Staycation Freetown

Compare Freetown staycation hotels by location, Expedia guest reviews and estimated nightly prices.

Choose your Freetown staycation

Couples: Radisson Blu Mammy Yoko Hotel, Freetown.

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Compare Aberdeen, Lumley Beach, Hill Station and peninsula stays in Freetown by beach access, views and the crossing from Lungi airport.

Quick picks — Couples: Radisson Blu Mammy Yoko Hotel, Freetown (Aberdeen hotel with a pool near the beach) · Families: hotels near Lumley Beach with pools and space · Beach escape: peninsula beaches such as River No. 2, Tokeh and Bureh

Freetown combines green hills, a busy centre and some of West Africa’s most beautiful beaches. For a short break, most visitors stay in Aberdeen or along Lumley Beach, where hotels, restaurants and beach bars are close together, then drive down the peninsula to River No. 2, Tokeh or Bureh for a day on the sand.

Best areas for a Freetown staycation

Aberdeen is the main hotel district at the western end of the city, close to the water-taxi terminals for the airport. Lumley Beach has a long promenade, beach bars, restaurants and lively weekends. Hill Station and Hill Cot Road are cooler, leafy residential areas with guesthouses and views over the city. Peninsula beaches south of the city, including River No. 2, Tokeh and Bureh, offer beach lodges and a much quieter pace.

Which Freetown staycation suits you?

Couples: a beachside hotel in Aberdeen or Lumley, or a peninsula beach lodge.
Families: larger hotels with pools near Lumley Beach.
Beach weekend: River No. 2 and Tokeh for calm sand; Bureh for surfing.
Nature: Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary in the hills above the city.
Budget: guesthouses in Aberdeen and the residential hills.

When to go and getting around

Freetown has a long, very wet rainy season from about May to October, heaviest in July and August. November to April is the dry season and the best time for beach weekends.

Freetown International Airport (FNA) is at Lungi, across the Sierra Leone River estuary. Most travellers cross by water taxi or ferry to Aberdeen; the road route takes several hours. Prices are in Sierra Leonean leones (SLE), and hotels often quote in US dollars.

How to choose your Freetown hotel

Check how you will get from Lungi to the hotel, especially for evening arrivals, and whether transfers are included. Compare the total with breakfast, generator and water reliability, and whether sea-view rooms are guaranteed.

Freetown staycation FAQ

How do I get from Lungi airport to Freetown?

Most travellers take a water taxi or ferry across the estuary to Aberdeen; confirm schedules for late arrivals. The road route takes several hours.

Where should I stay in Freetown for the beach?

Aberdeen or Lumley Beach for city convenience, or a lodge at River No. 2 or Tokeh for a quieter beach.

When is the best time to visit?

November to April, during the dry season.

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Lagoonda Resort

Lagoonda Resort in the Freetown area, Sierra Leone: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
Hotel Cabenda

Hotel Cabenda in the Freetown area, Sierra Leone: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
Cole Street Guesthouse

Cole Street Guesthouse in the Freetown area, Sierra Leone: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
Pearl Hotel & Residence

Pearl Hotel & Residence in the Freetown area, Sierra Leone: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
Hotel Barmoi

Hotel Barmoi in the Freetown area, Sierra Leone: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
Medrie International Hotel

Medrie International Hotel in the Freetown area, Sierra Leone: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
Jam Lodge

Jam Lodge in the Freetown area, Sierra Leone: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
Metro Hotel Freetown

Metro Hotel Freetown in the Freetown area, Sierra Leone: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
Stafford Lodge

Stafford Lodge in the Freetown area, Sierra Leone: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites Freetown

Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites Freetown in the Freetown area, Sierra Leone: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
Atlantic Lumley Hotel

Atlantic Lumley Hotel in the Freetown area, Sierra Leone: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
Bintumani Hotel

Bintumani Hotel in the Freetown area, Sierra Leone: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
The Country Lodge Hotel

The Country Lodge Hotel in the Freetown area, Sierra Leone: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
Sierra Palms Resort

Sierra Palms Resort in the Freetown area, Sierra Leone: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
Mamba Point Hotel Freetown

Mamba Point Hotel Freetown in the Freetown area, Sierra Leone: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
Radisson Blu Mammy Yoko Hotel, Freetown

Radisson Blu Mammy Yoko Hotel, Freetown in the Freetown area, Sierra Leone: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
The Family Kingdom Resort

The Family Kingdom Resort in the Freetown area, Sierra Leone: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
New Brookfields Hotel

New Brookfields Hotel in the Freetown area, Sierra Leone: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
Home Suites Boutique Hotel Freetown

Home Suites Boutique Hotel Freetown in the Freetown area, Sierra Leone: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
The Lead Hotel

The Lead Hotel in the Freetown area, Sierra Leone: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.