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Mestil Hotels & Residences

4.0 star property
4-star apartment with kitchenette in Kampala

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Outdoor pool
Executive Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Fountain
Bar (on property)
View from room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Gym

Explore the area

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20 Barracks Drive, Nsambya, Kampala
  • Place, Makerere University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mulago National Specialized Hospital
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, The Acacia Mall
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Room

  • 430 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1022 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1399 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms

  • 1937 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Kampala

Kampala retreat .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Makerere University and 6 miles (10 km) of Synagogue Church of All Nations with a stay here. Mulago National Specialized Hospital and Baha'i House of Worship are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Makerere University - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Mulago National Specialized Hospital - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • The Acacia Mall - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Uganda National Museum - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Uganda Golf Course - 8 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kitetika Goats Roaster - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪RANCHERS SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Monte Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Vegas Chill out - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Mestil Hotels & Residences

4-star apartment with kitchenette in Kampala
Mestil Hotels & Residences offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a steam room. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. A children's pool, a fitness center, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly Mestil Hotels & Residences. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Kampala aparthotel.

  • 98 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2017
  • Deli
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Mestil Hotels & Residences offers 98 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Kampala aparthotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hair dryers.

Sanaar has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and detox wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Full-service spa
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free crib
  • Playground

Restaurants on site

  • Amber

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: USD 60 per day

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Desk
  • Meeting rooms

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Free bottled water
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Hair salon
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Phone
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Location highlights

  • In a business district

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Window guards
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 98 units
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 60.0 per day.
  • 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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15.00 for adults and USD 7.5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 60.0 per day

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
This property is professionally cleaned
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6 AM to 7 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services, spa treatments, and private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the aparthotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Mestil Hotels Kampala
Mestil Hotels
Mestil Kampala
Mestil
Mestil Hotels & Residences Kampala
Mestil Hotels & Residences Aparthotel
Mestil Hotels & Residences Aparthotel Kampala

Frequently asked questions

How close is Mestil Hotels & Residences to the airport?

Mestil Hotels & Residences is 30.1 mi (61-min drive) away from the Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Mestil Hotels & Residences have an airport shuttle?

Mestil Hotels & Residences offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 60 per vehicle, one way.

Does Mestil Hotels & Residences offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Mestil Hotels & Residences, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 15.00 for adults and USD 7.5 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Mestil Hotels & Residences?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at Mestil Hotels & Residences?

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

Is there free parking at Mestil Hotels & Residences?

This aparthotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Mestil Hotels & Residences have a pool?

Mestil Hotels & Residences features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6 AM to 7 PM.

Does Mestil Hotels & Residences have a restaurant?

Mestil Hotels & Residences is home to Amber, which features local and international cuisine.

Does Mestil Hotels & Residences have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Sanaar, where you can enjoy body treatments, facials, and aromatherapy.

How close is Mestil Hotels & Residences to downtown Kampala?

Mestil Hotels & Residences is 2.6 mi away from Kampala.

Mestil Hotels & Residences Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 101 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Presley

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It was really nice, very clean & i would highly recommend it 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

QUENTIN

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Really good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilson

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Outstanding.

Mestril hotel was clean, staff were very helpful, and I will recommend it to anyone who wants to come to Kampala!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Hassan, Jeddah

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean property. Big rooms. But the area is poor. No shops or restaurant around. Unsafe to walk around. the arena mall is too far about 20 minutes away by walk. It looks close but it is not.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Valley Center

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethel

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Too many reservations

I had booked two reservation, and had to cancel one. The hotel did an awesome job
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay in mestil. Can genuinely be a home away from home. Beautiful buildings and garden with lots of great amenities. Away from the hustle and bustle of Kampala but easy access to all areas. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

abdulkarim

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Foster

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyemi

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean, quiet and the bed was most comfortable. I booked this hotel because I wanted a bathtub after my long flight from the US, and it was well worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Hiroshi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It took a while for the shower to heat up
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A very nice hotel aspiring to be world class. There is nothing walking distance. There is one hotel restaurant with very good but not excellent offerings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sameson

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

CARL

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly and respectful. My overall experience was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023