Parents can relax by the pool while children enjoy the garden playground, and everyone can savor authentic African flavors at two distinctive on-site restaurants.
The Family Kingdom Resort offers a breakfast buffet, two African cuisine restaurants, a kids' pool, and a playground. Parents can unwind while free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected. Concierge services help plan the perfect family day.
Located in Freetown, The Family Kingdom Resort is on the beach. 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. Visit our Freetown travel guide
9 Lumley Beach Road, Aberdeen, Freetown
What's nearby
Lumley Beach
1 min walk - 0.1 km
Cotton Tree
8 min drive - 8.3 km
River No. 2 Beach
28 min drive - 28.9 km
Aberdeen Lighthouse
12 min walk - 1.0 km
Sierra Leone National Museum
8 min drive - 8.3 km
Getting around
Freetown (FNA-Lungi Intl.)
146 min drive
Restaurants
Gina's Frozen Yogurt & Coffee
6 min drive
Crown Express
6 min drive
Oasis Juice Bar and Cafe
5 min drive
Pearl Cafe
3 min drive
Roy's Restaurant
19 min walk
About this property
The Family Kingdom Resort
Family-friendly hotel
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a terrace at The Family Kingdom Resort. Enjoy African cuisine and more at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a playground.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An outdoor pool and a children's pool
Free self-parking
A free ferry terminal shuttle, supervised childcare (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk
Meeting rooms, concierge services and luggage storage
Room features
All 97 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas and separate dining areas
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
Free ferry terminal shuttle
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A poolside bar
Restaurants on site
Barrel
Papaya
Things to do
Children's pool
Gym
Outdoor pool
Playground
Family friendly
Children's pool
In-room kitchenette
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Living room
Microwave on request
Outdoor pool
Playground
Separate bedroom
Separate in-room dining area
Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
On the beach
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
4 buildings
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Kitchenette
Limited room service
Microwave on request
Refrigerator
Separate dining area
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Living room
Safe
Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 12:30 PM
Special check-in instructions
Guests must transfer via boat and shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk, key retrieval
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
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 credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Family Kingdom Resort Freetown
Family Kingdom Resort
Family Kingdom Freetown
The Family Kingdom Freetown
The Family Kingdom Resort Hotel
The Family Kingdom Resort Freetown
The Family Kingdom Resort Hotel Freetown
Frequently asked questions
Does The Family Kingdom Resort have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
How much does it cost to stay at The Family Kingdom Resort?
As of 11 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Family Kingdom Resort on 13 Mar 2026 start from ฿3,413, 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.
Is The Family Kingdom Resort pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Family Kingdom Resort?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Family Kingdom Resort?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at The Family Kingdom Resort?
Checkout is at 12:30 PM.
Where is The Family Kingdom Resort located?
Nestled on the beach, this Freetown hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Lumley Beach and Aberdeen Lighthouse. National Stadium and St John's Maroon Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Reviews
The Family Kingdom Resort Reviews
8.4
Very good
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7.8
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
8.4
Staff & service
7.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 47 reviews
10 - Excellent
21
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 47 reviews
8 - Good
18
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 47 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 47 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
Reviews
8/10 Good
Sandrine
10 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Location, great room, staff and comfort.
Sandrine
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Phillip
7 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
the owner and all the staff are very friendly. Laundry service is included with a few hours turn around time.
Walking distance to many restaurants.
I really appreciate the above and beyond service of the staff at Family Kingdom. My flight on Kenya Airways was delayed but the hotel staff person waited patiently at SeaCoach Aberdeen Bridge to pick me up. Great and friendly service at a reasonable price.
Family Kingdom was excellent for me. I had to change my booking because of delayed flight and they accommodated me. They also picked me up at the SeaCoach. Great breakfast. Loved the room on the third floor with a balcony. Room spacious and clean. All my needs plus were met. Pool could have been cleaner but it is rainy season. Nice stay friendly people.
Misleading advertisement. The images displayed on Expedia do not accurately represent the property's actual appearance. It is in urgent need of renovation.Extremely outdated rooms
My stay was initially great but the night security supervisor was very rude to me at the main entrance gate. He made a lots of assumption and he may need further training in customer care, diversity and respect for all without prejudice.
He refused to provide his name. However, I raised my concerns at reception at about midday. !
Paul
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Dr Ambrose
3 Apr 2023
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is on the beach but does not offer good food varieties and customer care.
Good location, stayed here 5 years ago and everything is the same. Updrages needed, construction going on so noisy. Shower not draing properly, low water.pressure. biggest issue is hotel need to upgrade
The only good thing was the AC. Avoid the villas, poor manteinance or lack of care. The facilities were disgusting. We found coakrages and geckoes in our rooms, holes in the nets filled with paper, unsealed doors and windows that would make insects welcoming. The linen was dirty and and rotten. The breakfast was poor. The positive were 2 people from the staff, Alima from the reception and Kadija the lady that took care of the towels and linen, she was friendly and very nice. The Villa 1 was a nightmare, avoid avoid avoid.
I always try to not let emotions get on the way when i write these reviews. Quitely, I'm only giving this hotel a 1 star because Wikipedia doesn't allow for a worst rating. The things i have experienced and lived in this hotel are down to laziness and pure mediocrity and it's totally unacceptable for a hotel charging over 80 dollars(for the room i booked). Needless to say i don't recommend them to anyone. Here is the list:
1.Checkin was super slow beause the reception was closed and the receptionist sleeping when i arrived
2.The water in the room was so red, smelly and unclean that I had to go buy water from outside to brush my teeth
3.The phone in my room was not working and so it was impossible to reach reception to report issues or reach the restaurant to order food
4. Internet either doesn't work or is too slow to be useful when it works. I had to miss important zoom meetings with my colleagues because of this
5. They say they have a gym but in reality the gym is not functional and so it's simply a lie to say they have a gym
6. Horrible breakfast: not enough food varieties and the food is not fresh
7.They got me change room at some point. In the middle of my shower, I saw a baby snake near the bathroom tube. Thanks God, i kept my composure and avoided any potential injury than panicking could have led to
8. The proPerty in general is old and smelly and so it was unsurprising that in the few days I stayed, I didn't meet any other guests around.
Great beach location. Good security, with reliable electricity and wifi. Easy access to local transportation. Papaya Restaurant offers excellent food at decent prices.
"Basic" war echt basic (Unterkunft), aber tolles Service, tolle Lage am Mer, wunderbares Frühstück... alles freundlich! Das relativ hohe Preis für die "basic" Option lohnt sich doch.