The absolute best part about Hotel Barmoi is the very friendly and helpful staff. They made us feel right at home. Apart from that: we enjoyed the breakfast with a choice of eggs, and a different selection of hot foods and fruits every morning. Also: the pool, the sea view, the selection of African, Indian and Western foods at the restaurant, the room service and the excellent hygiene. We were pleasantly surprised to find the different events that were organised and available for a small fee, for example a yoga session, a brunch with music on mother's day, a movie night et cetera. The location of the hotel is resonably close to the city centre; for a small fee a keke (local tuktuk) gets you there in about 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic. They can also take you along the beach road, with different restaurants and beach bars. I also love some of the African touches (wood work, painting) in the decorating of the rooms and reception area. It gives it a sense of place (instead of another standard bland interior that you will find in hotels everywhere).

The hotel is busy renovating, so while some parts are in excellent condition (for example, the restaurant looks brand new), others parts need some extra work (the pool next to the restaurant is under construction). This is Freetown, so the electricity cuts a few times a day. Usually the generator takes over pretty quickly and you won't be in the dark for too long. The rooms are not particularly sound proof; we certainly enjoyed the sound of ocean waves at night and the occasional African music from the neighbours. Again, this is Freetown. But in case you are an early and light sleeper this might be an issue. Would definitely recommend this hotel though, and we decided to return at the end of our stay.

Barmoi is a hidden gem. The food was exceptional, the staff were friendly and accommodating and nothing was too much to ask. From the front desk team to the restaurant staff to the housekeeping folks we had a really good rapport and a very pleasant stay. Wifi was actually available throughout the hotel which is not the case for some. Really good value for money!

The pressure in the showers could have been better, but that was a small glitch in our stay at the hotel.

This is a wonderful hotel. The staff work hard to give it a family atmosphere, and are very friendly and helpful. The rooms are comfortable and the place is spotlessly clean. It's not as glitzy as the very big hotels, but it's a lot more congenial (and obviously not as expensive). It also has a more relaxed, local atmosphere. The breakfast is wonderful. Definitely my go-to hotel in Freetown.

The access isn't brilliant. It's close to Lumley Beach, but not on usual transport routes.

Staff went out of their way to be helpful. Manager checked on me when I first got there. I utilized their laundry and printing services and they were efficient and good quality work.

There is quite a bit of maintenance going on, but it only affects the common area and restaurant, so nothing terrible. The road to get to the hotel was pretty washed out.

The property was in a superb location and the staff were incredibly attentive and friendly! Would definitely go and stay there again. The pool was AMAZING and you get an amazing eagle display most evenings as they fly in and around Aberdeen!

Some of the rooms/facilities could do with better upkeep and maintenance, however, it didn’t deter from our experience at all!

The staff is wonderful. They are friendly and very helpful. We had an early departure and they made us a hot breakfast to take with us as well as offering us free transportation to the Sea Coach terminal. The room was clean, quiet, comfortable and had a nice view.

The sprayer for the toilet has a leak so our bathroom floor was wet.

The location is good for visiting local beaches. The view from the room i was staying in was excellent over looking the sea. Did not book a room with breakfast so I can't comment on that, but I did have a meal in the hotel restaurant which was nice and tasty. The staff was pleasant and very helpful. Plenty of good restaurants in the area. All in all a good stay.

The first room they put me in was far from good, the toilet was badly stained, a bar of used soap was left for me to use , you could clearly see it had been used because it still had hair stuck to it , which is totally unacceptable. The in room safe was not in working order. Which is why they put me in another room, which was a lot better.

I usually stay here when I visit Freetown - it's hard to find a place that's more appealingly located, well kept, and well run in a reasonable price range. The restaurant is also quite good.

Internet is spotty, and it's a bit annoying when you end up staying at the bottom of the annex building... but these are all small issues. Overall, it's good value and a reliable place to stay.

Super friendly staff … from the front desk crew to the cleaning and restaurant team make it easy to ask for help and navigate the busy Freetown/Lumley beach area

Clean, good views, good AC, friendly staff, serene and away from city noise.

Desk staff did not know a lot about ferries, travel, or tourist sites, but it’s okay; we figured it out.