Readers should appeciate there is not even one genuine three star hotel in Freetown and accommodation standards overall are low. Hotobah Lodge is one of the better ones but with more staff than guest rooms it could be even better. Don't expect breakfast every day at the time ordered, that there will always to be water in the shower, the maintenance person to actually fix things properly, and the internet to work. On the plus side the generator is always on 7.00 pm to 8.00 am if there is no mains power, the lodge is very clean, the laundry is done well, is close to supermarkets and food outlets, is in a good area close to the city, is secure, the rates are good and the staff are friendly. In particular the lady duty manager tries very hard to provide good guest services. The "very good" rating is only by Freetown standards though but providing you do not expect too much Hotobah is a good place to stay and I certainly will stay here again.