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Ishmajoso Lodge

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Freetown with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Beach
Exterior
Interior
Balcony
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Private Bathroom

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
Desk
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Freetown is home to Ishmajoso Lodge. Sierra Leone National Museum and Sierra Leone National Railway Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cotton Tree and Law Courts.
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Map
15 Grace Land, Freetown, Western Area

What's nearby

  • Lumley Beach - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Cotton Tree - 15 min drive - 14.5 km
  • River No. 2 Beach - 16 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Fourah Bay College - 17 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary - 23 min drive - 19.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Crown Bakery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Crown Express - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Roy's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Basha - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pearl Cafe - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Ishmajoso Lodge

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Ishmajoso Lodge and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, concierge services, and 3 meeting rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Ishmajoso Lodge boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Tubs or showers and soap
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lockers

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 2:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Ishmajoso Lodge Freetown
Ishmajoso Lodge Guesthouse
Ishmajoso Lodge Guesthouse Freetown

Frequently asked questions

Is Ishmajoso Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ishmajoso Lodge?

As of Aug 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ishmajoso Lodge on Aug 20, 2025 start from CA $28.21, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Ishmajoso Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ishmajoso Lodge?

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ishmajoso Lodge?

Check-out is at 2:00 PM.

Where is Ishmajoso Lodge located?

Situated in Freetown, this guesthouse is within 9 mi (15 km) of Lumley Beach, Aberdeen Lighthouse, and National Stadium. St John's Maroon Church and River No. 2 Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Ishmajoso Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 85 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The place is really nice to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

HANS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alusine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good place to stay
Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Debesay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is safe and secure . Staff are so loyal too.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

The breakfast and food and staff was excellent
Stayed 17 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have been here several times, the staff are really lovely, so sensitive and helpful, the chef who done the breakfast was great, big thank you her personality, would come again when visiting
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fatoumata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel, the staff are friendly and good to the guest. The kitchen is free for the guest to prepare food by themselves.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good and great staff
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Obed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is very good and safe. The staff are really nice people. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. Washroom is very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Osei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay. It’s a good place to be. Thank you Ishmajoso hotel. I recommend to all.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service and accomidations here were very exceptable staff os friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the hotel that it was quiet and staff was helpful with any concerns I had which made it likeable.
Stayed 18 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Abu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice and quiet place to stay

Nice place to stay. Friendly staff and a good breakfast included each morning. I used the laundry and airport service and they both were good. The price is reasonable and the only negative thing is getting used to the frequent power outages, but that usually takes five minutes before they turn on the generator. An automated service switching between the EDSA and the generator would be recommended.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandrs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All around a great experience.

It was a great experience. The staff was always helpful the service was great. The breakfast was also very good and the other guests also were good company. Great atmosphere and would visit again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Osei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The environment is very siren. The workers are also friendly. The rooms are very spacious and always neat. I recommend to all. 🙏👍🍾🌺❤️
Stayed 24 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Benedicta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was ok
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Moalla A

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
liked accessibility to Atlantic ocean great experience to live like a local friendly staff great service would be good if they had rechargeable fans in the rooms that can be charged and then work without electricity
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Highly recommended!

Everything was great. A/c works great. Water gets hot. Breakfast is good. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The Wifi works better than most 5-star hotels. Free coffee in the lobby. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

TERRIBLE PLACE WITH MOLD! Terribly terrible place.

Very nasty lodge. I regretted staying there. The nice photos posted online is a scam. It's not the same as you see it online. All the the good reviews are a bunch of lies, only those that say its a terrible place are genuinely telling the truth. I WILL NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO ANYONE!!! IEven the nice kitchen posted online is a SCAM!! very terrible! I am glad I left
Stayed 16 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cool
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Perfect Stay, Good Service for a Good Price

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Ishmajoso Lodge, and it was a truly delightful experience. From the moment I walked in, the warmth and friendliness of the staff were very welcoming. Every interaction with the hotel employees was marked by smiles and a genuine willingness to assist, making me feel welcomed and valued. The room itself was a spacious and clean which made you feel in total comfort. It was evident that attention to detail is a priority here, with every corner spotless and every amenity in perfect order. The bed was comfortable, and sheets the sheets was clean as they should be, ensuring a good night’s sleep after my travels. What made my stay particularly pleasant was the overall ambiance created by the staff. They were not only professional but also exceptionally courteous and helpful, going above and beyond to ensure that my stay was as enjoyable as possible. The place has a huge backup generator which you can use continuous AC also when it’s switched on, which is not always available at other places, it also has washing machines and laundry facilities also. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting the area. Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, the combination of friendly staff, immaculate accommodations, and a serene environment makes this hotel a perfect choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Alhaji Amadu

Liked: Staff & service
My stay war okay
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Positive experience

My stay has been very positive. The lodge is very neat and accomodating. It has some very friendly and helpful staff. The staff are available and are willing to go to the extra mile to assist the guests (special shot out to Hassan and the lady chef). The owner cares about his property and is always looking for a feedback to improve the quality of services offered. I will definetely return to this lodge.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Best value I’ve found in Freetown.

It’s a bit difficult to find even for keke or taxi drivers, look for a sign in green letters on Peninsular road. The road is rough. The staff is friendly and very accommodating. They will do your laundry or go at night to get you food. Tip them well they work hard.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Emmanuel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad Location

Terrible, stuffy rooms with lots of mouse and insects. I was sick throughout.
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2023