The Lead Hotel
72a Cape road
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20 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
20 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“It truly felt like a home away from home, combined with impeccable 5-star servic…”
“The daily room service and maintenance was great”
“Very clean and organised”
“The garden and pool were clean”
“The entire staff is incredibly kind, attentive, and always ready to help, making…”
“The facilities and pool are very good and the rooms are to a high standard and v…”
“The staff are friendly and helpful, the location is walking distance to a Chines…”
“Beautiful hotel in a great location, just by Lumley Beach”
“Breakfast was great, staff were amazing”
“Breakfast not bad but should have been buffet”
Overview
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 rooms in the hotel are fitted with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchenette, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The Lead Hotel provides some rooms with sea views, and every room comes with a terrace. At the accommodation rooms include bed linen and towels. 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. The nearest airport is Lungi International Airport, 35 km from the hotel.
Traveller reviews
Konigue
couple
June 19, 2026
“Without a doubt, this is the best hotel in town.”
Our stay at this hotel in Freetown has been exceptional. It truly felt like a home away from home, combined with impeccable 5-star service. The entire staff is incredibly kind, attentive, and always ready to help, making sure we felt comfortable and well taken care of throughout our stay. A special thank you to Janet and Isha, whose warmth, professionalism, and genuine hospitality made our experience even more memorable.
Joseph
solo_traveller
June 18, 2026
“Best Hitel I’ve stayed at so far”
Very clean and organised
France
extended_group
June 4, 2026
“serene nice week on the laggon”
The garden and pool were clean. The daily room service and maintenance was great
filippo
solo_traveller
May 21, 2026
“Best hotel in Freetown, rhe staff is very helpful and professional. The food is excellent.”
michael
solo_traveller
May 21, 2026
The staff are friendly and helpful, the location is walking distance to a Chinese restaurant and bar, the room was always clean and the air conditioning was excellent. The daytime food is nice and varied and I recommend the Mint mocktail! And the cheesecake! The bancany of the restaurant has excellent views. Overall a very pleasant stay,
Osman
solo_traveller
May 5, 2026
Privacy and comfort
Diana
solo_traveller
May 5, 2026
The staff were amazing
Esther
solo_traveller
May 3, 2026
“Fantastic. Looking forward for more stays”
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Esther
couple
May 1, 2026
“My stay was really awesome”
I like the outside the most. The flowers made it really exceptional
Cyffylliog Paul
solo_traveller
March 20, 2026
Breakfast was great, staff were amazing.
Peersaib
couple
February 23, 2026
“Perfect escape from busy Freetown!”
Very clean, finished well and great service
david
couple
February 23, 2026
“Wonderful hotel and wonderful service”
This an excellent hotel in the heart of Freetown. The facilities and pool are very good and the rooms are to a high standard and very comfortable. The staff service is impeccable. Whilst staying with them, our flight was cancelled and the management went out of their way to find us a room for the night.
Peter
extended_group
February 21, 2026
“Perfect hotel”
Beautiful hotel in a great location, just by Lumley Beach. An excellent hotel managed perfectly by Roland at the front of house and perfectly by Naseem and his team in the restaurant. The best hotel in Freetown.
Krista
extended_group
February 20, 2026
Everything was amazing! Stuff was super friendly. Naasim especially.
Haja
couple
February 19, 2026
“Amazing stay, we had to extend! Will be back. Thank you to the amazing staff at the lead.”
Very clean, amazing service and lovely staff! Felt really relaxed and comfortable. Restaurant was great, tasty food! 5 star for sure and will always return here when travelling to Sierra Leone. Highly recommend.
Joseph
couple
February 2, 2026
“The Lead is an oasis in the storms of Freetown, setting the standards for others to follow”
The Lead is an oasis in the storms of Freetown, setting the standards for others to follow
David Kubaferi
solo_traveller
January 19, 2026
“Is a nice accommodation”
Breakfast not bad but should have been buffet
Vida
family_with_children
January 5, 2026
“A great stay with my kids, took loads of pictures as the hotel has very beautiful gardens and backgr”
Great facility, friendly and professional staff. Suitable location to connect around entertainment areas. Cleanliness top notch
Mariame
solo_traveller
December 29, 2025
“Luxury hotel”
Clean, luxurious and international standards
Mariame
solo_traveller
December 29, 2025
“Best hotel in Freetown”
I enjoyed this beautiful hotel
Facilities
Activities
Fitness centre, Private beach area, Beachfront, Fitness, Beach
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Allergy-free room, Lift, Safety deposit box, Soundproof rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year)
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Mobile app for room service
Pool and wellness
Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Infinity pool, Pool/beach towels, Pool bar, Swimming Pool, Swimming pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Carbon monoxide detector, Carbon monoxide sources, 24-hour security, Key access, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Shuttle service, Daily housekeeping, Ironing service, Airport shuttle, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (free), Airport shuttle (free), Lockers, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Car hire, Tour desk, Currency exchange, Express check-in/check-out
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Executive Suite
This spacious suite comes with 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that features a stovetop, a refrigerator, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. The air-conditioned suite features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a washing machine, a private entrance, soundproof walls as well as sea views. The unit has 2 beds.
Junior Suite
Featuring a private entrance, this spacious suite also comprises 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, soundproof walls, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Presidential Suite
The hot tub is a top feature of this suite. This spacious suite comes with 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. The well-fitted kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. The air-conditioned suite features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a washing machine, a private entrance, soundproof walls as well as sea views. The unit has 3 beds.
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