I'm not sure what the Family Kingdom is trying to be. It's part hotel, part petting zoo, part playground. It's one of the worst hotels I've ever stayed in, anywhere in the world. There were animals running all over the place. On the weekend, there were children and animals running all over the place. It was a mess. The first... More

I found the hotel to be chaotic and shabby whilst staying there for one night travelling for work. I travel a lot throughout Africa and this is the worst hotel I have stayed in to date. Considering the rates, this is really not worth it. My room had an old dirty kitchen in it, dirty sheets, a horrid bathroom and... More

We arrived in Freetown on an overland trip without hotel bookings. As everything was fully booked, we were happy to receive two beds in the conference room of the Family Kingdom Resort. The management is friendly and the location at the Aberdeen beach is good. However the design concept is very strange and the food was the worst we had... More

Family Kingdom is not a 4 star box type hotel where everything is plastic and uniform. It is exactly what the name says "a family managed and run" hotel. The family extends from the owner and his manager (both are amazing examples of "people who care") to the ladies who clean the rooms and many of whom have been doing... More

When we arrived it turned out to be the venue of Miss University 2011 show. Very nice, but that's not what I came for. They provided me a room next to the show with a crowd of 500+ spectators and it continued until 6 am. Not so nice if you come for work. Moreover, not any excuse from the Lebanese... More

The best thing about Family Kingdom is the location. It's right at the Cape Rd./Lumley Beach Rd. junction, across the street from the beach. You can walk to Ace's nightclub, Alex's, The Office, O'Casey's Blues Bar, and the Casino Leone. Note that this area is quite dark at night (no street lights) and although these walks are very short you... More

I stayed here for a month and loved it. Awesome location on the beach, doesn't take too long to get into the city, and the mgmt and service is perfect. I came for work and it was perfect for my needs, internet worked, all the facilities were on all the time - high marks! Tip, eat from the restaurant at... More

I have stayed at the Family Kingdom several times and give it a huge thumbs up. Great staff, comfortable space, right on Lumley Beach, internet works well and quick IT help when connection problems...all in all, really value for money

I called in to check its future potential for visits and stays. I also review Bitumani, Taia and Country lodge. Reception staff very helpful and showed us around. Rooms clean, but gaps around the doors so not secure from mossies. reminiscent of low rent 1970's butlins. Decent bar, two restaurants, and right on the beach. Very close to Helipad. Would... More