La Palm Casino

Accra, the capital of Ghana has about 2 and a ¼ million people, with the number reaching around 4 million when including the surrounding metropolitan area. The city is flush with restaurants and bars, houses several attractions and provides a selection of hotels reaching up to 5 stars. To learn a bit about the history of the region, head over to the National Museum, while for arts and culture, there’s the National Theatre and the National Cultural Centre. National monuments here include the Osu Castle and Ussher Fort. Religious sites in the area include the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. When looking for downtime try Kokrobite Beach and Labadi Beach.

gaming

The casino offers 72 classic and video slot machines and video poker terminals plus an additional 15 table games which include blackjack, baccarat, poker tables and American roulette. The casino also has a sportsbook on the premises and for those who enjoy bingo, there’s an 80 seat hall. With a selection which includes a little bit of everything, you shouldn’t have any problems whiling away the hours, especially after long days trekking the city and hitting the beaches.

Hotel/Accommodations

The hotel is nestled among 30 acres of lawns and gardens and offers 152 rooms set in chalet-style environs. Relax on a private verandah overlooking the ocean and private beaches. Rooms come equipped with cable televisions, air conditioning and internet access and come in junior suites, standard, presidential suite and royal suite. Facilities on site include a swimming pool, a fitness centre and a sauna. You can find 8 bars and restaurants in the resort, shopping outlets and business/conference rooms. The hotel is also close to several major attractions. The city has several accommodations in the area, anywhere from economy lodgings to 5 star hotels, so choose the one best suited to your budget and comfort levels. Options include the Golden Tulip Hotel, the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel and Hotel Wangara.

Dining

For Chinese cuisine as well as décor try the Royal Dragon Chinese Restaurant. For authentic Ghanaian cuisine, there’s Ghanaian Village, also with live music from the house band. Look for their weekend buffets. If you step outside the village you won’t be lacking for dining venues, either inside other hotels or within the city. Choose your own dining establishment based on budget or tastes.

Attractions/NightLife

Located in the lobby of the hotel, there’s the La Palm Lounge & Cocktail Bar, with live piano music. The Equator Bar serves all your favourite cocktails as well as having weekend DJs. Happy hours occur on Wednesdays and Fridays. There are several major attractions in and around the city. History and culture reveal themselves in the National Museum, the National Theatre and the National Cultural Centre. Religious sites and structures include the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. National monuments in the area include Ussher Fort, James Fort and Osu Castle. When you’re looking for beaches for sunning and swimming, try either Labadi Beach or Kokrobite Beach. Sports fans may enjoy checking out the Accra Sports Stadium. Other general attractions include Golden Jubilee House and Independence Square.

Rewards/Deals

The casino does not have a player rewards system. Be sure to ask a casino host about any potential contests or promotions they may be holding during your stay.