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Hotel Africana

4.0 star property
Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 4-star Kampala hotel

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Free daily full breakfast
Lobby
Reviews
7.2

Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included

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Plot 2 - 4 Wampewo Avenue, P.O. Box 10218, Kampala, 0256
  • Popular LocationUganda Golf Course20 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Acacia Mall3 min drive
  • Popular LocationMakerere University4 min drive
  • AirportEntebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)40 min drive

Room options

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 484 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 431 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room with balcony

  • 366 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Suite

  • 484 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, City View

  • 366 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Kampala

Kampala retreat .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Kampala hotel, you'll find The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda and Uganda Golf Course. Kibuli Mosque and The Acacia Mall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Uganda Golf Course - 20 min walk
  • The Acacia Mall - 3 min drive
  • Kibuli Mosque - 4 min drive
  • Makerere University - 4 min drive
  • Embassy of the United States - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe Javas - 6 min walk
  • KyotoTurkish Restaurant - 5 min walk
  • Garden City Rooftop - 9 min walk
  • Kololo Courts - 7 min walk
  • Cafe Pap - 9 min walk

About this property

Hotel Africana

Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 4-star Kampala hotel
As a guest of Hotel Africana, you'll find an outdoor pool, a health club, a spa tub, and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants and 3 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 3003 square feet (279 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Africana. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a shopping center shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Kampala hotel is smoke free.

  • 252 guestrooms or units
  • 11 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • 3 coffee shops
  • 3003 sq ft of conference space
  • 279 sq m of conference space
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
Hotel Africana offers 252 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, separate dining areas, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This Kampala hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers, and phones. Microwaves, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, Arabic, English, French, German, Russian, Swahili

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 5:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • A poolside bar
  • Free manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Africana

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per person (roundtrip)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Africana to the airport?

Hotel Africana is 26.5 mi (40-min drive) away from the Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Africana have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Africana offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 40 per person, roundtrip.

Does Hotel Africana offer free breakfast?

Hotel Africana offers free full breakfast every day from 5:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Africana?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Africana?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hotel Africana?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Africana have a pool?

Hotel Africana features an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel Africana have a restaurant?

Hotel Africana is home to Ngeye, which features African cuisine.

Does Hotel Africana have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages and mani/pedis.

How close is Hotel Africana to downtown Kampala?

Hotel Africana is 0.5 mi away from Central Kampala.

Hotel Africana Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 176 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 176 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 176 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 176 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 176 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Moses

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the room fridge was not working. The Room AC was difficult to operate and shut off twice in the middle of the night. The TV was not easy to operate. Only had sound but no picture. The water faucet in the shower was stuck on very hot water and ended up taking a cold shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Erica

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Erisa

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service
Unprofessional stuffs, not cooperative at all.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kubrom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Soyeb

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nevan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gracious staff, clean rooms and quirky architecture. Odd styling choices, which seem to be Soviet inspired, and that's part of the experience. Great value for a historic property.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent helpful staff
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Ronald

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had no warm water, other than that was a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022