Situated in Freetown, a few steps from Lumbley Beach, The Lead Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, free shuttle service and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers a concierge service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. The Lead Hotel provides some rooms with sea views, and every room comes with a balcony. At the accommodation rooms include bed linen and towels. A continental, American or gluten-free breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. With staff speaking Arabic, English and French, round-the-clock advice is available at the reception. Sierra Leone National Museum is 7.9 km from The Lead Hotel, while Western Area Forest Reserve is 29 km from the property. Lungi International Airport is 35 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Gluten-free, American

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Freetown
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • J
    Janet
    Sierra Leone Sierra Leone
    The breakfast was to die for the setting neatness and everything was amazing….. delicious too😍
  • Mansur
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything! Great service and polite staff, even got us checked in 3hrs early
  • Maximilian
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Everything was perfect! Very friendly and welcoming staff, the gym is amazing, a beautiful pool with a view on the sea and delicious food in the restaurant! Definitely the best place we stayed in on our trip to Sierra Leone! It’s a bit more...
  • Brandon
    United States United States
    The Lead Hotel is well located, the staff is focussed on ensuring each guest has a wonderful stay, and the facilities appear to be the best in the city. Special thanks to Josephus who makes sure all guests get a good start to their day - his smile...
  • Isata
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were very attentive. Our room was.always cleaned to a high standard. The manager met all our requests, and then went beyond. Best hotel to stay in Freetown. My children and I loved it there.
  • Wally
    Australia Australia
    The management and the staff were great, very friendly and professional.
  • Irma
    Denmark Denmark
    Cleanness, welcome, the staff and the managers were all exceptional. Even though I booked for the 10th August, I was given the keys before 12pm and upgraded to a comfy room. Nice swimming pool and restaurant
  • Assion
    Germany Germany
    Excellent hotel operated by a professional manager . This hotel is leading in Freetown and highly recommended.
  • Makalé
    France France
    Great staff, international standard, high skilled manager on top of everything
  • Rik
    South Africa South Africa
    The Lead hotel is the only hotel in Freetown where care has been given to environment, and the aspect of greenery and sea views is very nice. The rooms are very spacious and well equipped.

Property questions and answers
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  • Is there an airport shuttle service? or do you help with booking a ferry/water taxi from airport to hotel?

    once you exit the airport, please proceed to seacoach express company where you can buy a ticket for the ferry boat. our driver will be waiting at abe..
    Answered on 30 September 2024
  • Is the the pool available for all guests?

    Swimming pool available for Hotel in-house guests only.
    Answered on 8 December 2023
  • Can we go there only to swim in the pool?

    Swimming pool accessible for Hotel in-house guests only.
    Answered on 3 October 2023
  • I am staying at your hotel sometime if September and i wanted to know what’s the transportation situation is like from the airport to your hotel? Plea..

    Lungi airport is situated on an island you will need to take the ferry boat to Freetown. You can purchase your ticket from sea coach express at their ..
    Answered on 2 August 2024
  • Hi. Is it easy to get to you from Lugni airport?

    Lungi airport is situated on a island you will need to take the ferry boat to freetown. You can purchase your ticket from sea coach express at their d..
    Answered on 27 February 2024
  • Peace be upon you. Can you send me the address of the hotel and do you have a transportation vehicle from the airport to the hotel? With many thanks

    72a Cape Road, Aberdeen Freetown. the transfer from the airport to Aberdeen is done by ferry boat, use seacoach express company. our driver will be wa..
    Answered on 27 July 2024
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      French • Italian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern

Facilities of The Lead Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness centre
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private beach area
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Beach
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Child safety socket covers
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Laptop safe
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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FAQs about The Lead Hotel

  • The Lead Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Yes, The Lead Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at The Lead Hotel include:

    • Suite

  • Check-in at The Lead Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 00:00.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The Lead Hotel is 2.1 miles from the centre of Freetown. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Lead Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Beachfront
    • Private beach area
    • Beach
    • Fitness
    • Swimming Pool

  • Guests staying at The Lead Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Gluten-free
    • American

  • The prices at The Lead Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from The Lead Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.