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Colonial Residence

2.5 star property
Colonial guest house near Entebbe Botanical Garden

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Front of property
Property grounds
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Children's play area - outdoor
View from property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Ssese View Road Plot 20, Entebbe
  • Entebbe Botanical Garden
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Kitubulu Forest and Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Ugandan Wildlife Education Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Single Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Triple Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Entebbe

In suburbs.Stay at this Entebbe guesthouse and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Entebbe Botanical Garden and 2 miles (3 km) of Kitubulu Forest and Beach. Sesse Islands and Entebbe Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Entebbe Botanical Garden - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kitubulu Forest and Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sesse Islands - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Entebbe Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Ugandan Wildlife Education Centre - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crane Cafeteria - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Café Javas - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪S&S Bar & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪4 Points Bar and Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Colonial Residence

Colonial guest house near Entebbe Botanical Garden
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is free (available 24 hours). A library, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Colonial Residence. Free self parking is available.

This Colonial Entebbe guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Colonial Residence offers 5 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Entebbe guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free airport pick-up shuttle
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • 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.
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height door lock
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shared bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Colonial Residence

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are 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.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway beds are 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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 cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Colonial Residence to the airport?

Colonial Residence is 4.6 mi (11-min drive) away from the Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Colonial Residence have an airport shuttle?

Colonial Residence offers a free shuttle from the airport to the hotel, available 24 hours a day.

Does Colonial Residence offer free breakfast?

Colonial Residence offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Colonial Residence?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Colonial Residence?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Colonial Residence?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Colonial Residence have a pool?

Colonial Residence does not have a pool.

Does Colonial Residence have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Colonial Residence to downtown Entebbe?

Colonial Residence is 2 mi away from Entebbe.

Colonial Residence Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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

Bird lovers should flock here

Waking up from a quiet night's sleep on a comfortable mattress with spotless sheets and walking out to sit on Claire's veranda to bird watch each morning was the highlight of my day. A hamerkop, bulbuls and mousebirds (among 10+ other types) came to visit while storks, pied kingfishers and even African greys flew by. A monkey on a neighboring roof was seen too. All this nature, yet five minutes walk to the lakeshore lined with restaurants and less than 15 minutes walk to the Carrefour.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing introduction to Uganda (again). Free and convenient transport to the hotel and I would recommend this place to anyone arriving at Entebbe. Claire was gracious and very helpful. I am looking forward to going back there and explore the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Edochie William

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Paul

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

NO AIRPORT PICKUP

There is no airport collection. As this is probably the only reason you would choose it over anywhere else, best to avoid this place. I hate these liars
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Selamawit T.

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

Wonderful place to stay in Entebbe

Very nice hostel in Entebbe. Clean, best service, beautiful garden and centrally located.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mikayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Claire was an incredible host, very warm and welcoming. The house was very comfortable with a kitchen to use, a main living room to hang out in, and a lovely veranda and garden. The location is also really good, at just a few minutes walk from the beach, many restaurants, and the Victoria mall. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The garden is lovely. Lots of birds and home grown avocados for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful airport shuttle service that the host contracts. She ensures her guests are taken care of.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

C, UK

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

Great Guest House for a peaceful Stay

This is a real gem. Its very colonial. The garden is beautiful and the area is very quiet. Only 2 minutes walk if that to the beach where I had a wonderful Thai meal. Close to the airport and the mall, Claire the host was warm and friendly. I can recommend this guest house and will definitely be staying here on my next trip
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quiet place with wonderful staff.I had a pleasant time there
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

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

Cheryl from Seattle

This guesthouse is a gem - beautiful backyard gardens, very relaxing. Claire- owner was absolutely delightful & extremely accommodating. The guest house is 2-3 minute walk to Lake Victoria. Literally right around the corner. Several excellent restaurants within 5 minute walk - i can recommend garden thai. Delicious.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the best hospitality. I had a lot of luggage and I couldn't speak English well, but madam helped me the most. And free wifi helps travelers. The garden is large and the sounds of various birds are pleasant. Thank you so much Madam! I was able to travel safely with your cooperation. I recommend Colonial Residence♪
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Jens Odgaard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Very friendly host and very nice atmosphere.

I was very satisfied with my stay at the Colonial Residence. My host, Claire, was very helpful with all the things I wanted help with. For example, booking of taxi, tours and show me the directions to different places in the nearby area. The breakfast was homemade and excellent. The atmosphere is very nice and staying here you will feel like home. Recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018