AKWA BEACH

What AKWA BEACH does

AKWA BEACH is a beachfront hotel resort located at Assinie 9.5km on the route d'Assinie-Mafia in Côte d'Ivoire, operating 50 keys comprising 24 standard rooms and 26 suites with private jacuzzis, set on 250 meters of fine sandy beach overlooking the Aby lagoon. The property offers six room tiers priced from 55,000 FCFA/night (standard, weekday) to 300,000 FCFA/night (80 m² three-piece luxury suite, weekend), with weekend rates (Friday–Saturday) carrying a 50–65% premium over weekday rates across all categories.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer model with reservations taken via phone (+225 07 08 83 33 74) and the akwabeach.com website, supplemented by walk-in bookings. Ancillary revenue streams include an on-site restaurant (African and international cuisine by Chef Kam Remy, open 08H–21H), spa and wellness services, special event packages (Family Fun Package, Spa Retreat), and a newly built conference center with two seminar rooms (80 and 50 seats), a translation/secretariat room, and two modular workshop rooms targeted at corporate and institutional MICE clients (AFDB, Ecobank, Société Générale, UNDP, DHL, CFAO, ECOWAS have historically hosted events at the property). Overflow corporate groups are referred to partner hotels. Distribution is domestic and regional, with no OTA partnerships visible.

The technology layer is minimal: a standard WordPress installation on the third-party 'Moonlit' hotel theme by ReactTheme. The website carries generic placeholder content inherited from the theme (e.g., references to 'Canada' and a default 'Since 1999' tagline), and there is no mobile app, no proprietary booking engine, no AI/ML capability, and no API. Marketing relies primarily on direct contact, Facebook, and basic on-site content (photo gallery, events page, blog). The company is privately held with no disclosed ownership, funding, or financial statements.

Name

AKWA BEACH

Legal name

AKWA BEACH

Website

https://akwabeach.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AKWA BEACH is a 50-key beachfront hotel resort in Assinie, Côte d'Ivoire, serving leisure travelers, families, and corporate MICE clients with rooms, suites with jacuzzis, an on-site restaurant, and a conference center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beachfront Resort & Conference Center

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Beachfront & Coastal Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA)

Keywords

• Beachfront resort accommodation
• Conference and seminar venues
• Hotel and suite rentals
• Restaurant and catering services
• Spa and wellness services

Headquarters

HQ city

Assinie

HQ country

Côte d’Ivoire

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Room and Suite Rentals: Primary revenue from renting 50 rooms and suites at nightly rates. Revenue is one-time per stay, with room categories ranging from standard (55,000–90,000 FCFA/night) to luxury 3-piece suites (200,000–300,000 FCFA/night). Peak weekend pricing applies Friday–Saturday.
2. Conference and Seminar Services: Revenue from hosting corporate seminars, board meetings, conferences, team building, and events in the dedicated conference center with 2 seminar rooms (80 and 50 seats), translation/secretariat room, and 2 modular workshop rooms. A 'special seminar package' is offered.
3. Restaurant and Catering: Revenue from on-site restaurant serving African and international cuisine with lagoon views. Open 08H–21H daily, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Terrace, deck (pilotis), bar, and poolside seating available.
4. Spa, Wellness, and Activities: Revenue from spa and wellness treatments, special event packages (romantic getaways, family packages), and activity bookings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AKWA BEACH operates a 50-room beachfront hotel resort on 250 m of fine sand along the Aby lagoon in Assinie, Côte d'Ivoire, offering six tiers of accommodation (standard rooms to 3-piece luxury suites with private jacuzzis), an on-site restaurant serving African and international cuisine, a dedicated conference center with seminar and workshop rooms, and spa/wellness activities. It serves leisure travelers, families, and corporate MICE clients via direct website, phone, and walk-in bookings.

Product overview

AKWA BEACH is a beachfront hotel resort in Assinie, Côte d'Ivoire, offering 50 rooms across six accommodation tiers: Standard Room, Superior Standard Room, Mini Suite, Luxury Mini Suite, 2-Piece Luxury Mini Suite, and 3-Piece Luxury Mini Suite. The property spans 250 meters of beachfront along the Aby lagoon and includes an on-site restaurant with African and international cuisine, a conference center with seminar and workshop rooms, and beach/pool access. Room rates range from 55,000 to 300,000 FCFA per night depending on accommodation type and season.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chambre standard (Standard Room) 20 m² standard hotel room with terrace access, lagoon view, air conditioning, free WiFi, 32" TV with Canal+ satellite, and minibar. Accommodates up to 4 occupants. Weekday: 55,000 FCFA/night; weekend: 90,000 FCFA/night. Targeted at individual leisure travelers and small families.
• Chambre standard supérieure (Superior Standard Room) 25 m² superior standard room with private terrace and panoramic lagoon view, sofa bed, air conditioning, free WiFi, 32" TV with Canal+ satellite, and minibar. Accommodates up to 4 occupants. Weekday: 65,000 FCFA/night; weekend: 100,000 FCFA/night. Targeted at leisure travelers seeking enhanced views and space.
• Mini suite 35 m² elegant mini suite with private terrace overlooking the garden, king-size bed, sofa bed, private jacuzzi, air conditioning, free WiFi, 52" TV with Canal+ satellite, minibar, kettle, and tea. Weekday: 85,000 FCFA/night; weekend: 120,000 FCFA/night. Targeted at couples and small families seeking private jacuzzi access.
• Mini suite luxe 35 m² luxury mini suite with separate bedroom and living room, private terrace with lagoon view, private jacuzzi, accommodating up to 6 adults and 6 children. Includes air conditioning, free WiFi, 52" TV with Canal+ satellite, and minibar. Weekday: 100,000 FCFA/night; weekend: 150,000 FCFA/night. Targeted at families and small groups.
• Mini suite luxe (2 pièces) Two-piece luxury suite with private bedroom and living room, accommodating up to 8 adults and 8 children. Features king-size bed, two sofa beds, microwave, coffee machine, minibar, American bar, private terrace, and jacuzzi with lagoon view. Includes two 52" TVs with Canal+ satellite. Weekday: 120,000 FCFA/night; weekend: 200,000 FCFA/night. Targeted at larger families and group stays.
• Mini suite luxe (3 pièces) 80 m² three-piece luxury suite with three rooms, accommodating up to 12 adults and 12 children. Features two king-size beds, three sofa beds, two private jacuzzis, three 52" TVs with Canal+, two minibars, American bar, coffee machine, microwave, and large terrace with outdoor dining. Weekday: 200,000 FCFA/night; weekend: 300,000 FCFA/night. Targeted at large families and group events.
• Restaurant Akwa Beach On-site restaurant offering African and international cuisine by Chef Kam Remy. Open 08:00–21:00 daily with terrace overlooking the lagoon, pilotis dining area, poolside seating, and bar. Serves in-house guests and external diners; breakfast, lunch, and dinner available.
• Conference Center (Salles de séminaires) Dedicated conference facility comprising two seminar rooms (80-person and 50-person capacity), a translation/secretariat room, and two modular workshop rooms. Fully equipped with internet, projectors, plasma screens, sound system, microphones, and whiteboards. Overflow accommodation up to 50 rooms is arranged via partner hotels. Targeted at corporate seminars, board meetings, conferences, training, and team-building events.
• Beach and Pool Access 250 meters of fine sand beach facing the Aby lagoon plus a large outdoor swimming pool, available to resort guests as part of their stay.

