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The Family Kingdom Resort

3.5 star property
Family-friendly beachfront location with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Standard Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Bar (on property)
On the beach
Terrace/patio
The Family Kingdom Resort offers a breakfast buffet, two African cuisine restaurants, a kids' pool, and a playground. Parents can unwind while free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected. Concierge services help plan the perfect family day.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
Beach

On the beach

This hotel is located on the beach.

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Apartment, Pool View | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Apartment, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 140 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Basic Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed, Accessible | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Basic Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
9 Lumley Beach Road, Aberdeen, Freetown

What's nearby

  • Lumley Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • National Stadium - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Cotton Tree - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Sierra Leone National Museum - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Fourah Bay College - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪China House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crown Express - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bliss Restaurant and Patisserie - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Roy's Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Mamba Point Lagoonda - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Family Kingdom Resort

Family-friendly hotel
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a terrace at The Family Kingdom Resort. Be sure to enjoy African cuisine and more at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a playground.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • A free ferry terminal shuttle, supervised childcare (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator, barbecue grills, and concierge services
Room features
All 97 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Barrel
  • Papaya

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat and shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Family Kingdom Resort Freetown
Family Kingdom Resort
Family Kingdom Freetown
The Family Kingdom Freetown
The Family Kingdom Resort Hotel
The Family Kingdom Resort Freetown
The Family Kingdom Resort Hotel Freetown

Frequently asked questions

Does The Family Kingdom Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is The Family Kingdom Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Family Kingdom Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Family Kingdom Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Family Kingdom Resort?

Check-out is at 12:30 PM.

Where is The Family Kingdom Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Freetown hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Lumley Beach and Aberdeen Lighthouse. National Stadium and St John's Maroon Church are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Family Kingdom Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 41 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spent a week here and loved how quiet amd homely it is... id come back. The best hotel in Freetown at the price point.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well situated on the beach
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Misleading advertisement. The images displayed on Expedia do not accurately represent the property's actual appearance. It is in urgent need of renovation.Extremely outdated rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was initially great but the night security supervisor was very rude to me at the main entrance gate. He made a lots of assumption and he may need further training in customer care, diversity and respect for all without prejudice. He refused to provide his name. However, I raised my concerns at reception at about midday. !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good, basic accommodations in a good location near the beach. I had no complaints, and the staff are helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good. Love it. Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice place, big rooms. Rooms are clean. Staff and manager very friendly, accomodating and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Across the road from beach

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really appreciate the above and beyond service of the staff at Family Kingdom. My flight on Kenya Airways was delayed but the hotel staff person waited patiently at SeaCoach Aberdeen Bridge to pick me up. Great and friendly service at a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location, stayed here 5 years ago and everything is the same. Updrages needed, construction going on so noisy. Shower not draing properly, low water.pressure. biggest issue is hotel need to upgrade
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Velma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Accommodating and great

Family Kingdom was excellent for me. I had to change my booking because of delayed flight and they accommodated me. They also picked me up at the SeaCoach. Great breakfast. Loved the room on the third floor with a balcony. Room spacious and clean. All my needs plus were met. Pool could have been cleaner but it is rainy season. Nice stay friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

VERA MARIA

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only good thing was the AC. Avoid the villas, poor manteinance or lack of care. The facilities were disgusting. We found coakrages and geckoes in our rooms, holes in the nets filled with paper, unsealed doors and windows that would make insects welcoming. The linen was dirty and and rotten. The breakfast was poor. The positive were 2 people from the staff, Alima from the reception and Kadija the lady that took care of the towels and linen, she was friendly and very nice. The Villa 1 was a nightmare, avoid avoid avoid.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ousseynou

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always try to not let emotions get on the way when i write these reviews. Quitely, I'm only giving this hotel a 1 star because Wikipedia doesn't allow for a worst rating. The things i have experienced and lived in this hotel are down to laziness and pure mediocrity and it's totally unacceptable for a hotel charging over 80 dollars(for the room i booked). Needless to say i don't recommend them to anyone. Here is the list: 1.Checkin was super slow beause the reception was closed and the receptionist sleeping when i arrived 2.The water in the room was so red, smelly and unclean that I had to go buy water from outside to brush my teeth 3.The phone in my room was not working and so it was impossible to reach reception to report issues or reach the restaurant to order food 4. Internet either doesn't work or is too slow to be useful when it works. I had to miss important zoom meetings with my colleagues because of this 5. They say they have a gym but in reality the gym is not functional and so it's simply a lie to say they have a gym 6. Horrible breakfast: not enough food varieties and the food is not fresh 7.They got me change room at some point. In the middle of my shower, I saw a baby snake near the bathroom tube. Thanks God, i kept my composure and avoided any potential injury than panicking could have led to 8. The proPerty in general is old and smelly and so it was unsurprising that in the few days I stayed, I didn't meet any other guests around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatoumata Binta

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dariusz

Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Paa Kwesi

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

maxwell

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Dr Ambrose

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is on the beach but does not offer good food varieties and customer care.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Felicitas

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor Performance

There were too many maintenance issues and the food served in the restaurant was sub-standard
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022

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