With a prime location right on Labadi Beach, the recently refurbished Sandbox Beach Club is eminently Instagram-able, from its contemporary, honey-hued poolside seating to the strings of bare light bulbs, white linen canopies and scattering of palm trees.

Situated at the back of La Palm Royal Hotel’s expansive grounds, this attractive thatched restaurant with beachside tables is a winning spot at which to try some distinctive Ghanaian flavours – its buffet is easily the best place to eat in the hotel.

The opulent, oceanfront Labadi Beach Hotel is one of Accra’s smartest properties, with a long-established reputation for smooth service.