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THE ACCRA BEACH HOTEL AND SPA 1970 and reconstructed it to offer 128 rooms. “In 2007, the hotel completed another wing con- sisting of 18 newsuites and a renovated restaurant,” saysMonickoraja.“Theydecided to expand it further with 78more rooms and a spa.” Today, the Accra Beach Hotel and Spa consists of 158 rooms and 64 suites; the Chakra Spa, which features six treatment rooms, a sauna, and a steam room; four restau- rants and three bars–one with a swim-up option; two outdoor pools; four confer- ence rooms; a business center; a beauty salon; a fitness center; and a kids’ club.All accommodations include freeWi-Fi,coffeemakers,mini fridges, cable TV, air conditioning, a direct dial phone, an in- room safe, and qual- ity bathroom ameni- ties.The majority of its rooms and suites include a spacious, private balcony, while luxury suites feature Jacuzzis and living areas with the added option of a private bar. Refurbishing at the Accra is an ongoing process. “Since I came two-and-a-half years ago,we have refurbished the entire lobby,we renovated the meeting and conference rooms, and we beautified the landscape,” says Monickoraja.“Currently,we are concentrating on the original wing.We will be refurbishing it fromMay to November, so then, all our rooms will be on par.We also will be working on one of our all-day-dining restaurants,which has been untouched for a long time.” Speaking of dining, the Accra is not an all-in- clusive hotel, although that option is available for those who prefer it. And while there are many wonderful eateries nearby, the hotel also offers its own array of fine dining choices: the Accra Deck Restaurant, with outdoor seating that overlooks the ocean, features local foods as well as contemporary European cuisine; the Pacifika Kitchen Restaurant features Japanese, Chinese, Thai, and Indonesian fare; the Coco- Patch Restaurant is a casual spot for breakfast or lunch; and the Fig Tree Restaurant serves specialty dinners on Tuesdays and Thursdays with live music and entertainment. Monickoraja says that most of the hotel’s guests come from the U.K, followed by the U.S. and Canada. It is open year round, and has an average occupancy rate of 79 percent, with almost 60 percent of its guests, repeat visitors. It employs an average of 270 employees, a number that increases during the high season. Guests are recruited via tour operators, travel