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Emerald Hotel

Property class: 3
3-star spa hotel in Central Kampala

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A courtyard with a central pathway, surrounded by neatly trimmed hedges and palm trees.
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with white and striped bedding, and three wall-mounted lights.
A pathway leading to a building with a covered area, surrounded by well-maintained greenery and palm trees.
A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.
A spacious living area with a chandelier, two leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and large windows with curtains.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Plot 3 Semiliki Walk Valley, Cresent Off Bombo Road, Kampala
  • Place, Embassy of Sweden
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Makerere University
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Gaddafi National Mosque
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, two chairs, and a small table.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Kampala

Heart of Kampala.Within a 10-minute walk of this Central Kampala hotel, you'll find Embassy of Sweden and Embassy of France. Embassy of Sudan and All Saints Cathedral are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Embassy of Sweden - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Embassy of France - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Makerere University - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Embassy of Sudan - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Gaddafi National Mosque - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chicken Tonight, Wandegeya - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Café Javas - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Smokey's Restaurant & Lounge - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪G and G restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Jeliza - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Emerald Hotel

3-star spa hotel in Central Kampala
Emerald Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, a sauna, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Emerald Hotel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kampala hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Emerald Hotel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Winery release events

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
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. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Emerald Hotel to the airport?

Emerald Hotel is 29.9 mi (62-min drive) away from the Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Emerald Hotel?

As of Sep 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Emerald Hotel on Oct 5, 2026 start from $99, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Emerald Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Emerald Hotel offers an airport shuttle.

Does Emerald Hotel offer free breakfast?

Yes, Emerald Hotel offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Emerald Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Emerald Hotel?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Emerald Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Emerald Hotel have a pool?

Emerald Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Emerald Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Emerald Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Emerald Hotel to downtown Kampala?

Emerald Hotel is 1.7 mi away from Kampala.

Emerald Hotel Reviews

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6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

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