The Lead Hotel

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Building design
Building design
Presidential Suite | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV
Business Studio Suite | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV
Fridge, microwave, espresso maker, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
72a Cape Road, Freetown
  • Lumley Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Cotton Tree
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Sierra Leone National Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Freetown (FNA-Lungi Intl.)
    ‪226 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Business Studio Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite

  • 110 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Presidential Suite

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

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About this property

The Lead Hotel

On private beach with outdoor pool, near Lumley Beach
When you stay at this beach hotel, you can enjoy umbrellas and sunloungers.
The Lead Hotel offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes dining tables. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and espresso makers. Bathrooms include a shower, 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 bottles of water and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach, an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Lead Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lumley Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a restaurant, a beach bar and a poolside bar
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach and a gym
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Lumley Beach and 7 minutes by car from National Stadium
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sandy beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities, such as umbrellas and sunloungers. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at The Lead Hotel such as an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
The Lead Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

Arabic, English, French

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 centre

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.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

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: from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 72 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frances Esi Abrowi

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an awesome time and stay at Lead Hotel. Great service and very hospitable. It was 10 stars for me with everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

maxwell

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ragheb

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend this facility at least to try to see the difference with others
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Braden

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

10/10 Excellent

Majuma

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Edward

Business traveller
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

Eustacia, Tamarac

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gilo

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Benoit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Edward, Freetown

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peniel

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

10/10 Excellent

MELANIE

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Okon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is at a convenient location with many restaurants, beach bars and casinos. The staff are second to none. They go above and behold to help make your stay as comfortable as possible; always very friendly, helpful and pleasant. The premises are very secure, with an amazing structured- layout. The rooms are clean, spacious, modern and stylish, with very comfortable beds. Delicious breakast and well-presented at the roof-top restaurant. Well done Allain.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is at a convenient location with many restaurants, beach bars and casinos. The staff are second to none. They go above and behold to help make your stay as comfortable as possible; always very friendly, helpful and pleasant. The premises are very secure, with an amazing structured- layout. The rooms are clean, spacious, modern and stylish, with very comfortable beds. Delicious breakast and well-presented at the roof-top restaurant. Well done Allain.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROSELYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

10/10 Excellent

hawanatu

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I love it
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

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