We had never been to Ghana and liked the sound of staying at a Cultural Center and Hotel. Akpe was not a standard American hotel, but it was amazing in many ways. Safety was never a concern, even while walking around the village during all times of the day. The hotel is a few blocks from the beach, but we really enjoyed walking through the village, mingling with the shop owners and meeting the people on the way to the beach.
The beach was stunning and we really enjoyed our time in and around the beach, where there were lots of locals enjoying themselves as well.
At the hotel, every meal was 5 stars from the Chef, James. And Samuel, who was the property overseer of sorts, was a wise older gentleman that we talked with for hours and he showed us the village. Everyone was kind and welcoming throughout the village and at the hotel.
We also interacted with local children, and made a special connection with Isaac, in particular. We are remaining in contact with him even today.
Our only complaint was regarding the roads to get to Kokrobite from Accra. The trip from Accra was 28 Km, but it took over an hour to arrive. This should also be a consideration if you plan to take any day trips during your visit. Factor in extra time because of the roads and not being in a central location.