Quantifiable outcome

• Conference center can accommodate overflow from up to 50 rooms through partner hotel referrals

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• AFDBminorOthersAFDB (African Development Bank) appears as a partner on the hotel's partner/branding page. No specific partnership details, terms, or activities are described.
• EcobankminorOthersEcobank appears as a partner on the hotel's partner/branding page. No specific partnership details, terms, or activities are described.
• Société GénéraleminorOthersSociété Générale appears as a partner on the hotel's partner/branding page. No specific partnership details, terms, or activities are described.
• UNDPminorOthersUNDP appears as a partner on the hotel's partner/branding page. No specific partnership details, terms, or activities are described.
• DHLminorOthersDHL appears as a partner on the hotel's partner/branding page. No specific partnership details, terms, or activities are described.
• CEDEAO (ECOWAS)minorOthersCEDEAO appears as a partner on the hotel's partner/branding page. No specific partnership details, terms, or activities are described.
• Ivoire TripsminorOthersIvoire Trips appears as a partner on the hotel's partner/branding page, likely as a local tourism/travel partner.
• CFAOminorOthersCFAO appears as a partner on the hotel's partner/branding page. No specific partnership details, terms, or activities are described.
• Partner Hotels (Overflow Accommodation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe hotel offers a 'special seminar package' and can refer overflow seminar attendees to partner hotels when the hotel's capacity (50 rooms) is exceeded. This is a reciprocal accommodation referral arrangement for large group events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Onomo Hotels: Pan-African mid-scale and upscale hotel chain with properties across West and Central Africa. Comparable as a regionally focused hospitality brand addressing business and leisure demand in francophone African markets like Côte d'Ivoire.
• King Fahd Palace, Dakar: Well-known luxury beachfront resort hotel in Dakar, Senegal, hosting corporate events, government functions and leisure guests. Comparable to AKWA BEACH as a West African beachfront full-service resort with strong MICE positioning.
• Azalaï Hotels: West African hotel group operating multiple full-service properties across the region. Comparable to AKWA BEACH as a regional hospitality operator serving corporate and leisure travelers in West Africa.

Direct peers

• Hotel Le Patio (Assinie): Resort hotel located in Assinie, Côte d'Ivoire, offering beachfront accommodation, restaurant and event facilities. Comparable to AKWA BEACH as a direct Assinie-coast competitor addressing leisure and small-group demand in the same micro-market.
• Noon Hotel & Spa (Grand-Bassam area): Boutique beachfront hotel and spa on the Côte d'Ivoire coast targeting leisure and corporate guests. Comparable to AKWA BEACH as a coastal full-service resort with spa and event amenities in the same domestic market.

Broad incumbents

• Radisson Blu Hotel Abidjan: International upscale hotel in Abidjan with extensive conference and F&B facilities. Comparable as a Côte d'Ivoire full-service hotel addressing both MICE and leisure clients, though anchored in Abidjan rather than at a beach destination.
• Laico Atlantic Abidjan: Independent full-service hotel in Abidjan with extensive conference and banquet facilities. Comparable to AKWA BEACH for MICE and corporate event demand in the Côte d'Ivoire market.
• Mövenpick Abidjan: International upscale hotel in Abidjan combining rooms, F&B and conference facilities. Comparable as a full-service competitor to AKWA BEACH for Côte d'Ivoire corporate and event demand, although city-based rather than coastal.
• Pullman Abidjan: Upscale Accor-brand hotel in Abidjan offering rooms, restaurant and meeting space. Relevant peer for AKWA BEACH's full-service model and corporate/mice clientele in the same country market.
• Sofitel Abidjan Hôtel Ivoire: Iconic luxury hotel in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, operated by Accor. Compares to AKWA BEACH as a Côte d'Ivoire-based full-service hospitality property targeting corporate, government and leisure demand, but located in Abidjan rather than the Assinie coast.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/akwabeach
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/akwa-beach

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about AKWA BEACH