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Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near The Acacia Mall

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Lobby
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Cambodian cuisine, pool views
Interior entrance
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Explore the area

Map
Plot 21 Faraday Road, Kampala
  • Popular LocationThe Acacia Mall7 min drive
  • Popular LocationUganda National Museum7 min drive
  • Popular LocationMakerere University8 min drive
  • AirportEntebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)66 min drive

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kampala

Bugolobi stay.Your stay at this Bugolobi hotel places you within 6 miles (10 km) of The Acacia Mall and Ndere Cultural Centre. Uganda National Museum and Mulago National Specialized Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • The Acacia Mall - 7 min drive
  • Uganda National Museum - 7 min drive
  • Makerere University - 8 min drive
  • Mulago National Specialized Hospital - 8 min drive
  • Rubaga Cathedral - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • Royal Oak - 14 min walk
  • Thrones - 6 min walk
  • Gabiro Bar aka Gabz - 8 min walk
  • Shisa Nyama Village - 9 min walk
  • Shaka Zulu Foods- Kiswa Bugolobi - 12 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel

4-star hotel near The Acacia Mall
Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool, a health club, and a sauna. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and 2 meeting rooms. Spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free.

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

  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include Swedish massages and massages.

Languages

English, French, Swahili

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 40 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 20 (from 1 to 17 years old)

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
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, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, and cash. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Athena Hotel Kampala
Athena Kampala
The Athena Hotel
Plus The Athena Hotel Kampala
Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel Hotel
Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel Kampala
Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel Hotel Kampala

Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel to the airport?

Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel is 33.3 mi (70-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 Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel?

As of May 10, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel on May 25, 2024 start from $120.77, excluding 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 Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of USD 40 per person.

Does Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel offer free breakfast?

Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel have a pool?

Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel features an outdoor pool. Pool access starts at 6:30 AM.

Does Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel have a restaurant?

Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel is home to Restaurant, which features Cambodian cuisine and pool views.

Does Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer Swedish massages.

How close is Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel to downtown Kampala?

Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel is 3.5 mi away from Kampala.

Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I recommend
Nothing really to complain about, great hotel and service. Good location. One thing that could be improved is the breakfast choices - buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was here with family for a birthday celebration. This team really understands how to take care of a guest right from check in to check out. Everything in the hotel is modern and updated. The room had some nice personal care items for guests. The location was perfect as we were able to have a night out in bugolobi which is buzzing with restaurants, bars and clubs. The breakfast buffet is a large spread of everything you can think of to eat from western items to African items. Thanks to the team we left with great memories and very relaxed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mebble, Kampala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Charmane

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in Kampala. Fantastic staff, always immediately helpful. Home away from home. Nice rooms, great location but the staff are the highlight - friendly, welcoming, efficient and facilitating.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel
Very nice hotel. Room was in perfect condition, including the bathroom. All the necessary toiletries were provided as well as hot beverages . Only wish that the room had a fridge . Internet worked perfectly but have to factor that the hotel has minimal occupancy . Will definitely stay here again .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yousuf

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a nice new and maintained hotel. The swiming pool is there but its too small.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was pleasantly surprised by this hotel. I did not know that it was a new hotel (opened only a few months ago). Everything was to a high standard. The food and service was great too. It was on sale on hotels.com and I believe that I got a four star experience for a three star price!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Business hotel that is brand new, everything is shiny
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

HECTOR

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
DECEPCIONANTE
El precio que tiene este hotel es altísimo para lo que realmente es el hotel. Acabados de las habitaciones malas, aire acondicionado con mucho ruido, la música de los pasillos a un nivel alto a las 2am donde parece que estés en una discoteca... Para nada recomendable Experiencia decepcionante.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022