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African Roots Entebbe

3.0 star property
Enjoy 2 bars/lounges at this 3-star Entebbe guest house

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Plot 256, Bubuli Road, Entebbe, Mpala
  • Place, Kitubulu Forest and Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Entebbe Botanical Garden
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Victoria Mall
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room (Ensuite)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Entebbe

Close to the beach.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Kitubulu Forest and Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Victoria Mall with a stay here. Entebbe Botanical Garden and Imperial Shopping Mall are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kitubulu Forest and Beach - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Entebbe Botanical Garden - 10 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Victoria Mall - 10 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Imperial Shopping Mall - 11 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Entebbe Golf Club - 11 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Javas - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Middle East Restaurant & Cafe Entebbe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Rolex Guy - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Palms Beach Hotel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪S&S Bar & Restaurant - ‬17 min walk

About this property

African Roots Entebbe

Enjoy 2 bars/lounges at this 3-star Entebbe guest house
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business center. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly African Roots Entebbe. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Entebbe guesthouse.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
African Roots Entebbe offers 7 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. Beds feature premium bedding. This Entebbe guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 10.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, and cash.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is African Roots Entebbe to the airport?

African Roots Entebbe is 9.6 mi (23-min drive) away from the Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does African Roots Entebbe have an airport shuttle?

African Roots Entebbe offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 10.00 per vehicle, one way.

Does African Roots Entebbe offer free breakfast?

African Roots Entebbe offers free full breakfast every day from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at African Roots Entebbe?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at African Roots Entebbe?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at African Roots Entebbe?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does African Roots Entebbe have a pool?

African Roots Entebbe does not have a pool.

Does African Roots Entebbe have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does African Roots Entebbe have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is African Roots Entebbe to downtown Entebbe?

African Roots Entebbe is 4.6 mi away from Entebbe.

African Roots Entebbe Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely staff and setting!

The place felt very safe and in a nice setting with plenty of green outside space. Rooms were very clean and spacious with nice private front terraces. The staff were really friendly and helpful, especially the onwer, Agnes, who arranged sightseeing trips in the area, airport transfer (15 mins) and other transport for us. There is a nice bar area where they serve great breakfast and drinks. They even stocked up on our favourite drinks on request. The only drawback for us was the location. It's very isolated on a residential dirt road so to get to Victoria Lake, supermarkets or restaurants you rely on costly guesthouse transport or UBER (wifi in Uganda is very flaky due to power cuts). Agnes did arrange takeaway from a nearby restaurant one evening so that's an option otherwise.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding place and excellent value too

An outstanding and comfortable place to stay if you are visiting Entebbe, Uganda. Excellent value too. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An exceptionally positive experience

This was an exceptionally positive experience for us in so many ways. We were warmly welcomed, had delicious breakfasts, and treated like old friends in this wonderful guesthouse. We truly appreciated how kind, friendly, and helpful everyone was at the guesthouse as this was our first visit to Uganda. We will definitely return to this guesthouse and recommend it to others who are visiting Uganda.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Marina, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Attractive hotel with congenial staff.

Manager Stella and staff very helpful with special requests. Good rooms and general facilities. Excellent breakfasts.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good for overnight befor flight

Very nice place and friendly stuff. Unfortunatelly very loud music during the night from the neighbourhood. Close to the airport with offered transport for 10 USD.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

toni, Washington state

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean hotel, great staff, close to town and beach.

This is a guesthouse so it isn't fancy but the rooms are big and clean. There is hot water too. Breakfast is good. The staff is very helpful and polite. I felt very safe at African Roots.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean hotel and great for our short stay

Only had about 8 hours at the hotel before my flight but everything worked just as needed. Good shuttle service, good couple hours of sleep, and a couple of restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Rev Bill, Escondido, CA

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We had paid for two rooms, tried to give us one.

After we got our two rooms things were OK, but not good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel, Friendly and excellent location

We had a wonderful stay at the African Roots hotel. The staff were excellent and friendly and informative. They helped us with a dinner (of great local cuisine!!) and let us know of places to see and things to do in the town of Entebbe! I would stay there anytime and recommend this location to anyone!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Debra M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short stay

African Roots Guesthouse is a quaint house. It's old, but it was fine for our needs. The staff was wonderful and did everything they could to accommodate our needs. The area was nice as it was close to the beach and a great pizza place on the water. It's not an area to walk around alone in or at night, but it was fine for two women strolling in the daytime.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean and very. Very friendly and convenien for the air port. Very helpful and friendly staff.

10/10 Excellent

Socam, London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An airy, friendly guesthouse near Lake Victoria

Excellent guesthouse, efficiently run by the extremely jolly Anna and Stella in a blue-and-white former private house in a quiet, upmarket neighbourhood near Lake Victoria. There are verandas on both floors and an outdoor area where I cleaned my hiking boots and left stuff to dry. Our first room had three single beds and was OK but a little cramped and stuffy for the person in the end bed. The upstairs rooms are great; large, light and No 5 has a large, sunny balcony. Definitely recommend it.

4/10 Poor

peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Make sure that you are given what you book.

On arrival I was given a very different room to the one booked, however I was charged the same rate and when I challenged the manager was informed that they had made the decision to help me!! The picture on hotel.com of the outside of the property is no longer how it looks, additional building works have taken away a lot of the original charm. I was genuinely disappointed .

6/10 Okay

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet n Small in Entebbe close to Victoria Mall

Easy Access to the Lake and Victoria mall, quiet small place shy of 10 rooms, but friendly with Van transport service

10/10 Excellent

Jo, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nicer than a hotel

Have stayed here a few times now and still love it. The rooms are comfortable, very clean and with comfy beds and hot water, the food is delicious and the staff really friendly. A nice alternative to a hotel to unwind in before going back home.

8/10 Good

SHEILA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely to be collected and welcomed late at night, with good breakfast before my travel on to Kampala the next morning. Everyone is friendly and wanted to make sure I was comfortable. Will definitely stay again.

10/10 Excellent

anne, scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great position for the airport close to the beach

Staff very helpful and friendly. Also dropped us off and collected us...nothing any trouble Strongly recommend

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very personal

Excellent for short stay. Airport pick up and drop off was excellent.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good rooms, great breakfast!

We stayed one night in order to take a flight out the next day. Note that this is a guest house, not a hotel. The rooms were very comfortable (with ensuite bathrooms) and exceptionally clean, and Anna was so welcoming, even offered to accompany us if we wanted to walk to/from any of the nearby restaurants after dark. Definitely have the pineapple pancakes for breakfast; they are fabulous! They can arrange visits to Ngamba Chimpanzee Island, which is a forested island in Lake Victoria (about an hour by boat) where the people are on a small tip and the rest is given over to chimps rescued from illegal trafficking. Really beautiful. (We stayed at African Roots after our Ngamba Island visit.) It must be well sound-proofed. We saw a number of people come in while we were downstairs in the dining room, but never heard a peep all night.

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful. Helpful. After I booked they contacted me to see if I needed a ride from the airport(which I did). JUST what I needed.