Lou Moon!

Lou Moon is a luxury eco-friendly resort on the shores of Axim, in the Western Region of Ghana and is currently one of my favourite out of town getaways in Ghana. It’s a beautiful place with well-kept lawns, trees, absolute peace and quiet, beautiful beaches and extremely clear blue water!

The resort is a 120 minute drive from the Takoradi airport, and a 20 drive from the main road. Heads up that the road isnt very good, but they arrange pick-ups from the airport for ¢500 one way and ¢1000 in and out.

Their website describes it as a “jewel of nature” and they absolutely didn’t lie; it’s as perfect as it gets, it’s easily a favourite for romantic getaways and honeymoons. The main attraction is the beach and I can’t say it enough, the sea here is just so beautiful. Clear blue water, white sand - it’s such a clean and pure vibe. Clearest and bluest I’ve seen in Ghana. Close to the water’s edge, the sand is a little more coarse than regular beach sand and there are flat rocks in the seabed which might be a little slippery, so remember to watch your step.

📍Beach/Sea Views

• A bay is a recessed, coastal body of water that directly connects to a larger main body of water, such as an ocean, a lake, or another bay. A large bay is usually called a gulf, sea, sound, or bight. A cove is a type of smaller bay with a circular inlet and narrow entrance.

There are 3 room categories and 22 rooms in total (all come with breakfast):

1. Island Villas

The Island Chalets are set on the island, a short distance from the centre of the resort and have absolutely beautiful views of the sea. They each come with a private pool, personal butler and breakfast.
The main difference between both chalets is the size:

Island Villa (2 bedrooms, sleeps 4) - ¢8,575.00/night

Island Cape West (1 bedroom, sleeps 2) - ¢7,875.00/night

Island Bay Side Suite (2 bedrooms, sleeps 4) - ¢7,415.00/night

Island Ocean Side (1 bedroom, sleeps 2) - ¢6,865.00/night

*Extra Guests: ¢1250 for adults, ¢650 for children (3-12)

I got the Island Cape West and it was lovely! The view from the pool was so beautiful, even when it rained on my first night. There was so much space! There was a coffee station, plugs on either sides of the bed as well as vantage points (get a European adapter), 3 couches in all, a dressing table, standing shower and a bathtub in the bathroom, a balcony across the front of the villa overlooking the sea.

2. Bay View Rooms

These rooms are on the mainland but have a view of the bay.

Bay Beach (1 bedroom, sleeps 2) - ¢3,805.00/night

Bay View Suite (2 bedrooms, sleeps 4) - ¢4,470.00/night

Bay View 1st Floor (1 bedroom, sleeps 2) - ¢4,120.00/night

Bay Beach (1 bedroom, sleeps 2) - ¢3,805.00/night

*Extra Guests: ¢1250 for adults, ¢650 for children (3-12)

3. Hillside

These rooms are close to the entrance and don’t have a view.

Hillside 1 (1 bedroom, sleeps 2) - ¢2,280.00/night

Hillside 2 (1 bedroom, sleeps 2) - ¢2,730.00/night

*Extra Guests: ¢1250 for adults, ¢650 for children (3-12)

All room rates are for 2 adults.
*Room prices are higher during peak season (holidays etc) and are subject to change.

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The resort is open to a limited number of day visitors per day and you’ll need to book a day pass in advance. The packages include breakfast, lunch and/or dinner, and use of the general pool (for those who haven’t been here since 2022, yes they got a general pool!)

Packages are:

Breakfast (Full English Breakfast + Bottle Of Water) - ¢400pp
Lunch (2 Course Meal + Bottle Of Water) - ¢350pp
Dinner (4 Course Meal + Bottle Of Water ) - ¢450pp
Special dinner at the beach for two (4 Course Meal + Bottle Of Water) - ¢1000
Pool use, Breakfast/ Lunch + Bottle Of Water: 10am to 4:30pm - ¢500
Pool use, Dnner+ Bottle Of Water: 10am to 8:30pm - ¢600
Pool Use, Lunch, Boat Ride + Bottle Of Water: 10am to 5pm - ¢800

for adult individuals (check the last slide for prices for children and groups of 5 and above).

No outside food or drinks are allowed on the premises.

The open-air restaurant is open to day visitors for all 3 meals, and residents have the option to eat in their rooms. There are daily specials for 2 for ¢800 and you have the option to request a lawn set-up for lunch and dinner at an extra charge.

Meal times are:

Breakfast 7:00am – 10:30am
Lunch 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Dinner 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Breakfast can be served as early as 6:30am on request. The menu for that isn’t very broad - you’re given a list of options and you choose one. There is an A-La Carte menu which is used mostly for lunch but the dinner menu is updated daily.