Laughing Goat Ghana

Hotels
8.7 (66 reviews)
Busua beach , Busua , gh

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Private check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Cons:
Semi-clean room
Minor location discomfort

Categories

Cleanliness
7.41
The room was semi-clean; slight issues noted.
Service
9.38
The staff was super hospitable and accommodating.
Location
8.92
Good location, providing tranquility while still being accessible.
Room Quality
8.37
General comfort and quality noted, though issues with cleanliness.
Amenities
8.9
Standard amenities provided, generally positive.
Value for Money
8.86
Good value for the services and amenities offered.
Food and Beverage
8.91
Good quality and abundant food options mentioned.
Overall Experience
8.88
Overall enjoyable experience despite minor setbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-07 11:20

Property Description

Welcome to Laughing Goat Ghana Hostel, a charming retreat near Busua Beach!

Garden Oasis: Enjoy the lush garden surroundings, perfect for a peaceful stroll or relaxing with a book.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant and unwind with a refreshing drink at the bar.

Balcony Views: Relax in your room's balcony and soak in the picturesque garden views for a truly tranquil experience.

Ready to experience the beauty of Busua Beach? Book your stay at Laughing Goat Ghana Hostel now!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    No internet access available.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 66 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.41
Service: 9.38
Location: 8.92
Room Quality: 8.37
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 8.86
Food and Beverage: 8.91
Overall Experience: 8.88
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Wren Arrington • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

a little out of the way from the village but still close. Nice garden

Cons:

Power went out every night for several hours with no backup generator. I was told the backup generator would be there after the first day but it was not. I ended up changing hotels because I couldn't sleep or find anywhere to retreat from the heat and humidity. Internet was only available in a very small area of the common space

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Kodach • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

The employees were very nice. The garden is a great place to chill. The value for price was really good.

Cons:

Would be nice to provide toilet paper. Also the wifi did not work in my room, only outside.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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FRANCOISE • family_with_children • fr
10
Very nice stay
Pros:

Peaceful place nice for relaxing, hamacs, food available, very good coffee
Light rooms, nice breeze all the time
5 minutes walk to the beach
Very comfortable bed with mosquito net
All the staff are smiling and helpful
The lady manager very kindly led me to the taxi station....

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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guenter • family_with_children • at
6
Stop and Go
Pros:

Ruhige Lage am Ortsrand von Busua.

Cons:

Kein Privatparkplatz wie angegeben, Parken nur im hinteren Teil eines Schulgelände möglich, dann 150 m fußläufig, keine Beschilderung. Vergleichsweise hohe Preise im angeschlossenen kleinen Restaurant, 1h Wartezeit auf Frühstück trotz Fehlens anderer Gäste. Spartanische Einrichtung der Zimmer, keine Kästen, keine Seife. Ungepflegter Garten, Pool ohne Wasser, ausgebleichte Surfplakate... Nächtens weder AC noch Strom, zur Abrechnung wird irrelevant schlechter USD-Wechselkurs herangezogen. Great (?) backpacker times seem to be over in Busua, auch überall sonst...

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Ilse • solo_traveller • nl
9
Great place to stay. Very quiet and peaceful. Beautiful garden
Pros:

Beautiful garden. Room was spacious and clean. The people working there were friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The location was a bit hard to find.

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Nina • solo_traveller • ch
9
lovely place with lush garden
Pros:

super friendly staff. lovely garden and delicious avacado toast for breakfast

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Nina Maria • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Nina • solo_traveller • nl
10
Absolutely wonderful
Pros:

The staff, my room, the bar, everything!

Cons:

I would have loved a chair in my room

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Marjolaine • family_with_children • fr
10
Pros:

Très bel endroit, calme et verdoyant. Le personnel est accueillant. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Amandine • couple • fr
10
C’était super
Pros:

La gentillesse et la disponibilité du personnel, on a super bien dormis

Cons:

Rien

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Helen Vadimovna • family_with_children • de
10
Pros:

Soooo Beautiful and comfortable. We Loved it!!

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Lanthe • solo_traveller • be
9
Mooie accommodatie met supervriendelijk personeel
Pros:

Mooie, propere kamer met badkamer.
Op wandelafstand van het strand, het dorpscentrum en enkele restaurantjes.
Mooie binnentuin met schattige puppies en kittens en fijne hangmatten.
Heerlijk ontbijt.
Supervriendelijk personeel, dat steeds beschikbaar is en je met een glimlach verder helpt. De gastvrijheid van het personeel is oprecht.

Cons:

Niets, ik had het echt naar mijn zin.

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Pili • couple • es
7
Un lloc per repetir!
Pros:

la ubicacio es bona perque esta una mica retirada del centre i aixo proporciona tranquilitat, pero no esta a primera linia del mar. El personal molt amable i disponible. Cuina bona i abundant.

Cons:

No disposa d'aigua calenta a la dutxa.

2025-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Noa • extended_group • nl
9
Genoten!
Pros:

Het personeel was super gastvrij en er werd erg lekker gekookt.

Cons:

Wij voelde ons niet heel erg op ons gemak om in de avond terug te lopen naar het hotel.

2025-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Fabian • extended_group • ch
8
Wunderschöner Garten & Dachterasse
Pros:

Der Host war wohl einer der freundlichsten Menschen, die ich je in einem Hotel getroffen habe - nicht künstlich-professionell, sondern einfach ehrlich daran interessiert, einen guten Aufenthalt zu ermöglichen!

Cons:

Das Zimmer war semi-sauber; Seidenschlafsack empfohlen

2025-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Leslie • review category business travellers • gb
8
Basic but does the job and very friendly / helpful staff!
Pros:

Staff were super friendly. Shout out to Sarah at the desk who made my stay enjoyable with her conversation and travel advice.

Cons:

Nothing really, it did the job! Also a taxi from airport should cost 50 GHS max as of April 2025. I was charged 200 so beware! Uber is best.

2025-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Johanna • solo traveller • at
10
Friendly and calm place to relax
Pros:

A very nice and relaxing place: clean and spacious rooms, a beautiful and tranquil garden with hammocks and a rooftop terrace.
But the best part ist the stuff: Very friendly, helpful and caring, I really felt at home. Oh and the food is amazing, too ☺️

2024-12-19 • via Nuitee
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Frederick • solo traveller • us
10
Exceptional
2024-11-30 • via Nuitee
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Giuseppe • with friends • de
8
Perfectly fine Busua hostel for the beach!
Pros:

The laughing goat is a clean and comfortable hostel/hotel in the middle of Busua just a few minutes from the beach. The rooms are spacious and the staff was friendly and welcoming. Busua is a must visit in Ghana and due to the villages rather small size the hostel is perfectly fine, even though not directly on the beach. They offer surfing classes.

Cons:

Not directly by the beach but literally 3 min walk. The entrance was tricky to find at first.

2024-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Tilly • group • gb
10
Our stay at the Laughing Goat was really positive the staff are super helpful and friendly. The location is perfect just
2024-11-06 • via Nuitee