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The Lead Hotel

4.0 star property
Mediterranean hotel with a private beach and a fitness center

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Presidential Suite | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV
Located in the heart of Freetown near Lumley Beach, The Lead Hotel provides an upscale getaway experience. Guests can play a round on the 36-hole golf course or head to the private beach to unwind with a drink from the beach bar while soaking up the sun.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym

Room options

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Business Studio Suite | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Business Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV

Executive Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 110 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Presidential Suite | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 170 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
72a Cape Road, Freetown

What's nearby

  • Lumley Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • National Stadium - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Cotton Tree - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Sierra Leone National Museum - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Law Courts - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • Freetown (FNA-Lungi Intl.) - 146 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪China House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crown Express - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Roy's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mamba Point Lagoonda - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Basha - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Lead Hotel

Upscale hotel near Lumley Beach
Located close to National Stadium and St George's Cathedral, The Lead Hotel provides an adjacent golf course, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. With amenities like a private beach and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and laundry facilities.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance, 2 meeting rooms, and beach towels
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and a personal chef

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 36-hole adjacent golf course
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 2022
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mediterranean architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 20 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Lead Hotel Hotel
The Lead Hotel Freetown
The Lead Hotel Hotel Freetown

Frequently asked questions

Does The Lead Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Is The Lead Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Lead Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lead Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Lead Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Lead Hotel located?

Located in Freetown, this beachfront hotel is next to a golf course, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lumley Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of National Stadium and Cotton Tree. Law Courts and Sierra Leone National Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Lead Hotel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 101 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best top destination you can choose to stay in or visit for a business dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khadijah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was relaxing and peaceful, lovely staff and service . I highly recommend this place for long of short stay.

10/10 Excellent

Umaru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a new property with lots of plants and the sea view is very beautiful and the ambience is really great

10/10 Excellent

Mamoud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is by far the best hotel in Freetown. The property is well built, facilities are great, excellent gym for staying active during your stay. The staff were wonderful. Patricia in the reception office is the best, the men at the gate were awesome and the housekeepers were exceptional. Looking forward to staying at the Lead in the near future. Loved the pool, property grounds and location.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Magne

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

Peaceful and beautiful

The hotel was a peaceful and beautiful getaway from the more intense city life. The room was spacious with a kitchen and living room, and a large bedroom with a very comfortable bed. The staff were all welcoming, helpful and professional. The gym was top notch with all the equipment you will need. And the pool is amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gilo

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

I gave the Hotel service APLUS

My stay was excellent. The manager is amazing very accessible and hospitable. He upgraded my room. Help me with my concerns when I was stressed out. All the staff are amazing.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

PHILIP

The King

No words. Environment is nice but poor customer staff communication
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff went out of their way to help with every request, from the routine to the more robust. Welcoming, polite and helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander E.

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is one excellent edifice, everything was there one should expect at a Hotel. Bar well stocked, food good to savour and I’ve recommended it to my niece in the USA 🇺🇸 who booked me here to evaluate the whole place in preparation for her wedding in December 2026.
Beautiful view and swimming pool.
Hall suitable for all activities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent venue! staff superb and a great menu.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds. Attentive staff. Lovely pool. Good location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Violessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Terrific oasis for business travellers

This hotel has modern spacious suites and is set in a nice part of town with views. The food and drinks + breakfast are great and service friendly and security is high! Would strongly recommend this place for any business traveler!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Annie

Disliked: Cleanliness
BED BUG ALART!!!! I stayed at this property in February 2025. When I got to my room, I saw 2 big BED bugs on the chair I immediately killed it took a picture and went to the front desk to report the problem. I wish there was an option to upload a pic of the BED BUG. I got an upgrade to the presidential suit for the night. I hope they have fixed the issue of bed bugs because this is a hotel I love.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, tranquil garden-like design wiyh nature. Extremely well equipped kitchen area, spacious living room and bedroom. Restaurant was top notch with great water view.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the leads hotels was luxurious and comfortable. The manager went far and beyond to ensure that my stay was excellent. The food was 10 out of 10 and so was the interior of my room. Great finishes, very clean and well sanitized, well stocked at themini bar. The bath products provided were aromatic and added to my relax. I highly recommend this property when seeking a relaxing luxurious experience in Freetown.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I would say I enjoyed my stay at The Lead Hotel. Definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was the best. I will definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

This may be the best hotel in the country.

The hotel is very luxurious, upto any international standards. Great customer service, very clean rooms, I would recommend it easily.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan Affie Mirandella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at The Lead Hotel! The staff were incredibly friendly and provided excellent service. The facilities were clean and comfortable, making my stay truly enjoyable. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a great experience. 5/5 stars!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahidah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place the Lead was absolutely amazing. The staff was amazing every step I took every move I made they just made me feel like any need I had was met. Thank you for your top notch service .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is not fully open yet but this does not distract from the high standards of accommodation or the dining and relaxing facilities offered. We had an executive suite overlooking the pool with a view over Man of War Bay beyond. Both the lounge/dining room and the bedroom were very large and extremely well decorated. A large picture window overlooked the pool and could be partially opened. Aircon was most effective. The pool area was extremely well maintained and the water was just the right temperature to make it easy to enter but also to provide relieve from the heat. The rooftop restaurant provided both indoor and outdoor seating. We sat outside as the evening temperature was just right at about 22c.There was a very good choice of food served by very friendly waiters. Sierra Leone is desperate to increase its tourist activities and the Lead Hotel is certainly playing its part in providing lovely accommodation supported by great employees for both business visitors and tourists.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tineka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pros: The staff was excellent. Cons: The wait time for food was extensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim Michael

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

Fantastic hotel

We had a great time at this lovely hotel. All the staff including the manager were extremely friendly and helpful. Breakfast and dinners were superb! Excellent pool. Wish to come back as soon as possible.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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