The Lead Hotel

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Presidential Suite | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV
Garden view
Executive Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $255
$218 nightly
$255 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

Explore the area

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72a Cape Road, Freetown
  • Place, Lumley Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Aberdeen Lighthouse
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Sierra Leone National Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Freetown (FNA-Lungi Intl.)
    ‪118 min drive‬

Room options

Business Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Suite

  • 1184 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Presidential Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 1830 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Freetown

Located in Freetown, The Lead Hotel is in the business district, a 1-minute drive from Lumley Beach and 7 minutes from National Stadium. .This beach hotel is 5 mi (8 km) from Cotton Tree and 5 mi (8 km) from Law Courts.

What's nearby

  • Lumley Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Aberdeen Lighthouse - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • National Stadium - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Sierra Leone National Museum - 9 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Cotton Tree - 9 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Lead Hotel

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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 44 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 50-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this Mediterranean hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
At The Lead Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar. Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Lead Hotel has a restaurant on site.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 7:00 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

The Lead Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 125 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nenneh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lillian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the staff were so polite, supportive and respectful. Great experience 🎆
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brima

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
100% excellent services
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Violessa

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

10/10 Excellent

Peniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So, I had a vip perks but wasn’t offered wine as shown on my booking. Didn’t want to ask cause I thought they’d offer..
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place to stay in Freetown. comfortable rooms great service
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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.
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hotel! Definitely the best hotel in Freetown. Will visit soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Braden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had an amazing stay! Will be back
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place. I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kadie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lead is advertised as a business living hotel. There was no A4 paper , envelopes, pad and pen available in the executive suite I stayed in. It had a sticky note and a pencil. I was not feeling well 1 morning and I requested breakfast to be served in my room. They brought breakfast in a take away container in a black plastic bag. I was livid and felt very disrespected
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eustacia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024