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The Lead Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Lumley Beach

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Exterior detail
Executive Studio Suite
Restaurant
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • On private beachOn private beachOn private beach
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

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72a Cape Road, Freetown
  • Popular LocationLumley Beach4 min walk
  • Popular LocationCotton Tree8 min drive
  • Popular LocationSierra Leone National Museum8 min drive

Room options

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Business Studio Suite

Business Studio Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV

Executive Studio Suite

  • 110 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Double Room | Living area

Family Double Room

  • 170 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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CA $366 total
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
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About the area

Freetown

Beachfront retreat .A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Lumley Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of National Stadium. Cotton Tree and Law Courts are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Lumley Beach - 4 min walk
  • National Stadium - 7 min drive
  • Cotton Tree - 8 min drive
  • Sierra Leone National Museum - 8 min drive
  • State House - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ponga’s Bar & Restaurant - 10 min drive
  • Eden Bar, Country Lodge Hotel - 10 min drive
  • Crown Express - 6 min drive
  • Toma Restaurant - 14 min walk
  • Mamba Point Lagoonda - 4 min walk

About this property

The Lead Hotel

4-star beachfront hotel near Lumley Beach
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sand beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at The Lead Hotel like an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Mediterranean Freetown hotel.

  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 2022
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Lead Hotel offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and espresso makers. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Freetown hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

Languages

Arabic, English, French

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

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–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends: USD 20 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 beach bar, 1 poolside bar and 1 bar

Things to do

  • 36 holes of golf
  • Fitness center
  • Outdoor pool

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 business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchairs available on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch Smart TV
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio

Food and drink

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

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Chef
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Lead Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 20 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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

The Lead Hotel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Magne

Travelled with group
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

Theophilus, Freetown

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chernoh Amadu, London

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Khadim

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Disappointing Where do I begin? From the advertising and pictures, The Lead looks amazing but in reality my stay there did not match the type of service and experience they claim to give. Who wants to stay and pay for an executive suite when the hotel is still under construction? I sadly did. Firstly, this hotel claims to have beach access and when I asked I was told “ there is no access to the beach it’s dirty now and not ready yet”. It is all false information and there is absolutely no beach access. I saw the beach from a locked cage that was placed there. I was fooled by their instagram a social media posts and that was the first red flag. Secondly this hotel has room service which is a plus but sadly the food is more near to airplane food. The food is extremely salty and the breakfast omelet is not from fresh eggs it’s powdered and microwaved ( why I likened it to the meals served at airplanes). The meat, chicken for that matter, is imported and not even local meat/products are used . Who wants to eat imported frozen meat why not just use local fresh products? The food menu extremely boring and simple for a 2 star hotel. My biggest issue is that this hotel gives off the perception that it is not accommodating for African or local Sierra Leonean guests for that matter (the food menu is entirely western food without even one local African cuisine on the menu). I didn’t feel anything African or a hint of the local food/culture at the The Lead Hotel which is in the be
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John, Waxhaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 22 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The LEAD is an amazing place to stay. Their hospitality is top notch! I can't wait for a weekend getaway?
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Makemeh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

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