Roberts International Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended…

Roberts International Airport is at Harbel, in Margibi County, about 56 km from the centre of Monrovia: with traffic on the Robertsfield Highway the transfer takes from an hour to over 90 minutes, and there is no verifiable property just a few minutes from the terminals. Those who need to stay overnight therefore choose between two areas of the capital, both roughly the same distance from the airport: the diplomatic district of Mamba Point, on the seafront, or Sinkor, the strip of offices and hotels along Tubman Boulevard. The choice depends more on the desired atmosphere - more residential in Mamba Point, more commercial in Sinkor - than on the convenience of the transfer, which remains long in both cases.

Mamba Point and the diplomatic area

Neighbourhood · About 56 km from the airport; from an hour to over 90 minutes by taxi or shuttle depending on traffic on the Robertsfield Highway.

Best for: Travellers who want the seafront and the diplomatic district, among the most guarded and expat-frequented areas of the capital.

Pros

A diplomatic district by the sea, a few minutes' walk from embassies, TM Mall and the Masonic Temple
Among the most guarded areas of the capital, with several hotels offering a shuttle on request

Cons

The transfer from the airport remains long however you arrive, by taxi or with a private shuttle
The Atlantic beaches here are not suitable for swimming because of the strong currents

Recommended hotels in this area

Mamba Point Hotel: A family-run boutique hotel on the seafront of the diplomatic area, 5 minutes by car from the centre; airport shuttle on request despite the distance.
The Cape Hotel: On United Nations Drive in Mamba Point, near the US Embassy: the in-house restaurant is among the most mentioned in reviews of the area.

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Sinkor

Neighbourhood · The same distance from the airport as Mamba Point, about 56 km; the hotels face Tubman Boulevard, Monrovia's main axis.

Best for: Travellers looking for mid-to-upper range hotels on the city's main avenue, among offices and diplomatic headquarters.

Pros

The highest concentration of hotels, offices and diplomatic headquarters along Tubman Boulevard
More choice of category than Mamba Point, from business to 5-star

Cons

A busy, noisy boulevard, with little to do on foot in the evening outside the hotels
From here too the transfer from the airport remains an hour or more

Recommended hotels in this area

Royal Grand Hotel: On 15th Street, Tubman Boulevard, about 4.5 km from the National Museum: gym and garden are among the most mentioned amenities in reviews.
Murex Plaza Hotel & Suites: On 10th Street, Tubman Boulevard, just steps from the Ghanaian Embassy: terrace and free Wi-Fi are among the most appreciated features.
Boulevard Palace Hotel: 105 rooms between 12th and 13th Street on Tubman Boulevard, with views over Sinkor and part of the centre of Monrovia; a spa and a gym open round the clock.

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