If you’ve followed us for a while, you’ll know by now that Sierra Leone is home to many amazing beaches. From paradisiac white sand beaches, to offbeat black sand beaches, tropical islands and buzzing urban beaches like our much-beloved Lumley, there’s a beach for all tastes and preferences in Sierra Leone.
Do you know what else you need for the perfect winter break, besides wonderful beaches? The answer is great resorts! There’s nothing that spells ‘relax’ more than having a beachfront room in a luxury resort, spending your days between the comfort of your deck, the crystal-clear ocean and a sun lounger by the pool.
Just as we have lots of beaches, you’ll also find many different kinds of resorts in Sierra Leone – luxury, midrange, eco resorts, and even beachfront resorts in the heart of our capital city.
Let’s have a look at the best resorts in Sierra Leone!
1. The Place At Tokeh
Let’s start with The Place at Tokeh, the premier beach resort in Sierra Leone. Located on spectacular Tokeh Beach, The Place offers accommodation in 60 sqm detached suites, with beach or mountain views – ensuring comfort and privacy to all guests.Guests can also enjoy a scenic beachfront swimming pool, or stroll around the landscaped garden. The High Tide Bar and Grill is a delicious restaurant specializing in Sierra Leonean and international seafood specialties, attracting excellent reviews. Just what you need for a luxury winter break!
2. Tokeh Sands
Tokeh is also home to Tokeh Beach Resort, opened before the Civil War as Afrikana Tokeh Village, popular with the international jet set in the 1990s. It has recently been relaunched as Tokeh Beach Resort, and it’s divided in two parts – luxury Tokeh Palms, with beach-front villas and swimming pool, and Tokeh Sands, with midrange accommodation and beach huts.Tokeh Beach Resort sits on a lovely stretch of beach, and its restaurant also comes highly recommended for its Sierra Leonean and Lebanese specialties.
3. Mammy Yoko Radisson
Are you looking for a beach resort in Freetown? Stop right here, you’ve found it! The Radisson Blue Mammy Yoko hotel sits on the edge of Lumley Beach, offering great coastal views, privacy and easy access from the airport and the city centre.There are standard and premium rooms with balconies, as well as spacious suites. It’s the perfect destination for a relaxing or active break – facilities include a swimming pool, tennis courts and a gym, plus a restaurant and cocktail bar.
4. The Lead Hotel
With a scenic yet secluded location on Man O’War Bay, The Lead Hotel is a recently-opened property catering especially to business travelers.The Lead Hotel welcomes travelers in 44 suites varying in terms of size and facilities – from the 55 sqm Business Suite to The Lead Suite, 170 sqm with two bedrooms and two balconies with ocean views. All suites at The Lead come with kitchenette, balconies or other outdoor spaces, and modern design furniture.The aim of The Lead Hotel is offering a comfortable place to stay for business travelers visiting Freetown – facilities include a gym, an outdoor swimming pool and a cocktail bar that also doubles up as a restaurant.
5. Mozza Beach Resort
Mozza is a recently-opened resort on York Beach, known for its black sand and offbeat location on the southern part of the Freetown Peninsula. Accommodation is on offer in beach huts and beach villas of various sizes, all offering great value for money and stylish decoration with a blue and white colour palette.This resort is the best in the Freetown area for active travelers – the sports centre includes a tennis court, fitness centre and beach volleyball courts, and also hires out jet skis and other equipment for water sports.There is also a stylish swimming pool where you can relax with a cocktail in hand and watch the sunset, before heading to the restaurant specializing in Jamaican and local recipes.
6. Estuary Resort
Those looking for eco vibes should check out Estuary Resort on John Obey Beach, built in harmony with the surrounding environment.John Obey is divided into two parts by a river estuary creating a lagoon, and the Estuary Resort sits on the far side of the lagoon, separated from the main beach. The Resort is only accessible by row boats, ensuring maximum relaxation and privacy for all guests.Activities include swimming, paddling, exploring the lagoon by row boat or SUP, or simply disappear for a few days – it’s definitely the best eco resort in Sierra Leone to do so!
