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The Lead Hotel

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with outdoor pool, near Lumley Beach

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In the heart of Freetown, The Lead Hotel offers an upscale retreat near Lumley Beach. Tee off at 36 holes of golf or unwind with a drink at the beach bar and soak up the sun on private beach.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach bar
  • Pool bar
  • Babysitting

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is CNY1,479
CNY1,731 total
includes taxes & fees
May 23 - May 24

Why we love this property

Beachside bliss
This hotel entices with a private sandy beach. Sunbathe on beach loungers, relax under umbrellas, or sip refreshments from the beach bar.
Work and beach bliss
Located in a business district with a private beach, this hotel offers a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Guests can enjoy bars and golf nearby.
Culinary treats await
The hotel's restaurant and bar create a gourmet paradise. Continental breakfast, chef service, and private dining options elevate the experience.

Room options

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Business Studio Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Business Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV

Executive Suite

  • 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

  • Ocean view
  • 170 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
72a Cape Road, Freetown

What's nearby

  • Aberdeen Lighthouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lumley Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • National Stadium - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Cotton Tree - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Sierra Leone National Museum - 9 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Gina's Frozen Yogurt & Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Juice Bar and Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Crown Express - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pearl Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Roy's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Lead Hotel

  • Placing you within a 5-minute walk of Lumley Beach, The Lead Hotel offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach umbrellas, beachside drinks, and sun loungers. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, and guests can also take advantage of a fitness center. The restaurant is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. A poolside bar and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences at this Mediterranean hotel include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 44 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 15
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15
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Children

    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Poolside bar
  • Private dining

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • On a private beach

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 2 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 4 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2022
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An outdoor pool
  • Lockers available
  • Mediterranean architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch Smart TV
  • Premium digital channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Balcony or patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Chef
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free bottled water
  • Dining table

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 20 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Union Pay

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Lead Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Lead Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Lead Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at The Lead Hotel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Lead Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Lead Hotel?

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

What is there to do at The Lead Hotel and nearby?

The Lead Hotel has a private beach and an outdoor pool, as well as a fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near The Lead Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does The Lead Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around The Lead Hotel like?

The Lead Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Lumley Beach and 7 minutes' walk from Aberdeen Lighthouse.

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Reviews

The Lead Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was fresh and great. (3 reviews)
  • The pool was crystal clear, well-maintained, and a real joy to use. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and the staff were so polite, supportive and respectful. Great experience 🎆
Lillian, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Landscaping is beautiful. Quiet and serenity makes it an ideal place to get work done. The WiFi works well for managing teams and videoconferencing. I'd stay again.
James, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

excellent venue! staff superb and a great menu.
Kevin, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

100% excellent services
Brima, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful grounds. Attentive staff. Lovely pool. Good location.
Diana, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
William, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

This is one of the best top destination you can choose to stay in or visit for a business dinner.
Edward, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Daniel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Best place to stay in Freetown. comfortable rooms great service
Alexander, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It is a great place to stay. The staff is courteous and very helpful. Also, the swimming pool and view of the ocean are awesome!
John, 22-night trip
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6/10 Good

Overall hotel experience 7.5/10 The suites, view, and balconies are very nice but the hotel is roach infested; 3 came running out within 20 minutes of being in room and a few every day but all in kitchen and bathroom none in room that I saw at least. Also, someone took a dump in my room right before I checked in. The utilities in room and room layout look exactly like pictures but my washer/dryer didn’t work and no one knew how to fix it. Food: 9.5/10 no complaints on food but room service order was wrong but still very good. Staff: 9/10 majority are nice a few were just there, not smiling or greeting *False advertising: the private beach is not open and I was told by receptionist that it won’t be for another 1-2 years. Upon arrival, there was no welcome drink, and pool hours are different than what’s advertised online pool actually closes at 7pm not 10pm. I would stay there again if they spray and get rid of infestation and also fix pool hours.
LaRae, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Susan Affie Mirandella, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jim Michael, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This was a beautiful property and stay. The staff were friendly and helpful. Despite the ongoing construction and frequent power outages (the generators or supply quickly kicked in each time) it was a great place to stay.
Eustacia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Had an awesome time and stay at Lead Hotel. Great service and very hospitable. It was 10 stars for me with everything.
Frances Esi Abrowi, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I liked the space, the decoration and the food. The team is very nice
Sandra, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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 .
Shahidah, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Pros: The staff was excellent. Cons: The wait time for food was extensive.
Tineka, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Claudia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend the hotel to family and friends. The staff were extremely attentive whilst being discreet. We took advantage of the pool and ordered snacks from the restaurant. The room was an excellent size with modern decor. Whilst the hotel grounds was picturesque.
Patricia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Magne, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Gilo, 10-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The management team were very professional and welcoming. I am very impressed by the excellent service I received. I was given a free upgrade and the one bedroom apartment was exclusive. This is one of the best hotels I’ve stayed in Freetown and will definitely revisit it. I highly recommend it- Allain keep up the excellent and outstanding hospitality.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Magnificent gym , pool, room, restaurants and beyond The new africa and is wonderful empowerment for upcoming generations to come Elite and not pretentious Friendly employee and vibes Long life to lead in leone 🇸🇱 Amen
Benoit, 1-night trip