GHS 250.00 to GHS 350.00 are available. Payment in cash and in local currency, i.e. Ghana Cedis (GHS) is preferred. All campus accommodations come with bed and breakfast.

  1. Institute of Education Guesthouse
  • Standard room – GHS 250.00; Executive room – GHS 300.00
  • Breakfast (1), Wi-Fi, power plant, free parking
  • Tel.: +233 (0) 31 229 9487/ +233 (0) 20 983 7503

2. Sasakawa Guesthouse and Chalets

  • All rooms go for GHS 250.00
  • Breakfast (1), free parking , Wi-Fi
  • Tel.: +233 (0) 20 586 6305
  • Email: [email protected]

3. School of Business Guesthouse

  • Standard room – GHS 250.00; Executive room – GHS 350.00
  • free parking, restaurant
  • Tel.: +233 (0) 31 229 1678
  • Email: [email protected]

Major international 3 to 1 star hotels located on the outskirts of the university are listed below.

Participants who wish to lodge in the hotels located outside of campus should do so as quickly as possible. This because the period of the PASMAE conference is the same period in which Cape Coast hosts the Pan-African international festival, PANAFEST. Hotels often become overbooked during this time.

To book for your accommodation, kindly contact the secretary of the accommodation committee, Harriet, at [email protected] or

Information on the hotel accommodation will be updated periodically.

  1. Ridge Royal Hotel (3 star)

2. Pempamsie Hotel (3 star)

3. Samrit Hotel (2 star)

  • Standard room – GHS 250.00; Executive room – GHS 300.00; Executive suite – GHS 400.00
  • Free parking, pool, free Wi-Fi, dry cleaning, bar, child/family friendly, shuttle bus service, etc.
  • Tel.: +233 (0) 33 213 3129/ +233 (0) 26 667 5316
  • Email: [email protected]

4. Cape Coast Hotel (2 star)

5. Capital Hill Hotel (2 star)

Free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, free parking, air-conditioned, laundry service, bar, etc.

Tel: +233 (0) 50 139 2165/ +233 (0) 50 139 2164

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.capitalhillhotelgh.com

6. Arafynn Hotel (1 star)

  • Standard room – GHS 250.00, GHS 270.00; Deluxe – GHS 300.00
  • Free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, free parking, air-conditioned, laundry service, bar, child-friendly
  • Tel.: +233 (0) 50 382 2412
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: www.thearafynnhotel.com

7. Matlat Hotel (1 star)

  • Bar, laundry service, child-friendly, restaurant air conditioning
  • Tel: +233 (0) 24 426 4244

8. Kokodo Guesthouse

  • All rooms go for GHS 600.00
  • Free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, child-friendly, laundry service, air-conditioning
  • Tel: +233 (0) 24 352 9191/ +233 (0) 24 467 3486
  • Email: [email protected]

For further inquiries, and suggestions regarding accommodation, kindly email the LOC at [email protected]

PASMAE partners

ISME
NAMM
European University - Cyprus